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12 must-see concerts in Toronto this May

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toronto concerts mayThe top concerts in Toronto this May feature pop powerhouses, indie reunions and the first major blast of music festival season. We'll also officially, finally live in a post-Views world, which will be tough to adapt to after an eternity of anticipation, but the continued steady production of Drake memes should help us feel normal again.

The big event of course will be Canadian Music Week, where Eagles of Death Metal, Tegan and Sara, Dilly Dally, Wintersleep and hundreds more will take over from May 2 to 8. Now that NXNE seems to be moving away from the city-wide club format (not to mention, like, any hype at all...this seems fine, I guess), CMW looks to be the most immersive opportunity to indulge in Toronto's live music culture.

Festival shows aside, here are my picks for the top concerts coming to Toronto this May.

Pearl Jam (May 10-11, ACC)
The legendary rock band's 2016 tour has them crossing North America and combing through their extensive back-catalogue live, from Ten to Lightning Bolt. This pair of Toronto dates are the last they'll play before a headlining slot at Bonnaroo.

Greys (May 13, Garrison)
The hometown grunge revivalists are already earning effusive praise for second LP Outer Heaven, and are throwing a release party at the Garrison with noisy compadres TV Freaks and Casper Skulls.

Sloan (May 14, Phoenix)
Sloan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of One Chord to Another, their signature break from major-label servitude, by re-releasing the album as a giant box set and taking it on tour. The band will play One Chord in it's entirety, followed by a set of "hits and fan favourites."

Justin Bieber (May 18-19, ACC)
Increasingly distracting hair decisions aside, Justin Bieber's Year of Redemption is trucking along. He's now taking the hit-laden Purposeon tour with a couple nights here at the ACC. Intriguing coincidence: Biebs' former flame Selena Gomez plays a few days later, adding another "will they or won't they?!?" wrinkle to their epic love story.

The Kills (May 21, Danforth Music Hall)
The Dead Weather declined to do many shows on their last album cycle, but if you're feeling deprived of Alison Mosshart's chain-smoking hair-flipping badassery, don't fret. Gearing up for their fifth full-length release Ash & Ice, lo-fi garage duo The Kills are back on tour.

Speedy Ortiz and Hop Along (May 21, Horseshoe Tavern)
The two ultra-cool and critically adored bands have teamed up for a North American spring tour; Speedy Ortiz continues to support 2015 LP Foil Deer, while Philly's Hop Along have just reissued their 2012 sophomore album, Get Disowned.

Wolf Parade (May 24-28, Lee's Palace)
Just over a half-decade since they announced their hiatus, indie darlings Wolf Parade have returned. The surprise reunion kicks off with multi-show residencies in a few cities, including five nights in a row at Lee's.

Beyoncé (May 25, Rogers Centre)
Have you recovered from the sneak attack of Lemonade yet? Of course not. We're all dead now. But you'll need to come back to life long enough to get to the Rogers Centre on May 25 if you wanna see Queen Bey on The Formation World Tour.

PUP (May 26, Phoenix)
Prism Prize nominees and one of our funnest punk bands PUP are gearing up to release their highly anticipated follow-up to their 2014 debut. The Dream is Over comes out the day after this sold-out Phoenix gig.

Mykki Blanco (May 26, Velvet Underground)
Experimental Brooklyn MC Mykki Blanco is perpetually punk AF and exciting to watch live. Though there's still no official release date for a proper studio debut, the prolific artist will still likely have lots of new hooks to show off at the revamped Velvet Underground.

Drone Therapy (May 28, Music Gallery)
National Drone Day is upon us once again. The musical holiday spearheaded by Weird Canada will be celebrated in various avant spaces, and accordingly the Music Gallery will offer a collection of melody-averse artists performing in their tranquil courtyard setting.

Courtney Barnett (May 30, Danforth Music Hall)
Despite losing out on a Best New Artist Grammy to Meghan Trainor (probably a blessing), the Aussie songwriter's had an incredible year; her debut LP made it onto to scads of critical best-of-2015 lists, and deservedly so. This is the first time she'll come to Toronto since her breakout.

What did I miss? Add your May concert picks below in the comments.


The top 16 markets and pop-ups in Toronto for May

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toronto popupsThe top markets and pop-ups in Toronto for May include boozy bazaars and outdoor shopping experiences way less stressful than the Eaton Centre. Whether your looking to taste some new fare or get your hands on vintage treasures, there's lots to choose from.

Here are my picks for the top markets and pop-ups in Toronto for May.

Vitaly Pop-Up Shop + Sample Sale (March 8-June 1)
The fifth-annual Vitaly Pop-Up Shop has been open for the latter half of March and has opted to extend its stay until the beginning of June. It's taken over The Accessory Bar's old space at 350 Yonge Street and filled it with discounted accessories, clothing and watches.

Salvatore Ferragamo Pop-Up Shop (April 27-June 19)
The Salvatore Ferragamo Pop-Up Shop is taking over a space at the Toronto Premium Outlets up until the beginning of summer. Pieces will be discounted up to 60% off, which is pretty sweet considering many of the items ring in over a thousand bucks with their regular price tags.

Toronto FC Pop-Up Shop (April 28-May 3)
For all the sports fans, there's the Toronto FC Pop-Up Shop at 498 Queen West. You'll find the makeshift boutique filled with merch from TFC's collab with Mitchell & Ness, 10th anniversary styles (only available while quantities last) and the 2016 alternate kit.

ACE/FIVE Pop-Up (May 1-31)
1138 Dundas West will play host to ACE/FIVE's first ever pop-up shop. Since the store is an online-only operation, this is your chance to get a feel for the sizing, fabrics and quality in person. Expect to find a range of minimalist and trend-forward menswear lining the racks.

Blossom and Bloom (May 6-7)
The newly renovated West Wing and Oak Room of Union Station will be transformed into a floral wonderland for May 6 and 7. While you'll have to shell out some cash if you want to purchase any flora or fauna, there will be live music, a complimentary henna station and large scale sculpture flower garden which you can enjoy for free.

