The top 9 free events in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto will make arts and culture lovers super happy. There are some fantastic free movie screenings, all kinds of free Fringe Festival happenings as well as the impressively huge outdoor art fair at Nathan Phillips Square. 

Events you might want to check out:

Fringe Cabaret (July 10 @ Fringe Club)
Toronto Fringe's nightly cabaret returns after a seven-year hiatus with a roster of artists that will dazzle you with entertaining, funny and risqué shows.
Slay Day (July 12 @ Scadding Court Community Centre)
Get out your bodysuits and high heels because this is a Beyonce tribute dance class followed by a show from the Sasha Fiercest drag queen of them all, Beardonce!
Wayne's World (July 12 @ Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage)
Fun fact, Mike Myers first played Wayne Campbell on stage at Toronto’s Second City! Catch this cult classic, for free, outside.
Unity Festival (July 13-15 @ Geary Lane)
The ninth annual Unity Festival returns with a lineup of visual artists, spoken word artists, breakdancers and beatboxers.
Rita Mae and The Pick Brothers Band (July 14 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
This Halifax native brings her personal blend of pop melodies with alternative and folk music to this free, outdoor Toronto stage.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (July 14-16 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is the country's largest, longest-running juried contemporary outdoor art fair with over 320 artists and makers.
Shield to Shore (July 14-16 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Explore the music and culture of the St. Lawrence River basin through this free, weekend-long showcase of performances featuring Tuns, Lisa LeBlanc and Boogat.
Canoe Landing Outdoor Movie (July 15 @ Fort York)
They're actually screening Half Baked outdoors next to a giant red canoe with free snacks and refreshments. This is amazing.
Speed Sisters (July 16 @ Christie Pits, Toronto)
See this film about an all-female Palestinian auto racing team that competes professionally in the male-dominated West Bank circuit.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO