Events in Toronto – July Week 3 | July 18 – 20, 2014

1. Play the Parks

Play the Parks is back for its second season! Everyone is invited to come join us at Trinity Square Park and College Park for FREE lunch time concerts featuring upcoming indie artists and different fitness classes that will get you moving! Soak in the summer sun and get re-energized!

When & Where?

Performances every Thursday and Friday at noon throughout July and August

How much?

Free

2. DJ Deep Fried Fridays

Start your weekends off right every Friday as Toronto’s hottest DJs are paired up with decadent deep fried goodies for the most sizzling party in town!

When?

Fridays till August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM
July 18: Deep Fried Africa
July 25: Deep Fried Chords with General Eclectic
August 1: Deep Fried Chutney
August 8: Deep Fried Bloco
August 15: Deep Fried Canadian Breaks with Paul E Lopes & Jason Palma
August 29: Deep Fried Gypsy Cumbia

Where?

Redpath Stage, Harbourfront Centre

How much?

Free

3. Katy Perry

Prismatic World Tour

When?

Fri, Jul 18, 2014 | 07:30 PM
Sat, Jul 19, 2014 | 07:30 PM
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 | 07:00 PM

Where?

Air Canada Centre

How much?

$46.00 & up.

4. Edge Fest Summer Concert Series

When & Where?

Edgefest Summer Concert Series on July 18, 2014 at Echo Beach, Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON

Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts on July 19 at The Danforth Music Hall, Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

5. Friday Night Spotlight

They’re local, they’re awesome and they’re ready to turn your Friday nights upside down. Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, meet a few friends and have a good time with some top notch talent!

When?

Fridays, till August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM
Atom and the Volumes on July 18, 2014

Where?

Rose Garden Square, Brampton

How much?

Free

6. Beaches International Jazz Festival

When & Where?

July 18 – July 27, 2014
Jazz Run on July 27, 2014

Taste of Jazz – July 22 – 23, 2014 – Woodbine Park

How much?

Free

7. TIME Festival

This year’s TIME Fesitval is once again set to deliver a world class music festival experience, featuring: Grimes, Death Grips, Flume, Action Bronson, St Lucia, Smith Westerns, Kaytranada and more!

When?

Saturday, July 19, 2014 | 12:00 PM

Where?

Fort York: Garrison Common, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto

How much?

$35 – General Admission, $50 – VIP

8. Sunday Serenades

Features some of Ontario’s best live swing, big band and jazz acts.

When?

Sundays, July 6 – August 17, 2014 |7:00 PM – 09:30 PM
Sophisticated Swing – July 13

Where?

Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street

How much?

Free

9. Tim McGraw: Sundown Heaven Town Tour 2014

When?

Sunday, Jul 20, 2014 07:00 PM

Where?

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto

How much?

$44.00 & up

1. For most of performing arts & theatre events including Opera, Comedy, theatre & musicals happening during the weekends of July – See Performing Arts & Theatre in Toronto

Includes – Shakespeare in High Park, Billy Bishop goes to War, Avenue Q the Musical, Toronto Fringe Festival & more!

2. Cultural Hotspot

The Cultural Hotspot shines a spotlight on arts, culture and community by celebrating, connecting and investing in diverse neighbourhoods outside Toronto’s core. The City of Toronto and community partners animate the Cultural Hotspot with a series of activities throughout the area, including art in storefronts, streetscape art, gateway murals, youth mentorship and creative employment, art festivals and more. Projects will feature local community, arts groups and businesses along with the area’s unique parkland and waterfront.

When & Where

May to October, 2014

1. Honda Indy Toronto

The 2014 Honda Indy Toronto will feature two Verizon IndyCar Series races in one weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, for full points and prize money on both days. In addition to world-class racing, the event is a festival of festivals featuring the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series, SCOTT FireFit Competition, craft beer, food trucks, interactive games and activities, live entertainment, charity events and celebrity appearances.

When?

July 18 – 20 2014.

Where?

Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Boulevard

How much?

Single Day – $ 35.00

2. Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers

When?

Friday, July 18 | 07:07 PM
Saturday, July 19, 2014 & Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 1:07 PM

Where?

Rogers Centre

3. 4th Caribbean Carnival Cup International Rugby

CANADA v JAMAICA

When?

Saturday, Jul 19, 2014 7:30 PM

Where?

Allan Lamport Stadium Park, 1151 King Street West , Toronto

How much?

$15.00

4. Runs & Walks

1. Angus Glen Five Miler 2014 – July, 18 2014 – 6PM at Angus Glen Golf Club, Markham, ON

What better way to celebrate summer than with a night time race at Angus Glen Golf Club. Our course features five miles or three miles of gorgeous golf cart path, then a HUGE after-race party with dinner and entertainment.

2. Glow in the Dash – 5K Run on On Saturday, July 19, 2014 – 08:30 PM at 51 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON

Be part of the year’s most glowing charity run. The Toronto waterfront will transform into a neon circus as young people from across the city run 5KM in support of Toronto’s own Famous PEOPLE Players. Feel the electric buzz as the after party gets glowing with performing arts and circus acts. Dance the night away under the glow light on our outdoor dance floor as the sun sets and the party grows.

1. Rotary Ribfest

When?

July 17 – 19, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
July 20, 2014 | 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM

Where?

Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

How much?