INLAND (May 6-8)
See what contemporary Canadian fashion, apparel and accessory brands have to offer on the first weekend of May. Over 65 vendors will be selling their wares at the Queen Richmond Centre West, including Coup de Tete, Mary Young, November Lark and many more.

Stimoda Launch Party and Pop-Up (May 6-8)
Stimoda, a brand new womenswear brand, is combing its launch with a three-day pop-up at
Bash Event Studio. Aside from a range of fashion-forward bodysuits, rompers and dresses there will be plenty of drinks, prizes, gifts available.

Really Really Free Market (May 7)
Everything is up for grabs at the Really Really Free Market; no strings attached. Do some spring cleaning of your own and donate all your excess bits and bobs. No guarantees of what will be there, but you're sure to find some treasures.

RAWspace Mother's Day Pop-Up Shop (May 7)
While this market was created with moms in mind, you don't have to be or be shopping for the matriarch of your family to take advantage of its goods. There will be brands like Crimson & Clover Apothecary, Sweet Hart Kitchen, Samyoga and many more vendors set up at the studio.

CMW Day Rager & Merch Market (May 7)
CMW is combining music and shopping for one epic cover-free bash at the Garrison. Aside from seeing some kickass bands (Huttch, The Spook School and Boyscott are all slated to perform) you can pick up some new pins, patches and apparel from brands like No Fun Press and Rosehound Apparel.

TOAST: Pop-Up Shop (May 7-29)
Head to the Distillery District this May for a food-centric pop-up filled with breads and spreads. While we probably won't know what's on the menu until the pop-up rolls into town, its Instagram is posting some pretty drool-worthy eats.

Toronto Green Market (May 8)
The first-ever Toronto Green Market is hitting CSI Annex this may and bringing a bevy of weed-infused products with it. You'll find craft cannabis goods from vendors like Shearer & Dahl, Mary Jane's Touch, Charlene Freedom and more. Workshops and demos will be plentiful.

Marni's Mini Market Community Pop-Up Shop (May 15)
If you're more into food than fashionable finds, head to Marni Wasserman's Food Studio and Lifestyle Shop on May 15. The shop will feature everything from organic food and natural beauty products from local vendors.

TD Echo Beach Spring Market (May 21)
The TD Echo Beach Spring Market is returning for its second year on May 21. More than 100 vintage, craft and specialty food vendors will be on the scene selling everything fromTurkish lamps to Chimney Stax donut cones. There will also be local buskers on the scene for extra entertainment.

Boozaar Vintage Night Market (May 24)
Amp up your shopping experience with some boozy drinks and a DJ at the Gladstone on May 24. The event will fill the hotel with vintage clothing, accessories, antiques and vinyl - giving you plenty of options.

Waterfront Artisan Market (May 28)
On May 28 the Waterfront Artisan Market will take over HTO park. You'll find 50 artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers selling everything from corn beef sandwiches to pocket squares. If you can't make it out this May, you'll have six other opportunities to check it out over the spring and summer.

What did I miss? Add more May markets and pop-ups to the comments.

Photo via ACE/FIVE on Facebook.

Huge summer music festival coming to Wasaga Beach

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centre of gravity wasaga beachWasaga Beach, a place for family outings and after-prom getaways, is now getting its very own high-profile three-day music festival as Monster Energy Center of Gravity (MECOGW) makes its way from Kelowna, British Columbia to the shores of Georgian Bay, this year.

The festival, which runs from August 19 to 21, is heavy on the EDM thanks to headliners such as Tiesto and Hardwell. Ice Cube is also on the lineup, along with Atmosphere, Showtek, Ty Dolla $ign, Dragonette, Mother Mother, Morgan Page and Hunter Seigel.

To make MECOGW into a beach party, artists will perform lakeside and the festival will include sports as well as day cabanas.

General admission tickets range from $169.95 to 209.95. The pre-sale starts May 4 at 10 a.m. and regular sales begin on May 6, also at 10 a.m.

This festival has been running in B.C. for the past nine years. It enters the GTA-area fray with EDM-focused fests such as Digital Dreams and Veld.

Centre of Gravity Lineup

Lead photo via MECOG.

Some of Drake's best Toronto lyrics from Views

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drake views lyricsDrake has finally dropped Views and fans could not be happier with his new 20-track project. As expected, Toronto connections couldn't be stronger with OVO members producing tracks, GTA artists, like dvsn and PARTYNEXTDOOR, appearing on a few songs and obviously a bounty of Toronto-related lyrics.

Here are a few of the Toronto references in Views.

Keep the Family Close
The first track gives a shout out to Kennedy Road, with Drizzy singing "You're so predictable I hate people like you/ Kennedy Road taught me not to trust people like you." In case you aren't familiar, it's a street in Scarborough that's home to several OVO members. It's also not his first reference to it, if you're a fan of Energy, you probably remember the lyric "I got real ones livin' past Kennedy Road."

9
9 is a straight up tribute to Toronto, with Drake repeating several times over that he would "die for it." Unsurprisingly, he also takes advantage of the nickname he popularized for the city - that's the 6, if you've been living under a rock - rapping "turn the six upside down, it's a nine now." The duration of the track, appropriately, is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.

Weston Road Flows
The title of this track obviously makes reference to the west end street where Drizzy used to reside (pre-Forest Hill). But that's not all, the 6 God uses our city's transit system in the lyrics to throw some jabs, stating "You was ridin' TTC metro, I had the place boomin."

Still Here
Still Here makes another reference to young Aubrey's roots, with him rapping "How did I finesse all this shit from Jane and Weston". Jane and Weston, for all of you who don't keep up with the Grahams, is an intersection near one of his previous homes - you know, where he "started from the bottom."

Pop Style
Rap Genius speculates that one of the opening lines of this track "This sound like some forty-three-oh-one shit", makes reference to 4301 Kingston Road. The housing complex in Scarborough is close to where P. Reign's crew resides.

