Weekend events in Toronto offer a variety of music, food, film, parties and more. Whether you hit up the Beaches International Jazz Festival, try a Summerlicious menu or pet a cat at Meowfest, there is no shortage of activities in the city this weekend.
Events you might want to check out:12 Beers of Summer! (July 5 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This event gives you permission to wear that crazy tropical shirt at the back of your closet, and you get to drink beer while you do it!
KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL (July 5-6 @ TIFF Bell Light Box)
The TIFF Bell Light Box will be showing five acclaimed Korean feature films with English subtitles: Take Off 2, Mal Mo E: The Secret Mission, Joint Security Area, Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island, and DONGJU: The Portrait of a Poet.
Beaches International Jazz Festival (July 5-28 @ Multiple Venues)
The Beaches International Jazz festival is back for its 31st year to feature successful as well as emerging artists in genres such as calypso, new age, jazz, R&B, fusion, Latin, blues and Cajun melodies.
Cultura Festival (July 5-26 @ Mel Lastman Square)
This festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, art, food and film every Friday evening in July.
Indie Fridays: Keita Juma, Locals Only Sound, and Surauchie. (July 5 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Indie Fridays is back at Yonge-Dundas Square to bring you multi-genre concerts throughout the summer.
LEGO Bar Toronto (July 5-7 @ Rosehill Venue & Lounge)
This pop-up consists of over 1 million blocks, transported and assembled into sculptures, as well as blocks for people to shape into their own creations.
Summerlicious (July 5-21 @ Multiple Venues)
Three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus are available at nearly 200 of Toronto’s favourite restaurants.
Taste of Lawrence (July 5-7 @ Lawrence Ave. E)
This three-day food and cultural festival will have treats representing almost every cultural community in the GTA.
Haunted Toronto Scavenger Hunt (July 5 @ Outside of The Royal Conservatory of Music)
Instead of collecting items on this scavenger hunt designed for adults, you'll have to answer difficult but funny questions.
SHINE. Friday Afterwork Patio (July 5 @ Parlour)
The grand opening of this after work patio at Parlour will feature music from DJ Spence Diamondsas well as special guest DJs.
Toronto Filmmakers Showcase (July 5 @ Regent Theatre Toronto)
Support local indie filmmakers at this showcase of three short films and one feature film at one of Toronto's original cinemas, The Regent Theatre.
Afrofest (July 6-7 @ Woodbine Park)
Afrofest celebrates the beauty and diversity of African music and culture with both English and French programming.
Fly by Night OUTDOOR Film Screening (July 6 @ Lee Lifeson Art Park)
Before the film screening, there will be a dynamic sound performance by Germain Liu.
Junction Night Market 2019 (July 6 @ The Junction)
The Junction Night Market is back with vendors, musicians and activities.
Meowfest 2019 (July 6 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Meowfest is here to help you celebrate your love of kitties, and for a good cause, too.
Face of the Deep (July 6 @ Patel Gallery)
Face of the Deep is an exhibition with works by Shuvinai Ashoona, Shary Boyle and Rajni Perera, three female Canadian artists.
Kensington and Chinatown Scavenger Hunt (July 6 @ Bellevue Square Park)
This scavenger hunt will help you discover history, folklore, graffiti and street foods in a multicultural corner of Toronto.
Riverside Public Art Walk (July 6 @ Multiple Venues)
This walking tour will expose you to Riverside’s public art and teach you why the neighbourhood is one of Toronto’s most unique communities.
Toronto Plant Swap (July 6 @ Stackt Market)
To participate in this event for plant lovers, bring as many plants as you plan to take home.
blink-182 in Toronto (July 7 @ Budweiser Stage)
blink-182 is here with Simple Plan and Neck Deep to help you channel your inner angsty 14 year-old.
Fusion of Taste Festival 2019 (July 7 @ Intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue)
Live performers and over 40 food and craft vendors from around the world will be featured at this year's Fusion of Taste Festival.
His Girl Friday at Christie Pits Film Festival (July 7 @ Christie Pits)
Catch an old flick and a new one at this outdoor screening at the Christie Pits Film Festival.
Jennifer Lopez in Toronto (July 7 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Jenny from the block is coming to Toronto as part of her It’s My Party: The Live Celebration tour.
The Bentway Block Party 2019 (July 7 @ The Bentway)
The Bentway Block Party is back for a second year to offer a day-long block party with music, games, food, drinks and more.
Sunday Serenades (July 7-28 @ Mel Lastman Square)
Every Sunday night in July, this free outdoor concert series at Mel Lastman Square will feature live swing, big band and jazz acts.
Hey There! w/ Ted Morris (July 7 @ The Shop)
"Hey There!" features stand-up comedy with a focus on LGBTQ+ comics & allies.
FETTY WAP CABANA POOL BAR (July 6 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
Fetty Wap is coming to Cabana Pool Bar for a party under the sun.
Kanan Gill Teetar - A Global Stand-up Attempt (July 6 @ Ryerson Theatre)
Kanan Gill is one of India’s biggest stand-up comedians who got his start with the YouTube series, ‘Pretentious Movie Reviews’ where he reviewed laughable old school Bollywood films.
Wine Fest Toronto (July 5-6 @ CF Shops at Don Mills)
The city’s only outdoor wine festival provides an all-day experience with wine pairings, food from different vendors as well as entertainment.
CHVRCHES in Toronto (July 7 @ Rebel)
Indie poppers CHVRCHES are in Toronto as part of this huge international tour and $1 from every ticket will go to support Girls Rock Camps and their work empowering girls, trans and gender-diverse young people through music, education and mentorship.
by Mira Miller via blogTO
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