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I. Live Music & Concerts
1. Toronto Summer Music Festival
Toronto Summer Music Festival brings outstanding classical music experiences to the city in the summer with a program featuring renowned Canadian and international artists in 26 mainstage concerts, plus masterclasses, free outreach concerts, lectures, and workshops. Details
July 13 to August 5, 2017
Various, including Koerner Hall, Walter Hall, and Church of the Redeemer
$20 – $80
2. WayHome Music & Arts
Imagine Dragons • Frank Ocean • Flume • Cage The Elephant
Justice • Solange • Marshmello • Porter Robinson • Vance Joy
Schoolboy Q • Tegan And Sara • The Shins • Foster The People. Details
July 28 to 30, 2017
Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, 180 8th Line South
Oro-Medonte
$20 – $80
3. Open Roof Festival
Toronto’s Open Roof Festival (ORF), celebrating indie film and music, returns for its eighth season, with screenings every Tuesday for 10 weeks. The Festival offers urbanites an al fresco take on hit cinema from across the globe, paired with live music by emerging artists in a variety of genres — a combination that has established Open Roof Festival’s reputation as Toronto’s ultimate summer date night and meeting spot. Details
Brimstone & Glory and a Performance by LOLAA: July 25, 2017 | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesdays, June 27 to August 29, 2017
99 Sudbury
99 Sudbury Street, Toronto
$15
4. Beaches International Jazz Festival
The annual Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more. Details
July 7 to 30, 2017
Beaches, Toronto
StreetFest: Queen Street East, between Woodbine and Beech Avenues
Free
5. Symphony of the Sea
This pitch perfect evening features musical performances by the awe-inspiring Esprit Orchestra, cash bars and unforgettable views. Details
Friday, July 28, 2017 | 07:00 PM, 08:00 PM, 09:00 PM
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Regular Admission
6. ONtour: Ajax Concert
Celebrate Ontario150 in Ajax with a FREE concert featuring The Jim Cuddy Band, JoSH the BaND, KARL WOLF, and RALPH. The ONtour Concert Series will provide the soundtrack of Summer 2017; showcasing some of Ontario’s brightest musical talent and enhancing its reputation as one of the most vibrant, diverse, live music venues in the world. Details
Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Ajax Downs Racetrack – 50 Alexander’s Crossing, Ajax
Free
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II. Live Theatre & Related Events
Performing Arts Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in July
Events this week include
- Shakespeare in High Park @ High Park Amphitheatre
- Beautiful – The Carole King Musical @ Ed Mirvish Theatre
- Guild Festival Theatre presents “She Stoops to Conquer” @ Guildwood Greek Theatre
- Othello – Bard’s Bus Tour 2017 @ various Venues, Southern Ontario
- Mimi’s Suitcase: A Multilingual Comedy Drama @ Harbourfront Centre
and more!
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City Cinema presented by NOW: The Blue Brothers @ Yonge Dundas Square on July 25
Under the Stars: Free Screening of Hunt for the Wilderpeople @ Regent Park on July 26
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2. International Youth Dance Festival
Our 3-day event consist of an opening ceremony on the first day (July 28), competition the second (July 29) and closing/award ceremony the third (July 30). We want to showcase the variety in dance, which often mirrors the diversity in the backgrounds of the dancers. Details
July 28 to 30, 2017
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
Free
III. Sports
1. RBC Canadian Open
The RBC Canadian Open is more than just 72 holes of world-class golf – it is one of Canada’s most historic sporting events with activities for golf and sport enthusiasts both inside and outside the ropes. Details
July 24 to 30, 2017
Glen Abbey Golf Club – 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville
Free and ticketed days, kids 17-and-under is FREE all week.
2. Toronto Blue Jays
vs. Oakland Athletics – July 24 to 27, 2017
Los Angeles Angels – July 28 to 30, 2017
Rogers Centre, Toronto
3. Lole White Tour
The Lolë White Tour, presented by PANDORA Jewellery, returns to Toronto for the second year to spread global wellness with an outdoor sunset yoga session at Exhibition Place. Yogis of all levels and experience are invited to a spiritual and inspiring blissful practice under the setting sun. Details
Thursday, July 27, 2017 | 6:15 PM
Exhibition Place, Princes’ Gates, Toronto
$50
4. Toronto FC
vs – New York City FC
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 2:00 PM
BMO Field – 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
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1. Tirgan Festival
This five-day arts and culture festival is packed with live performances, theatre, films, art shows, fashion displays, traditional cuisine from all over Iran, and bazaars showcasing beautiful art-works of Iranian talents. 150,000+ Visitors, 20+ Artists, 100+ Performances, 300+ Volunteers, 90+ Free Events. Although Tirgan Festival is based on the Iranian/Persian arts and culture, the programs are increasingly multilingual and the focus is on inclusivity of all cultures. Furthermore, there is a diverse mix of local and international artists coming from the US, France, Sweden, Azerbaijan, and Iran. Details
Thursday July 27th 5:00 PM to Sunday July 30th 5:00 PM
Distillery District & Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Free & ticketed events
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2. Guild Alive with Culture Arts Festival
Outdoor festival with artists, artisan vendors, children’s activities and live entertainment. Details
Saturday Jul 29, 2017 | 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday Jul 30, 2017 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Guild Park and Gardens
201 Guildwood Parkway
Free
3. Mississauga Latin Festival
