Events in Toronto this week are about to get hype as Drake's OVO Fest returns and VELD is on. Hopefully you're hungry, because there's plenty of summertime grub to go around. The Caribana festivities are in full effect and there's lots of free stuff happening, too.
Events you might want to check out:Budweiser BBQlicious (July 26 - August 11 @ Multiple Venues)
There's a new barbecue player in town as Budweiser pops in to venues around the city to pair brews with classic barbecue goodies.
John Mayer (July 30 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Toronto is a wonderland and John Mayer is dropping by as part of a two-stop stint during his North American summer tour.
The Office! A Musical Parody (July 30 - August 25 @ CAA Theatre)
Channel your inner Michael Scott at this off-Broadway hit musical that captures the essence of the folks at Dunder Mifflin in all their glory.
Open Roof (July 31 @ The Lower Junction)
Electro and live instrumentals come together with Toronto’s Ghost Cavern playing alongside a screening of Jonathan Levine’s new comedy Long Shot.
Ada Lea (August 1 @ Drake Underground)
The melancholic and tragic sounds of love and loss are captured with Montreal's Ada Lea as she paints a vivid picture of both through her indie rock sounds.
Jerk (August 2 @ Masonic Temple)
One of the best Caribana parties of the year is back for seconds to feature some of the city's hottest DJs playing sweaty beats late into the night.
Scarborough Ribfest (August 2-5 @ Thomson Memorial Park)
Don't forget the wet naps as this huge annual rib festival features ribbers from all over the province dropping by for a weekend of sticky-fingered fun.
Food Truck Festival (August 2-5 @ Woodbine Park)
A huge fleet of the city's best food trucks is pulling to Woodbine Park for a huge, four-day festival featuring all kinds of great street food treats.
The Warriors (August 2-19 @ The Royal Cinema)
One of the greatest movies ever is celebrating 40 years since it captured the gritty life of New York street gangs in the rough and tough late 1970s.
Caribana (August 3 @ Exhibition Place)
The biggest celebration of the year is back to cap off a month of parties and events with a massive parade full of music and dance.
VELD (August 3-4 @ Downsview Park)
VELD is back with a stacked lineup of performances by hip-hop and electro artists like Cardi B, Tiësto, Skrillex and Kygo.
Toronto Rum Festival (August 4 @ Ontario Place)
New this year is a festival dedicated to the robust taste of rum with a focus on blends from the Caribbean to coincide with Caribana.
Taste Of India (August 4 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Over 100 vendors are serving up traditional Indian food of all kinds at this huge festival with demonstrations and activities all day long.
Sunnyside 21 (August 4 @ Sunnyside Pavillion)
Dance it out beachside on this long weekend edition of Sunnyside featuring local and international DJs spinning hours of electro under the sun.
OVO Fest (August 4-5 @ Budweiser Stage)
OVO Fest back with a big lineup of old school R&B singers and Drake. It's totally sold out, but if you're willing to fork over the $$, you can still snag a ticket.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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