Weekend events in Toronto mark the opening of the CNE and with it new attractions, cheap eats, outrageous food, a huge inflatable Godzilla and lots of classic fun. Taste of Manila is back with lots of tasty treats and plenty of festivals, parties, music, movies and markets.
Events you might want to check out:CNE (August 16 - September 2 @ Exhibition Place)
One of the year's most anticipated events returns as the CNE kicks off two weeks of carnival festivities like rides, games, food, shows and lots more.
Night Visions (August 17 @ MOCA Toronto)
The MOCA is getting into the after-hours party game with an artists' takeover of two floors of the museum for a night of music, art and installations.
Taste of Manila (August 17-18 @ Bathurst and Wilson)
The biggest celebration of Filipino culture is on with a massive street festival featuring hundreds of food vendors, shopping, performances and lots more.
Wavelength (August 17-18 @ Stackt Market)
Wavelength is back with a weekend of music and art that highlights the city's indie scene, with performances by Milk & Bone and many more.
Latin Sparks Festival (August 17 @ T&T Supermarket)
It's a night of dancing, DJs, live performances, food trucks, drinks and free dance lessons to get your feet moving at this big Latin block party.
Open Streets TO (August 18 @ Multiple Venues)
Part of Bloor Street West and Yonge are shutting down for a car-free day of fun as the streets open up for yoga, music, dance, workshops, games and more.
Pink (August 18 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Rescheduled from the spring, P!nk is ready to bring her Beautiful Trauma tour back to Toronto for the first of two shows.
Manifesto Festival (August 15-17 @ Multiple Venues)
Manifesto is back with three days of events and performances happening all over the city, including a free concert from Ari Lennox.
Chinatown Festival (August 17-18 @ Chinatown)
One of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods is celebrating its cultural history with a weekend of dance, music, food, activities and shopping.
Pan American Food and Music Festival (August 17-18 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Goodies from over 41 countries make up this big festival with tons of flavours, music, dance, and performances from all over the Americas.
Rastafest (August 17 @ Black Creek Pioneer Village)
Reggae music and lots of it are at the heart of this annual festival that showcases musicians from all over, plus activities, food, drinks and shopping.
Red Bull Dance Your Style (August 17 @ The Concert Hall)
Get ready to pop it and lock it with some of the best street dancers in the country at this huge competition with tons of sick moves.
The Great Gatsby (August 16-17 @ Ontario Place)
It wasn't the best at capturing the enigma of the novel, but it did the job, especially with Leo DiCapp starring as the mysterious Gatsby himself.
Woodstock Revisited (August 16-18 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This year marks 50 years since the biggest musical festival in history and this documentary captures the excitement and music of Woodstock.
Wajib (August 16 @ Christie Pits Park)
The Toronto Palestine Film Festival is ready to put on their annual free outdoor film screening, this time featuring Wajib, plus food, music and food.
Gattaca (August 18 @ Christie Pits)
Witness the film that saw Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke fall in love at this free outdoor screening of this futuristic sci-fi drama.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (August 18 @ The Royal Cinema)
It's been 15 years since the Toronto-filmed Scott Pilgrim came out and series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley is dropping by to introduce the film.
Indie Fridays (August 16 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
The vibes are hot with a solid lineup of local acid-electro DJ Korean Town Acid, Blk riot grrrl rapper Myst Milano and DJ NDN.
Wolf Parade (August 16 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
The Danforth is celebrating 100 years of music with two nights of concerts, including Montreal's indie punk rockers Wolf Parade and Bad Waitress.
Miyavi (August 16 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre)
The bass is getting slapped with Japanese pop rocker Miyavi and his deep grooves and dance beats that are sure to get your feet moving.
The New Pornographers (August 17 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Also part of the Danforth's birthday celebrations, Vancouver's power-pop ensemble is coming with their melodic sound to play alongside Kiwi Jr.
Alley Jams (August 17 @ Victoria St. Lane)
The alleys are the place to be this weekend at this alleyway jam with a night of art, skateboarding, music and dance between the streets.
TDOTFEST (August 17-18 @ Ontario Place West Commons)
Hot summer beats are on at this big block party featuring a ton of reggae, soca, Afrobeat, hip-hop and R&B singers, plus activities, food and drinks.
Sunnyside 21 (August 17 @ Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe & Concert Park)
Take the day off to party beachside as Sunnyside hosts its biggest event yet with Joe Claussell spinning the beats from open to close.
Summerdaze (August 17 @ 54 Fraser Ave)
Summerdaze is back with a huge lineup of electro DJs from all over the world spinning the beats alongside food, drinks, body painting and an arts market.
Get On Up (August 17 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Get your freak on and rock the boat with all the greatest hip-hop and R&B from the 90s a.k.a. the decade that changed music as we know it.
Sam Feldt (August 18 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
The king of smooth mixes and sweet beats is here to spin the tunes poolside at the all-day summer party under the sun.
Promise Cherry Beach (August 18 @ Cherry Beach)
Global sounds are reaching Cherry Beach this weekend with a lineup of DJs that socialize in glitchy, Italo tunes at this edition of Promise.
Toronto Reference Library Book Sale (August 15-17 @ Toronto Reference Library)
The Toronto Reference Library's huge book sale is just heating up as thousands of books go on sale for between 10 cents and a dollar.
Leslieville Flea (August 17 @ Distillery District)
The Leslieville Flea is making its last appearance in the Distillery District this month as it hosts a big market with hand-picked vintage finds.
Toronto Flower Market (August 17 @ CAMH)
Local and regional growers are dropping by for this monthly market that features fresh cut flowers, handmade bouquets and home items for sale.
College Park Flea Market (August 18 @ College Park)
Toronto's fancy new park is open and ready to welcome folks in for a flea market and festival featuring shopping, music, activities and more.
Trinity Bellwoods Flea (August 18 @ The Great Hall)
Beauty, home, health, food, art, gifts and lots more are packing the Great Hall as this flea returns to feature local makers and a huge selection of goods.
Baldwin Village Maker Fair (August 18 @ 18 Baldwin Street)
From the folks behind the Kensington Art Fair comes another edition of the new market with a focus on local artisan creations.
Dog Mom Market (August 18 @ Brunswick Bierworks)
Doggos and humans alike are welcome at this special event with local vendors selling all kinds of doggy-gear among cold brews from Bierworks.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
No comments:
Post a Comment