分类： Ontario

Sat May 31, 2014

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

60 mins

Lillian H. Smith

Join Shirley Lum for a Chinese Cooking demonstration and participate in some hands-on cooking yourself. Prepare traditional and contemporary zongzi, a.k.a. sticky rice dumplings, for the Dragon Boat Festival. Tastings to follow!

Shirley Lum of “A Taste of the World Walks,” is a Toronto-born-bred and-based culinary historian, food tour guide and passionate foodie.

Space is limited so please register in the Branch or by calling (416) 393-7746.

This is part one of our Asian Heritage Month celebration that day. Part two is traditional Storytelling with Diana Tso, following the food demonstration at 12:30pm. Registration is separate.

Sat May 31, 2014

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

60 mins

Lillian H. Smith

Enjoy ancient Chinese Folktales about dragons, the transformative power of art and the magic of love to bring light in dark times, all told by Diana Tso.

Diana Tso is a Toronto-based storyteller, performer, playwright and poet. She graduated from the University of Toronto, in English Literature, and from École Internationale de Théâtre de Jacques Lecoq, in Paris, France. She’s worked with diverse theatres internationally for over 15 years.

Please register in the branch or by calling 416-393-7746.

This is part two of our Asian Heritage Month celebration that day. Part one is Chinese cooking with Shirley Lum at 11:00am. Registration is separate.

On June 26, 2014, The City of Toronto, Casa Loma, Tourism Toronto and Egale are inviting LGBTQ couples to make their commitments official.

We are proud to welcome World Pride to Toronto and even more proud to host the biggest international LGBTQ wedding in history.

 

Visit http://prideweddingtoronto.com/ for more information and to register.

The marriage of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) couples has been legal throughout Canada since the implementation of the federal Civil Marriage Act in 2005.

In Toronto, we are proud to be the fourth largest city in North America and home to a diverse population of which over 50% come from outside of Canada. Of the worlds 196 nations, we are one of only sixteen countries across the globe that has legalized same-sex marriage.

On June 26, 2014, The City of Toronto, Casa Loma, Tourism Toronto and Egale are inviting LGBTQ couples to make their commitments official. We are proud to welcome World Pride to Toronto and even more proud to host the biggest international LGBTQ wedding in history.

After the ceremony, couples and their guests celebrate together by enjoying live entertainment and dancing away the evening! Over 100 couples will be joining us to celebrate this historic event. This is not only an elegant wedding, it is a message to the world… marriage is a right, not a privilege. You belong here.
After the ceremony, couples and their guests celebrate your union by enjoying live entertainment and dancing away the evening! All qualified marrying couples are invited to participate in this event FREE of charge*.

* Marriage license fees cannot be waived. Civil services will also be taking place at the event free of charge.

Presented by:
Toronto Botanical Garden
Date: June 25, 2014
Event Time(s):
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Website: www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Email: communication@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone: 416-397-1351

Cost Information: Ticketed event, limited capacity

Toronto Botanical Garden will host a free mass wedding ceremony, for all LGBT love-birds planning to renew their vows or make their commitment official during World Pride. The ceremony will take place in Toronto Botanical Garden’s newest outdoor ceremony space, “The Perennial Border” that flaunts the rainbow colours of nature. Pre-registration required for couples planning to ‘tie-the-knot’/renew their vows.

From handheld bouquets, to large-scale installations, our team of Toronto’s top florists will be bringing the “wow factor” through stunning floral combinations, and the ultimate in creativity. Join the party! Admission is free, however reserved tickets are needed to gain access to the stylish outdoor reception following the ceremony.

Location:
Toronto Botanical Garden

777 Lawrence Avenue East
Lawrence Ave. E and Leslie St.

Public Transit:
From Eglinton Station, take 54A Lawrence East towards Starspray or 51 Leslie North. Get off at Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East

Toronto LGBT Film Festival

Presented by:
Inside Out
Starts: May 22, 2014
Ends: June 1, 2014

Website: www.insideout.ca/
Email: inside@insideout.ca
Phone: 416-977-6847

Costs: $10 – $19
Taking place over 11 days, the Festival draws crowds of close to 35,000 to screenings, artist talks, panel discussions, installations and parties that highlight more than 200 films and videos from Canada and around the world.

In 2009 Inside Out welcomed RBC Royal Bank as the Presenting Sponsor for the Festival and in 2011, the Festival moved its screening to the state-of-the-art TIFF Bell Lightbox, increasing its attendance, media coverage and industry presence and solidifying Inside Out’s reputation as an international leader in the presentation of queer film.

Location:
TIFF Bell Lightbox

350 King Street West
John Street and King Street West