Mississauga LATIN Festival Celebrates Canada’s 150th Anniversary! The event features large musical and folkloric performances, a children’s play area, food vendors, exhibitors, artisans and educational demonstrations of services and initiatives that involve such topics as Immigration, settlement, Educational opportunities, trades involvement, the environment and volunteering. Details
July 29 & 30, 2017
Mississauga Celebration Square
Free
4. Quilts at the Creek
Come and view this outdoor art exhibit of hand made quilts. Quilts made with traditional and modern techniques can be seen hanging from historic buildings and all over the Village. Details
Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 11 AM. to 5 PM
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 11 AM. to 5 PM
Black Creek Pioneer Village., Toronto
Regular admission
5. Uxbridge Scottish Festival
Lots of fun for the entire clan. We will have a Highland Dance Competition. Come out and cheer on these talented dancers. Take in the Scottish Breed Dog Exhibition. Performance of Uxbridge Legion Pipes and Drums, Lots of food vendors. A beverage tent. Entertainment and so much more. Details
Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Elgin Park – 180 Main street south, Uxbridge
Donation
6. SMSSC Summer Festival
St. Mary and St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church would like to cordially invite you to our long awaited 3-days Summer Festival. Details
Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, 2017
SMSSC, 9393 Mccowan Road, Markham
Free
7. The Summer MRKT Show
The MRKT is a community shopping event, organized by the Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs collective which features up to 50 vendors including fashion, beauty, wellness, visual artists, crafters, food merchants, and retailers. Details
Friday July 29 2017 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Holiday Inn Toronto-Yorkdale
3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto
Free
8. HorseCapades
It’s the unofficial kick off to the Canadian National Exhibition! HorseCapades is a FREE, fun and educational exhibit that introduces the young and the young at heart to the magical world of horses. Details
July 29 to August 17 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily
CNE Horse Palace
Exhibition Grounds
Free
9. The Gem Expo
The Gem Expo is Canada’s Premier show for Beads, Beading supplies and Tools, Gems & Gemstones, Copper and Sterling Silver Findings, Jewellery, Minerals, Amber, Pearls, Glass and Lampwork artisans! Details
July 28 – 30, 2017
Hyatt Regency Toronto on King , 370 King Street West, Toronto
Free
10. The Ultimate Imagination Build- Off
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto is challenging kids and adults to go head to head in an ultimate creativity build-off. Details
July 24-27, 2017
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Toronto, Vaughan Mills
$15.60 online, $24 at the door
11. MexFest 2017
Celebrate Mexico at an authentic Mexican fiesta! MexFest 2017 will be full of Mexican art, music, culture, and cuisine. Be sure to come and experience the richness of Mexico! Details
Sunday, JULY 30, 2017 12-10 PM
Yonge-Dundas Square – Toronto
Free
V. Food Events & Festivals
1. OneEleven Tech Summer Social
An open bar, food, music and all the right people. This event is known as the best tech social. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it! Founders, funders, decision makers, industry and talent are joining forces to celebrate Toronto’s unstoppable tech ecosystem and our collective success! Come toast to the world class innovation industry that we are building together. Details
Thursday, July 27, 2017 | 6:30 PM – 9:30PM
The OneEleven Railyard, 325 Front Street West, Toronto
$20
2. Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Toronto’s Festival of Beer is a celebration of Canada’s rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the world. Featuring 300+ brands onsite, this is Canada’s premier celebration of the golden beverage! Details
July 28 to 30, 2017
Bandshell Park – Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Blvd. , Toronto
$45 & up
3. 93-5 The Move Throwback Bash
Support: BRANDY GINUWINE with Sean Paul, Brandy, Ginuwine and more. Details
Sunday, July 30, 2017 | 5:30 PM
RBC Echo Beach – 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Ontario Place, Toronto
$78
4. Art Battle Canada National Championships
Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. The medium is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any non-mechanical implements. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Details
Thursday, July 27, 2017 | 07:30 PM
The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West
Toronto
$18.00 – $30.00
5. Black Diamond Mac and Cheese Festival
Talented chefs, savvy cooks and innovative food entrepreneurs will once again set the stage in Toronto to feed over 40,000 hungry fans with insanely creative versions of mac and cheese.
There will be over 30 variations of mac and cheese to try in Mississauga! Details
July 28 to 30, 2017
Port Credit Memorial Park – 20 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
Free
6. Boxcars and Beer “The Cheese Train”
Experience a 90-minute ‘Taste of Ontario’ with fromager Cecilia Smith and brewery owner/certified beer judge Joanne Richter as they lead you through five pairings of delicious Ontario cheeses with artisanal craft beers from local brewery The Second Wedge Brewing Company. Use your take-home tasting glass and tasting notebook that introduces featured local food & beverage businesses. Details
Sunday, July 30th. | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
York-Durham Heritage Railway – 19 Railway St., Uxbridge
$75
7. Grandstand Social
Woodbine Racetrack launches its first ever Grandstand Social taking place every Friday and Saturday from July 7 to September 2. This brand-new event series combines twilight horse racing with live DJs and food and drink specials to create a destination experience that is sure to be the hit of the summer. Details
Through Sept 2 – Fridays : 3 PM – 10 PM
Saturdays: 11 AM – 6 PM
Woodbine Racetrack
555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto
Free; pay for food.