Things to do in Toronto for the 2019 Victoria Day weekend

Things to do in Toronto for the 2019 Victoria Day weekend is all about enjoying the first real stretch of nice weather. Beer, ribs, parties, film, music and more are all on as Electric Island kicks off for the season and Spring Beerfest is back. If you're planning for fireworks, we've got you covered.

Events you might want to check out:

Friday Night Live (May 17 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Namaste, everyone. FNL is back with a party in the museum themed around its new special exhibition: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India.
Raptors Tailgate Party (May 17 @ Maple Leaf Square)
The Raps are ready to go against the Bucks in the second game of the series and all the action is going down in the Square.
Spring Beerfest (May 18-19 @ Fort York: Garrison Common)
Head to the cottage without leaving the city as Spring Beerfest returns with a weekend of beer, food, music and more down at Fort York.
Electric Island (May 19 @ Hanlan's Point)
It's a party on the Island as the first of five Electric Islands returns with a full day of EDM, trance, techno and electro performances.
Sunnyside 21 (May 19 @ Sunnyside Pavilion)
Sunnyside is kicking off a season of beachside beats with a party that brings out the best of Toronto's electro scene for a day of grooves.
Artfest (May 18-20 @ Historic Distillery District)
A full weekend of artworks by local and regional artists is on throughout the Distillery District with workshops, kids' activities, food samples and more.
Air Miles Stage Pass (May 19 @ Stackt Market)
Toronto's own The Darcy's are dropping by the new Stackt Market for an afternoon performance alongside giveaways for shows at the Bud Stage.
Yonge-Dundas Square Rib Fest (May 16-19 @ Younge-Dundas Square)
Food, brews, music, activities and more are all on at this huge rib fest in the heart of downtown with ribbers coming by from all over the region.
Black Owned Food Market (May 19 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Afro-Caribbean food, drinks, shopping and music are all part of this huge market dedicated to showcasing Black-owned businesses.
Ultimate Summer BBQ Series (May 19 @ Broadview Hotel)
The Broadview Hotel is teaming up with Eastbound Brewery Co. to kick off barbecue season with the first of three all-you-can-eat feasts.
Alessia Cara (May 17 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Brampton's own Grammy-winning singer Alessia Cara is coming home for a performance of her soulful pop hits at the Sony Centre.
Bring Me The Horizon (May 17 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Metalcore is for the kids as the U.K.'s Bring Me The Horizon rocks their way to Toronto for some thrashing and smashing jolly good fun.
NCT 127 (May 17 @ Coca-Cola Coliseum)
The boys of NCT 127 are ready to drop a cherry bomb on Toronto as they make their Canadian debut with a night of K-pop hits.
Next Music from Tokyo (May 17 @ Rivoli)
Back again is this two-night music series at Rivoli and Lee's Palace that brings underground bands from Tokyo over to play the Toronto stage.
Sean Paul (May 18 @ Rebel)
Sean Paul himself is dropping by Rebel to party it up and perform the best of his classic reggaeton hits that helped define the genre.
Dopethrone (May 18 @ Bovine Sex Club)
Get ready to rip with Montreal's metal band Dopethrone playing alongside Jahgernaut and Yeti on Horseback.
Wavelength Monthly (May 19 @ Arraymusic)
Wavelength Monthly is back with a showcase of local and regional electro and synth artists featuring Mary Ocher, Lake Versions and Roach.
The Shining (May 16-19 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Shelley Duvall screaming is a huge mood and this Stanley Kubrick masterpiece/Stephen King disowned classic is screening in 4K.
Gift (May 17-23 @ Imagine Cinemas Carlton)
Director Robin McKenna is on hand for both screenings of this new film that explores real-life gift economies and things that just can't be bought.
The Lost Boys (May 17-24 @ Revue Cinema)
Drunken Cinema is back with three screenings of the dreamy Kiefer Sutherland-led 80s classic with lots of babes, bikes and blood.
Biggest Little Farm (May 17 - June 5 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
When John and Molly Chester left L.A. to start a farm, they had no idea what they signed up for or how it would change their lives forever.
The Wild Bunch (May 18 @ The Royal Cinema)
Sam Peckinpah's bloody and revolutionary 1969 film is screening with live music by Sook-yin Lee, Samaza Murava, Christo Graham and Adam Litovitz.
Cherry Bomb (May 18 @ Round)
Long weekends are for partying and Cherry Bomb is back with a night of queer women and ally-friendly fun all night long.
Spellbound (May 18 @ Remix Lounge)
Strap on your boots for this goth and industrial video dance party with a spotlight on Nitzer Ebb and all the best rave beats.
Psychedelic Babylon (May 18 @ 17 Regent St)
Kicking off a new season of far-out parties is Psychedelic Babylon with local and international DJs spinning the hits late into the morning.

by Lisa Power via blogTO