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| Dirty Dancing |
| 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 |
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| My Fair Lady |
| My Fair Lady |
| May 08, 2008 To May 31, 2008 |
| Toronto Centre for the Arts |
| The enduring character of Eliza Doolittle, Cockney flower girl turned high society debutante, serves as the pivotal role in a musical which seeks to examine class distinctions, society's prejudices, the gender divide, identity and transformation. Classic musical numbers evoke and bring to life these essential themes and the musical's diverse and absorbing characters. |
| www.dancaptickets.com |
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| ROM's Dinosaur Gallery Returns |
| 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 |
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| Evil Dead: The Musical |
| Evil Dead: The Musical |
| February 14, 2008 To June 14, 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 |
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| Luminato |
| Luminato |
| June 06, 2008 To June 15, 2008 |
| Various Venues |
| For 10 extraordinary days in June, the vibrant city of Toronto's stages, streets and public spaces are illumined with arts and creativity. Luminato is an annual multidisciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, film, literature, visual arts, design and more. |
| www.luminato.com |
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| Contact Photography Festival |
| Contact Photography Festival |
| May 01, 2008 To May 31, 2008 |
| Various Locations |
| CONTACT is devoted to celebrating, and fostering an appreciation of the art and profession of photography. As the largest photography event in the world, and a premiere cultural event in Toronto, CONTACT stimulates excitement and discussion among a diverse audience that has grown to over 1,000,000 and is focused on cultivating even greater interest and participation this year. |
| www.contactphoto.com |
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| Darwin Exhibition |
| Darwin Exhibition |
| March 08, 2008 To August 04, 2008 |
| Royal Ontario Museum |
| This comprehensive exhibition explores the life of Charles Darwin (1809-1882) whose curiosity, observations and discoveries nearly 150 years ago changed the perception of the origin of species and launched modern biological science. In addition to this theory of evolution, Darwin is known for his work as a botanist, geologist, and naturalist. From specimens of Galapagos finches to original manuscripts and notebooks, the exhibition, on display in the spacious new Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall in the Lee-Chin Crystal, is the broadest collection ever assembled on the life and work of Darwin. |
| www.rom.on.ca |
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| Doors Open Toronto |
| Doors Open Toronto |
| May 24, 2008 To May 25, 2008 |
| Various Locations |
| Multicultural places of worship and Toronto’s National Historic Sites will be in the spotlight during the 2008 instalment of Doors Open Toronto, an annual event that gives visitors an opportunity to explore over 140 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance. Many of the city’s finest churches, chapels, temples, synagogues and mosques are among the featured buildings this year, as well as structures never before open to the public. |
| www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/ |
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| Famous People Players - Going Bananas |
| Famous People Players - Going Bananas |
| January 22, 2008 To June 30, 2008 |
| 110 Sudbury Street |
| Take a trip to the circus with this hilarious take on 'Send in the Clowns'. It's our wildest and most daring adventure yet. Get your inside look at the side-splitting chaos that erupts behind the 'Big Top'. Giggle with us at the hysterical ups, downs and side-to-sides of putting on a circus show. Jump through magical hoops of black light and roar with laughter. |
| www.fpp.org |
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| Bills in Toronto |
| Buffalo 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 |
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| Stingray Bay: A touching experience |
| Stingray Bay: A touching Experience |
| May 16, 2008 To October 31, 2008 |
| Toronto Zoo |
| 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 |
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| Behemoth Debut |
| 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 |
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