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MUSIC: Acquired in 1929 by then Governor General Vincent Massey, the magnificent Hart House viols make up a collection of six late sixteenth-, seventeenth-, and eighteenth-century instruments widely considered not only to be valuable cultural and historic relics, but objects of great beauty. Tonight and tomorrow, you can experience these instruments as they were meant to be—played by extraordinary musicians. The incomparable Montreal-based viola da gamba ensemble, Les Voix humaines, returns to the Toronto Consort series to perform on these rare instruments. Together, the musicians and viols will bring to life Henry Purcell's genius and inspirational Fantasias, written as a young man of twenty in 1680. This concert marks the first time all six viols have been played together in public in more than thirty years and promises to be a magical experience. Trinity St. Paul’s Centre (427 Bloor Street West), 8 p.m., $19–$46 (tickets available online or by calling 416-964-6337).

FAMILY: If you’re spending some quality time with the kids this long weekend, head down to Harbourfront Centre for HarbourKIDS: Respect. This three-day festival is geared towards children ages five to twelve and will feature activities themed around the idea of respect. The roster for this weekend’s festival includes musical entertainment by ex-Moxy Früvous member Mike Ford and the Canadian indie band Rock Plaza Central who recently collaborated with a Grade 3 class at a Toronto Island school, along with theatrical performances by Morro and Jasp (who will not be addressing issues related to puberty), arts and crafts, and interactive workshops. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West), Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., FREE.

FESTIVAL: As part of the Dundas West BIA's Samba On Dundas street festival, today's "Duwest Neighbourhood Day" is a celebration of the mosaic of merchants along the street. There will be face painting at Sun Milk, a free Cuban percussion workshop at Lula Lounge, free all-natural popsicles for the kids at Multiple Organics, art exhibits, sales, and tons more. For entertainment, Samba Elegua and dancers from Samba Brasil Entertainment will perform on various street corners throughout the festival. Dundas West between Lansdowne and Rusholme, 2–5 p.m., FREE.

Since December, Toronto’s Transportation Services have been clearing hazardous snow piles and moving dump trucks of snow to pre-designated locations. The result: Toronto now has a few mountains.

The city’s Discovery Walks program, while extensive, doesn’t cover every nook and cranny of Toronto. For instance, there is very little ground covered east of the Don River.

Can a transit system foster love for a city? Torontonians may scoff, but Londoners will nod. The underground—better known as the Tube—is often cited as a reason why so many Londoners take pride in their city.