2 weeks Ago By Denette Wilford
Article content Happy April, y’all! Spring is here, the weather is as weird as ever, so be prepared. That said, don’t let the weirdness stop you from getting out and about in the city and beyond because there’s lots to see and do. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans.
Celebrate Toronto This celebration of community, culture and pride is for residents and visitors who want to honour this vibrant city and honour its diversity, history and creative spirit. Enjoy everything from the Toronto Made Market showcasing more than 100 vendors, food stalls featuring globally inspired flavours and local favourites, a 19+ licenced Glow Bar of local craft beers and spirits, a DJ dance party, live performances from Toronto-based talent, and it’s all capped off with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up Toronto City Hall. Party it up at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday from 3 p.
m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, click here . A post shared by Celebrate Toronto (@celebratetoronto) Canada Israel Fashion Week Runway shows, art exhibitions, live performances and a curated luxury market will showcase the vibrant talent from Israeli, Jewish and Canadian designers and artists. Expect spectacular events that will each feature a dynamic runway presentation with stylish collections from acclaimed designers as well as a special exhibit of garments created by students from the Neri Bloomfield School of Design.
Prepare to be wowed on Sunday in the Rutherford & Hwy. 400 area of Vaughan. For tickets, exact location and more information, click here .
Healthcare Job Fair It’s Canada’s premier recruitment event for medical, nursing and allied health employment opportunities, both at home and abroad. Highly skilled professionals have a chance to meet face to face with some of the world’s leading health-care employers where 40% of attending candidates leave on the day with a job offer. Dream big at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday from 10 a.
m. to 4 p.m.
To register or for more information, click here . RECOMMENDED VIDEO The Toronto Vintage Show Trends, be damned! If you are all about uniqueness, this show offers a carefully curated selection of vintage fashion and accessories from a range of eras and styles. Featuring more than 130 selected vendors, it’s ideal for those looking to build a wardrobe with character, find unique home décor, or simply explore a world of timeless style.
Head to the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.
m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here .
A post shared by Toronto Vintage Show (@torontovintageshow) On the Uses of Fire Celebrated artists discuss their works and creative processes at a specially curated exhibition by Roya DelSol that will also feature live music and light refreshments. Head to Sankofa Square on Sunday from 2 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m. And while you’re there, check out the OCAD U Indigenous Student Centre Digital Exhibition during the entire month of April, where the works of Catherine Blackburn and Jordyn Hendricks are showcased across the square’s five digital screens.
For more information, click here . Hop & Shop Market Explore a variety of local vendors offering unique products, from handmade crafts to delicious treats. Shopping, food and entertainment — what’s not to love? Browse, shop, and eat at Georgetown Mall on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.
m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, click here . Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works The Ontario Science Centre is headed to the hidden gem in the heart of Toronto’s ravines for free activities, experiments and games. Visitors can connect with nature and learn about the local environment with some of the centre’s experts, take part in workshops, explore the food web of aquatic animals, test pH levels in water samples and try a recycling challenge.
Go green at Evergreen Brick Works on Sundays in April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.
m. For more information, click here . Earth Month at Arcadia Earth As part of its Earth Month initiatives, a brand-new immersive room called Every Action Has a Reaction – Earth Month Room highlights how even the smallest daily habits can have a tremendous impact on the planet.
Through powerful visuals, this experience will showcase the effects of overconsumption while empowering visitors to see the tangible difference that mindful choices can make. Take it all in and learn at Arcadia Earth at The Well at 486 Front St. W.
all month long. For more information, click here . A post shared by Arcadia Earth (@arcadiaearth).
