May 2008 at the Market

Doors Open at The Market
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Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25
St. Lawrence Hall, The Market Gallery, South Market, Opera Atelier

All-day walking tours of the St. Lawrence Hall, Market and area on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, enjoy Opera Atelier, as they perform in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. Visit the Market Gallery, located upstairs in the St. Lawrence Market South building.

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St. Lawrence Hall
South Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday Hours
St. Lawrence Hall
South Market
Opera Atelier
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1 p.m.

See the Doors Open website May 1st for more information on the buildings open this year.

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Market Participates in Bike Month
May 26 - June 21, 2008

Bike Week has grown into Bike Month: Toronto's Festival for Cycling Culture, as the City celebrates cycling in all its forms.

CYCLISTS' BREAKFAST
May 26, 2008, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nathan Phillips Square

The ST. LAWRENCE MARKET is sponsoring a free hot breakfast featuring fair-trade organic coffee, pancakes, syrup, fruit, croissants and more, for participants in the 19th annual Group Commute into the downtown core.

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TASTES OF THE MARKET
May 28 - June 6, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Market Street

People that bike to the Market on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday will enjoy the "Tastes of the Market": free samples of coffees, drinks and munchies, while supplies last. Samples located along Market Street (west side of the South Market).

ST. LAWRENCE MARKET CRITERIUM BIKE RACE
May 30, 2008, 6 to 10 p.m.

This 950-meter course is designed for high-speed racing, sure to provide excitement for spectators and racers alike. Riders will reach speeds in excess of 60 km/h as they fly through closed city streets. For more information contact 416-392-7592.

More information on Bike Month Events on the City's website at www.toronto.ca/cycling/events/.

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A Common Thread: A History of Toronto's Garment Industry
Market Gallery, to June 15th

Chronicling over a century of the garment industry, this exhibit of photographs, vintage clothing and old sewing machines explores a wide variety of issues such as immigrant opportunities, working conditions, union activity as well as individual stories of those who worked in this industry.

See here for more information.

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Still to come in 2008

June 7-8
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Woofstock, a Festival for Dogs
Woofstock is the largest outdoor festival for dogs -- and the people who live with them. Quirky and fun, Woofstock is a free admission, festive entertainment and consumer show. More information on the Woofstock website.
Front St., Church St , Market St., Market Lane Park, Wellington St. Berczy Park
June 21
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Strawberry Social Festival
Sample free strawberries dipped in chocolate during the peak of the Strawberry Season (usually starts around June 20th).
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
July 18–19
TBA
Hogtown Hoedown
Old Town Toronto celebrates the culinary diversity of the local merchants in the area as well as local produce, food and drink from around Ontario.
Market Lane Park
August 2
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corn Roast
It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.
South Market
August 21
12 a.m.-10 p.m.
August 22
12 a.m.-11 p.m.
August 23
11 a.m.-11 p.m.
August 24
11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Buskerfest: The Toronto International Street Performers Festival
Sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market. Witness some of the most energetic and creative entertainment with the best of the best. For more information, visit Toronto Buskerfest website.
Front St., Church St., Market St., Market Lane Park, Wellington St., Berczy Park
October 25
9 a.m.
Halloween Celebrations
The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 1
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Lawrence Market's Anniversary (est. 1803)
Tenants, farmers, vendors, neighbourhood businesses and Market friends celebrate this important event with Tastes of the Market, displays, historical information, etc.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
Nov. 16 - Dec. 30
various times
Old Town Toronto Christmas
Experience Theatre and Cavalcade of Lights, in conjunction with the National Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker, and other theatrical venues throughout the area of Old Town Toronto.
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood & Sony Centre
TBA
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians
By invitation only
North Market
TBA
6:30 p.m.
Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights.
South Market, St. Lawrence Market BIA
Dec. 1-24 Toy Drive
Toy box for donations
St. Lawrence Market Foyer

To see what's happened at the Market in past, go to: MARKET NEWS ARCHIVES