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Toronto Festivals and Events Calendar:

• 24 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/24/2010 The Original Cocktail Party Central East
  Toronto Business Casual presents: The Original Cocktail Party - presented by Stoli®. TBC members are among the most unique and diverse young professionals in the city.Rub shoulders with intriguing young professionals at The Stirling Room; Toronto’s newest addition to the Historic Distillery District. This posh playground is reminiscent of a distant European palace. A true Original right in the heart of the city. contest. Tell us what makes you a true original at our event for a chance to win one of two deluxe Stoli® gift baskets worth approximately $200 each. Never been to a TBC event? No problem. Join us and show our members what they've been missing. After all, there is only one you.
• 24 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/24/2010 The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue Downtown $20 - $29
  This special holiday performance features a hilarious seasonal blend of scenes, songs and our trademark improvisation with a sprig of holiday mischief for an afternoon or evening of spirited fun. Funny, bright and completely original, Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows. Matinee Performances Wednesdays and Fridays @ 1pm November 24th -December 17th Evening Performances Monday Nights @ 8pm December 6th – January 3rd Tickets $20
• 24 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/24/2010 Dignity in Focus Central East $20 - $29
  Toronto for Acumen and Nuru Project present DIGNITY IN FOCUS, a one night photography auction and exhibition benefiting the Acumen Fund, a non-profit venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to alleviate global poverty. Cost: $25 (hors d’oeuvres included) More Info and Tickets: www.TorontoforAcumen.com Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music, hear the inspiring story of Acumen Fund, and browse and bid on beautiful photography for auction by: * Per-Anders Pettersson/Reportage by Getty Images * Palani Mohan/Reportage by Getty Images * Ami Vitale/National Geographic
• 24 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/24/2010 Entrepreneurship 101: Lived It Lecture with Geoff Cape Downtown Free
  Geoff Cape is one of Canada's best known social entrepreneurs. He's the founder of Evergreen, a charitable organization that encourages Canadians to take a hands-on approach to improving the health of their cities. Evergreen focuses on integrating nature into urban design though sustainable greening projects in schoolyards, parks, communities and at Evergreen Brickworks, a unique environmental community centre in Toronto. Since its inception in 1990, Evergreen has grown to over 115 employees and several locations across Canada. -- Entrepreneurship 101 is a FREE, non-credit introductory course about entrepreneurship offered by MaRS. Registration is required.
• 24 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/24/2010 Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre Downtown $40 - $49
  (ENGLISH BELOW) L’AMÉRIQUE TELLE QUE VOUS NE L’AVEZ JAMAIS VUE ! 16e PRÉSIDENT AMÉRICAIN, Abraham Lincoln est mort le 14 avril 1865 en assistant à une pièce de théâtre. Larry Tremblay s’en est inspiré pour proposer une réflexion décapante sur l’Amérique. 16th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Abraham Lincoln died April 14, 1865, while attending the theatre. It inspired the author to write Abraham Lincoln va au theatre and offer a caustic meditation on America.
• 23 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/23/2010 Art Battle 9 Central West $10 - $19
  Art Battle 9 | Tues Nov 23 | The Great Hall Art Battle 9 launches a $500 winner’s purse...Join us on Tuesday, November 23rd for 3 rounds of live competitive painting, audience voting, auction, great music and more. Paintings that do not attain the minimum bid may be destroyed. Tickets $15
• 23 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/23/2010 A Victorian Toronto Christmas Downtown
  This festive season take a step back in time to Victorian Toronto and experience the magic of a traditional Christmas in an 1859 row-house. Escape from the hustle and bustle while you enjoy a sample of mulled cider and a biscuit in the warmth of the historic kitchen. Discover the story of how families celebrated Christmas in 19th-century Toronto as you tour the Mackenzie home dressed in greenery for the holidays. Prices: Adult - $5.71 + HST Child - $3.33 + HST Senior - $3.81 + HST Student - $3.81 + HST
• 23 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/23/2010 Condominium Energy Efficiency Seminar (The Power of Green) Downtown $20 - $29
  Save energy, save money and beat utility costs with The Power Of Green, a condominium energy efficiency seminar. Find out what are the best actions for saving money and beating rising utility costs. Condominium Energy Efficiency Seminar (The Power of Green) $25, please register online at www.towerwise.ca/seminar First 30 condos to register receive a free no-obligation energy assessment. A must-attend seminar for condo board members and green committees who want to reduce the environmental footprint and operating costs of their building. Utility costs are the number one controllable expense in any condo.
