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Icon of the event Voltaire, Rousseau, and the Problem of Evil
Thu Oct 10, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

This lecture focuses on how each of these 18th century philosophers attempted to make sense of both natural and moral evil. Final talk in series on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

Icon of the event Cake Decoration
Wed Oct 09, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cliffcrest

Meet Patricia Albi of CakeMom.ca and learn all the basic of cake decorating, just on time for Thanksgiving celebration. Demonstration only.

Icon of the event Hume and the Problem of Knowledge
Thu Oct 03, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

This lecture focuses on David Hume's unsettling claims about the scope and limits of human knowledge. Second of three talks on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

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Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Annette Street

This is your chance to sing, dance and drum on BIG POWWOW DRUMS!...

Icon of the event Culture Days - Re-enacting Greek Myths
Sat Sep 28, 2013 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kennedy/Eglinton

Kids - re-enact famous Greek myths! Perseus and the Medusa, Hercules and the Nemean Lion, Odysseus and the Cyclops and more. No rehearsing! Props provided. Parents, don't forget your camera. Your organizer & narrator is Patri...

Icon of the event Film Thursdays @ Danforth/Coxwell
1:00 pm - 3:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Danforth/Coxwell

September 26 - Life of Pi (PG)...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Sep 26
Icon of the event Hobbes and the Birth of Modern Politics
Thu Sep 26, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Locke

An introduction to Thomas Hobbes' radical transformation of traditional political philosophy. First of three talks on Philosophy in the Age of Enlightenment presented by Jonathan Salem-Wiseman....

Icon of the event Tea and Movie
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Cliffcrest

Join us for classics, documentaries and new releases. Call or visit to find out what's playing 416-396-8916.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 18
Wed Oct 16
Icon of the event Storytelling For Adults
Wed Sep 18, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Eatonville

Summer Tales - Celebrate the end of summer with an "indoor picnic" and summer stories from members of Toronto's comedy and storytelling scenes. Register in person or by calling 416-394-5270.

Icon of the event Summer Reading Club Party
Thu Aug 15, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Palmerston

Join us for the TD Summer Reading club wrap-up party. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and a new release film TBA....