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Avenue Q
July 29, 2008 To August 31, 2008
The Elgin Theatre
AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighbourhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbours seem nice. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
www.dancaptickets.com
ROM's Dinosaur Gallery Returns
December 15, 2007 To December 31, 2010
Royal Ontario Museum
Discover the first two permanent galleries of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, the James and Louise Temerty Galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs and the Gallery of the Age of Mammals. Together, these awe-inspiring, light-filled new galleries occupy the entire Level 2 of the Lee-Chin Crystal. The prism-shaped galleries of the Age of Dinosaurs and Age of Mammals boast 18-foot high ceilings to accommodate over 750 of the Museum's tallest specimens.
www.rom.on.ca
Evil Dead: The Musical
February 14, 2008 To September 06, 2008
The Diesel Playhouse
Based on Sam Raimi’s 80’s cult classic films, Evil Dead tells the tale of five college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, its not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python sketch.
www.evildeadthemusical.com
Jersey Boys
August 21, 2008 To October 05, 2008
Toronto Centre for the Arts -- 5040 Yonge St.
Directed by Canadian Des McAnuff, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Jersey Boys is the 2006 Tony Award-Winner for Best Musical. Broadway's biggest success story takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Follow the rags-to-rock-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30.
www.dancaptickets.com
Canadian National Exhibition
August 15, 2008 To September 01, 2008
Exhibition Place
This annual fair is fun for the entire family. Midway rides bring chills and thrills. The National Trade Centre boasts an International Marketplace with goods spanning the globe along with innovative products. Horse shows and dog shows entertainment both young and old. You may also wish to try your hand at a game of chance to win your sweetie a plush toy. The Food Building will satiate your appetite with myriad foods. Or why not try a delicious beaver tail? The Ex culminates with the annual Air Show filling the sky with a broad range of aircrafts and planes. A terrific way to cap the summer!!
www.TheEx.com
Bills in Toronto
January 01, 2008 To December 31, 2012
Rogers Centre
The NFL is coming to Canada in full force. Witness history in the making as the Buffalo Bills bring NFL Football to the Rogers Centre for eight games over the next five years. The only way to be a part of the excitement at the opening kick off is by registering online through the Bills in Toronto site to the no obligation ticket list. Once you do, you'll receive full information on game dates and pricing packages before tickets become available. If NFL action on Canadian turf has long been your dream, register before it’s too late!
www.billsintoronto.com
Stingray Bay: A touching experience
May 16, 2008 To October 31, 2008
Toronto Zoo -- Meadowvale Rd. (north of Highway 401)
For the first time in Ontario and only at the Toronto Zoo touch, feed and learn all about stingrays at the newly installed Stingray Bay. This exhibit will engage visitors and provide them with the opportunity to humanely and safely interact with these incredible creatures. Up to 25 Cownose and Southern Stingrays will be featured at Stingray Bay, located within the Zellers Discovery Zone.
www.torontozoo.com
Behemoth Debut
May 04, 2008 To October 31, 2008
Canada's Wonderland
At over 5,300 feet in length, the Behemoth sets the stage for thrills with a climb to a height of 230 feet, followed by an adrenaline pumping 75 degree drop with speeds reaching 125 kilometres per hour in 3.9 seconds. The coaster then take riders through the ultimate coaster experience with high speed twists, turns and extreme drops.
www.canadaswonderland.com
Fringe Benefits
July 09, 2008 To September 23, 2008
Design Exchange
Cosmopolitan Dynamics of a Multicultural City is an exhibit curated by Ian Chodikoff, urban designer, architect and editor of Canadian Architect Magazine. Through photography, video, maps and art, the exhibitions explores the surprising ways in which diverse contemporary multiculturalism is shaping our suburbs and improving the quality of our cosmopolitan city.
www.dx.org
Dirty Dancing
October 31, 2007 To September 28, 2008
Royal Alexandra Theatre
“That was before President Kennedy got shot, before the Beatles came, when I couldn’t wait to join the Peace Corps and when I thought I’d never find me a guy as great as my dad. That was the summer we went to Kellerman’s.” With more than twenty brand new scenes written especially for the stage, this is the season you’ll go back – carrying watermelons.
www.mirvish.com
Toronto International Film Festival
September 04, 2008 To September 13, 2008
Various Venues
Galas as well as world premieres offer much to see for the film enthusiast. The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the uber-festivals along with Cannes and Sundance. The city teems with Hollywood royalty, foreign stars and directors promoting their latest projects that will grace the silver screen.
www.tiff08.ca
Toronto CityPass
Valid year-round
Participating Toronto Locations
This pocket-size booklet contains tickets to CN Tower, the world’s tallest structure; Hockey Hall of Fame; Casa Loma – castle on the hill; Ontario Science Center; The Royal Ontario Museum; and Toronto Zoo. You have nine leisurely days from the day of first use to enjoy admission to each attraction once, and will avoid most ticket lines.
http://www.citypass.com/city/toronto.html
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