Monday, May 15, 2017

11 things to do in Toronto this week

Events in Toronto this week will help us usher in the approaching days of summer with beer festivals, music festivals, a couple not-to-be-missed concerts, and another Rugby match from our brand new Wolfpack team. 

Events you might want to check out:

Colin Stetson (May 15 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
The Polaris Music Prize favourite, and one of the greatest new jazz artists this country has ever seen, graces this intimate stage for an unforgettable evening.
Future - Nobody Safe Tour (May 16 @ ACC)
The Future, Migos and Tory Lanez concert was relocated from the Budweiser Stage to the ACC because of high water levels in Lake Ontario.
Rib & Craft Beer Fest (May 18-21 @ RIB FEST at Yonge & Dundas Square)
The best rib making teams in Canada, along with craft beer vendors, will take over Yonge-Dundas Square. It's like a massive backyard BBQ in the middle of the city.
Culinary Ontario Festival (May 19-22 @ Ontario Place)
The latest festival to take over Ontario Place is four-day food event. Admission is free, but food will cost you.
FNL - Get out of Town (May 19 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Kick off your Victoria Day weekend with a British invasion inside the ROM. Wannabe, the Spice Girls Tribute ban will perform along with beats from Highs and Intrinity.
Toronto Wolfpack vs. Barrow Raiders (May 20 @ Lamport Stadium)
Toronto's newest sports team is back in town and they're playing a rugby game to remember against the British Barrow Raiders.
Waterfront Artisan Market (May 20 - October 7 @ HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West)
Toronto’s waterfront market comes back to life on Saturday. Check out a curated mix of 75 local vendors, artisans, crafter and chefs.
Spring Sessions of Toronto's Festival of Beer (May 20 @ Fort York, Toronto)
Toronto's Festival of Beer returns to Fort York Garrison Common with Spring Sessions for the May long weekend. There will be beer and tasty food vendors all wrapped in a cottage-inspired theme.
Sunnyside Season Launch Party with Anja Schneider (May 21 @ Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe)
From Toronto's legendary Box of Kittens crew comes the opening weekend of one of the city's most cherished outdoor dance venues. Anja Scheider from Berlin is DJ guest of honour.
True North Music Festival (May 21 @ International Centre - Hall 5 - Arrow Hall)
This is a brand new EDM event from a Vancouver crew who knows what they're doing. It's a one-day music festival packed with DJs, sounds and lights.
Contact Photography Festival (April 28 - May 31 @ Various locations)
While the city-wide photography festival continues to take over spaces and galleries all over TO, check out some of the specific shows like the Making Peace exhibit all along the Front Street Promenade in Corktown.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO

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