Food festivals, street performers and the CNE - August in Toronto is all about getting outside and celebrating. See what special events are taking place in August 2009.
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Continues to September 6
Dream in High Park
Every year The Canadian Stage Company presents an outdoor staging of one of Shakespeare's works in High Park. In 2009 there will be performances of The Tempest every Tuesday to Sunday at 8pm. Admission is by PWYC donation ($20 minimum suggested) and free for children 14 and under. Remember that High Park is a big place and parking is limited, so whether you're driving or taking transit you should leave yourself ample time to actually reach the Dream site.
July 20 - August 2nd
Caribana Festival & Parade
The final weekend of events includes the parade on Saturday and a festival on Sunday, which this year has been moved to Ontario Place.
July 30 - August 1
Irie Music Festival
Free performances of reggae and world music will be on all weekend at Queens Park (the events originally scheduled at Nathan Phillips Square have also been moved to Queens Park due to the strike). Check out art and literature displays, dance performances and the children's area.
August 1 - 3
Artisans at the Distillery - Visual Arts Fair
Visit the Distillery District on Labour Day Weekend to see and purchase visual works of art, including painting, photography and sculpture.
August 3 - August 9
Summer Antique Showsale
A twice-yearly tradition at Sherway Gardens mall.
August 3
Simcoe Day 2009
The first Monday in August is Simcoe Day in Toronto, a civic holiday to celebrate our history and, if you're lucky, to celebrate not going to work.
August 4-9
Dusk Dances in Withrow Park
Visit Riverdale's Withrow Park for a pay-what-you-can evening of outdoor dance.
August 7-9, 2009
Taste of the Danforth
Toronto's Greektown spills out onto the streets with entertainment and plenty of food. And if Greek food isn't your thing, don't worry. The diverse Danforth has plenty of other eats up for grabs during this weekend celebration.
August 21 - September 7
The Canadian National Exhibition
Or The Ex, as it's usually called. Enjoy games, rides, the CNE Casino and of course the wide variety of shows that make the CNE an exhibition. Among this year's lineup are classics like the Horse Show and Rodeo, the IAMS Superdogs, and the Labour Day Weekend Air Show, plus the return of the RCMP Musical Ride.
August 22 - 23
The First Annual Toronto Shakespearience Festival
The Driftwood Theatre Group presents this two day festival of performances, workshops, presentations, kids' events, a marketplace and more.
August 27 - 30
Toronto BUSKERFEST in Support of Epilepsy Toronto
The St. Lawrence Market neighborhood it will be filled with street performers from all over the world. Be amused and often amazed by the humor and skills these entertainers bring to the table - er, pavement. The shows run between noon and midnight, and admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto.
August 28 - 30
Fan Expo
Fans of horror, sci-fi, comics, anime and gaming come together under one roof to meet artists and industry leaders - and each other.
August 29
The Underwear Affair
Proceeds from this marathon will go towards the Edmond Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook. With a focus on cancers that occur "below the belt", both the 5k and 10k marathon's welcome runners in their skivvies, or any other wacky costume. Of course, more traditional running wear is welcome as well - it's all for a good cause, after all.
August 29 - 30
The Virgin Festival
After a brief plan to move the festival out of the city, this two day music festival is back downtown, taking place at the Molson Amphitheatre at Ontario Place (Admission to the CNE is included with your concert ticket!).
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