• 22 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/22/2010 Studies in Motion: The Hauntings of Eadweard Muybridge Downtown $20 - $29
  This spellbinding profile of the “father of modern cinema” is set at the very beginning of our culture’s obsession with images. We follow Muybridge through 1885 as he works to complete an epic task: the cataloging of animal movement and human gestures. As Muybridge tackles the project, he uncovers a world invisible to the naked eye and the images he collects become increasingly charged with obsession, poetry, humour, beauty and madness. In trying to complete his exhaustive masterpiece, Muybridge is haunted by inner demons and the ghosts of his past actions: the man he killed, the child he abandoned and the woman he thought he knew and loved.
• 22 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/22/2010 Learn to Skate at Harbourfront Centre's Natrel® Rink! Downtown
  This winter, zip up your parka and throw on some mittens! Skaters of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in one of over 100 Learn to Skate classes taught by experienced instructors at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink. Learn to Skate classes are designed specifically to suit each student’s skill level, from first-time skaters to those looking to improve their skating technique. Small class sizes also ensure that students learn to skate in a fun, safe and comfortable environment. Start and finish times of classes vary depending on class being taken. Please visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com/skate for more details
• 22 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/22/2010 Gilda's Club "It's Always Something" Downtown
  IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING! benefits Gilda's Club Greater Toronto which provides social and emotional support for anyone touched by cancer. The most STAR-STUDDED night of the year, IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING! is an unprecedented combination of entertainment, celebrity and party, perfect to share with clients, employees, family and friends. THANK YOU! For tickets, visit www.ticketking.com
• 21 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/21/2010 Sundays @3 "Made in Canada" Quartet Southwest $20 - $29
  Judy Kang - Stradivarius violin Sharon Wei - Viola Rachel Mercer - Stradivarius cello Angela Park - piano In past seasons, Made in Canada performed for sold-out audiences. Judy performs on a 1689 "Baumgartner" Antonio Stradivarius, generously awarded by the Canada Council, Sharon performs on a cello generously on loan to her from the Banff Centre and Rachel performs on the Bonjour Antonio Stradivarius cello also generously awarded by the Canada Council.
• 21 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/21/2010 The Santa Claus Parade Downtown, Central West Free
  With over 100 years of memories, The Santa Claus Parade returns on Sunday, November 21st, 2010 at 12:30 pm, just in time to kick off the holiday season! Join us for a quick bite before the Parade, at the FREE President's Choice Financial Santa Claus Parade Breakfast at Yonge-Dundas Square between 9 and 11 am. Become a fan on Facebook and visit our website for the full parade route. Let the Santa watch begin!
• 21 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/21/2010 FREE Santa Claus Parade Breakfast Downtown Free
  Join us for the pre-Parade festivities, with face painting and live music, at the 3rd annual FREE President's Choice Financial Santa Claus Parade Breakfast, served downtown at Yonge Dundas Square between 9 and 11 am before the Parade takes route! Become a fan on Facebook and visit www.thesantaclausparade.com for the full parade route. Let the Santa watch begin!
• 21 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/21/2010 Guest Curator Tours of El Anatsui: When I last Wrote to you About Africa Downtown
  The ICC has invited a range of professionals from across the GTA to provide tours of the El Anatsui exhibition on view from Oct 2, 2010 to Jan 2, 2011. Tours occur on select Sundays at 2 pm throughout the run of the exhibition. Free with admission. Nov. 21 - Sarah Quinton Curatorial Director of the Textile Museum of Canada
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Gordon Ramsay Celebrity Chef Challenge Dinner supporting Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary Downtown
  Join the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary and Gordon Ramsay for a celebrity chef challenge dinner.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Canadian Labour International Film Festival (CLiFF) Downtown Free
  The Canadian Labour International Film Festival, in its second year, is the only national film festival in Canada. In 2009, we had more than 40 locations participate in screening films in almost every province and territory. This year, we're going for more! Won't you join us? This year, in Toronto, we will be at Innis Town Hall, part of the University of Toronto's Film Studies Department. Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 21, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 27, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 28, 2010 - 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ALWAYS FREE!!!