Free – ($2.00 donation)

2. 10th Annual Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival

The 10th Annual Salsa on St. Clair, Canada’s hottest street festival, is bigger and better than ever this year expanding into a week-long celebration of Latin music, dance, food and culture as the main event of the Salsa in Toronto Festival which takes place from July 12-20, 2014. – Details

When?

Saturday, July 19, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 12:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Where?

St. Clair Ave West from Winona Dr. to Christie St. Toronto, On

How much?

Free

3. Habri Africa Festival

Habari Africa, which means “Hello Africa” in Swahili, will feature a mix of traditional, fusion and emerging music and dance styles performed by musicians based in Canada, as well as international touring groups.

When?

July 18 to 20, 2014

Where?

Harbourfront Centre

How much?

Free

4. BIG on Bloor Festival

Bloordale, from Dufferin to Lansdowne, celebrates business, community, arts and culture, with a unique community and city-building festival featuring hundreds of events, activities and exhibitions.

When?

Saturday, July 19, 2014 | 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Where?

Dufferin St. and Bloor St. W

How much?

Free

5. 11th Toronto International BrazilFest

When?

Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 11 :00 AM to 10 :00 PM

Where?

Earlscourt Park
1369 St. Clair Avenue W, Toronto

How much?

Free

6. The 14th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival

Are you checking out street festivals happening this summer? Do you love the excitement of watching entertainers perform on the street? Are you salivating because you remembered the street food from last year? Look no further – you can find all of these and more at the 2014 Toronto Chinatown Festival!

When?

Saturday, July 19th, 2014 | 12:00PM-11:00PM

Sunday, July 20th, 2014 | 11:00AM-8:00PM

Where?

Dundas St. West (between Spadina Ave. & Beverley St.) & Huron St. (between D’Arcy St. & Dundas St. West) in Toronto Chinatown.

How much?

Free

7. Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival

Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Join us as we celebrate our 47th anniversary. We’re bigger and better than ever!

When & Where?

July 8 – August 3, 2014
Junior Carnival – Sat. Jul. 19, 2014 – from 11:00AM – 08:00 PM at Neilson Park

How much?

Free

8. Cultura Festival

Cultura celebrates the diversity of Toronto and the GTA by showcasing buskers and unique artistic talents, musicians, dancers, family-friendly drum circles and international food vendors every Friday evening in July. Each festival evening closes with a featured film, displayed on a large screen.

When?

Friday, July 18, 2014 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Where?

Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street

How much?

Free

9. Pride Week in Peel

When & Where?

July 11 to 19, 2014

10. Summer in the Square

Summer in the Square is a celebration of arts, culture and theatre in downtown Brampton. We present FREE live performances, movies and events for downtown visitors during the vibrant summer months in Brampton’s Garden Square. Whether meeting up with friends for drinks on a Friday evening or browsing the goods of local vendors at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, Brampton’s Garden Square will be filled with the sweet sounds of summer, all summer long!

When?

Music – Fridays, July 4 – August 29, 2014 | 07:00 PM
World Cup Finals – July 13 | 1:30 PM
Local Artists at the Brampton Farmers’ Market – June 21 – October 11, 2014 | 10:00 AM
Movies under the Stars: July 5 – August 30 | 9:00 PM
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) July 8 – 31, 2014 | Tuesday – Thursday | 7:00 PM
August 5 – 21, 2014 | Tuesday – Thursday | 7:00 PM

Where?

Brampton’s Garden Square

How much?

Free

11. Leslieville Flea : Summer Markets

A curated market selling vintage, salvaged, up-cycled goods, furniture, antiques, collectibles and select artisans.

When?

Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Where?

Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen Street East, Toronto

12. Oh Canada! Farmer’s Market Sweets Tour

Tasty Tours with the Distillery District Sunday Market presents Toronto’s only farmer’s market tour, and the only tour in Canada focussed exclusively on Canadian and local sweets.

When?

Sunday, July 20, 2014 | 10:00 AM

Where?

28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto

How much?

$26.55 – $39.82

13. Eco Art Fest

An outdoor, art, heritage, and culture festival that promotes sustainability and environmental awareness by providing hands-on artistic programming in Toronto’s Don Valley Ravine.

When?

June 22, 2014 – September 21, 2014

Where?

Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto

How much?

Free

14. Imagining My Sustainable City

No.9 invites you to cel­ebrate the culminating exhib­it fea­tur­ing Imag­ining My Sustainable City, a pi­lot program in collab­oration with the Toronto Dis­trict School Board.
The exhi­bi­tion will fea­ture photographs, drawings and models cre­ated by the students, pro­viding the vis­itor with a vi­sion of the city as seen through the eyes of its youth.

When?

Exhibition: May 23 – September 22, 2014 | Daily

Where?

Kiln, Evergreen Brick works.

How much?

Free

15. Toronto’s Downton Abbey – Themed Tour

Calling all Downton Abbey fans! Live the drama and opulence of the 1920s in a tour of Spadina Museum, Toronto’s Downton Abbey. Immerse yourself in the world of the hit TV show as we compare and contrast the fictional life of the Crawley’s with Spadina’s Austin family. The tour will take you from our simple servant quarters to a drawing room elegant enough to impress the Dowager Countess!

When?

Sunday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM, May, June, July & August, 2014

Where?

Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens, 285 SPADINA RD Toronto ON, M5R 2V5

How much?

Call Spadina Museum to buy tickets 416-392-6910 or spadina@toronto.ca
Adults $10 plus tax, Seniors $7 plus tax.

Also at Spadina Museum – Landscape Tours