5 things to do this weekend: Samba, comic art and Oysters 101
Posted May 9, 2014 5:43 am.
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May 9-11, 2014
Shuck-U: Master shucker Patrick McMurray schools oyster lovers on bivalves from both coasts during this tasting, paired with Ontario wines. St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front St. E. Friday 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $52, plus optional add-ons. facebook.com
Canadian Music Week: The annual music-biz gathering wraps up this weekend with performances by funnyman Tom Green and Swedish band Little Dragon and an interview with Quincy Jones. Friday-Saturday. Various venues and prices. cmw.net
Samba Squad: This irresistible Afro-Brazilian drumming troupe recreates a Rio street party in a west-end club. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. Sunday (Mother’s Day). 8 p.m. $10; mothers $5. lula.ca
Toronto Comic Arts Festival: This two-day event features readings, workshops and the chance to meet hundreds of comic artists and graphic novelists from around the world. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. torontocomics.com
Nature and heritage hike: Reconnect with nature on this easy five-kilometre hike from Regent Park, through Cabbagetown and the Lower Don Trail, to Evergreen Brick Works. Anniversary Park, 269 Gerrard St. E. Sunday. 10 a.m. $5 suggested donation. evergreen.ca
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