Weekend need-to-know: Blue Jays last homestand

The Toronto Blue Jays will take the mound for the last time this season and the Word on the Street festival is back. Keep in mind there will be a subway closure on a portion of Line 2 all weekend.

Indigenous Legacy Gathering

From Friday, September 27 through Monday, September 30, Nathan Phillips Square is transformed into a cultural space for the 7th annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering which showcases and celebrates the diversity of Indigenous Peoples’ cultures, traditions and languages through workshops, presentations, stories, teachings, dance, film and music. The public is welcome to attend the Indigenous Legacy Gathering, free of charge, as an opportunity to learn, reflect and engage.

The City will commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30 with the opening of a new Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square.

Toronto Blue Jays last homestand

It’s your last chance to catch the Toronto Blue Jays in action this weekend with their last home series. Toronto will take on the Miami Marlins in a three-game series start on Friday evening with games on Saturday and Sunday afternoon as well.

Tickets are still available to purchase and it’s fan appreciation weekend, meaning there will be a variety of fun games and activities for fans of all ages.

The Jays failed to make the playoffs this year and finished last in their division so will be packing up their lockers on Sept. 29.

Kensington Market Jazz Festival

The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is back on the streets of Toronto this weekend. The 9th annual festival is a salute to “all that jazz” and feature singer-songwriter and philanthropist Molly Johnson.

There will also be free shows at the Bellevue Square Park stage and areas for busking. A full schedule of shows can be found on their website.

Opening night is Sept. 27 starting at 6 p.m. and runs all weekend.

The Word on the Street festival

The largest free book and magazine festival is happening this weekend on Queens Park Crescent. Put on by the Word on The Street, the non-profit organization celebrates Canadian reading, writing, and champions literacy primarily through the free, annual outdoor festival.

There will be hundreds of author events, presentations and workshops, and to browse a marketplace that boasts a selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere.

It kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday and runs until 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Way We Feel: A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot

Catch the final presentation of this beloved annual musical event celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot this weekend featuring a stellar lineup of artists including Matthew Barber, The Young Novelists, Burke Carroll, Lori Cullen, Dala, Jason Fowler, John McDermott, Anne Lindsay, David Matheson, Jory Nash, Suzie Vinnick and David Woodhead with emcee David Newland.

Performances run on Sept. 28 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rosedale Centre of Toronto and on Sept. 29 from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Hugh’s Room

Although reservations are not required, performances do sell out and tickets are more expensive at the door. For more details visit: hughsroomlive.com

Toronto Vintage Clothing Show

Taking place on a massive 50,000 square foot show floor at the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place, the event is Canada’s largest sale of curated vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry and handbags. In addition, vendors will also be offering barware, kitchenware, and vintage décor.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept 28 and until 5 p.m. on Sept. 29. For more information visit: www.vintageshow.ca

World Food and Cultural Festival

The mandate of the World and Cultural Festival is to create a vibrant platform that celebrates the rich tapestry of global cultures, traditions, and cuisines through immersive experiences, performances, and culinary delights.

The festival runs from Sept. 27 to 28 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and is free to attend at Christie Pits Park. For more information visit: wfcfest.com

TTC closures

Partial Line 2 closure

Starting at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 to 6 a.m.,  Monday, Sept. 30, there will be no subway service between Woodbine and Kennedy stations due to planned track work. TTC staff will be available on site to assist customers. Shuttle buses will operate. 

Road closures

Gardiner Expressway closure

As part of the long-term construction plan on the Gardiner Expressway, one westbound lane and one eastbound lane are closed between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. The eastbound on-ramp from Lake Shore Boulevard at Jameson Avenue is also closed.

Other new and ongoing city closures