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic Official Lighting Ceremony Downtown Free
  Join us for the Official Lighting Ceremony and Kick-off to Holiday Magic! Featuring a musical performance by Juno Award Winning Artist IVANA SANTILLI. Enjoy free hot apple cider and fresh baked cookies. Animated store front windows, enchanting light displays and charming decorations are yours to discover at: The Bay Cartier The Colonnade GCEPSPOKE The Guild Shop Harry Rosen Holt Renfrew Manulife Centre Montblanc Boutique Old York Lane Over The Rainbow Paper Things Renaissance Court Tiffany and Co. Village of Yorkville Park William Ashley China Williams-Sonoma 175 Bloor Street East 99 Yorkville Avenue Devlish Angelz\ 117 Bloor Street East Bandiera Jewellers
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Craft Sale / Fundraiser Southwest $1 - $9
  Craft Sale Fundraiser -Over 50 local artisans -Bake Sale and Silent Auction Admission $2 Children 12 and under free ~All monies raised will go towards field trips and specialized equipment for our students who are living with developmental and physical disabilities
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Contrasting Worlds Downtown Free
  Toronto artist Lena Shugar celebrates her new solo exhibit (inspired by 2 years of travel to Alaska and Israel) entitled “Contrasting Worlds” with a reception on Thurs Nov 25 (6:30-9pm) at Leonardo Galleries; it runs Nov 20 to Dec 4, 2010. Lena Shugar, who studied under honoured Canadian artist and teacher Doris McCarthy, explains the two subjects of her revolutionary new collection, “Capturing the immortal spirit of Israel's landscape was challenging. The interpretation was an exploration of thought and realization of the reassurance of its permanence. Alaska has enriched the world with its dramatic diversity. The icebergs appear to possess the prehistoric mystery of splendour, while standing guard over this beautiful pristine world.”
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Holly Berry Fair Downtown Free
  Come One Come All - Christmas Shopping and More! ·Lunch at our famous Fran's deli ·Come and taste our home baking, honey, hand knitting, books, Santa Photos and much more ·Experience our unique vendors sale ·Proceeds go to the work of the Church including Local and International Outreach
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Kinnexa Cross! Live at Gladaman's Den! **FREE!! City-wide Free
  Don't miss your chance to see Kinnexa Cross in town to rock Toronto from our nation's capital! Bringing together two songwriters and four outstanding musicians. this unique band presents a complex array of rhythm-driven songs spanning from blues to pop to just-plain-hard rock. With influences as diverse as Jefferson Airplane, Jimmy Page and The Beastie Boys, their music appeals to a wide range of audiences, but is always underpin...ned by their signature big sound. Compared by one radio listener to "Green Day with a chick singer", Kinnexa Cross presents "ball busting bluezy rock" and some of the most emotive and dark arena ballads around.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Habit@ performance by Finger Central West
  + curated screening of Video Pool artists $15/$10 Preceded by Artist Panel @ 7:30: Building homes and habitats in video and performance with Hope Peterson and Tom Kohut + more TBA The themes of Home, habitat, and the future are explored and features a video screening curated by Hope Peterson of Video Pool and a performance of a new work by the Toronto interdisciplinary ensemble Finger who will be joined in their performance of Habit@ by artist Cameron Davis.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Annual Regal Christmas Event – in support of Easter Seals Ontario Northeast Free
  Annual Regal Christmas Event – in support of Easter Seals Ontario Start your Christmas shopping early. Plan to attend this year’s event and see Regal Gifts new Christmas Catalogue – 148 pages and over 500 Great Gift Ideas Under $20! See the best selection ever of greeting cards, gift wrap, kitchen ideas, personalized gifts and over a thousand product ideas for the entire family. Don't forget your spending money, since there will be no shipping charges for all orders placed at this event. Enter your name in our door prizes draw and raffle draws for a small donation towards Easter Seals Ontario.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Hunger Banquet Benefit for Doctors without Borders and Oxfam Downtown $40 - $49
