Events in Toronto this week mark another stellar round of summer festivities as Fan Expo returns and there's plenty of beer and barbecue to go around. A new late-night Filipino food stall is serving up the goods while lots of music, theatre, film and free stuff is on, too.
Events you might want to check out:Reprint (August 19-22 @ The Globe and Mail Centre)
The 2003 Blackout, Flying Disc Freestyle and "Fandom in the Age of Social Media" all serve as inspiration for this headline-driven production.
Knotfest (August 20 @ Budweiser Stage)
Leaders of the heavy metal genre Slipknot head this stacked festival of bands including Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth.
Open Roof (August 21 @ Open Roof Festival)
Open Roof is ready to wrap up another year of movies and music under the stars with a screening of Booksmart and a performance by Basement Revolver.
Fan Expo (August 22-25 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
All-things fandom are on at this annual pop culture convention with special guests, a big market, workshops, performances and lots more.
Jonas Brothers (August 23 @ Scotiabank Arena)
The Jo Bros are keeping things cool as they arrive for a night of 80s-soaked fun and a slew of new music at part of their Happiness Begins tour.
Tigers Are Not Afraid (August 23 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Writer-director Issa López’s horror-fantasy flick is getting a Toronto-exclusive theatrical run presents by other other than Guillermo del Toro.
Toronto Cider Festival (August 23-24 @ Sherbourne Common)
Over 100 types of ciders from all over the region and beyond are on tap, alongside food pairings, music, games, contests and more.
TAIWANfest (August 23-25 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Free to attend, you can get your fill of Taiwanese cuisine with this food-focused festival that includes workshops, music, art, movies and dance.
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ (August 23-25 @ Ontario Place)
Ribs, chicken wings, corn, sausages and corn bread are just some of the grilled goodies on at this big festival dedicated to all-thing barbecue.
Bricks & Glitter (August 23 - September 1 @ Multiple Venues)
Back again is this community arts festival dedicated to folks across the rainbow with theatre, performances, music, parties and a makers market.
Kanto Night Food Festival (August 23 - September 7 @ Market 707)
The first edition of this new, late-night Filipino street food festival kicks of with tons of yummy treats and beats being served up until 2 a.m.
Leslieville Beerfest (August 24 @ Dundas and Carlaw)
Part of Dundas Street East is shutting down for this big neighbourhood street festival with local breweries serving up fresh suds, food and artisans.
Plantain (August 24 @ Fort York Garrison Common)
New this year is a music festival dedicated to African, Caribbean, Latin and Canadian artists with a hug lineup of musicians from all over.
Korean Harvest Festival (August 24-25 @ Mel Lastman Square)
It's Korean Thanksgiving and this big annual festival is back to celebrate the occasion with tradition food, dance, performances, music and shopping.
Toronto Stationery Show (August 25 @ The Great Hall)
Stationery enthusiasts, rejoice! This big show features a huge variety of stationary items from local vendors and designers from all over the city.
CNE 2019 (August 16 - September 2 @ Exhibition Place)
There's all sorts of things to see and do at the CNE. There's food to try, games to play, rides to take and plenty of other things to check out.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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