Events in Toronto this long weekend include some big names like Electric Island — which is kicking off for the summer — while Ontario Place opens with a weekend of free activities. There's lots of places to catch Victoria Day fireworks, too!
Events you might want to check out:Toronto Kpop Con (May 18-20 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
It's a huge gathering of all things Kpop with performances, speakers, meet-and-greets, special guests and exhibitions all weekend long.
It is ON this Summer (May 19-20 @ Ontario Place)
Ontario Pace opens for the season this weekend with a free, two-day party featuring yoga, live music and skating on its new and synthetic year-round ice rink.
Sunnyside 20 (May 20 @ Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe)
Sunnyside Pavilion kicks off a season of summer in the sun with live music, dancing and drinks beside the lake.
Electric Island (May 20 - September 3 @ Hanlan's Point)
Electric Island returns to the Islands after last year's flooding with Archie Hamilton, Green Velvet, Yoko0 and more headlining the EDM festival.
Key to the City (May 18 @ The Great Hall)
Superkick'd Pro is taking over the Great Hall with a huge wrestling rock show and party extravaganza for the ages.
Royal Wedding Viewing Party (May 19 @ Princess of Wales Theatre)
If you can get up early enough, you can watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in a lavish royal ceremony.
Rib Fest (May 17-20 @ Yonge and Dundas Square)
Bibs and ribs are on all weekend, alongside barbecue chicken, desserts, roasted veggies and, yes, blooming onions.
Tastemaker (May 18-19 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
A curated selection of Toronto chefs, restaurants and artisans collaborate for a huge, immersive food hall-style feast.
Spring Beerfest TO (May 19-20 @ Fort York: Garrison Common)
Pour some out for the historic homies at Fort York and enjoy brews, food trucks, roasted 'mellows and games in celebration of the long weekend.
Next Music from Tokyo (May 18 @ Rivoli)
This annual two-day tour brings bands from Japan’s indie and underground music scene to Canada — including The Taupe, Yubisaki Nohaku and Bakyun the everyday.
Charly Bliss (May 19 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
New York's Charly Bliss has arrived with the power pop bops, alongside the equally rad Skating Polly.
Carla's Dreams (May 20 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Imagine an anonymous group of musicians from all over the world collaborating on a pop-eletrco music project, that's Carla's Dreams.
Freedom (May 20 @ Rebel)
Legendary DJ Tiësto is joined by KSHMR and Manzone & Strong for a night of deep house and trance inside Rebel.
Jun Curry Ahn (May 20 @ John Bassett Theatre)
BgA member Jun Curry Ahn is flying solo for his spot as a special guest at this year's Kpop Con.
RBG (May 18-19 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
A hit at this year's Sundance, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg got her own doc about her trailblazing legal legacy and internet stardom.
Boom for Real (May 18-20 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Sara Driver's intimate documentary explores the formative years of legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat before his meteoric rise to fame.
Pollock (May 19 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Ed Harris portrays Jackson Pollock, another artist who experienced superstardom in his lifetime, and his hard-living, self-destructive tendencies.
Toronto Nepali Film Festival (May 19 @ Innis Town Hall)
A series of films by Nepali filmmakers sees them use their craft to construct distinctive Nepal-related narratives inside of Toronto’s cultural landscape.
Girl and Boy (May 18 @ Clinton's Tavern)
Take it back to the 90s and early 2000s with all the freshest hip hop, R&B and pop hits from the decade.
Reggae Night (May 19 @ Surf the Greats)
This Leslieville storefront is being transformed into a tropical hotspot for a giant reggae and dancehall party, with live music and lots of rum.
I Think I'm Making a Comeback (May 19 @ Swan Dive)
It's a night of funky funk, soul, pop rock and basically everything that makes for the ultimate dance party.
Queens of Pop (May 19 @ Remix Lounge)
Calling all divas for a live video dance party, featuring the most powerful women of pop including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Janet Jackson.
Anchorman Dance Party (May 20 @ Sneaky Dee's)
It's an afternoon delight with throwback jams from the 70s and leather bound books that are kind of a big deal.
Harry Was a Cow Caller (May 18-31 @ #Hashtag Gallery)
This series of photographs examines small farming in Southwestern Ontario, featuring Harry — a cow caller — whose way of life is quickly disappearing.
Artfest Toronto (May 19-21 @ The Distillery Historic District)
The Distillery District serves as a backdrop for this huge art festival that features paintings, photography, sculpture, live music and craft shows.
Waterfront Artisan Market (May 19 - October 6 @ HTO Park)
The first of the season, this curated mix of local artisans, crafters, chefs and bakers come together for a huge marketplace on the waterfront.
Pop Up at the Barns (May 19 - October 6 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Another first of the season, this community marketplace takes up inside Wychwood to feature artisans, food vendors and fresh produce.
Spring Mrkt Show (May 20 @ Native Canadian Centre of Toronto)
This spring market includes fashion, beauty, wellness, visual artists, crafters, food merchants and retailers selling their wares all day long.
Leslieville Farmers Market (May 20 @ Jonathan Ashbridges Park)
Opening this week is the Leslieville Farmers Market — now in its 8th season — kicking off the season with live music and fresh food.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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