  Hunger Banquet Benefit for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs and Oxfam. On Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., the Toronto Zen Centre sponsors a Hunger Banquet to bring attention to the world-wide crisis of hunger. Reservations required, limited space. Please contact the Zen Centre by November 16th at (416) 766-3400 or e-mail: [email protected]. Minimum contribution: $40/person. All proceeds from meal will be donated to hunger relief. Vegetarian canned or boxed food items for an emergency food bank are welcomed.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Canadian Diabetes Association 3rd Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo Northeast Free
  Canadian Diabetes Association 3rd Annual South Asian Diabetes Expo An educational event focused on the South Asian community to help prevent and manage diabetes, this full day program will feature presentations from experts, interactive sessions and a display of diabetes related products and services. Topics include diabetes and kidney, medications and insulin, nutrition and fitness. An interactive workshop will feature testing, managing and stress of diabetes. The trade show will provide opportunity for free blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure testing and BMI assessment. FREE admission, parking and light lunch. Register at: 416-408-7140
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 An Evening of Blues/Jazz Silent Auction Central East $30 - $39
  Headlining Betty Richardson! The sister of singer/actress Jackie Richardson, Betty started singing professionally at age 15 with Dr. Music's Doug Riley and the Silhouettes. Betty has acted as an original Toronto and Australian company cast member of "Hair" and in many TV music/comedy series with Martin Short, Andy Williams, George Kirby and Ray Stevens. Silent Auction - 6:00 pm: Wine and Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction Begins 7:00 pm: Musical Performances followed by Dessert and Meet and Greet the Performers. Paintings, Gift Certificates, Cottage Weeks, Restaurant Coupons, Gift Baskets, Jewlery and much more all available just in time for seasonal gift giving!
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Arthur Murray Dance Studio's Christmas Star Ball Central West $100 +
  Dance into the holidays at Arthur Murray Dance Studio’s Christmas Star Ball! Join us for an elegant Christmas celebration in the luxury of The Old Mill Inn and Spa (the Brule Room). The evening will include cocktail reception, music by the Starlight Orchestra, general dancing, four course gourmet dinner, and professional show by the Arthur Murray Dancers.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts Downtown
  The Art Gallery of Ontario is gearing up to launch Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts on November 20 and is pulling out all the stops to create a fully interactive, Gallery-wide experience. The exhibition, a Canadian exclusive, features more than 200 treasures spanning three centuries, including opulent jewellery, ornate weaponry, stunning artwork, and the Star of India — the legendary 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II custom-built for His Highness Thakore Sahib Dharmendrasinhji Lakhajiraj of Rajkot. Thanks to the generous support of the Patrons of the Exhibition the AGO’s Maharaja exhibition is free to visitors 25 years of age and under.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Kelly Cade & Sheryl Dudley @ loop Gallery Central West Free
  loop Gallery is proud to present solo exhibitions by member artists Kelly Cade: hover and Sheryl Dudley: le jardin des cygnes. The works presented in “hover” represent Kelly Cade's ongoing curiosity with the blurring between form and environment, an ambiguity which she explores through the process of painting, itself. Sheryl Dudley’s new series of time-based photo works, “le jardin des cygnes”, document random human interactions as they move across an ambiguous ‘stage’. Gestures suspended in light appear both innocent and menacing. Please join the artists in celebrating the opening reception on Saturday, November 20, 2-5 pm.
• 20 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/20/2010 Harvest, A Benefit Concert for the Food Bank Downtown Free
  FREE! Cash or food donations encouraged. Two great bands are coming together to entertain us and feed some hungry people. Kinnexa Cross is in town to rock Toronto from our nation's capital! Casey vs Jon is a local band, the band has headlined a packed show atSmiling Buddha, and played to raucous crowds at both Hamilton and Toronto Pride in 2009. After doing some recording in early 2010 followed by a successful spattering of summer gigs, Casey vs. Jon look forward to releasing an as of yet untitled disc in early 2011 Gladaman's Den is a cool comfortable spot right in the heart of downtown Toronto. This is an amazing space for live music and entertainment of all kinds.
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 TECAP : SLIP SREAM Central East Free
  Abstract art show with Andrew Smith, Troy Stewart, Lynn Inez Carter and Shapour Shahid runs Nov 19-27(Reception at Fri, 19th Nov, 5-10PM)
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Breast Fest Film Festival Downtown
  Breast Fest Film Festival uses the versatile medium of film to frame and explore the spectrum of issues surrounding breast cancer. Join us for 3 days of films, speakers, workshops and panels.
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Ronski Speed Downtown $10 - $19
  Who's ready for another night of EUPHONIC beats?!?!?!?! Online tickets: $15 http://www.wantickets.com/?e_id=132363 Reduced Guest List is up also. Link below for guest list. http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=578403andforumid=77ands
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 The New Aural Fixations Variety Show! Downtown $1 - $9
  Aural Fixations returns again, bigger and better than ever at Goodhandy's! I have a full evening planned to surprise and delight all your senses! This is the show you do not want to miss! Bands! Burlesque! Drag Kings! Dancing! Visual Artists! 50/50 Draw! Free Snacks! And More! 7pm Welcome Party Begins 8pm The Variety Show Begins $7.00 at the door or PWYC www.kinnexacross.com www.harlettes.com www.myspace.com/allenbrightandhardy%5C www.myspace.com/shaziaislam
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Constructions (Contempoary Norwegian Arts and Crafts) Downtown Free
  This exhibition of contemporary Norwegian arts and crafts is based on the concept of "construction" - in the sense of the way something is put together. The term is used in many fields, including architecture, engineering and geometry, music and language. In the field of arts and crafts, "construction" is used to describe methods for both building three-dimensional forms and creating patterns in surfaces, or a fusion of these. There are many construction methods, ranging from work on a single object to the joining of different elements.
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 SFContario Science Fiction Convention Downtown $50 - $59
  Toronto's newest science fiction convention Featuring Guests of Honour Author: Michael Swanwick Editor: Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden Fan: Geri Sullivan Filk: Karen Linsley Artist: Billy Tackett Toastmaster: Robert J. Sawyer And More Weekend Pass $55/adult, day rates tba
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Oliver! Central West, Southwest $20 - $29
  Etobicoke Musical Productions is very excited to continue its 45th anniversary season with the 10-time Tony Award winning musical, Oliver! We invite you to enjoy this heart-warming, family classic. Matinee and evening shows available: Evenings at 8:00pm Nov. 19, 20, 26, 27 and Dec. 3, 2010 Matinees at 2:00pm Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 4, 2010 Tickets: $25 Groups (10+) $22 Youth (valid student ID) $19 Call 416-248-0410 to order tickets today!
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 St. Clair Gardens Cavalcade of Lights Central West Free
  The St. Clair Gardens Annual Cavalcade of Lights is a spectacular, energy efficient, LED lighting neighbourhood festival. Enjoy the beginning of Christmas by attending the Annual Cavalcade of Lights Festival on St. Clair Avenue West (Caledonia to Old Weston Road) on Friday November 19, 2010 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 pm. The opening ceremony begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be lots of entertainment and treats for the whole family. Live entertainment and DJ music. There will also prizes, surprises and more.
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Bachtoberfest Downtown Free
  A Celebration of Bach, Bratwurst,and Beer. No admission fee. German food and drink available for purchase. Live musical performances of German music by a variety of artists. Lunch 11:00 AM to 2:00PM and Dinner 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 Toronto Creole Film Festival Downtown $10 - $19
  The Toronto Creole Film Festival (the ‘TCFF’) is dedicated to celebrating Creole cultures from around the world through the art of cinema. In promoting theatrical displays of work that pertain to Creole culture, TCFF aims to increase opportunities for the Canadian public to share in works to which they may not otherwise have access. The Toronto Creole Film Festival hopes to raise the profile of films and filmmakers of Creole origin from across the world, with a special emphasis to be placed on content that comes from Canadian filmmakers that take Creole languages and culture as their inspiration.
• 19 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/19/2010 2010 Soo Ryu Dance Festival Downtown
  Featuring different programs on each day, including professional artists from the Mi Young Kim Dance Company, the Little Pear Garden Collective and Nyata Nyata Dance Company from Montreal. Special guest artist: Keum Hwa Kim (master shaman and a desinated National Cultural Treasure of South Korea. Kim will offer a workshop and demonstration on Korean shamanism and the dance and music used in rituals on Nov. 19, 2010. Tickets to individual events and festival packages are available.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 Reel Awareness Film Festival Downtown $1 - $9
  Amnesty International Toronto celebrates its fifth annual Reel Awareness Film Festival with four days of some of the best human rights documentary and feature films shown around the world. The 2010 program features compelling films, guest speakers, panel discussions, the opportunity to take action on a variety of human rights issues and much, much more. We hope you will join us in protecting and promoting human rights worldwide! COST: PWYC at the door (suggested donation $5)
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 aluCine Toronto Latin Media Arts Festival Downtown $1 - $9
  aluCine’s mandate is to showcase excellence and innovation in contemporary independent short film/video and new media. To promote and nurture works made by emerging and established Latin artists living in Canada, Latin America, and the Diaspora. To provide a vital outlet to have their works disseminated to a broader public both nationally and internationally. To transcend pre-established notions of representation and to cross borders; aesthetically, ideologically and geographically with the screening of Canadian works in Latin America and elsewhere.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 The Art of Cooking: An Evening with Jamie Oliver Downtown $80 - $89
  On November 18th join Bob Blumer (Host of Food Network’s Glutton for Punishment) and Jamie Oliver one of the most popular chefs in the world as he makes his long awaited return to Toronto for 1 night only of live and unedited action. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this incredible event and join over 3,000 of Jamie's closest foodies for a night of fun, learning and entertainment in his only Canadian date this year.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 European Union Film Festival Central West Free
  Join us for the 6th edition of the European Union Film Festival, organized by the E.U. Consulates, Embassies and Cultural Institutions in Toronto. All screenings will be free admission, exclusively held at The Royal in Little Italy.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 The Moose Show Downtown Free
  The Moose show is a premier Canadian Craft Show and Sale held annually in the beautiful light filled atrium of the CBC building in downtown Toronto. Featured are some of Canada's best artisans. Glass, Textiles, Jewellery, Ceramics, Leather and Paintings are just some of the examples of work for sale.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 aluCine Latin Film and Media Arts Festival Downtown
  aluCine: 4 days – 90+ films, videos, installations and events aluCine November 18 to November 21, 2010. The festival offers a series of screenings, touring exhibitions, installations, performances, artist talks, workshops and events. Programming includes, animations, documentaries, shorts and experimental films and videos with a strong focus on works made by Latino/a artists living in Canada and abroad. All films are screened with English subtitles. TICKETS Same day tickets available on site one hour before the event. Cash Only. Galas: $10,Students/Seniors: $8 General Admission: $6,Students/Seniors: $4 Performance,Evening Screening: $8,Students/Seniors: $6 PWYC Events,Festival passes $40
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 Design Talks: Planning For Your Home - Creating A Sacred Space Central West $10 - $19
  The bedroom is a place where we should be able to relax, rest, and reconnect. Sleep experts tell us that those who suffer from insomnia should not use the bedroom for anything other than sleep - but how many of these experts live in 600 square foot condos?! Perhaps your bedroom doubles as a home-office, a storage-room, or a nursery. How can you create a “sacred space” when your bedroom is on double-duty? Myrlene Sundberg, designer and co-owner of Urban Mode will walk you through the process of reclaiming your bedroom as an oasis. Bring your floor plans, photos and ideas to our "Creating A Sacred Space” November Design Talk, and be prepared to create a bedroom that dreams are made of.
• 18 November 2010, 4:00 am: 11/18/2010 Sweetheart: The Mary Pickford Story Downtown
  The dark side of celebrity. A Canadian woman's domination of Hollywood. The story of silent film legend Mary Pickford. See Dean Burry's new musical at the recently restored and newly re-opened Spadina Museum.