Events in toronto: Weekend events in Toronto July 14-16 2017

Weekend events in Toronto will barely let you sleep, so hold on to your seats, folks. You'll find a mix of festivals, concerts, parties, markets and free movies in all kinds of unique spaces. If there's a weekend to fall deeper in love with Toronto, this might be it.

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (July 14-16 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
This is the country's largest and longest running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Browse work from over 300 visual artists.
Honda Indy (July 14-16 @ Exhibition Place)
Some of the planet's fastest drivers race around the Lake Shore, while the festival continues with food, beer gardens and meet-and-greets.
Ricky Gervais (July 14 @ Massey Hall)
Ricky Gervais is on his Humanity tour. It's sold out, but you can scour the internet to try to find tickets.
Festival of India (July 15 @ Sherbourne Common)
Meet at Yonge-Dundas for music and dancing and then make your way to Sherbourne Commons for food, drumming, singing, shows and other activities.
Toronto's Got Talent Finals (July 16 @ Fringe Club)
Meet the top five finalists of this Fringe Festival crowd fave and see who wins it all.
Budweiser County Fair (July 14 @ 525 King Street West)
This event brings the spirit of the country to the heart of the city with music, BBQ from some of Toronto’s top chefs, carnival eats and mechanical bull rides.
Shield to Shore (July 14-16 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Explore the music and culture of the St. Lawrence River basin with performances from Tuns, Lisa LeBlanc and Boogat.
All Day I Dream of Sunshine Divine (July 15 @ Fort York)
This is an enchanted afternoon of music and dreamy vibes with Lee Burridge, YokoO and Gorje Hewek & Izhevski.
Wimbledon Finals Live (July 15 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Watch one of the biggest tennis tournaments on the planet live on a giant screen with air conditioning, traditional snacks, and drinks.
Halal Food Festival (July 15 @ The International Centre)
The best halal restaurants, manufacturers, bakeries and specialty stores representing cuisines from around the world are lined up to feed you with over 200 exhibitors.
Ontario Oyster Festival (July 16 @ Laneway beside Rodney's. 469 King St. W)
Join 1,500 oyster enthusiasts and enjoy live music, food, lots of drinks and the Ontario Oyster Shucking Championships.
Charity Clothing Sale (July 15 @ TRINITY BELLWOODS PARK)
Find this great big clothing sale in Trinity Bellwoods Park, with all proceeds going to charity.
Brika x Tamga Designs pop-up (July 14-16 @ Brika)
Shop sustainable stuff from this Toronto-based brand that's challenging the fashion industry to do better by using eco-friendly fabrics and dyes,
For The Low Market Pop-Up (July 15 @ Blank Canvas Gallery)
Find quirky and unique things for your life and for the 'gram, all at low prices.
The Summer Post Market (July 16 @ Only One Gallery at 5 Brock Events)
This summer shopping event features dozens of local makers, artisans, foodies and vendors you'll quickly fall in love with.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (July 16 @ The Great Hall)
Check out this market featuring local artisans, designers and vendors. Admission is free, dogs are welcome and there will also be food and drinks.
Django Futuro (July 14 @ Lula Lounge)
Hear this intoxicating mix of world music and jazz with the driving rhythm of Parisian gypsy swing of the 1940s.
Uniiqu3 (July 14 @ The Baby G)
The Jersey Club movement is being hailed by music authorities as the next big wave in dance music. Thankfully, this movement has found i's first lady.
Nina Simone Tribute (July 14 @ 120 Diner)
This is a tribute to author, civil rights activist, pianist, musician and singer Nina Simone with a quartet and a special guest guitarist.
Idina Menzel (July 14 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel has a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. See her live in Toronto.
Africa All Star Music Fest (July 14 @ REBEL)
This major concert stars two of the 2017 BET Awards nominees for Best International Act: Africa Category.
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.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (July 15 @ Air Canada Centre)
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers sing all their classic rock hits, and some lesser known tracks you didn't know you loved.
Iron Maiden (July 15 @ Budweiser Stage)
Put that Iron Maiden tank or t-shirt to good use and see the band everyone seems to be wearing these days.
Tomi Swick & Kayla Diamond (July 15 @ Fringe Club)
Opening act Kayla Diamond is the first place winner of Slaight Music's It's Your Shot Contest and then Juno Award winning Tomi Swick performs his latest and greatest hits.
Air Guitar Canada National Championships (July 15 @ Mod Club)
Provincial and qualifying champions, along with last minute entrants wield their invisible axes (guitars) to battle it out for the title of Canada's Air Guitar Champion.
Heavy Metal Parking Lot (July 14 @ The Royal Cinema)
Heavy metal! Party! Hell yeah! Metal heads won't want to miss these two cult-film screenings.
Mermaids (July 14-20 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This Hot Docs fave takes an endearing look at people united by their love of mermaids. Or rather, their love of “mermaiding”, which is to say identifying as mermaids.
Half Baked (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.
Screen Queens: Back to the future (July 16 @ The Royal Cinema)
The Screen Queens provide hilarious commentary to this 1980s classic.
Speed Sisters at Christie Pits Film Festival (July 16 @ Christie Pits, Toronto)
Catch The Speed Sisters, an all-female Palestinian auto racing team that competes professionally in the male-dominated West Bank circuit.
ROM Summer Fridays (July 14 - September 22 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The theme for this ROM Friday party is "discount." Admission is reduced from 5:30-8:30 p.m., but it stays open until 10 p.m. with drinks and views from the c5 Lounge.
Rude Garten (July 14 @ Scotiabank Studio Theatre)
DJs Crystalwhispurr and Karim Olen Ash spin alongside lights and video projections.
Get On Up (July 15-23 @ NEST)
Find 1990s R&B and hip hop all night with DJs Starting from Scratch and Toronto legend MC Lyite.
Turning Point (July 15 @ The Garrison)
A man called Warwick spins this night dedicated to tropical rhythms and sounds.
Pirate Party XIII (July 15 @ Tranzac Club)
Attention privateers, buccaneers, freebooters, brigands, and others who be of a pirate persuasion. There be a treasure hunt, dueling canons, tug o war, and games o' skill and chance. Ahoy!
A Drag Tribute to Party Monster (July 15 @ The Beaver)
Drag monster Fisher Price hosts and performs with guests Helena Poison, and Atmos Fierce for this Party Monster tribute party. DJ Oliver spins all your 2000s NYC faves.
Cure Fest & New Order-Joy Division Fest Video Dance Parties (July 15 @ Nocturne)
DJ Lazarus spins tunes from The Cure and you'll also be seeing all their videos, plus live footage, rarities, and b-sides with photo montages.
Lost & Found Showcase (July 16 @ Sunnyside Pavillion)
DJs Guy J, Eelke Kleijn, Guy Mantzur, Chicola, Khen, Sahar Z and opener Alberto Jossue spin an afternoon of house music at one of the most magical lakeside venues in the city.
Metallica (July 16 @ Rogers Centre)
See this legendary band live at the Rogers Centre.