Views
In Views, Drake makes reference to some of his pre-fame haunts. In the first verse he raps: "I worked at Jd's Connections whenever Jason let me/Ceesay's, I was buying fitteds everyday". Jd Connections is a Markham computer store and Ceesay's is an abbreviated name for Ceesay's M&M Military Sporting Goods at Dufferin and Eglinton.

Have you caught any more references? Share them in the comments.

Photo via Scott Christie in the blogTO Flickr pool mixed with Drake's VIEWS.

5 films to watch at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival

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Toronto Jewish Film FestivalThe 24th Toronto Jewish Film Festival starts on May 5 and runs until May 15 - that gives you plenty of time to check out a screening (or two). The TJFF offers a varied lineup, especially if you want to learn something new about Toronto in a city-focused documentary. Or perhaps you'd rather take a trip to the suburbs in the opening night screening of Natasha by locally based author David Bezmozgis.

Here are my picks based on TJFF's Programmer Stuart Hands's recommendations.

Numbers Guy (May 11, Innis Town Hall)
Director Vanessa Jung creates a beautiful portrait of Torontonian David Teitel, Big Carrot's most famous cashier. In this intimate documentary short, Jung takes you on a brief journey inside Teitel's life as he moves through the city.

Demon (May 7, Famous Players Canada Square)
If you missed Demon's world premiere at TIFF, you can catch it now. This Israeli-Polish co-production, directed by the late Marcin Wrona, is a modern retelling of the Jewish Dyybuk fable and follows a young man who's possessed by an evil spirit on his wedding day.

Honest Ed Mirvish: The World's Most Unusual Shopkeeper (May 15, Bloor Hot Docs Cinema)
As hard as it is to believe, Honest Ed's will close at the end of this year. That's why the TJFF is featuring this documentary on Ed Mirvish, even though it premiered back in 1998. And after you watch it, be sure to cross the street and wander through the cramped and crowded aisles at our city's most famous discount store.

Freak Out (May 14, Innis Town Hall)
Director Boaz Armoni's Freak Out is one of the many new horror movies streaming out of Israel. Armoni's dark horror-comedy explores societal fears through a group of soldiers stationed at a secluded army base.

Princess (May 9, Innis Town Hall)
Toronto Jewish Film Festival programmers describe Princess as "one of the most original and enigmatic films to come out of Israel in the last few years." And indeed it is as this haunting psychological drama broaches the subject, as Variety says, of underage sexuality.

Photo from Demon.

20 must-see shows at Canadian Music Week 2016

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CMW Toronto 2016Canadian Music Week is right around the corner. From May 2nd to 8th, Toronto will be absolutely packed full of amazing shows and incredible Canadian talent. With a reduction of club shows at NXNE this year, CMW appears set to take on the title of the most diverse multi-venue festival, which means you'll need to plan well to fit as as possible in.

Here are my picks for the top shows at Canadian Music Week 2016.

Lights - The Danforth Music Hall - May 2-3 - 10:00 p.m.
Canadian singer/songwriter Lights has been making hits for a while now. She just released her 4th studio album, Midnight Madness, earlier this month, so you'll be sure to hear a big chunk of the tracklist at this set. Also playing: DCF.

Nick Persons - Painted Lady - May 3 - 10:00 p.m.
Nick Persons is a bit of a weirdo. A lovable weirdo, though. His music is experimental, using chopped samples to create some bizarre, rhythmic textures. He's from Hamilton, Ontario. Also playing: #FAMILYGRIND, Training Season, Sassy Black & more.

Block Scholars - Nest - May 3 - 11:00 p.m.
Block Scholars have been around the block a few times, and offer a less glitzy version of hip hop than is en vogue these days. Also playing: JD Era, Woodie Smalls, surauchie.

JD Era - Nest - May 3 - 1:00 a.m.
JD is a Toronto hip-hop artist who's worked with some of the biggest names in the genre. He used to be signed to Raekwon's record label a few years ago, but apparently the two have had a falling out. He was also nominated for a Juno back in 2013. Also playing: Woodie Smalls, Block Scholars, surauchie.

Bob Mould Band - Horseshoe Tavern - May 3-4 - 10:30 p.m.
Bob Mould is like the indie-rock godfather; the guy seems like he's been around forever. That being said, he's still making great music, and you can't go wrong with catching one of his shows. Also playing: Fake Palms.

Tosin Abasi - Massey Hall - May 4 - 8:00 p.m.
Arguably the best guitar player alive, Tosin Abasi is an incredible talent. He's the son of Nigerian immigrants, and plays as a member of the instrumental progressive metal band Animals As Leaders. Also playing: Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai & more.

The Strumbellas - Phoenix Concert Theatre - May 4 - 9:10 p.m.
The Strumbellas are playing as part of the Indie 88 showcase. The 6-piece band are from Toronto, and play music that has it's feet firmly in both folk and indie-pop. Also playing: Wintersleep, Alberta Cross.

Joy District - UG3 Live - May 4 - 10:00 p.m.
Joy District got together in 2007 in their home of Vancouver Island. The four of them, including two members who are brothers, make alternative rock noise. Also playing: The Velveteins, The Celebration Army, Lemon Cash.

Partner - The Silver Dollar - May 4 - 11:00 p.m.
Partner are an indie duo from the East Coast. After hearing the song "Hot Knives" for the first time, I couldn't get it out of my head for almost a week. They've got this quirky charisma about them that gives their music a feeling of authenticity. Also playing: Eyeballs, PONY, Pale Lips, Pins & Needles.

Vallens - Velvet Underground - May 5 - 9:00 p.m.
Vallens' music has some dark and sultry undertones. It's shoegazey, shadowy, and smooth. Hopefully this spring we'll hear Vallen's debut EP. Also playing: Mise en Scene, No Joy, PROGRAMM.

D.R.A.M. - Revival - May 5 - 11:00 p.m.
D.R.A.M. is the dude behind last year's hit song "Cha Cha"... you know, the song that Drake kind of ripped off on Hotline Bling? Yeah, well D.R.A.M's actually pretty talented, and apparently his shows are very high energy. Also playing: Jimmy B, Flex The Anithero, Crossword, Ken L Jones.

