For those of us on a budget, looking to save, or just trying to make it in the city, free events in Toronto are here for you. Open Streets will see parts of Bloor and Yonge become an urban funzone while two big festivals are on in Little India and Chinatown.
Events you might want to check out:Blackout Anniversary Party (August 15 @ Christie Pits)
The 2003 blackout happened 15 years ago this week, and to celebrate, a big jam is on featuring a picnic, music, bike ride, parade and afterparty.
Toronto Chinatown Festival (August 18-19 @ Chinatown)
Toronto's vibrant Chinatown neighbourhood shows its colours with a big street festival that includes vendors, activities and cultural showcases.
Festival of South Asia (August 18-19 @ Little India)
Performances, arts, food, and more are all going down at this huge, weekend-long neighbourhood celebration of traditional South Asian culture.
Vertigo (August 19 @ Christie Pits)
The Christie Pits Film Festival comes to a close with the last of the Cinematic Cities series, this time taking us to San Francisco for this Hitchcock classic.
Open Streets TO (August 19 @ Bloor and Yonge Streets)
The first of two Open Streets events is on this week, where parts of Bloor and Yonge go carless and the streets become an urban playground of pedestrian-focused activities.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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