Rooftop gardening and Toronto Fringe Festival: Check out these July events
Published: July 2, 2019
With convocation behind us, the University of Toronto has once again undergone its seasonal transition from a bustling hub of activity into a more relaxed space. Take advantage of this quiet(er) time to participate in the many events campus has to offer during the month of July.
The Toronto Fringe Festival is in full swing this month and several 鶹Ƶ theatres are prominent venues, including the , the and the . This year’s Fringe lineup is also replete with 鶹Ƶ students and alumni – so be sure to show your support for 鶹Ƶ talent this month for only $13 a ticket.
Or, if nurturing a green thumb is more your thing, learn to grow your own vegetables at the Instructional Centre’s scenic rooftop garden at 鶹Ƶ Scarborough.
Here is just a snapshot of the various events happening in and around 鶹Ƶ in July:
July 4
Kick off the 2019 Toronto Fringe Festival with , a comedy about chasing success in the elusive print news industry. Created by 鶹Ƶ alumnus and eight-time Fringe veteran Madeleine Brown, the play was influenced by Brown’s own time working as a newspaper editor at 鶹Ƶ Mississauga’s The Medium. Stop by the Annex Theatre from July 4-14 to celebrate – and lament – the joys of working in publishing.
July 6
The Fringe Festival’s features a full cast of 鶹Ƶ alumni, including producer Angela Sun, director Rebecca Ballarin, set/costume designer Jules Mendoza, sound designer Frank Incer and actor Francis Masaba. Catch this workplace comedy about two millennial women navigating office politics from July 4-13 at 鶹Ƶ’s Robert Gill Theatre.
July 7
See the Toronto Fringe play from July 4-13 at the Al Green Theatre. Co-created and co-produced by – and co-starring – alumna Laura Piccinin, this dramedy-slash-musical intersects the hopefulness of youth with the hopelessness of disease to construct a poignant coming-of-age story about resilience.
July 8
The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design hosts , a youth workshop on the fundamentals of urban design and landscape architecture. Students and staff are welcome to bring their children aged nine to 11 for a week of architecture-based programming.
July 9
Join theatre troupe Tita Collective, the self-styled “Spice Girls of Comedy with a Filipina twist” and winners of the Toronto Sketchfest 2019 Producers Pick, for Fringe play , which is co-created, co-produced and performed by jazz musician and 鶹Ƶ Faculty of Music grad Belinda Corpuz. Catch this comedy sketch revue from July 4-14 at the Tarragon Theatre Mainspace.
July 10
Get acquainted with 鶹Ƶ Mississauga Assistant Professor Steven Chatfield – as well as with the various medicinal plants on campus – with , this summer’s Walk with your Professor event. All members of the 鶹Ƶ community are invited to attend this informative nature walk.
July 11
Gather in the Great Hall to hear the Hart House Singers belt out a stirring musical medley in their showcase . Admission is free.
July 12
Join your fellow graduates for the second Grad Escape of 2019 – an evening of Shakespeare in High Park featuring the Bard’s light-hearted classic .
July 13
Enjoy the beautiful summer weather with scheduled every Thursday afternoon. Learn to grow your own vegetables in the Instructional Centre’s scenic rooftop garden at 鶹Ƶ Scarborough.
Or, if you prefer eating the food to cultivating it, stop by for a and the opportunity to taste the fresh produce instead.
July 14
Kevin Vidal, from the hit musical Come From Away, directs Toronto Fringe’s . This compelling story about communication and vulnerability runs at 鶹Ƶ’s Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse from July 4-14.
The cast of Tita Jokes, including 鶹Ƶ's Belinda Corpuz (left), Ellie Posadas, Maricris Rivera, Alia Rasul, Isabel Kanaan (photo by Tyra Sweet)
July 16
View , a nuanced depiction of Saskatchewan on display at the 鶹Ƶ Art Centre until July 27. Experience this unique rendering of the artistic journey between urban centres and rural spaces through a varied collection of artwork curated by Kate Whiteway.
Catch a weekly drop-in tour of 鶹Ƶ’s featured every Tuesday at 2 p.m.
July 18
Join your peers for the third grad escape of 2019 – a at Bampot House of Tea, including food, tea and a spirited round of Cards Against Humanity.
July 20
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at , a lunar-themed event hosted by the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. With moon-themed games and engaging talks by astronomers, there will be something for every space enthusiast.
July 24
Register now for , a two-part event that includes a Caribbean dance workout followed by a lunch of authentic Jamaican cuisine. Listen to steelpan music while learning about Caribbean culture at this Caribana-inspired celebration, which will take place in the 鶹Ƶ Mississauga Student Centre. Free with registration.
July 26
Attend the 2019 OISE Summer Institute conference on the theme of . This two-day session offers workshops and discussions designed to refine participants’ digital media literacy skills, as well as strategies for practising social justice in the classroom.
July 27
If you’ve been struggling to find a place to stay during the upcoming school year – or a roommate to stay with – the is a must. Located at the Student Success Centre, this event brings together students and landlords along with all the housing resources 鶹Ƶ has to offer.
July 30
Take time during your relaxing summer break to get a head start on developing strategies for handling school-year stress. The Academic Success Centre offers a workshop on , as well as other helpful workshops for effectively managing procrastination, motivation and stress. Enrol to ensure that this school year is full of success – as well as self-care.
July 31
For fresh produce from local farmers, visit 鶹Ƶ Scarborough’s weekly . Whether your appetite is for fruits, meats, sweets or carbs, the market will satisfy all your Wednesday afternoon cravings throughout the summer.
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