PROGRAMM - Velvet Underground - May 5 - 12:30 a.m.
PROGRAMM are a Toronto electronic outfit with a shoegazey vibe. Their music has been described as drone, minimalist, electronic, but whatever you call it, there's no denying it's beauty. Also playing: Vallens, Mise en Scene, No Joy.

Coleman Hell - The Grand Ballroom, Sheraton Centre Toronto - May 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Thunder Bay native Coleman Hell caught some attention when he released his debut single "2 Heads" in February 2015, and is expected to release his debut album this year. Also playing: X Ambassadors, Tegan and Sara.

Skepta - The Danforth Music Hall - May 6 - 10:00 p.m.
May 6th is the day that Skepta finally releases his long awaited album Konnichiwa. Not only that, but he'll be in Toronto to celebrate. This is sure to be a ton of fun; the UK grime star is known to put on a hell of a live show. Also playing: KJ and Toronto's Sha Hustle.

Eagles of Death Metal - The Opera House - May 7 - 11:00 p.m.
This is probably one of the most hyped shows of the festival year, if mainly because it's the first time the band will play Toronto since the attacks in Paris last November. Naturally, it should also be a good show for fans of the California-based band who rarely get to see them play here.

The Sheepdogs - Horseshoe Tavern - May 6 - 1:00 a.m.
Still riding the wave of their latest album Future Nostalgia, released in October, this show is one of the stops on The Sheepdogs' North American Tour. The Saskatoon boys play their own interpretation of what most would call blues rock. Also playing: New Swears, Diarrhea Planet, Alberta Cross & more.

Meat Wave - Bovine Sex Club - May 7 - 12:00 a.m.
Meat Wave are a trio hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Their music is a fast paced, in your face brand of rock, with an overall lo-fi feeling. Also playing: The Dying Arts, Dead Messenger, The Bare Minimum & more.

Dilly Dally - Lee's Palace - May 7 - 12:00 a.m.
Dilly Dally are Toronto's coolest 90's-esque grunge rock band. Their ear-worm hooks combined with the vocalist's incredible voice made Dilly Dally's Desire one of my favourites records of last year. Also playing: Hotel Raphael, Foreign Diplomats, Le Trouble, The Damn Truth, Katie Stelmanis.

Humans - The Mod Club - May 7 - 12:00 a.m.
Humans are a Vancouver based electronic duo who are fresh off the release of their Water Water EP. Not only do they make great music, they have super cool jackets as part of their brand, and are playing as part of the Wayhome showcase. Also playing: Amir Obe, Kiki Rowe & more.

She-Devils - Silver Dollar - May 7 - 1:00 a.m.
She-Devils are an electronic Art-Pop duo hailing from Montreal. After releasing their debut EP is February, the duo have begun to see some success and recognition in the Canadian music scene. Also playing: Rich Kidd, Drezus, Blanks & more.

What did I miss? Add your suggestions for the top CMW shows in the comments.

Photo by Rafael Roncato on Flickr.

What kind of apartment does $1250 get you in Toronto?

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1250 dollar apartment torontoThe $1250 apartment in Toronto is a good litmus test for the state of the rental market in general. Unsurprisingly, then, the first thing you notice about units at this price point is that you get less than what you used to. Where $1250 once easily secured a nice aboveground one-bedroom, today one sees more and more basements and bachelors.

Here's a sample of apartments listed for $1250 in Toronto.

1250 dollar apartment toronto$1250 near Dundas and Bathurst
You won't get a dedicated bedroom at this studio on Dundas West, but the kitchen is new and separated from the living/sleeping space. There's natural light thanks to the main floor location, but overall space is limited.

1250 dollar apartment toronto$1250 north of the Danforth
There was a time when this price point would easily secure you an aboveground apartment that was nicely finished, but today you'll find many basements at $1250. This one in the Playter Estates neighbourhood has ample space and a decent kitchen, but you'd think you'd get a nice floor for the amount of cash you're laying down.

1250 dollar apartment toronto$1250 in Birchcliff
If you're willing to get out of the core and aren't too worried about immediate access to the subway, you can get a lot of apartment in this price range. This unit at Kingston Rd. and Warden features a brand new kitchen and bathroom plus hardwood floors throughout. It's not enormous, but the ample green space nearby is a boon.

1250 dollar apartment toronto$1200 beside High Park
You might not get a ton of natural light in this basement near High Park, but the walls sure are colourful. The unit is a decent size with an interesting open window to the kitchen and in-house laundry, but you're definitely pay a lot for location here.

1250 dollar apartment toronto$1250 on Queen West
One thing you'll see a lot of in this price range is apartments that are listed as one bedrooms that are really more like bachelors. Here the kitchen is meant to double as the living space, but the layout doesn't really support that reasoning in practice. Still, the appliances are nice, the space is bright, and the location is excellent.

1250 apartment toronto$1240 near Islington
There are basement apartments, and then there are apartments like this. At about a 10 minute walk to Royal York Station, this west end unit is 850 square feet with an open concept design and a lovely kitchen. Thanks to its spaciousness, it's anything but a cramped underground space.

Would you pay the asking price for any of these apartments? Let us know in the comments.

Toronto Goodlife Marathon 2016 road closures

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Toronto Goodlife Marathon road closuresThe Toronto Goodlife Marathon is hitting the city this Sunday. This full or half marathon begins north of Sheppard only to run completely south, finishing at the CNE grounds. Whether you're looking to cheer on the athletes, avoid traffic jams or get in on the action yourself, here's what you should know.

