Simcoe Day events in Toronto for 2018

There are some great Simcoe Day 2018 events in Toronto. Celebrate the life of John Simcoe the way he (maybe) would have wanted: by eating some ribs, listening to live tunes and, of course, dancing to house music on the beach. Don't forget to check out what's open and closed!

Events you might want to check out:

Promise Cherry Beach (August 6 @ Cherry Beach)
Hot holiday Mondays are for beach parties, and Cherry Beach has DJs from Montreal and beyond spinning cool grooves with bass as heavy as the heat.
Black Milk (August 6 @ Adelaide Hall)
Embodying the spirit of many influential artists that have come before, this Detroit rapper uses his music to respond to the world around him.
Godspeed You! Black Emperor (August 6 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Montreal's experimental music collective mixes rock, ambient, punk and noise to create immersive and moving soundscapes.
Safe As Houses (August 6 @ Sir John A. MacDonald Plaza - Union Station)
Hailing from Kitchener, this five-piece alternative indie folk group is performing a free set of their jazzy, uplifting and soulful tunes.
Simcoe Day at Fort York (August 6 @ Fort York NHS)
It's a fam jam day at Fort York in honour of John Graves Simcoe. There'll be entertainment, music and historical demonstrations—all free.
Amazing (August 6 @ Comedy Bar)
Comedians from Just For Laughs, Comedy Central and the CBC gear up for "an amazing comedy show that will be the best one of all time ever forever."
Post Malone Karaoke (August 6 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Rockstars, psychos, wannabe-rappers and real rappers, it's your time to shine. Come out to show and prove at this big Post Malone karaoke showdown.
Island Soul (August 3-6 @ Harbourfront Centre)
The Caribana vibes continue into this holiday Monday with the sweet sounds of Caribbean music filling up the waterfront.
Scarborough Ribfest (August 3-6 @ Thomson Memorial Park)
It's not too late to get your mitts on some sticky and sweet ribs at the final day of this big ribfest, also featuring activities, entertainment and a beer garden.
Food Truck Festival (August 3-6 @ Woodbine Park)
Today is the last day for this year's Food Truck Festival, with over 30 food trucks from all over the city offering up a huge array of yummy goodies.

by Lisa Power via blogTO