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This annual festival celebrates the art of the photographic image at more than 200 venues around town. In art galleries,...

This annual festival celebrates the art of the photographic image at more than 200 venues around town. In art galleries, shopping centers, banks, bars and restaurants, hotels and banks you'll see an amazing variety of pictures from some talented local, national and international photographers. Larger installations are staged at diverse venues such as the MOCCA parking lot, the Drake Hotel and the St. Patrick subway the station platform. There's also a film festival -- most screenings take place at the NFB cinema (150 John St).

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Wed, May 1, 2013 Thu, May 2, 2013 Fri, May 3, 2013 Sat, May 4, 2013 Sun, May 5, 2013 Mon, May 6, 2013 Tue, May 7, 2013 Wed, May 8, 2013 Thu, May 9, 2013 Fri, May 10, 2013 Sat, May 11, 2013 Sun, May 12, 2013 Mon, May 13, 2013 Tue, May 14, 2013 Wed, May 15, 2013 Thu, May 16, 2013 Fri, May 17, 2013 Sat, May 18, 2013 Sun, May 19, 2013 Mon, May 20, 2013 Tue, May 21, 2013 Wed, May 22, 2013 Thu, May 23, 2013 Fri, May 24, 2013 Sat, May 25, 2013 Sun, May 26, 2013 Mon, May 27, 2013 Tue, May 28, 2013 Wed, May 29, 2013 Thu, May 30, 2013 Fri, May 31, 2013

Canada's biggest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival showcases some 275 films and videos from around...

Canada's biggest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival showcases some 275 films and videos from around the world. You can catch movies like King and the Clown (Korea), The Picture of Dorian Gray, Puccini for Beginners, and Outrageous!, along with installments of TV series such as Dante's Cove. Venues include Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles St W), ROM Theatre (100 Queen's Park), and the NFB Cinema (150 John St). There are a few free screenings at the NFB, too.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, May 23, 2013 Fri, May 24, 2013 Sat, May 25, 2013 Sun, May 26, 2013 Mon, May 27, 2013 Tue, May 28, 2013 Wed, May 29, 2013 Thu, May 30, 2013 Fri, May 31, 2013 Sat, Jun 1, 2013 Sun, Jun 2, 2013

Some 150 buildings, most not ordinarily open to the public, swing the front doors open for a day or two during this...

Some 150 buildings, most not ordinarily open to the public, swing the front doors open for a day or two during this event. The list of included buildings changes a bit each year, but historic structures have included the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto (1891), the Malt Kilns Building & Tunnel, the Gooderham Flatiron Building, Montgomery's Inn (1830), and the University of Toronto's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. Significant contemporary structures have included the Design Exchange and the Ontario College of Art and Design's Sharp Centre for Design. Many buildings are open one or both days, 10 am to 5 pm, but some buildings have more limited hours. A complete guide is printed the Thursday before in the Toronto Star, or you can check the Doors Open website for more details.

Hours: Sat, May 25, 2013 Sun, May 26, 2013

The highly anticipated North by Northeast is a music lover's nirvana. Bands from all over Canada, and as far away as...

The highly anticipated North by Northeast is a music lover's nirvana. Bands from all over Canada, and as far away as London, England and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, converge on Toronto for a four day musical extravaganza. Mostly, these are emerging bands, many of which go on the much wider stardom. Past performers include Dinosaur Jr., Fountains of Wayne and Urge Overkill, but you could see anything from folk to punk. There's also a film festival that showcases movies about music, like the Glastonbury documentary, Kurt Cobain: About a Son, and Rock It to Rio (about Franz Ferdinand's South American tour). You can pay the cover charge at each individual venue, or purchase a wristband which permits you entrance to all venues Friday-Sunday.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Mon, Jun 10, 2013 Tue, Jun 11, 2013 Wed, Jun 12, 2013 Thu, Jun 13, 2013 Fri, Jun 14, 2013 Sat, Jun 15, 2013 Sun, Jun 16, 2013

More than 2000 Canadian and international musicians perform during the Toronto Downtown Jazz festival. The main stage is...