ROUTE

Good Life Marathon

ROAD CLOSURES

  • Beercroft Road from Elmhurst Avenue to Horsham Avenue (5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Ellerslie Avenue from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Churchill Avenue from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • North York Boulevard from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street (5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Elmhurst Avenue from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Park Home Avenue from Beecroft Road to Yonge Street (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Yonge Street from Horsham Avenue to Highway 401 (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Yonge Street from Highway 401 to York Mills Road (7:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.)
  • Yonge Street from York Mills Road to Eglinton Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Yonge Street from Eglinton Avenue to Chaplin Crescent (7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Yonge Street from Chaplin Crescent to Aylmer Road (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Chaplin Crescent from Yonge Street to Oriole Parkway (7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Oriole Parkway from Chaplin Crescent to Lonsdale Road (7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Lonsdale Road from Avenue Road to Spadina Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Forest Hill Road from Lonsdale Road to Kilbarry Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Kilbarry Road from Forest Hill Road to Warren Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Warren Road from Kilbarry Road to Lonsdale Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Spadina Road from Lonsdale Road to St. Clair Avenue West (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Spadina Road from St. Clair Avenue West to Austin Terrace (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Austine Terrace from Spadina Road to Walmer Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Walmer Road/Kendal Avenue from Austin Terrace to MacPherson Avenue (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • MacPherson Avenue from Kendal Avenue to Dacenport Road (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Davenport Road from MacPherson Avenue to Belmont Street (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Belmont Street from Davenport Road to Yonge Street (8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Aylmer Avenue from Yonge Street to Rosedale Valley Road (5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
  • Rosedale Valley Road from Aylmer Road to Bayview Avenue (5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
  • Bayview Avenue from Rosedale Valley Road to Lower River Street (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
  • Lower River Street from Bayview Avenue to King Street East (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
  • King Street East from River Street to Sumach Street (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
  • Sumach Street from King Street East to Eastern Avenue (7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
  • Eastern Avenue from Sumach Street to Front Street East (7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
  • Front Street East from Eastern Avenue to Wellington Avenue (7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
  • Wellington Street from Front Street East to John Street (7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
  • John Street from Wellington Street West to Front Street West (7 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
  • Front Street West from John Street to Bathurst Street (7 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
  • Bathurst Street from Front Street West to Fort York Boulevard (7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Fort York Boulevard from Bathurst Street to Lake Shore Boulevard (7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Marine Parade Drive from Humber Bay Park East to Waterfront Drive (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Waterfront Drive from Marine Parade Drive to Palace Pier (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • Lakeshore Boulevard from Humber River to Remembrance Drive (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

RAMP CLOSURES

Gardiner Expressway Eastbound

  • Lake Shore off-ramp - Open
  • Lake Shore on-ramp - Open
  • British Columbia Drive on-ramp - Open
  • Spadina off-ramp - Open
  • Rees St on -ramp - Open
  • York/Bay/Yonge off-ramp - Open
  • Bay St on-ramp - Open
  • Jarvis St off-ramp - Access to Jarvis CLOSED - Access to Lake Shore Open
  • Jarvis St on-ramp - Open
  • Gardiner off-ramp to Lake Shore - Open

Gardiner Expressway Westbound

  • Lake Shore on-ramp - Open
  • Sherbourne/Jarvis off-ramp - Open
  • Jarvis on-ramp - Open
  • Yonge/Bay/York off-ramp - Open
  • York on-ramp - Open
  • Spadina off-ramp - Open - Access to Lake Shore WB to be closed
  • Spadina on-ramp - Open - Access to Lake Shore WB to be closed
  • Dunn off-ramp - Open
  • Jameson on-ramp - Open
  • South Kingsway off-ramp - Open
  • Lake Shore off-ramp - Open
  • Lake Shore on-ramp - Open

DVP

  • Bayview Bloor W/B to Bayview Av. S/B - CLOSED

Festival organizers note that the Jarvis St off-ramp could re-open as early as 10:00 a.m. The remaining ramps to re-open starting at 3:00 pm unless notified otherwise by the Toronto Police Service.

TTC DIVERSIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Due to the lengthy route of the marathon, TTC service on a total of 21 routes will be on diversion at various times on Sunday, May 1. Affected routes will include:

36A Finch West, 37A Islington, 52D Lawrence West, 96B Wilson and the 191 Highway 27 Rocket will experience detours and/or closures from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm due to a parade. 511 Bathurst, 509 Harbourfront, 310 Bathurst, 97 Yonge and 26 Dupont will experience diversions due to construction, as well.

Photo via Bruce Wang in the blogTO Flickr pool.


Now you can get a vegan Big Mac in Toronto

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Doomies TorontoVegan Big Mac's have finally arrived in Toronto. This new meatless offering comes to Hogtown via Los Angeles and is now available at this vegan restaurant that also dishes out loaded fries and donuts.

Read my profile of Doomie's in the restaurants section.

8 great places for brunch in the Junction

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brunch the junctionThe Junction offers excellent brunch opportunities. The Toronto neighbourhood, once compared to the Wild West, has a rich history, and while no one could sell alcohol there throughout much of the 1900s, this prohibition ended for good in 2000. The area's now filled with restaurants, bars and cafes, many of which are happy to serve brunch with boozy beverages.

Here's where to eat brunch in The Junction.

3030 Dundas West
Want to booze it up and get your caffeine fix all at once? Start the weekend off right with a Stoutpresso or spiked coffee before moving on to options like mini quiche, eggs Benny, buttermilk waffles and breakfast burritos.

Cool Hand of Girl
This all-organic cafe opens at 8 a.m. on weekends to serve up breakfast plates packed with scrambled eggs, multi-grain toast, coleslaw and roasted potatoes. Yogurt granola bowls and sandwiches are also on the menu.

The Beet
All-day breakfast options at the veggie-friendly The Beet include huevos rancheros, fea sunny side up eggs on blue corn tortillas with spicy black beans, pico de gallo, cheddar, avocado and sour cream.

Hole in The Wall
You can find an ever changing line-up of seasonal, scratch-made brunch dishes at this bar starting at noon every weekend. Your options include pulled-pork eggs Benny, a full English breakfast and crab madame.

The Passenger
This restaurant with a glorious patio draws on the neighbourhood's history as a railway hub. At brunch-time, you'll find indulgent selections such as lemon ricotta poppy seed pancakes, maple bacon BLTs on brioche buns, breakfast burgers and a weekly eggs Benny feature.

Roux
Breakfasts with fried catfish and eggs, bacon, baked beans and fried green tomato, or fried chicken and waffles with buttermilk bran waffles and bourbon maple syrup are among the house favourites at this Cajun cocktail bar in the Junction.

