This Week's Downtown Events
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Crowd at Phog Phest 2009 photo courtesy of Owen Wolter at Windsorite.ca.
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Phog Phest 2010
Phog Lounge Parking Lot
157 University Ave. West
Saturday, August 14th 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Phog Lounge presents their second large outdoor festival celebrating the local music scene! Local vendor booths will set up for those looking for unique Windsor clothing, jewelry, and art. This is a 19+ licensed event. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. East).
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 Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market
44 University Ave. East
Saturday, August 7th 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Healthy
Lifestyles Day at the Downtown Farmers' Market! This
Saturday come downtown and check out the fresh, local produce, crafts
and products brought to you by the Downtown Residents Association and
the Downtown Windsor BIA. Events include a
cooking demonstration by Taste Bud Food (10:00AM -
11:00AM), Kids Love Yoga demonstration (10:00AM - 11:00AM), The Hidden
Cost of Food Production presentation by Ten Thousand Villages (11:00AM
- 12:00PM), Taloola Cafe demonstration (12:00PM - 1:00PM), free kid's draw and make-your-own trail mix, free 5 minutes massages, and free bike
maintenance by Good Earth Cycles. Organic fruits and vegetables and gluten-free and sugar-free baked goods are also available.
Entertainment Lineup:
George Manury 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Matt Romaine 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tim Hayes 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free Wednesdays - Brought to you by the Downtown Windsor BIA
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Wednesdays at the AGW have been summer-sized! Every Wednesday throughout July and August, the Gallery provides visitors with great things to do and see including family-friendly tours, studio activities led by local artists, special events, thanks to the generous support of the Downtown Windsor BIA and AM 800 CKLW. Plan to spend the afternoon - enjoy a tasty lunch with kid-friendly menu options in the new Gallery restaurant Taste Bud Bistro.
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 Pizza Nights benefiting the Humane Society
Terra Cotta Restaurant
318 Pelissier St.
Every Thursday in August
With the purchase of any two pizzas - either the "Pup"aroni or the Anchovy & Ca"purr" - 50% of the price will be donated to the Humane Society. This special is good for eat in or take out orders. Terra Cotta is open on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and again from
4:45 PM - 10:00 PM.
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 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Palace Cinemas
300 Ouellette Ave.
Thursday, August 12th 11:30 PM
Thursday midnight showing is hosted by Rogues Gallery Comics and The Palace Cinemas. Come on out for the last big comic book film of the summer!
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 Made in Windsor Open-Air Crafters Market
The House
131 Elliott St. (at Pelissier)
August 15th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop for unique, local hand-made items in a beautiful and historic setting every Sunday! To celebrate the first Made In Windsor Open-Air Crafters a free locally-made prize will be given away every hour. Kids' craft table and refreshments available.
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 Probert Poster Launch
The Loft Nightclub and Lounge
20 Chatham Street East
Thursday, August 19th 8:00 PM
Bob Probert memorial posters will be available to purchase on this commemorative evening hosted by The Loft and The Drive Magazine. The limited edition 22 X 36 image is of Probert's game worn Detroit Red Wings jersey, skates and gloves, taken by Steve Pomerleau at the Probert home. Each poster costs $10.00 and partial proceeds benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Doors open at 8:00 PM with food catered by Chanoso's.
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The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association
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