Month: May 2016

668. Hakka Conference May 28,  July 1-3, July 8 & 9, 2016

Who are the Hakka people?  Why is Toronto hosting a Hakka conference? Why should you bother reading this blog? I first heard of the

667. Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging – May 29, 2016

The Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch will be holding the 46th Annual Sogetsu Ikebana Show at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The show will

665. Carassauga – May 27-29; Carabram – July 8-10, 2016

I like going to both of these immense festivals because of their wide variety of cultures. I usually talk with participants about their unique

664. 17th Annual Doors Open May 28-29 – 2016

Here’s your big chance to visit the buildings you’ve been seeing only from the outside. In most cases, guides will be inside to tell

663. Latin Night Free Concert – May 27, 2016

“Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a repertoire of Spanish and Neapolitan love songs and Rock hits, all with a Latin feel, full of

662. Heritage Toronto’s  Neighbourhood Tours  – May 21 and June 11, 2016

Migration, Food and Identity in North York’s Little Manila. May 21, 10:30am-12pm. $20. ($10 for Heritage Toronto subscribers).Taste Bathurst-Wilson’s emerging Little Manila and experience

661. Toronto Newcomer Day – Tuesday, May 24, 2016

For newcomers to Toronto and their sponsors: “The City of Toronto Newcomer’s Office would like to invite you to this year’s annual Toronto Newcomer

660. Survey of Muslims in Canada – May 24, 2016

Invitation from Intercultural Dialogue Institute You are cordially invited to attend a presentation on the The Environics Institute 2016 Survey of Muslims in Canada

659. World Fiddle Day – Saturday, May 21, 2016

Imagine “100 fiddlers, playing 40 tunes from 25 different countries”. I wish I could go. Featuring: Dan MacDonald, Mark Marczyk, Rosalyn Dennett, Yosvani Castaneda

658. Halal Food Fest – May 21, 22, 2016.

Lots of free food samples, food trucks and vendors. Clothes, jewellery and books also for sale. Performers and lecturers. An opportunity to learn about