Junction Local
Bennies built on cheddar-scallion biscuits, pulled pork hash and pickerel po'boys share the menu at at this Souther-style restaurant on Dundas West. You'll find brunch served Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m here.

Cafe Cranberries
Pancakes sprinkled with sugar and piled with fruit, croissant'wiches and breakfast burritos are all on the menu at this family-run cafe on Pacific Avenue. Cafe Cranberries serves breakfast all day, meaning you can brunch whenever.

Photo from Cool Hand of a Girl by Hector Vasquez.

Toronto church also wants to be an indie cafe

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Central Coffee TorontoToronto's Bunz Trading Zone was up in arms recently. And when I read the inflammatory post on Facebook about an Islamophobic and homophobic group called Catch the Fire Ministries that'd supposedly opened the new Central Coffee cafe in Bloorcourt, I got riled up too.

The commenters, however, seemed to switch gears a bit after a leader from the GTA-based Catch the Fire church - who's behind the cafe in question - shared a letter saying that despite sharing a name, his organization was not affiliated with the controversial Australian Catch the Fire Ministries.

"I think people had misunderstood and thought that we were the same organization as that one in Australia," says Benjamin Jackson, Catch the Fire's communications director.

The organization itself is a massive charismatic, evangelical church based near Pearson airport. It has campuses around the world, including many in Toronto. The Central Campus, which mainly attracts young professionals and students, has been moving around the city for the past few years. Its new Bloorcourt home used to be a restaurant, so it was already outfitted for food service.

"One of the big things that they were hoping, or we were hoping for really, was that it could be somewhere that could be open more than just Sundays," Jackson explains. Opening a cafe made sense.

It brews Propeller Coffee and opens at 8 a.m. during the week. It's right inside the church's main worship space and includes a few tables as well as WiFi. When I pop in, I spot a few students huddled over their laptops, a mother and son doing crafts and a older man playing solitaire.

While it's a community space for churchgoers, it also beckons to passersby with slick-looking branding and exterior signage advertising summery iced mochas. Although Central Coffee doesn't appear to be hiding behind its latte art and frothy treats.

"There's not really a spiritual agenda with the coffee shop," Jackson says. "But it really just tries to be, you know, what the church has been for centuries, which is a place of refuge and a place where people can come and seek God and find out more. And the coffee shop is a sort of way to make that a little less intimidating than perhaps coming to church itself."

But of course that's why it's there. And if that's not what someone's looking for with their morning joe, there are plenty more indie cafes in the neighbourhood.

5 small towns to visit two hours from Toronto

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small town ontarioThere are small towns all over Ontario worth exploring but there are a select few worth seeking out as destinations unto themselves. Be it on account of an exciting culinary scene, historical architecture, or natural beauty, these are places where you immerse yourself for a weekend while escaping city life and soaking up the quaint culture of this province.

Here are my picks for 5 small towns worth visiting within a two hour drive of Toronto.

Fergus/Elora
Technically two different towns, Fergus and Elora are so closely linked that one must make sure to visit both when in the area (it's less than a 10 minute drive between them). Elora tends to get more tourists for its vibrant arts scene and well-known gorge, but Fergus has some great pubs on the Grand River and is home to the Highland Games in August.

Paris
My pick for the prettiest downtown area in Southern Ontario, Paris is defined by 19th century structures that hug the Grand River. The town has been remarkably well preserved, and many of its best restaurants and shops are housed in buildings over a century old. The annual highlight is the Paris Fair, which takes place near Labour Day Weekend and features thousands of exhibits.

Stratford
Niagara-on-the-Lake might get the lion's share of attention as a festival town, but Stratford is more down to earth and accessible. Once a railway junction, the town is now known as an arts and culture hub, around which has grown a decent and affordable culinary scene. During the annual Shakespearean festival, this place positively brims with people.

Port Hope/Cobourg
Similar to the relationship shared by Fergus and Elora, Port Hope and Cobourg are so close that visiting both is the best bet. Port Hope has a more charming downtown strip, used bookstores and vintage shops, while Cobourg boasts one of the nicest beaches on Lake Ontario. If you have a bike, you can ride between the two towns along Highway 2 in about 20 minutes.

Creemore
Aside from being the home of the eponymous craft beer brand, this town is a culinary treasure of delights, from Creemore Kitchen to the nearby and much raved about Eigensinn Farm. Yes, food is a big deal around these parts, but Creemore is also a good alternative for cyclists wanting to head to Grey County and the hills around Collingwood. What better way to burn the calories.

Add more small towns to the comments.

Photo of Paris by Ryan in the blogTO Flickr pool.

The top 10 events in Toronto for May 2016

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got7The top events in Toronto for May will fill your schedule with films festivals, conventions and art events. Whether you want to embrace the great outdoors and building hop for Doors Open or cozy up in a comfortable theatre for a show, there's an event or two for you.

Here are my picks for the top events in Toronto this May.

Hot Docs (April 29-May 8)
The annual documentary festival is the largest of its kind in North America and shows over 200 films from Canada and around the world to massive audiences. See our picks of what to see here.

Canadian Music Week (May 2-8)
Top-notch homegrown and international artists like Eagles of Death Metal, Dilly Dally and Tegan and Sara, will be hitting stages all over the city - from Lee's Palace to Massey Hall. If you're in the market for more than music, there will be comedy shows and movies on all week, as well.

Feast In The East 5 Year Anniversary & Cookbook Launch (May 6-7)
Head to the Anchored Social Club on the first weekend of May for a special edition of Feast in the East. The event is celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary with two days of music, food, art and installations. Day one will also act as the launch for the Feast In the East Cookbook, so get excited.

INLAND (May 6-8)
From May 6 to 8 Queen Richmond Centre West will be taken over by contemporary Canadian fashion, apparel and accessory vendors. Over 65 brands will be selling their wares, including Coup de Tete, Mary Young, November Lark and many more.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 14-15)
The two-day exhibition brings out hundreds of comic creators and fanatics from around the world. Look forward to readings, interviews, panels, workshops, gallery shows, art installations, and more.

