12 things to do in Toronto this week

Toronto's first ever Halo Halo Festival is one of the super summery things happening in Toronto this week. There are also several of this month's most exciting concerts going down, as well as Fake Prom, and the Halo Halo food fest. 

Events you might want to check out:

CNE Solar Eclipse Viewing (August 21 @ Canadian National Exhibition)
This solar eclipse viewing party is just one of many spread around Toronto, though it does have the added bonus of certified astronomers on hand from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. The big moment starts at 1:10 p.m.
Coldplay (August 21 @ Rogers Centre)
The UK chart toppers, stadium rockers, and pop hit makers stop in Toronto for two nights on their latest world tour.
Open Roof Festival (August 22 @ 99 Sudbury)
Celebrate indie film and music in the open air. This edition welcomes Language Arts followed by a screening of thriller It Comes at Night.
Kendrick Lamar (August 23 @ Air Canada Centre)
YG and Dram join Kung Fu Kenny for his second Toronto stop this summer.
The Leslieville Night Market (August 24 @ The Leslieville Farmers' Market)
Find this night filled with fantastic food, fresh fruits and veggies, music, and shows.
Mariah Carey (August 24 @ Air Canada Centre)
Mariah brings her Vegas show on the road, along with Lionel Richie for a big night of pop and R&B hits.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ (August 25-27 @ Ontario Place)
From that team that brought you Taco Fest and Brunch Fest comes a day of grilling, brews and live country music.
Fake Prom (August 25 @ Palais Royale)
One of the city's favourite formal summer dance parties returns with a living dead theme.
Chronologic (August 26 @ The Garrison)
The famous Goin' Steady DJs return to celebrate 10 years of counting down. This dance party works through the ages with music from 1890 to 2018, played in chronological order.
Toronto Cider Festival (August 26 @ Sherbourne Common)
The tart drink festival gets a new home at the Sherbourne Common to celebrate all things cider.
Bruno Mars (August 26 @ Air Canada Centre)
Bruno brings his 24K Magic World Tour to Toronto for two nights of huge hits to sing along to.
Halo Halo Filipino Festival (August 27 @ Wychwood Barns)
Admission is free to this Filipino food and culture fest. There will be lots of singing, dancing, games, food and Halo Halo for everyone.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO