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PERFORMANCE: At today’s launch of the Scotiabank BuskerFest, Australia’s Alakazam will attempt to jump through a really, really small hoop (a tennis racket, de-strung we assume) faster than anyone has before. Meanwhile, Mayor David Miller returns to celebratory cake-cutting duties following his recent mayoral hoop-jumping. More than a hundred street performers, corner clowns, musicians, and contortionists will be vying for our attention over the next four days. All proceeds from the festival's entry fees go toward Epilepsy Toronto, with performers earning what money they can by passing the traditional hat. St. Lawrence Market area (50 Front Street East), 12–10 p.m., FREE (with donation).

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FESTIVAL: The Scotiabank BuskerFest is back for its ninth year. This year's line-up includes over forty of the world's best buskers from Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. BuskerFest is free with an optional donation to Epilepsy Toronto; since its inception, BuskerFest has raised over half of a million dollars for the organization. Come out to enjoy the circus performers, magic shows, and artistic spectacles, and leave knowing it's all for a good cause. St. Lawrence Market (92 Front Street East), 10 a.m.–8 p.m., FREE.