Toronto 
Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18, 2017
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I. Live Music & Concerts
1. Carly Rae Jepsen
Three-time JUNO Award–winning and GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen makes her must-see TSO début. Hear Carly Rae Jepsen perform her iconic hits with full Orchestra, plus intimate sets featuring guitar and string quartet. This collaboration, in celebration of Canada 150, is not to be missed!! Details
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto
$39.75 & up
2. Orchestra Toronto
A ground-breaking concert for peace brings together composers from Syria and the Iranian Composers of Toronto, who will premiere a new work just for Orchestra Toronto. The Nai Syrian Children’s Choir will perform two folk song and Miriam Khalil will join us for some traditional Arabic music. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 3:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Toronto Centre for the Arts,
5040 Yonge St., Toronto
$15 to $43
3. Summer In The City Flute Festival
The first ever CFA Summer In The City Flute Festival will showcase guest flutists from Brazil, Canada, Peru and the USA in three days of concerts and masterclasses in downtown Toronto. Festival director: Christopher Lee. Details
Sunday, June 18 to Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Lula Lounge & St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, Toronto
$20
4. Life Reflected
Four Canadian composers created compelling musical portraits of four exceptional Canadian women. Roberta Bondar, Rita Joe, Alice Munro, and Amanda Todd are the inspiration behind Life Reflected, a unique symphonic and multi-media celebration of youth, promise, and courage. The National Arts Centre Orchestra commissioned four works by Zosha Di Castri, Jocelyn Morlock, Nicole Lizée, and John Estacio to create its largest production ever. The staging includes stunning projections, which immerse the audience in sound, motion picture, photography, and graphic design. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 7:00 PM
Sony Centre For The Performing Arts – 1 Front St. E., Toronto
$47.46 – $92.66
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5. Last Night at the Proms
The wildly popular annual Proms concert continues to delight audiences with a new docket of symphonic music every year. This year we celebrate Canada’s 150th featuring Canadian composers and their music, to complement the standard “Proms” repertoire. Details
Sunday, June 18 | 7.30 PM
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge Street
$29 Adult, $24 Senior/Student, $9 Child
6. Music in the Orchard
Every performance is planned with a nod to recognizing the Austin Family’s importance to the Toronto music scene as well as trumpet the wealth of musical styles that were prevalent during the 1920s.This year in addition to maintaining the links between the family and the era, the programming will also pay tribute to Canada’s 150th anniversary by celebrating our nation’s musical diversity.
June 18: Les Petits Nouveaux Details
Sundays, until July 16, 2017 | 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens – 285 Spadina Road, Toronto
PWYC
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7. Sound of Music
The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic combination of emerging artists, blasts from the past and current performers. A mix of free and ticketed shows continue all over town for nine days. Activities include the Kick-off Concert, Sound of Music Club Series, Grande Festival Parade, free concerts for four days on Father’s Day Weekend, Downtown Streetfest, Silver Series, Children’s Village, carnival and vendors. Bring the whole family, you’ll find something for everyone. Details
June 10 to 18, 2017
Various Venues, Burlington
Free & ticketed events
8. MuchMusic Video Awards
Performing at the 2017 iHeartRadio MMVAs are Camila Cabello, Lorde, Imagine Dragons, Julia Michaels, Post Malone, Jazz Cartier, Iggy Azalea, DNCE, Arkells, and Niall Horan. Getting the party started on the red carpet is Toronto native and Canadian hip pop pioneer Kardinal Offishal, who will be holding it down as the official iHeartRadio MMVA red carpet DJ. Also performing for the very first time on the iHeartRadio MMVA red carpet is Jessie Reyez!
Queen Street will be open to the public – with views of the stage. Fans (all ages welcome) may begin lining up at the north-west corner of Queen and John street no earlier than 12pm. Audience will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
#MMVAs red carpet show on John Street
Fans (14+) may begin lining up at the north-west corner of Richmond and John Street no earlier than 12pm on Sunday. Bleachers are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Details
Awards: Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 09:00 PM
299 Queen Street West, Toronto
Road Closure
There will be a series of road closures for the MuchMusic Video Awards in the area bounded by Richmond Street in the south, Queen Street in the north, Simcoe Street in the east and Peter Street in the west from Sunday, June 18 at 4 p.m. to Monday, June 19 at 3 a.m. The following TTC bus diversions will be in effect from 8 a.m. on June 18 to 3 a.m. on June 19.
