As our regular 680News.com series continues, we look at events happening in the city for all ages and interests.
April 26-28, 2013
For families: What’s a farmers market without wheat? Find out at the Gluten Free Garage — a pop-up market where food-lovers can sample specialty fare and learn how to cut gluten, a common source of stomach problems, from their diets. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under: free. glutenfreegarage.ca
For visitors: It’s the first weekend of Hot Docs, an 11-day international film festival screening everything from The Manor — the story of a “nice Jewish family” owning a small-town strip club — to The Other Shore, which follows 60-something swimming legend Diana Nyad as she attempts to cross the treacherous waters between Cuba and Florida. Various venues. Until May 5. $7-$16.50. hotdocs.ca
For singles: Banish winter for another year at Uma Nota, a Brazilian-style dance party and multimedia live show featuring dub-style reggae and Afrobeat. Great Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. Friday. 10 p.m. Advance tickets $12; $15 at the door. umanota.ca
For charity: The Lunacy Cabaret promises an eclectic evening of clowns, sketch comedy, vaudeville, music and burlesque. Proceeds go to Circus Without Borders. Centre of Gravity East, 1300 Gerrard St. E. Saturday. Doors 8 p.m.; show 9 p.m. $20. zgcpresents.com
For kicks: Get your hands in the dirt and learn to plant bare-root strawberries at these urban gardening workshops. The plants are yours to keep. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. Sunday. 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. $30. ebw.evergreen.ca
War of 1812 commemorative event: The City of Toronto will mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of York on Saturday. Event details