EVENTS
THE AMAZING LIBRARY RACE
Race against the clock competing in challenges in order to be the first team to check-in and win a prize. Intended for teens aged 12-19 years old, be sure to register as space is limited (call 416-395-5710 or visit the branch information desk). Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Free. Don Mills Library, 888 Lawrence Ave. E., North York.
CANJAM is a family and community event celebrating Mississauga’s diverse and vibrant culture. Enjoy Jamaican-Canadian music, arts, food and a rich community history. This year’s festival features Canadian-Jamaican World Class Sound Systems. Saturday, 1-10 p.m. Free. Lakeside Park, 2268 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga. Canjam.ca
CNE HORSECAPADES is an interactive horse program designed for the young and the young at heart, taking place daily, the two weeks before the CNE opens. Designed for children to better understand how a horse thinks, acts and reacts, you are welcome to pet a horse, guess a horse’s weight as well as there being free Pony Rides for kids. Until Aug. 15, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free. CNE Horse Palace, 15 Nova Scotia Ave.
DISTILLERY DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
featuring the GTA’s best buskers. If you visit on Sunday, there is also the market with products all made within 100 miles of the Distillery District, between 12-5 p.m. Saturday, 2-6 p.m. and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill St.
INDONESIAN STREET FESTIVAL
features multifarious dances and music from across the 17,000 islands of Indonesia. Presented by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia and the Toronto Indonesian community. Sunday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St. E.
LADY ACTION: TORONTO’S TRAILBLAZING WOMEN
Walk in the footsteps of women who pushed boundaries in politics, work and who changed the course of history in Toronto! A Heritage Toronto walking tour. Today, 6:30 p.m. $10/ pwyc donation. Allan Gardens, 160 Gerrard St. E. (ending in Grange Park).
OPEN ROOF FESTIVAL: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM
This outdoor music and film festival features The Biggest Little Farm, a documentary by John Chester. Music by post-punk band Sauna. Wednesday, 7 p.m. $15.75. 181 Sterling Rd.
OVO SUMMIT
is an immersive conference for creatives and lifestyle entrepreneurs. Learn how to expand your career, develop skills and make a lasting impact in the Canadian creative economy. Friday, 1 p.m. $53-$540. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St. W.
PAINT IN THE PARK
Spark your creativity and get artistic with your friends and family while overlooking the waterfront of Trillium Park. Presented by Art Tonite and Ontario Place, materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Adult art workshops take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at an added cost. This weekend. Free. Pavilion building at Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
SUMMER SCHOOL @STACKT
Scooter Girl Toys will get kids collectively building their own “Big Mini City”, using recycled boxes, paint and art supplies. Supplies provided and maker-coaches will be on hand to demonstrate building techniques and guide proceedings. Appropriate for children over the age of 5 and fun for adults too. Today, 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. $15. The Studio @Stackt, 28 Bathurst St.
TASTE OF INDIA FOOD FESTIVAL
has more than 50 vendors/ restaurants offering delicious street food from all parts of India. Plus a Kids Zone, live music, dance performances and more. Sunday, noon until 10 p.m. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.
TILE PAINTING: FLORA AND FAUNA
Learn a technique called “pointillism” using Q-tips on ceramic tiles to express your own nature-inspired story, filled with birds, fish, blossoms, branches and more. Sunday, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Included with $15 admission, free for 18 years and under. Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park.