Toronto K-Pop Con (May 20-22)
This convention is bringing some of the brightest stars in the world of K-Pop to Toronto for a 3-day celebration. Head to the MTCC to catch shows by VIXX, GOT7, GFRIEND and DAY6 and get your hands on goods by brands like Shu Uemura and Cosplay FTW.

Electric Island (May 23)
The first Electric Island concert of the year will be taking over Hanlan's Point at the end of May. The inaugural concert of the season promises acts like Jamie Jones, DJ Tennis and Job Jobse (among others). If you can't make it out in May, don't get too stressed, you'll only have to wait until July 1 for a follow-up bash.

Inside Out Festival (May 26-June 5)
One of Toronto's best annual film fests showcases flicks made by and focusing on the LGBTQ community. Over 11 days you'll be able to catch screenings, artist talks and discussions and attend some pretty killer parties.

Anime North (May 27-29)
At the end of the month Anime North is coming to the Toronto Congress Centre and International Plaza Hotel for its annual convention. Expect to find plenty of vendors, speakers and performers dressed in their most creative costumes.

Doors Open (May 28-29)
Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of Toronto's most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially important buildings? Find out when Doors Open gives everybody a free pass to snoop around inside of them

What did I miss? Add your top event picks for May in the comments.

Photo via GOT7 on Facebook.

5 must-try ice cream cones in Toronto

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Sweet JesusIce cream offerings in Toronto seem to be getting more outrageous each and every year. Gone are the days of the standard vanilla scoop in a sugar cone. Now's the time to hit up some of Toronto's best ice cream parlours and try some epic creations.

Here are my picks for 5 must-try ice cream in Toronto right now.

Sweet Jesus
If you have an Instagram account you've most likely witnessed these cones floating around. This ice cream shop is all about over-the-top, indulgent soft serve with toppings almost too creative to dream up.

Eva's Original ChimneysEva's Original Chimneys
You can now eat doughnut cones in Toronto courtesy of the Eva's Original Chimneys food truck. Track down these eye-popping creations by visiting Toronto Food Trucks, which will tell you where the truck will be next.

Dutch DreamsDutch Dreams
Over the past 30 years this ice cream parlour has become locally famous for its wide selection of ice cream flavours and tricked-out waffle cones. With so many options available the sky is the limit for delicious creations.

Bang BangBang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
While the shop may be making headlines for their ice cream sandwiches don't pass up the chance to get your hands on their ice cream cone. Hong Kong style waffles are baked fresh and loaded with your choice of ice cream. I'd recommend the London Fog.

Tom's Dairy FreezeTom's Dairy Freeze
Toronto's institution for soft serve ice cream serves up cones ranging from your basic chocolate vanilla swirl to more unique offerings like the Cookie Monster , which is vanilla soft serve dipped in blue raspberry and coated with Oreos.

What did I miss? Add your favourite ice cream cone creation in the comments.

Photos by @pekopekolife, @felicity.y, @doctornom, @_emlaay and @jhoansanchez.

A love letter to Toronto's alleyways and lanes

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toronto alleywayThe Toronto laneway is the vein to the artery that is the city's streets. There are over 250 kilometres of laneways and alleys spread across the city, though you wouldn't know it without looking at a map. You could pass by the entrance to a laneway for months without taking notice of it, relegated as they are to background status.

toronto alleywayYet, it's precisely the degree to which our laneways are overlooked spaces that makes them so intriguing. This is messy urbanism at its finest. I'm not just talking about graffiti, but the strange process that takes place when people share urban space that's outside of everyday view.

toronto alleywayIf the front yard is all about putting on a face, the laneway is about utility. From irregular garages, fences, and trellises to coach houses, car ports, and basketball nets, you can learn more about a person's life by strolling through these spaces than past the manicured lawns that face the street.

toronto alleywayToronto used to have places where the untidiness of the laneway was writ large, but the progressive loss of our industrial heritage has led to the steady sanitization of the city, such that there are few places that have escaped the march of development. For all the good that surrounds such a process, something important is lost as well.

toronto alleywayNo one would say Liberty Village was a better place 20 years ago, but there was an intrigue that's long been forgotten. You'll find that some of this remains in the Port Lands, where the city has aged with less intervention than elsewhere and we can marvel at the Hearn, but there's an expiry date here too.

toronto alleywayOverlooked places tend to promote contemplation and the taking stock of things. They are spaces where we might ask about the direction we're headed and how the past has shaped us. Think back, Toronto's lanes and alleys have played host to countless childhood dreams of grandeur as kids assemble to play ball hockey, basketball, soccer, and makeshift versions of other sports.

toronto alleywayI grew up in these overlooked spaces, riding my bike through the pothole-strewn lane behind Millwood Rd. for hours on end. When I would tire of riding, I would explore the open garages, some of which were filled with old furniture, boxes of National Geographic magazines, dumbbells, and other half-discarded items. This never felt illicit because the laneway was a protected space.

toronto alleywayThere are various initiatives in the works to make Toronto's alleyways more usable spaces, and for years small battles have occurred to build houses along our lanes. The latter hasn't met with much success en masse, which is probably for the best, as it preserves the unpredictable and irregular character of these places.

toronto alleywayWe should dream up new ways to use our laneways, but one doesn't need to wait for a cue to get out there and explore them. These are great places to escape traffic on a bike, to take in Toronto's graffiti culture, and to remind oneself that underneath its shiny finish, this city is still rough around the edges in the best way possible.

Photos (in order) by Elan Shi, NickyJameson, Derek Flack, Dominic Bugatto, 7thKind, Ekaterina Aristrova, NickyJameson, Martin Pinker, and twoaftertwenty.


Where to eat ramen in Toronto right now

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hakata ramenIt may not be the most well-known ramen joint in town but one of Toronto's newest destinations for the Japanese comfort food has been winning over crowds with its complex flavours and great prices.

Read my profile of Hakata Ramen in the restaurants section.

