Weekend events in Toronto August 11-13 2017

Taste of the Danforth, one of the Canada's biggest street festivals, returns to Toronto this weekend. It's just one of the many events happening in the city, so get out there because it's actually supposed to feel like summer. Hurray!

Events you might want to check out:

Waterfront Night Market 2017 (August 11-13 @ Hearn Generating Station)
This night market has a new location for 2017, so head to the grounds of Toronto's abandoned power plant to feast!
Taste of the Danforth (August 11-13 @ Greek Town)
This is the biggie. It's brought out more than one million people to eat food from businesses along the Danforth, so be sure to visit.
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest (August 11-13 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
There will be over 40 breweries, three bands per day, food trucks and human-sized beer pong at this downtown event.
West Side Story (August 13 @ Christie Pits, Toronto)
See the epic musical romance-drama outdoors and for free on the hill at Chrisitie Pits. Arrive early to get a good spot and some snacks.
Party Today, Panic Tomorrow (August 11 @ Second City)
Second City's 80th stage production comes with a roar. It's an all-new sketch revue show filled with adult dance-offs and life advice from a giant banana.
Habari Africa Festival (August 11-13 @ Harbourfront Centre)
This is multi-disciplinary African arts festival complete with music, dance, workshops, fashion shows and food.
JerkFest (August 11-13 @ Centennial Park)
This festival's all about food and music - and lots and lots of jerk chicken.
Perseid Meteor Shower (August 12 @ Toronto, ON)
One of the most stunning events in the stargazer's calendar is the annual Perseid meteor shower, and this park is the perfect place to watch it if you can't get out of the city.
SlutWalk Toronto (August 12 @ Barbara Hall Park)
March in solidarity with Toronto sex workers and sex positive folks. Everyone is welcome and there's a finale event in Allan Gardens.
Spooky Flea Market (August 12 @ Rue Morgue Manor)
Toronto has its own Bunz-friendly spooky flea market, complete with cold drinks and a BBQ.
Jazz FM Vinyl Sale (August 12 @ Jazz FM Studios)
Thousands of great records up for grabs in all genres are up for grabs, ready to help you build your vinyl collection.
Pop-Up Maker Market (August 12 @ The Planet @ Dupont)
This pop-up inside a huge heritage building in the Junction Triangle features gems created by local artisans.
Parkdale Flea (August 13 @ Northern Contemporary Gallery)
Admission is free to this ultra-local flea with vendors, craft makers, food, art and more. It's also dog-friendly and Kojo the flea mascot will be in the house.
Trinity Bellwoods Flea (August 13 @ The Great Hall)
Celebrate the two-year anniversary of this huge local flea with a fresh lineup of vendors, artisans and designers.
Dinner Under the Stars (August 11 @ Berczy Park)
Tickets to this outdoor dinner don't come cheap ($200 each), but some of the proceeds go to a good cause. If you're willing to fork out the dough, you'll be treated to a five-course meal right on Front Street.
Pan American Food & Music Festival (August 12 @ Yonge-Dundas Square )
This is a free two-day festival of the music, food, culture and crafts of the Americas and the Caribbean.
Sweetery (August 12 @ David Pecaut Square )
Indulge your sweet tooth at this festival that's all about dessert.
Shawn Mendes (August 11 @ Air Canada Centre)
Shawn Mendes makes hits and he's bringing this tour around the world. Don't miss his Toronto stop as it'll be a homecoming moment like no other.
Michelle Branch (August 11 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
You don't have to walk 1,000 miles to see Michelle Branch, she's performing right here in Toronto this weekend!
Redbull Sound Select Toronto (August 11 @ River Gambler)
The latest Redbull Sound Select party was curated by Wavelength and it's happening on a boat. It will feature performances from Cadence Weapon, Greys, Tika the Creator, Vallens and more. 
OneRepublic (August 12 @ Budweiser Stage)
Fitz and the Tantrums and James Arthur open for radio hit makers OneRepublic.
Lipliners & Special Guests (August 12 @ The Dakota Tavern)
Experience this night of songs, storytelling, sing-a-longs and an endless list of special guests at this concert starring Toronto gem Ronley Tepper.
S8 Brewery Bash (August 12 @ Collective Arts Brewing)
Celebrate the reveal of Collective Arts Series 8 labels, featuring 63 artists and musicians from around the world. There'll be live art, music and brewery tours.
Earth, Wind & Fire (August 13 @ Air Canada Centre)
Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers on tour? Together? The volume of funk, soul, disco and pop during this two-hour show will be a workout for your mind and body.
The Breakfast Club (August 11 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Bringing brains, jocks, basket cases and princesses together for over 30 years, The Breakfast Club is a quintessential 80s classic that gets better with age. This is a special quote-along screening.
Two Ways to Heaven (August 12 @ Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage)
Catch a free movie under the stars and by the lake with Two Ways to Heaven; an Ethiopian-Canadian film based on true events, filmed in Hamilton and Ethiopia.
Happy Feet (August 12 @ Aga Khan Museum)
Bring your blanket and relax on the beautiful grounds of the Aga Khan Museum to watch Happy Feet for free, under the stars.
Moontide (August 13 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox )
Director of TIFF Cinematheque Jesse Wente introduces this intriguing noir drama that pairs Ida Lupino with the great French star Jean Gabin.
Beam Me Up! (August 11 @ The Piston)
Beam Me Up is a disco jam that celebrates the underrated and the obscure of funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rare groove, reggae, gospel and proto-house. The Patchouli Brothers and Cyclist spin.
LayTheseKnight (August 11 @ Drake Underground)
LayTheseKnight is Famous Players and Patrick McGuire and you can expect to hear house, hip hop, R&B and pop hits like you've never heard them before.
Hot Cakes (August 11 @ Swan Dive)
Get down with your bad self to classic soul, R&B and funk with DJs spinning feel good music to make you shake rattle and roll all night long.
Trade Monsters (August 11 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
It's time to let your monster loose with a special guest performance from NYC's Will Sheridan. There'll be go-go monsters, a smokey dance floor and a dark room upstairs.
Tapette (August 11 @ Milk Glass)
Toronto's only French dance party is turning six this month with French pop, disco and house all night from DJ Phillippe, a performance from Jezebel Bardot, go go dancers.
House Party (August 12 @ The Broadview Hotel)
The Broadview hotel is finally ready to throw parties and this is the first big one with hip hop, dancehall, R&B, house, trap and reggae from DJs Stew Innes and Big Runt.
Business Woman's Special (August 12 @ ROUND venue)
Reclaim your time, reclaim your summer with this sweaty dance party starring DJs Sammy Rawal, Diego Armand and Nino Brown.
Summerdaze (August 12 @ Toronto, ON)
Christian Martin B2B Ardalan and Sydney Blue spin big dance tunes, techno and house for this mid-summer banger and collab with the Summerdaze party crew.
Expansions (August 12 @ The Rec Room)
Beam Me Up DJs Cyclist and The Patchouli Brothers celebrate house music's creative ascendancy from disco and the impetus to all modern dance music at this party inside Toronto's brand new gaming and party complex.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO