Monday, July 16, 2018

15 things to do in Toronto this week

Who likes pizza? Events in Toronto this week include the a new pizza festival at Ontario Place while a giant block party takes over King Street. A ton of superstars are set to hit the stage and there's lots of free stuff worth checking out.

Events you might want to check out:

Janelle Monae (July 16 @ Rebel)
Shaking up what conventional pop music can be, Janelle Monae arrives with her unique sound to Toronto for the evening.
Hogtown Heatwave (July 16 - September 3 @ The Second City)
A roundup of the best of Second City gets a summer series with all the most memorable scenes, songs and characters, plus some new material.
Vans Warped Tour (July 17 @ Budweiser Stage)
Vans Warped Tour comes to an end after 24 glorious years of raucous partying and music with performances by Sum 41 and Bowling for Soup.
Open Roof Festival (July 18 @ Sterling Road)
Catch an outdoor screening of Cory Finley's black comedy Thoroughbreds and a performance by Chelsey Bennett alongside food and brews.
Lauryn Hill (July 18 @ Budweiser Stage)
A game changer in the world of hip-hop, the legendary Lauryn Hill is here to perform her seminal album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Lift-Off Film Festival (July 18-19 @ Imagine Cinemas Carlton)
Toronto becomes home to independent filmmakers from across Canada during this festival showcasing everything from features to experimental films.
St. Lawrence Market Summer Series (July 19 @ St. Lawrence Market)
Food and art join forces inside St. Lawrence Market for this huge summer party on the patio with live music, drinks and performances.
Deadbeats (July 20 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Toronto's own electro duo Zeds Dead return home to takes over Echo Beach alongside Andy C, Ganja White Night, Grandtheft and many more.
Budweiser County Fair (July 20-21 @ Fort York Historic Site)
It's a urban hoedown in the heart of the city with a two days of live music, bull riding, southern barbecue, pie-eatin' and boot-stompin'.
Pizza Fest (July 20-22 @ Ontario Place)
An entire festival to all things gooey, doughy and cheesy gets a inaugural festival over at Ontario Place, complete with traditional Italian food and drinks.
Kevin Hart (July 21 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Funnyman Kevin Hart lands in Toronto for the night to bring the laughs and real talk as part of his The Irresponsible Tour.
Bastid's BBQ (July 22 @ 525 King St W)
A full day of barbecue and tunes is returning to King Street with grub, and live performances courtesy of DJ Skratch Bastid.
Caesar Fest (July 22 @ The Fifth Social Club)
The drink of Canadian summer gets a festival of its own this week spanning the Fifth and featuring lots of wild concoctions and entertainment.
Sunday Social (July 22 @ The Bentway)
This new public space under the Gardiner once again becomes a beer garden and includes a special performance by girl-power pop collective For Esmé.
Arcade Fire (July 22 @ Budweiser Stage)
Montreal's indie rock supergroup continue their Everything Now tour with a one-night stop in Toronto.

by Lisa Power via blogTO

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