Events in Toronto this weekend have something for everyone with dancing, food, music, movies and art. Three street festivals take over different parts of the city, while some summer favourites return for another year.
Events you might want to check out:Taste of Lawrence (July 6-8 @ Wexford Heights)
The Wexford Heights portion of Lawrence Avenue shows off its community colours during this three-day festival of food, activities, music and more.
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (July 6-8 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Nathan Phillips Square transforms into a huge marketplace with artists selling original works, plus a beer garden courtesy of Henderson Brewing Co.
Junction Night Market (July 7 @ The Junction)
Music, activities, and food make up this yearly neighbourhood street festival with an environmentally-friendly focus.
Salsa On St. Clair (July 7-8 @ St. Clair Ave West)
Dance like nobody's watching at this annual street party along St. Clair with events, food, music and, of course, dancing.
Shade Fest (July 6-8 @ Rivoli)
Shows, drag, stand up and a party are all part of this festival featuring LGBTQ+ comedians, comedians of colour and comedians who identify as women.
A Brief History of Beer (July 6-14 @ Tarragon Theatre)
Drink along to this comedy production that mixes sketch comedy, parody songs and galactic melodrama as it arrives for the first time in Toronto.
Cultura Festival (July 6-27 @ Mel Lastman Square)
A festival of music, art, food and movies returns to Mel Lastman Square every Friday this July with outdoor movies paired alongside musical acts.
Danceforth (July 7 @ Danforth Ave)
Danforth Avenue gets transformed into a swinging, shaking, party in the street with a sidewalk sale, kids activities and a beer garden.
Afrofest (July 7-8 @ Woodbine Park)
This free festival is dedicated to showcasing African music from Toronto and around the world with storytelling, music, dance and special programming.
Maker Extravaganza (July 7-8 @ Toronto Reference Library)
Makers from all over come to Toronto to show off the creative goods, products, gadgets, and everything else they've been working hard on.
Unruly Bodies (July 8 @ The Garrison)
Speakers share stories of the complex and often difficult relationship we have with our bodies.
BurgerMania (July 6-8 @ Ontario Place)
It's the first ever BurgerMania where burger vendors from all over the city come together for a patty smackdown alongside brews and live tunes.
Summerlicious (July 6-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Establishments from all over the city take part in this culinary experience, offering a diverse range of special items and menus at fixed prices.
Beaches Jazz Festival (July 6-29 @ Multiple Venues)
A celebration of all things jazz music by artists both local and international is set to turn the Beaches in to a paradise for music lovers.
Shania Twain (July 6 @ Scotiabank Arena)
She's still the one we run to, and Canada's own mega pop star Shania Twain is coming home as part of her NOW tour.
Fish-Fest T.O. (July 6-7 @ The Baby G)
A two-day music showcase brings together up-and-coming and established artists from Toronto and beyond to rock their stuff all weekend.
Beck (July 7 @ Budweiser Stage)
90s indie rock legend Beck is still going strong and bringing his new, Grammy-winning material to Toronto for the night.
Ready Player One (July 6 @ Downsview Park)
Just north of the city lights, Downsview Park kicks off its summer outdoor movie series with a free screening of Ready Player One.
Always at The Carlyle (July 6-25 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
The storied history of Manhattan’s most exclusive hotel gets its own documentary featuring interviews with some of its most famous guests.
La La Land (July 7 @ Aga Khan Park)
The Aga Khan Museum hosts one free outdoor movie screening a year with a PWYC option to explore inside the museum.
Casablanca (July 8 @ Christie Pits)
Journey to WWII-era Casablanca with this week's instalment of Cinematic Cities in this classic flick from the golden age of Hollywood.
Drake/Degrassi Dance Party (July 7 @ Sneaky Dee's)
As if having Drake all over your Spotify isn't enough, you can shake your booty to a Drake/Degrassi party in honour of our hometown hero.
It's Not U It's Me (July 7 @ 461 King St W)
Montreal-based festival MUTEK teams up with It's Not U It's Me to create an immersive audio/visual playground party dedicated to the electronic arts.
Rosé (July 7 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
The real Jazzy Jeff is in to spin some poolside tunes at Cabana with the help of Chris LaRoque and Jed Harper.
Ozmozis and Summerdaze (July 8 @ 54 Fraser Ave)
Ozmozis teams up with Summerdaze to turn up the heat on summer with a host of DJs on deck, alongside food and drinks.
After-Hours at 401 Richmond (July 6 @ 401 Richmond)
Take a tour through the studios and galleries inside this giant art hub, and get to see some of their new and in-progress projects.
Entertainment District Art Crawl (July 6 @ David Pecaut Square)
Galleries and shops in the Entertainment District open their doors to patrons at this big art crawl with many items for sale along the way.
Really Really Free Market (July 7 @ Campbell Park)
Your money's no good at this really, really free market. Everything is free. No money. No swapping. Really.
Hue Shift (July 7-8 @ The Black Cat)
This graphic design pop-up highlights the work of Toronto-based designers and makers with graphic design-esque products and prints.
Ontario Vintage Market (July 8-22 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Oldies and nothin' but vintage goodies are on at Brickworks for the first of two dates set for this month.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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