These Events are in the Past: Taste of the Danforth 2011 and Harbourfront in Summer 2011

We expect Taste of the Danforth will return in its familiar manner in 2012.

Harbourfront hosts a wide variety of cultural and seasonal events, but we do not have a crystal ball advising us on their Winter 2011-12 or 2012 seasons.

Taste of the Danforth in August 2011

The “Taste of the Danforth” is the grandfather of Toronto’s “Taste” events, as far as I know.

This stroll-and-eat street event is held every summer on the weekend following the August civic holiday (“Simcoe Day” in Toronto). Walk along Danforth Avenue, buy food from the participating restaurants, watch your children do fun things, get coupons, and watch everyone else do the same.

Take the Bloor-Danforth subway to either the Broadview or Donlands stations. Starting from Donlands allows you to sneak up on the event, because it really only starts at Jones. By contrast, the Broadview station is always packed and busy. If you like splashing yourself for ten minutes before swimming, start at Donlands. If you dive right in, begin at Broadview.

One of the delicious ironies of Pilaros Taste of the Danforth is that it is held in “Greektown”, is dominated by Greek cuisine, but you can get sushi and other foods from the Far East and Middle East. The neighbourhood has evolved over the years, with new restaurants moving in and competing successfully with the predominant Greek fare.

My tip: Bring one bottle of water so you can stay hydrated; wear your sunscreen and baseball cap.

The Bare Facts for Taste of the Danforth 2011

Begins on Friday August 5, 2011 at 6pm. Please leave at midnight.

Saturday and Sunday start at noon. Leave at midnight on Saturday and 8pm on Sunday.

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Expect huge crowds on the street. Do not even think of driving towards this festival.

Harbourfront Hosts “What’s Classical?” in 2011

The Harbourfront Centre on Queen’s Quay will host “What’s Classical?“, a festival of music, from Aug. 5-7, 2011.

Friday night starts at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday start at noon.

Please just click their link, above, and scroll through the many, many events.

Bonus Note: The Dream in High Park 2011

The 2011 Canstage production for The Dream in High Park is Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”.

Take the Bloor-Danforth subway to the High Park station, and walk south-east for 20 minutes to get to the ampitheatre (very near the Grenadier Restaurant). Or take the College 506 or Queen 505 streetcars.

I’m always impressed by Sanjay Talwar’s performances.

The Bare Facts for The Dream in High Park 2011

Began June 4; runs Tuesday-Sunday at 8pm until Sept. 4. The gate opens at 6pm; pay what you can but they appreciate $20 bills.

Apologies

Although I had originally planned to keep Toronto updated on its own events via this blog site, this function has been sadly neglected over the past months. If anyone cares deeply, please leave a comment. Thanks.