More than 2000 Canadian and international musicians perform during the Toronto Downtown Jazz festival. The main stage is at Nathan Phillips Square; other venues include the Savoy Bistro Lounge (253 Victoria St), Live @ Courthouse Market Grille (57 Adelaide), and the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen St W). Past performers run the gamut of jazz genres: Jean-Luc Ponty, Holly Cole, Delfeayo Marsalis, James Hunter, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea Trio, Michel Petrucciani, Brad Mehldau, Herbie Hancock, Diane Schurr, Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughn and Cassandra Wilson have all made appearances over the years.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Jun 20, 2013 Fri, Jun 21, 2013 Sat, Jun 22, 2013 Sun, Jun 23, 2013 Mon, Jun 24, 2013 Tue, Jun 25, 2013 Wed, Jun 26, 2013 Thu, Jun 27, 2013 Fri, Jun 28, 2013 Sat, Jun 29, 2013

A celebration of the written word, the International Festival of Authors draws more than 100 authors from 25 countries...

A celebration of the written word, the International Festival of Authors draws more than 100 authors from 25 countries for a series of readings and on-stage interviews. Past guests have included Salman Rushdie, Margaret Drabble, Thomas Kenneally, Joyce Carol Oates, A.S. Byatt, Margaret Atwood, Michael Connelly, Janet Fitch, Jane Hamilton, Gay Talese, Farley Mowat and Sarah Waters. Most events are at the Harbourfront Centre.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details October 2013

Get a taste of the Toronto art scene at this exciting fair. Featuring works by 300 local and international artists, the...

Get a taste of the Toronto art scene at this exciting fair. Featuring works by 300 local and international artists, the fair promises to represent a broad spectrum of styles and ideas. Celebrating cultural diversity, TIAF seeks to "bring together global creative communities." Spend a day perusing the unique works of local and international art for sale at this globally-minded fair.

Hours: October 2013

Fashioned after the successful Parisian event, Nuit Blanche is a one-night, all-night celebration of public art. There...

Fashioned after the successful Parisian event, Nuit Blanche is a one-night, all-night celebration of public art. There are three zones, each individually curated: Bloor --Yorkville, McCaul and University, and Queen Street West. About 30 temporary installations are commissioned for this night, mostly very contemporary and colorful. Venues change each year, but might be anything from a billboard to a car wash to a museum, and lineups are the norm. There are all sorts of additional activities and plenty of food -- you will be up all night.

Hours: Sat, Oct 5, 2013: 7pm - Sunrise

No, not just another film festival. TAD is themed, devoted entirely to the horror genre (with a sci-fi/fantasy flick...

No, not just another film festival. TAD is themed, devoted entirely to the horror genre (with a sci-fi/fantasy flick thrown in here and there for good measure). Already the festival has featured films like The Tripper (directed by David Arquette), incredible Thai scarefest Alone, Simon Says (starring acknowledged wackadoo Crispin Glover), and the groundbreaking Behind the Mask. Along with 13-14 feature films, there are a couple of programs of short films.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Thu, Oct 17, 2013 Fri, Oct 18, 2013 Sat, Oct 19, 2013 Sun, Oct 20, 2013 Mon, Oct 21, 2013 Tue, Oct 22, 2013 Wed, Oct 23, 2013 Thu, Oct 24, 2013 Fri, Oct 25, 2013

Kids and model railroad enthusiasts flock to this annual show featuring over 50 layouts in every gauge. Along with the...

Kids and model railroad enthusiasts flock to this annual show featuring over 50 layouts in every gauge. Along with the displays, vendors and exhibitors offer a full range of related gear. Attend a workshop to learn more about building your own layouts. In conjunction with the train show, there are two additional events at the International Centre -- a toy auction and a toy and doll collector's show.

Hours: November 2013