This week is for music lovers as events in Toronto welcome Fleet Foxes, Wiz Khalifa, Evanescence and more to the stage. There's also a big Sri Lankan festival to look forward to, a Seinfeld pop-up and a whole weekend dedicated to all things beer. Plus, lots of free stuff, too.
Events you might want to check out:300 Seconds Short Film Festival (July 23 @ 2469 Dundas St West)
Can you tell a story in five minutes? Filmmakers from Canada and around the world put the medium to the test with micro-shorts of 300 seconds or less.
A Festival Scramble Stand Up Showcase (July 23 @ Comedy Bar)
A slew of talented comics from Fringe, Just for laughs and more showcase their newest material and test it out on audiences for the first time.
Fleet Foxes (July 24 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Seattle's indie folk rockers put a modern twist on an old genre, incorporating pop elements that have brought them into the mainstream.
Wiz Khalifa (July 24 @ Budweiser Stage)
Rapper Wiz Khalifa is in with none other than Rae Sremmurd, arriving for the night as part of his Dazed and Blazed tour.
Lord Huron (July 25 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
A personal favourite of mine, this indie band makes music for all the cosmic wanderers out there by fusing electro and folk to create dreamy soundscapes.
Open Roof Festival (July 25 @ Sterling Road)
Open Roof returns again with beer, food and a film. This week it's the Death of Stalin, paired alongside a performance by RubēHill.
Lole White Tour (July 26 @ Exhibition Place)
Wellness and community come together for this huge, all-white, travelling outdoor yoga event taking place in the glow of the summer sunset.
Toronto's Festival of Beer (July 26-29 @ Bandshell Park)
Back again is this huge beer festival by the CNE grounds with hundreds of brews and eats, plus performances by Broken Social Scene, Ludacris and Finger Eleven.
ROM Summer Fridays (July 27 @ The Royal Ontario Museum)
Drink up and explore the museum at this big summer bash. Live music and a discount admission are also on, plus snacks and performances.
Evanescence (July 27 @ Budweiser Stage)
Amy Lee's powerful voice cemented Evanescence's captivated a generation of music lovers, and now they're here alongside violinist Lindsey Stirling.
Kothu Fest (July 28 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
A celebration of Sri Lankan street food hits downtown this summer with tons of vendors, music and activities on throughout the day.
Seinfeld Pop-Up (July 28 @ Lloyd's on Queen)
What's the deal with pop-ups? Lloyd's is hosting a Seinfeld-inspired pop-up with all the noteworthy food and drinks from the show.
Toronto Pin and Patch Show (July 29 @ The Great Hall)
Looking to express yourself through pin or patch? Local makers will be selling handmade pins and embroidered patches made by the artists.
Momo Crawl (July 29 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto's annual Tibetan food crawl will feature 10 different restaurants in Parkdale.
Sunday Social (July 29 @ The Bentway)
It's a party under the highway inside this reclaimed space, complete with drinks, games, food and a performance by the Canadian National Brass Project.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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