Weekend events in Toronto July 21-23 2017

Weekend events in Toronto will keep you outdoors with huge street festivals, concerts, movie screenings, markets and great big parties. It'll be super easy to dance your way into Monday.

Events you might want to check out:

Junction Night Market (July 22 @ The Junction neighbourhood)
Dive into an evening of local food, craft beer, cider and wine in the Junction. Each food and drink item will set you back $5
BIG on Bloor Festival (July 22 @ Bloor Street West)
This festival is celebrating 10 years with murals, interactive art, performances, a market place, awards show and over 200 participating local businesses.
Toronto Rose Picnic (July 22 @ Garrison Commons)
This isn't your average picnic in the park - tickets to this wine-infused extravaganza start at $65, but include a wine glass and a blanket.
OssFest 2017 (July 22 @ The Ossington Avenue Strip, Between Queen Street West and Dundas Street West.)
The Ossington Avenue crit race and street fair returns with an early morning cycling event and a big festival.
Bastid's BBQ (July 23 @ 525 King St W)
Now in its seventh year, Bastid's BBQ is a guaranteed good time with the ultimate summer soundtrack, yummy food and all kinds of drinks.
Promise Cherry Beach Soundsystem (July 23 @ Cherry Beach)
The final Promise Cherry Beach party of the summer will feature a licensed bar, an extended dancing area and a stellar DJ lineup.
Best in Show (July 23 @ Christie Pits Park)
BYOBlanket to this free screening of Best of Show that starts just after 9 p.m.
Northern Passages (July 21-23 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Join this Arctic-bound adventure to hear the sounds of throat singers, folk musicians, and storytellers, and see films from across Canada's North.
Festival of South Asia (July 22 @ Gerrard Street)
This street festival in Little India includes performances, literary and visual arts exhibits, open air Bollywood film screenings, live shows, a bazaar and so much food.
J-Town Summer Festival (July 22 @ 3160 Steeles Ave E)
Expect vendors, food, drinks, cosplay and a celebration of Japanese culture at this event.
Metaverse 2.0 (July 23 @ The Sands)
This is a massive fundraiser to send Toronto's fire breathing party truck to Burning Man. Expect DJs, fire, a post-apocalyptic vibe and lots of costumes.
Beach Yoga (July 23 - September 24 @ Ashbridges Bay / Woodbine Beach)
Surf the Greats is starting a series of yoga on the beach to celebrate the heat and inspire a healthy lifestyle in the city.
Peoples Product Pop-Up Shop (July 22 @ 1340 Queen Street West )
Peoples Product is designed in Toronto, and made in collaboration with fair trade artisans in India to create cool clothes that won't break the bank.
Gladstone Summer Flea Market (July 23 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Stroll into this summer flea featuring an impressive lineup of local vendors of all types and grab a cocktail by the bar if you get sleepy.
Bunz Planting Zone Flea Market (July 23 @ The Broadview Hotel)
This flea market has been specifically organized to show off the makers and crafters of the Bunz Planting Zone Facebook group.
Figo x Tonic Blooms Flower Market (July 23 @ Figo)
Figo is partnering with Tonic Blooms to host a pop-up flower market where guests can either create their own bouquet from the “bloom bar” or choose from one of Tonic Blooms’ bouquets.
Italian Restaurant Week (July 20-30 @ Multiple Venues)
Giro d'Italia brings together 16 of Toronto's top Italian restaurants to celebrate the cuisine of 16 different regions in Italy through prix fixe meals.
Free Root Beer Day (July 22 @ A&W)
Sound the alarms. All A&W restaurants in Toronto will be pouring free frosted mugs of root beer from open to close on root beer day.
Isabella's Free Dessert Day (July 22 @ Isabella's)
Ice melon pan is an ice cream sandwich that's very popular in Japan. This Queen East resto is giving them away for free for one day only. 
Draughts and Crafts (July 23 @ Left Field Brewery)
Head to this brewery from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a marketplace of hand-crafted goods from local vendors and artists, all surrounded by beer.
Fidel Gastro's Back Alley BBQ Pop Up (July 23 @ HotBlack Coffee)
Fidel Gastro's takes care of the BBQ, Beau's is in charge of the beer and Hot Black is providing the party space. It's a four-course feast and you can bring your own wine with a $10 corkage fee.
Deadmau5 (July 21 @ Rebel)
This EDM giant brings along Rezz, BlackGummy, Matt Lange, Attlas and Monstergetdown for this show.
Live on the Patio Shakura S'Aida (July 21 @ Roy Thomson Hall Patio)
This is a free, outdoor concert from award winning Shakura S’Aida. It'll be a powerful, soulful and blues-y night.
Indie Fridays (July 21 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
The Pack A.D. and co-headliners Ginger Ale & The Monowhales will fill the square with their boundless energy and indie pop/rock tunes.
Summer Of Love (July 23 @ The Cadillac Lounge)
1967 was a time when peace, love and flower power ruled. This day of music attempts to recreate that vibe with a pop-up store, poetry readings and cover bands.
It's Not U It's Me (July 21 @ Toronto, ON)
One of Toronto's most inclusive and musically diverse groups returns for a summer party with Iceland's Bjarki. Local DJs Kehdo and Wiretapping open.
Shadows of Motown (July 21 @ The Boat)
This wild Motown party has been poppin' for eight years! Celebrate the sweet and sweaty soul music sounds for this high energy dance party.
Bum Buddies (July 21 @ The Steady Cafe & Bar)
This is sweaty house and disco party dedicated to bums of all shapes and sizes. Phillippe will literally DJ off of a lineup of bums that will lay down for the crowd in 30 minute shifts.
A-Trak (July 22 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
The Montreal DJ and Fools Gold label founder brings his fiery beats to the pool for an evening and night of high energy, hands in the air trap and EDM.
Work in Progress (July 22 @ Toronto)
Work in Progress is a ground breaking EDM party that often has special guests and this edition doesn't disappoint with Power stepping through to play her finest.
Chronologic (July 22 @ The Garrison)
The famous Goin' Steady DJs return for a summer party to get you dancing through the ages. They'll be spinning music from 1890 to 2017, played in chronological order.
Greasy Fruit Club Kidz (July 22 @ The Baby G)
Greasy Fruit is a queer dance party. This month the party hasa 4 a.m. last call and it's 90s rave themed with DJs SissyFuss, Andrew Awesome and Fawn Big Canoe.
Metro97 Vol.1 (July 22 @ Toronto, ON)
Metro97 is a video dance series inspired by Electric Circus and turn-of-the-century club culture. DJs Birthday boy, Bambii, Young Teesh and Karim Olen Ash spin.
Big n Thick (July 23 @ The Piston)
This is a brand new party at the Piston for those Sunday night party people! Debbie Friday, Coco Supreme, Durtydabs and OGQT spin big bass tunes.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO