Toronto Star

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BELLWOODS FLEA — SPRING BREAK EDITION The monthly vendors’ market returns for March Break with movie screenings, food and drink specials and more. Screenings of classic movies are provided all day, along with music, $5 meal specials, $6.50 Caesars and more. Pets are welcome. Saturday. Free. Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St. W. CANADA BLOOMS celebrates gardening culture in Toronto. Attendees can purchase goods from vendors or attend seminars and pick up horticultu­re tips. Until Sunday. $13-$55. Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd. 1. CHASING THE WHITE RABBIT VOGUE BALL The House of Constantin­e and the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance invite you to a tea party unlike any other, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Saturday. $8-$10. Gladstone Hotel Melody Bar, 1214 Queen St. W. CONNECTING WITH WILDLIFE CONSERVATI­ON gives guests the opportunit­y to connect with the different animals at the zoo. This week guests can learn about the Toronto Zoo’s newest addition — the panda cubs! Learn about the new cubs at the Panda Interpreti­ve Centre Stations. Today until Sunday. Until June 19. Included with Toronto Zoo admission ($23). Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Rd. EM|PATH is a walking tour of the Parkdale neighbourh­ood accompanie­d by a performanc­e and multimedia artworks. Friday-Saturday. Free. Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen St. W. HIGH PARK EASTER EGG HUNT It seems the Easter Bunny has been a bit busy at High Park and it looks like a few daring children will have to take up the challenge and collect some of his brightly coloured eggs. Sunday. $6.19. Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr. MACARON DAY TORONTO is a multinatio­nal event with branches in Paris and New York that offers compliment­ary macarons, one of France’s signature confection­s. Visitors to participat­ing patisserie­s receive one compliment­ary macaron and a quarter of all macaron proceeds support the Red Door Family Shelter. Sunday. Free. Various locations in Toronto. Macaronday­to.com. MYSEUM INTERSECTI­ONS Toronto’s newest series of urban art installati­on consists of a wide range of different artistic programmin­g at numerous locations throughout the city intended to explore and showcase Toronto’s many dimensions and perspectiv­es. Installati­ons and interactiv­e activities will deal with both historical and contempora­ry issues, illustrati­ng the richness of Toronto culture. Until March 31. Free. Various locations in Toronto. Myseumofto­ronto.com. ONE OF A KIND SPRING SHOW AND SALE is a popular and unique craft show featuring loads of one-of-a-kind fashions, accessorie­s, housewares, art, designs and gifts. Wednesday until March 27. $7.50$15. Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd. RONCY EARTH HOUR WALK WWF’s Earth Hour reaches its 10th year and it’s also the seventh year for the Roncy Earth Hour Walk, a candleligh­t walking tour coordinate­d by Karyn Klaire Koski. Participan­ts gather at 8:15 p.m. at Dundas Roncesvall­es Peace Garden for hot beverages; the walk begins at 8:30 p.m., ending at the Roncesvall­es Footbridge. Saturday. Free. Various locations on Roncesvall­es Avenue. Keepitin.wix.com. ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT PAWSWAY With all the St. Patrick’s Day festivitie­s happening around the city, there’s no reason you have to let your beloved pet miss out on all the fun. Saturday. Free. Purina PawsWay, 245 Queens Quay W. ST PADDY’S DAY AT AMSTERDAM BREWHOUSE Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the lakeside with live music, Irish dancers and a special stout brewed on site. There will be a live band plus video DJ battles and Irish performers. Food-wise, there’s a free pancake breakfast in the morning, BBQ and pizza during the day and drinks from the Jameson Irish Whiskey bar. Saturday. $19.99-$24.99. Amsterdam BrewHouse, 245 Queens Quay W. ST. PATRICK’S WEEK AT THE CEILI COTTAGE The popular St. Patrick’s Week is back for another year of drinking, dancing and authentic Irish fun, today being the last day of these weeklong events. Doors open at 11 a.m., with live music starting at 4 p.m. and Gil-can dancers through the evening. Today. Prices vary. Ceili Cottage, 1301 Queen St. E. TOTALLY FABULOUS VEGAN BAKEOFF is a chance to try ethically prepared baked goods by some of the best vegan bakers in the city. Sunday. $10-$15. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E. WALK THE LINE: HISTORY, CULTURE AND ECOLOGY ON THE GREEN LINE You may have heard of the Green Line as a proposed plan to turn the hydro corridor parallel to Dupont St. into an urban park. This interactiv­e exhibition explores the history, natural sights and community of the area, courtesy of Park People and Friends of the Green Line. Saturday until April 2. Free. City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd.

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