Summer’s almost gone, the kids are going back to school next week and that means it’s time to visit the CNE this Labour Day Weekend. And here’s some other attractions to check out as well to make the most out of your summer.
CNE International Air Show
The popular CNE Air Show is on at the Exhibition all weekend from 12-3 pm. For more details about it visit http://theex.com/main/entertainment/air-show and www.cias.org. Also check out the food, of course.
Cirque du Soleil Varekai
Cirque du Solei’s Varekai show is on now at the Air Canada Centre only until Sept 6th before it goes to Europe. Watch it for the colourful costumes and displays of talent. Check out the teaser video above and http://click here” target=”_blank”>click here for tickets and more info.
Samsung Home Innovation Showroom
Interested in checking out the latest in home appliance design and technology? The Samsung Home Innovation Showroom is now open at 435 King St. W., seven days a week until September 25th. On September 1st, celebrity designer and HGTV host Genevieve Gorder visited to celebrate the opening. Highlights include three different kitchens – the incredibly sexy Black Stainless Steel Kitchen, an Innovation Kitchen showcasing the latest in kitchen tech, and the Chef Collection Kitchen developed in collaboration with Michelin Star chefs. On weekends, local chef Kathleen Mackintosh is on hand to deliver a “Farm Fresh Experience”. You can also check out the latest in televisions, speakers, laundry appliances, and vacuums.
Find more information including the latest tweets and Instagrams using the hashtag #MySamsungHome and handle @SamsungCanada.
Andy Warhol exhibit
Photo by Nick Lee
Check out the large Andy Warhol collection now. Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10am to 8pm until December 31, 2015. Admission is $10 for adults with kids under 5 free.
www.revolverwarholgallery.com
ROM Pompeii
The Pompeii exhibition at the ROM is on, so don’t miss out on seeing how Mount Vesuvius changed Roman history almost 2,000 years ago.
www.rom.on.ca/en/Pompeii.
Picturing the Americas at AGO
The Art Gallery of Ontario is open this Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but closed on Monday.
A hundred works of art featuring landscapes across the Americas hempisphere from Canada’s Arctic to the icy tip of Argentina and Chile. More info.
Fan Expo 2015
Comics, video games, cosplayers, anime enthusiasts and celebrities. Photo ops including Mike Tyson, Gillian Anderson, Norman Reedus, Danny Trejo and much more. Fan Expo takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this weekend. Visit fanexpocanada.com
Electric Island
On Monday, September 7th, come have your last summer dance at Electric Island 2015. Headliners include Adam Beyer, Loco Dice, Recondite, Frank & Tony and Nitin. Visit www.electricisland.to
Cabana Pool Bar
The end of summer means it’s almost the end of another season of the hottest place to be, Cabana Pool Bar. Today is “So Long Saturdays”, the last Cabana Saturday this summer.
cabanapoolbar.com
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
And how about those winning Blue Jays? Get your tickets to the 1st place team in the American League right now! More info.
COMEDY
Other great mainstays include comedy shows like Second City, Absolute Comedy, and Yuk Yuk’s.
Have a great weekend!
