August long weekend events in Toronto are ready for the bright and beautiful colours of Caribana. VELD and the totally-sold out OVO Fest are both on and there's more parties, music, film and festivals than this list can hold.
Events you might want to check out: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.
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.
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.
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.
Island Soul (August 2-5 @ Harbourfront Centre)
A weekend of Caribbean music, food, entertainment, comedy and more is on, featuring local and international emerging artists and musicians.
For The Culture (August 3 @ Love Child Social House)
Reggae, soca, Afrobeats and hip hop are bumping all night long at this huge party from the people behind a new music festival coming this month.
Sean Paul (August 3 @ Cabana Pool Bar)
The one and only reggae star Sean Paul is coming to Toronto for a special Caribana party, alongside Jed Harper and Chris LaRoque.
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.
Blockobana (August 4 @ Regent Park)
Blockobana is back to close out the weekend with a huge outdoor party featuring local and international DJs, food and drinks all day long.
Caribana Block Party (August 4 @ Denison Avenue Stage)
Queen Street West is about to fill up with the sounds of the Islands at this free block party with music by some of the city's best DJs.
Rogers Cup (August 3-11 @ Aviva Centre)
Some of the top tennis stars in the world are coming to Toronto for this big annual tournament with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and more playing.
Indonesian Street Festival (August 4 @ Yonge and Dundas Square)
Music, dance, food, activities and more are all part of this big festival taking over Yonge-Dundas Square for a whole day of festivities.
Sunday Social (August 4-25 @ The Bentway)
It's a day for hanging out under the Gardiner as local musicians Adria Kain and Bonjay drop by to play alongside food, drinks and games.
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.
Taste Of India Food Festival (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.
Indie Fridays (August 2 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Catch a night of sweet Island vibes with a showcase of artists, including reggae singer Carol Brown with Reggaddiction and more playing for free.
Teen Ravine (August 2 @ Arraymusic)
Toronto's own bedroom pop duo Teen Ravine have begun carving out a place for slow, melodic synth and instrumental tunes that are delicate and beautiful.
Nilüfer Yanya (August 3 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Disco is back, baby, and London's Nilüfer Yanya is fusing dance beats and chill grooves with hints of rock for whatever mood you're in.
The Northern (August 3 @ Hard Luck)
Metalcore syncs up with prog-rock with The Northern's rock/electro mashups played alongside Single Wound, Anneliese and LOST LIGHT.
R&B Sounds (August 4 @ The Baby G)
Get close with some of the city's brightest entering R&B singers as they serenade the audience with dreamy and intimate tunes.
Free Trip to Egypt (August 2-8 @ Imagine Cinemas Carlton)
Can a trip change your life? This film explores an experiment in kindness and takes Canadian-Egyptian Tarek Mounib on a journey into human connection.
The Warriors (August 2-19 @ The Royal Cinema)
One of the greatest movies ever made is celebrating 40 years since it captured the gritty life of New York street gangs in the rough and tough late 1970s.
Sense and Sensibility (August 4 @ Christie Pits)
Jane Austen's classic novel comes to life in Ang Lee’s brilliant take on the classic at this free/PWYC outdoor screening.
Tapette (August 2 @ Bunda Lounge)
This French disco party is kicking off a summer of European-style beats with a tribute to musical genius Philippe Zdar of Cassius.
Kuruza (August 2 @ Drake Underground)
Party it up at the Drake as Kuruza returns with a night of Afro-inspired sounds, with a DJ collective that's set to bring on the good vibes.
Endless Summer (August 3 @ Gladstone Ballroom)
Heavy lip-liner, frosted tips and mini-buns are all part of this epic 90s video dance party with all the best tunes from the decade that never left.
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.
Really Really Free Market (August 3 @ Campbell Park)
Free as a bird is the name of the game at this monthly market where everything from clothing to furniture is completely free of charge.
Kensington Flea Market (August 3 - September 7 @ Kensington Market)
Handmade crafts, jewellery, vintage clothing, records, antiques and other recycled and repurposed treasures can all be found at this big flea.
Baldwin Village Maker Fair (August 4 @ 18 Baldwin Street)
Toronto's newest maker's market is back for a third edition to feature a selection of handmade arts and crafts from local makers.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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