What Yorkdale Mall looked like in the 1960s and '70s

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yorkdale mallIt's hard to believe how much Yorkdale Mall has changed since it opened in 1964. One of Toronto's first suburban shopping destinations and the biggest mall in Canada at the time, it was anchored by Eaton's and Simpson's department stores, a combination that was unprecedented at the time.

The mall's origins can be traced back to the Timothy Eaton Compnay, who first acquired a 99 acre site at Dufferin and the 401. When Simpson's bought adjacent land, the concept of the mall was born and work began to connect these two giants with other retail that would attract customers accustomed to shopping downtown.

In some sense, Yorkdale changed the entire layout of the city. While the rise of the suburban shopping centre was happening elsewhere in Toronto (and all across North America), none proved so successful as this one, which encouraged more developments of this kind in other parts of the suburbs.

Car culture was at its peak when Yorkdale took shape, and the mall's location is indebted to its proximity to both the 401 and Allen Rd. The latter was originally planned as the Spadina Expressway, a highway that would link the 401 with downtown Toronto. While community activists successfully halted its southward extension, Yorkdale waited to open until the existing portion was complete.

They don't build shopping centres quite like this anymore. Upon opening, Yorkdale boasted a grocery store, a buffet restaurant, a two-screen movie theatre, and duelling department stores. It was a place where you could do all of your shopping. The lure of driving to the suburbs was that everything was in once place.

Since the 1990s, it's become progressively more upscale, now attracting high end fashion and jewellery brands like Tiffany's and Burberry. It's remaining anchor tenant is Holt Renfrew, which partially occupies the space where the old Dominion grocery store once was. It's a bigger, flashier space, but from the start is was designed to be a retail destination.

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Get ready for a summer of gridlock in Toronto

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toronto construction 2016Everyone knows the old joke that Toronto has two seasons: winter and construction. Well, this year it's going to feel particularly true as the city embarks on an aggressive road work plan at the same time that the TTC runs through a host of weekend closures for track repairs and to update its signalling system.

There's a perfect storm brewing for a traffic nightmare this summer, one that will impact various areas in the city, including major stretches of downtown Toronto. Gerrard, Queen, Richmond, and Shuter streets will all witness significant closures before the end of the year, with many of these scheduled between June and September.

Lane closures will continue on the Gardiner until August, while major roadwork is also scheduled for a huge stretch of Bayview Avenue between River St. and Sutherland Dr. That's almost five kilometres of a street that's used as a key overflow route for the DVP (which mercifully has few closures in store).

There are 22 major closures planned this summer for road repairs and water main replacement, some of which was delayed on account of last summer's Pan Am Games. This doesn't include festivals, special events, and unforeseen repairs. That constitutes 122 kilometres of the city's streets and expressways.

Meanwhile, the TTC closures will affect portions of the subway system roughly three weekends a month for the remainder of 2016. The stretch of Line 2 between St. George and Pape will be particularly hard hit, with 10 scheduled closures remaining this year.

All that to say, it's probably time to buy a bike.

Summer Road Closure Highlights

  • Gardiner lane closures from Jameson to Spadina until the end of July.
  • Bayview between River St. and Sutherland Dr. from July to October.
  • Gerrard St. E. between Yonge and Sherbourne from June 2016 to July 2017.
  • Richmond St. between Church and York from September to December.
  • Queen St. between Bathurst and Spadina from May to September.
  • Yonge St. between Wilson and Highway 401 from June to September.
  • Don Mills Rd. between Lawrence and York Mills from June to September.
  • Ellesmere between Markham Rd. and McCowan from May to October.

To keep track of Toronto road closures, use the city's interactive map.

Photo by Vic Gedris in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Toronto bars to stay open until 4 a.m. this week

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toronto last callGood news for those who think last call comes too early in Toronto. This week at least 40 bars are going to serve booze two hours later than usual thanks to Canadian Music Week which takes place from May 2 to 8.

Here's where to drink until 4 a.m. in Toronto this week.

Note:This list reflects those bars that have been granted the right to sell alcohol until 4am. They don't have to exercise that right, so always call ahead.

Photo of The Drake by Jesse Milns.

The top 5 free events in Toronto: May 2-8 2016

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grad exFree events in Toronto this week include flower markets, film lectures, and big names at the Contact Photography Festival. While you could easily keep your chequing account intact by staying in all week, there are plenty of budget-friendly options worth leaving the house for.

Here's a roundup of free events in Toronto this week.

Contact Photography Festival (May 1-31)
The Contact Photography Festival stretches across the entire month of May, bringing out the best of the best in international photography. There are 20 free public installations on tap, including SPOTLIGHT, Alliance, Further Clarities and Convolutions and an Alec Soth opening this week.

Through The Lens of a Female Cameraperson (May 3)
Cinematographer Kirsten Johnson is headed to the Lightbox on Tuesday for a talk on gender representation in the documentary industry. If that's not your thing, the venue is also hosting another talk on Wednesday, which will bring out Turning Tables' CEO and two filmmakers to chat about "how documentary and music video shooting can be a vehicle for change in Syria, Myanmar and Africa."

GradEx 101 (May 4-8)
In its 101st year, GradEx will be a five-day exhibition across the OCAD University campus. Over 900 young artists and designers will showcase their work, including thesis work by graduating students. Over 18 different programs' work will be representing including photography, material art & design, printmaking, illustration and environmental design.

Fameless Karaoke (May 6)
Let out your inner star by belting out high notes at the Gladstone Melody Bar this weekend at the hotel's newest event series. On the 6th the hits will be strictly 90's, so prepare your best Mariah cover. You'll probably need a little bit of liquid courage, so I suggest pre-gaming for this one.

Blossom and Bloom (May 6-7)
The newly renovated West Wing and Oak Room of Union Station will be transformed into a floral wonderland for May 6 and 7. While you'll have to shell out some cash if you want to purchase any flora or fauna, there will be live music, a complimentary henna station and large scale sculpture flower garden which you can enjoy for free.

Have a free event you'd like to plug? Submit it to our Toronto events calendar using this form.

Photo of Grad Ex by Natta Summerky.

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