Free Events: Downtown Toronto July31, Aug.3rd -response to request

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Free on Demand films

When:
Until August 31, 2009

Organization:
National Film Board of Canada

Where:
NFB Mediatheque, Toronto, ON

More Info:
Escape the heat and grab a seat in one of our exclusive digital viewing stations for access to over 5,000 NFB documentary and animation titles in English and French, from new releases and award winners to festival hits and all-time favourites. Available films include The Danish Poet, Ryan, The Log Driver’s Waltz, The Sweater, (both well-loved by our family) Shake Hands with the Devil and Manufactured Landscapes. Mon - Wed 12PM-7PM; Thurs-Sat 12PM-10PM; Sun 12PM-5PM

http://www.nfb.ca/mediatheque

Caribana

08/01/2009 Scotiabank Caribana Parade
08/01/2009 Caribana Tent Theatres
08/01/2009 Caribana After Parade Fusion (free)
08/02/2009 De Scotiabank Caribana Lime (free)
08/03/2009 Caribana Tent Villages Goes to Ontario Place

http://www.caribanafestival.com/

Island Soul

presented by:
Harbourfront Centre

Starts: July 31, 2009 11:00 AM
Ends: August 2, 2009 11:00 PM

Cost: Free
Calypso legend The Mighty Shadow and Jamaican icons Tony Rebel and Leroy Sibbles are complemented by a rare performance from Jamaica's Charles Town Maroons dance and music group. Saint Lucian cuisine demos from Saint Lucian Chef Richardson Skinner and a Jerk Jamboree Competition heat up the culinary palette. Then the B. George Blake and Kalalu Folklore Theatre create a performance celebrating Ontario's first officially recognized Emancipation Day.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-973-4000

Address:
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West
Lower Simcoe Street & Queens Quay West
Map to this event

TTC: From Union Station, take the #509/510 Streetcar to Harbourfront Centre.
www.harbourfrontcentre.com

FAST N' FURRY FUN!- Great for Dog and animal lovers

presented by:
PawsWay Pet Discovery Centre

Starts: August 1, 2009 11:00 AM
Ends: August 3, 2009 03:00 PM

Cost: Free
FAST N' FURRY FUN!
Saturday, August 1st, 11am – 6pm / Sunday, August 2nd and Monday, August 3rd, 11am – 3pm
Back by popular demand - Heather McLeod and her Fast N’ Furry Dog Sports team will demonstrate various canine sports including agility, Flyball, freestyle disc – and dogs are encouraged to join in the fun! This is both a family friendly and dog friendly event!

For more information contact:
Phone: 4163607297

Address:
Harbourfront Centre
245 Queens Quay West
Map to this event
http://pawsway.ca

Ice Huts

presented by:
Toronto Image Works

Starts: July 2, 2009
Ends: September 5, 2009

Cost: Free
Photography Exhibition by Richard Johnson entitled "Ice Huts" July 2 to Sept 5, 2009
Opening Event July 2 from 5-7pm
As with its distant cousins the native Teepee and the Igloo, the Ice Fishing Hut has its own essential purpose. It must be weather resistant and transportable, giving basic shelter and access to the ground beneath it. The 24 beautiful images in this remarkable exhibition are a wonder to behold. Please join us at the Opening and meet the artist.

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-703-1999
Ext: 0

Address:
80 Spadina Avenue, Suite 207
King Street and Spadina Avenue

TTC: King Street and University Avenue