10 things to do in Toronto this week

The CNE starts this Friday, which is always bittersweet. It's just one of many major events happening in Toronto this week. There's a new beer festival inside a slick hotel on the city's east side, a massive rock show, and a movie marathon projected on a giant floating screen.

Events you might want to check out:

Open Roof Festival (August 16 @ 99 Sudbury)
Local singer-songwriter Liam Titcomb performs live before a screening of the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
African Fashion Week (August 16-20 @ ROM)
African Fashion Week Toronto showcases 30 amazing designers from Canada and around the world at this world-renowned event.
Diner en Blanc (August 17 @ TBA)
Every summer, people dressed entirely in white descend on a public space with everything they need for an elegant soirée.
Sail-In Cinema (August 17-19 @ Sugar Beach)
Toronto’s only outdoor floating film event returns. Mainlanders can enjoy the movie from the beach and boaters can watch from the harbour.
Rave to the Grave (August 17 @ The Steady Cafe & Bar)
Infamous movie director Bruce La Bruce hits the decks for a no-cover night of goth rave dancing. There'll be drink specials all night.
The CNE (August 18 - September 4 @ Canadian National Exhibition)
The CNE rolls back into town and you can expect to find the traditional roster of midway games, rides, wild fair foods, and about a million ways to spend your hard earned money.
Camp Wavelength (August 18-20 @ Multiple Venues)
The closure of the Islands forced this music and culture fest to get even more creative and it's now hosting a day camp in the city!
Green Day (August 18 @ Budweiser Stage)
Green Day bring their massive new rock tour outdoors for this night of post-punk hits.
Vegan Food and Drink Festival (August 19 @ Fort York National Historic Site)
Vendors from Toronto, as well as some from around the world, serve up all sorts of plant-based and meat-free food and drink items at this annual festival.
East End Beer Fest (August 20 @ The Broadview Hotel)
The brand new Broadview Hotel has an event space called Lincoln Hall, and they're filling it with over 300 beer enthusiasts for their first-ever beer fest.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO