It's back to school after the Labour Day weekend, but the Toronto International Film Festival, the Queen West Art Crawl and the Toronto Waterfront Marathon are coming up to start fall off right. Find out more about these and other special events taking place in Toronto in September 2009.
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Performing Arts Calendar
Wednesday September 9th - Sunday September 13th
Junction Arts Festival
Live performers, exhibits and more take over the Junction neighbourhood on Dundas Street West near Keele.
Thursday September 10th - Saturday September 19th
Toronto International Film Festival
Hundreds of films of every genre and on every topic imaginable bring filmmakers and film-lovers alike to the downtown core for ten days of screenings, panels and parties. Get the scoop on one of Toronto's biggest events of the year.
September 11th - September 13th
The Weekend to End Breast Cancer
Teams of walkers will cover 60km over the weekend, sleeping in tents and raising money in support of Princess Margaret Hospital.
September 11th - September 13th
Vegetarian Food Fair
The Toronto Vegetarian Association presents exhibits, ideas and products for both dedicated vegetarians and anyone who is looking to add some new meals to their repertoire. The fair takes place at Harbourfront Centre and admission is free.
September 11th - September 13th
National Bridal Show
At the International Centre in Mississauga (which you can get to by TTC).
Sunday September 13
The Terry Fox Run
Honour the memory of Terry Fox and keep the Marathon of Hope alive by running, pledging or volunteering to support cancer research.
Postponed until 2010
The Toronto In-Water Boat Show
Novice and dedicated boaters alike will find something of interest at Ontario Place where you'll be able to see boats for sale or learn about boating basics. You can also take your Pleasure Craft Operator Card test right at the show and enjoy live entertainment.
Wednesday September 16th - Sunday September 20
The Manifesto Festival of Community and Culture
Five days of arts and culture events culminate in a free day of arts and music at Nathan Phillips Square.
Friday September 18th - Sunday September 20
Queen West Art Crawl
The hub of the Queen West Art Crawl is Trinity Bellwoods Park, where the show and sale takes place. But take a tour through the Parkdale neighborhood on the arts crawl weekend and you'll find buskers, art installations, galleries, and community groups and business with doors open to the arts and to visitors. Begun by Artscape, the Queen West Art Crawl is now being run by the Parkdale Liberty Economic Corporation, with Artscape staying on as a community partner.
Sunday September 20th
The Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
See inside some of the styles of homes that give Cabbagetown its character - Georgian, Queen Anne, Romanesque and more.
Tuesday September 22nd
Car Free Day
Your car looks happy in the driveway. Happier than you look stuck in traffic. Take a break from driving and walk, transit, bike or blade to wherever you're going - including Yonge-Dundas Square for the Car Free Day festivities.
Friday September 25th - Sunday September 27th
The Clothing Show
Visit the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place to browse and buy new, vintage and one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door.
Saturday September 26th - Sunday September 27th
ARTWALK: The St. Clair Arts Festival and Studio Tour
Head to St. Clair Avenue West near Christie Street for this annual community celebration of literature, music and of course, visual art.
Saturday September 26th
UrbanNOISE Festival
Coupled with a free Youth Training Program in North Etobicoke, UrbanNOISE uses the arts to "make noise against violence".
Sunday September 27th
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a full, half or 5K run that begins and ends at Nathan Phillips Square. As the name suggests, most of the run takes place along Lakeshore Boulevard, providing a wonderful view for participants.
Sunday September 27th
The Word on the Street
The Word on the Street is an annual book and magazine festival that features author readings and publisher displays. It's an outdoor event taking place rain or shine in a series of tent venues set up within Queen's Park. Admission is free but remember the Waterfront Marathon (above) is on the same day so taking transit is recommended.
Check the "Readers Respond" section to browse event listings added by users and to post your own!
