April 2006 at the Market

Customer Appreciation Night & Toronto Dollar Party

April 6th, 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
South and North Market Buildings
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Our annual party to thank our Customers. Free food and entertainment inside the Market after hours. South Market by invitation only; available from Market merchants. Farmers' Market/Toronto Dollar Party, no invitation required.

Many Farmers Market vendors will be on hand in the North Market building to showcase their products and answer questions about the Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is a great Toronto tradition – now in its 203rd year.

Tdollarlogo.gif - 14615 Bytes The Toronto Dollar Party is about family fun, with live music, free food, children’s crafts and floor hockey. It’s also an opportunity to chat with representatives of many local community organizations. And there will be award presentations at 7:30 involving former mayor Barbara Hall and Bob Yamashita. The Frankly Bob Awards recognize artists; the Elaine Hall Caring Service Award highlights a caring worker in Toronto; and the Jennifer Kateryna Koval’s’kyj Literary Award for Children and Youth celebrates writing about acts of kindness and caring. More information at The Toronto Dollar website www.torontodollar.com.

Musical (and other) entertainers will be performing at both sites throughout the evening.

  • Accoustic Aire – enjoy guitar music and songs ranging from different decades; 60’s - now
  • Andrea Jewett - classical egyptian bellydancing done through freedom fitness and fun
  • Bialy Orzel-White Eagle Polish Song and Dance Ensemble - presenting a colorful tour of Poland's diverse culture and history through song and dance
  • Bob Gee & Classic Country – Bluegrass and country music and song
  • Bruce Bell – official historian of the St. Lawrence Market Complex and tour guide for the St. Lawrence Market's Food and History Walking Tour
  • Club Uruguay Toronto – traditional dance originated on the beaches of Montevideo in Uruguay, South America
  • Gilchrist School of Irish Dance – traditional Irish jigs and reels preformed by championship dancers
  • Grupo Folclorico Portugues de Oakville - dances traditionally danced in the province of Minho, Portugal.
  • Isshin Daiko – traditional taiko Japanese drum music as well as original compositions
  • Jim Thomson – retired Pipe Major of the Toronto Scottish Pipes and Drums
  • LevendiaX – helenic dance troupe in tradition Greek costume
  • Maracatu Nunca Antes - dynamic percussion troupe plays Afro-Brasilian rhythms in a raw, traditional style
  • Ouzo 3 – traditional Greek music
  • Ron Cross and his Random Acts of Rhythm WorkshopsOrion Drums - Ron Cross and the rhythm connection - a drumming extravaganza
  • St. Michael Catholic School – School Choir
  • Toronto Saxophone Quartet – four musicians playing four different saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone)
  • Jim Houston (North Market MC) – Town Cryer and well loved community supporter
  • And MORE!!!
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Still to come in 2006

May 27-28
TBA
Doors Open
All-day walking tours of the St. Lawrence Hall, Market and area Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, enjoy Opera Atelier, as they will perform in the Great Hall at 1 p.m. Visit the Market Gallery, located upstairs in the St. Lawrence Market South building.
St. Lawrence Hall, The Market Gallery, South Market, Opera Atelier
May 29 - June 11
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bike Week:Your Bike is your Ticket to Tastes of the Market!
People are asked to bike to and from work. 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 St. -- west side of the Market.
St. Lawrence Market / Market St.
June 10 – 11
TBA
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 website.
Front St., Church St , Market St., Market Lane, Wellington St. Berczy Park
June 24
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)
August 5
Corn Roast
It's Ontario corn season again! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.
Farmers' Market (North Building)
August 24 - 27
11 a.m. to 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 Wellington St. Berczy Park
October 28
9 a.m.
Halloween Celebrations
The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.
South Market Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 4
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)
TBA
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians
By invitation only
North Market
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30
Various Times and Venues
Old Town Toronto Christmas in Nutcracker Neighbourhood
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 & Hummingbird Centre
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
December 1 to 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