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Rooftop gardening and Toronto Fringe Festival: Check out these July events

Photo of a rooftop garden at U of T Scarborough
Spend a Thursday afternoon gardening on a U of T Scarborough rooftop this July (photo by Nick Iwanyshyn)

With convocation behind us, the 狐狸视频 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 U of T theatres are prominent venues, including the , the and the . This year鈥檚 Fringe lineup is also replete with U of T students and alumni 鈥 so be sure to show your support for U of T 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鈥檚 scenic rooftop garden at U of T Scarborough.

Here is just a snapshot of the various events happening in and around U of T 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 U of T alumnus and eight-time Fringe veteran Madeleine Brown, the play was influenced by Brown鈥檚 own time working as a newspaper editor at U of T Mississauga鈥檚 The Medium. Stop by the Annex Theatre from July 4-14 to celebrate 鈥 and lament 鈥 the joys of working in publishing.  

July 6

The Fringe Festival鈥檚 features a full cast of U of T 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 U of T鈥檚 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 鈥 and co-starring 鈥 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 鈥淪pice Girls of Comedy with a Filipina twist鈥 and winners of the Toronto Sketchfest 2019 Producers Pick, for Fringe play , which is co-created, co-produced and performed by jazz musician and U of T 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 U of T Mississauga Assistant Professor Steven Chatfield 鈥 as well as with the various medicinal plants on campus 鈥 with , this summer鈥檚 Walk with your Professor event. All members of the U of T 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 鈥 an evening of Shakespeare in High Park featuring the Bard鈥檚 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鈥檚 scenic rooftop garden at U of T 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鈥檚 . This compelling story about communication and vulnerability runs at U of T鈥檚 Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse from July 4-14.


The cast of Tita Jokes, including U of T'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 U of T 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 U of T鈥檚 featured every Tuesday at 2 p.m.

July 18

Join your peers for the third grad escape of 2019 鈥 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 U of T 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鈥 digital media literacy skills, as well as strategies for practising social justice in the classroom.

July 27

If you鈥檝e been struggling to find a place to stay during the upcoming school year 鈥 or a roommate to stay with 鈥 the is a must. Located at the Student Success Centre, this event brings together students and landlords along with all the housing resources U of T 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 鈥 as well as self-care.

July 31

For fresh produce from local farmers, visit U of T Scarborough鈥檚 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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