Toronto Botanical Gardens Free Concert & Dance, Pre-Guided Walking Tour + Dinner

On Thursday, August 13th, come to the Toronto Botanical Gardens for a Free Concert with Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance. You will have the option to join a Guided Walking Tour of the Gardens before, and enjoy food and drink while there. There will also be pre-show activities that night - Discovery Cart to learn about plants, Plant/ Seed Swap, and an Eco-station to support their waste diversion and recycling program. This is an outdoor event and concerts proceed rain or shine. However, if there is constant rain, I will post a comment maximum 3 hours before that I will not be attending, and attendees can still choose to stay for the concert. Chairs are provided, first come. If you plan to arrive late, bring your own chair.

Concert with classical ballet and contemporary dance
Led by pianist Chris Au, the extraordinary musicians of Joy of Music perform a gorgeous array of concert pieces brought vividly to life by dancers from the worlds of classical ballet and contemporary dance. The sumptuous White Swan pas de deux is featured alongside new and recent works by esteemed Toronto choreographers Jera Wolfe and Peggy Baker. A concert as lush and bounteous as the garden of Joy of Music’s founder, Mary Gore.

Pre-Guided Walking Tour
This walk will take you through the beautiful themed gardens and a stroll into the beloved Edwards Gardens. You’ll learn about the history of these gardens and all about pollinators, the plants on display, and the ecology of this area.

Music Series Host
Anwar Knight is an award-winning Canadian broadcaster and environmentalist with an illustrious career spanning over two decades, during which he held pivotal roles at some of Canada’s largest newsrooms.

The Dandelion Café
Grab light bites or dinner on the patio overlooking the concert venue (limited space). Thursday night menu includes Flank Steak, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Skewers, Jack Fruit “Crab Cake” and special dessert features. The cafe also offers hot and cold drinks, snacks, and ice cream.

Discovery Cart
Explore plants, wildlife, and ecosystems through short, interactive activities and other weekly pre-show activities from 5 to 7 p.m.

Free Plant & Seed Swap
Bring as many plants as you wish to trade. If there isn’t anything of interest on the table when you arrive, add your plant(s) and take a ticket to redeem later when you see something new you’d like to try. You can also borrow seeds from their Seed Library for FREE!

COST
Guided Garden Tour: Adults $15/ Seniors $10 + taxes and fees (14 spots left). Purchase your ticket in advance as it will likely sell out. Select Check availability, August 13, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Adult/ Senior and finish your transaction. After, I highly recommend you select get tickets, download and print your tickets, as it is too complicated to do this when you get there.

Concert: Free

Meetup Organizer Fee: $5

SIGNING-UP

• RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for the walk before.
• You can also just show up at any of the meeting times below

A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.

RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.

MEETUP TIME
Meet me for The Guided Walking Tour at: 5:20pm in front of the Entrance to the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E.

Walking Tour Start: 5:30

Tour Length: 1 hour and ends back at the concert site

Meet me for Food/Drinks/Concert at: 6:25pm in front of the Dandelion Cafe inside the Toronto Botanical Gardens at 777 Lawrence Ave. E. We will quickly find seats and take turns getting food.

Concert Start: 7pm

Concert Length: 1 - 1.5 hours

Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.