• 501/301 Queen eastbound replacement buses will divert east on Queen Street, south on Peter Street, east on Adelaide Street, north on University Avenue and east on Queen Street.
• 501/301 Queen westbound shuttle buses will divert west on Queen Street, south on University Avenue, west on Richmond Street, north on Peter Street and west on Queen Street.
Free to watch from outside
II. Live Theatre & Related Events
Performing Arts Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in June
- Blind Date @ Tarragon Theatre
- Morro and Jasp in Stupefaction @ Streetcar Crowsnest
- Ali Hassan’s ‘Muslim Interrupted’ @ Lula Lounge
- Swan Lake @ The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
- Adulting Fool Everyone! @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
- Workin’ Moms Presents: Improv For A Cause @ The Garrison
- UNKAHA – The Untold Stories of Our Community – Dance Production @ Aki Studio – Daniels Spectrum
and more!
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2. Luminato
Featuring Canadian and international works that explore, celebrate and respond to Toronto’s diverse and multicultural make-up, the 11th annual festival opens with Tributaries, a free, large-scale celebration of Indigenous culture in David Pecaut Square June 14; two Canadian-made world premieres; international dance and music; a packed daily schedule of performances in The Famous Spiegeltent – an ornate 1920s travelling pavilion from Belgium – and more. Details
June 14 to 25, 2017
Venues across the city
Free and ticketed events
3. Lights Dance Festival 2017
Lights Dance Festival brings together the vibrant dance and film communities of Ontario to celebrate the beauty of contemporary arts. This year, Lights, in collaboration with Choifilms and Momentum Dance will showcase a collection of original dance cinema and live performances choreographed by local talents. Details
Sunday, June 18m 2017 | 7:00 PM
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen Street West
$15
III. Sports
1. Toronto Blue Jays
vs Tampa Bay Rays on June 13 to 14, 2017
vs Chicago White Sox on June 16 to 18, 2017
Roger’s Centre, Toronto
2. Toronto Rush
VS San Francisco Flame Throwers
The Toronto Rush will host the San Francisco FlameThrowers as part of the AUDL’s Cross Coast Challenge. This is the first time in league history that an inter-conference game has been played during the regular season. Details
June 17, 2017 | 5:00PM
Varsity Stadium, 299 Bloor St W, Toronto
$7.95 to$12.95
Autograph Session with ROBERTO ALOMAR @ Pickering Markets on June 18,2017
3.Toronto FC
vs D.C. United
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 7:30 PM
BMO Field – 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
4. Pepsi North America Cup
Join us for a night of live music, interactive games and free giveaways as our Standardbreds race towards a prize of ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Dont miss the pre-race concert featuring Kira Isabella and Jojo Mason.
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 4:00 PM
Mohawk Racetrack
9430 Guelph Line, Campbellville
5. VARAC Vintage Grand Prix
See beautifully restored cars from the past 50-plus years of motorsports, racing on our world-famous Grand Prix circuit. The event is organized by the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC), and this year’s feature events include the Canadian round of the 2017 Diamond Jubilee Formula Junior World Tour. This tour encompasses races in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, at famous tracks like Monza, Brands Hatch, Zandvoort and many more. Details
June 16 – 18, 2017
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Concession Road 10, Bowmanville
$15 – $35
Free Admission For Children 16 Years Of Age and Younger
6. Orangeville RAM Rodeo
Bring your dad and the whole family to watch the live action sport of rodeo! Saddle up because Orangeville is going to get wild and western during the rodeo weekend! What better way to show your dad how much he means to you by bringing him to a live action-packed rodeo, just like the Calgary Stampede! Details
June 17 & 18, 2017
Gates Open/Vendors and Coors Beer Garden Open: 11:00 AM
RAM Rodeo Performance: 02:00 PM
Orangeville Fairgrounds, 47090 5 Sideroad, Orangeville
Adult $20.00
Youth(6-12yrs) $10.00; Children Under 5 are Free
7. Paddle the Rouge
Paddle The Rouge is a fundraising event to connect the community with nature, raising funds for CPAWS Wildlands League’s continued work on protecting our parks in Ontario, especially Rouge Park. With over 7 million residents in the GTA living within an hour of Rouge Park and over 1700 plant and animal species including 23 at risk, Rouge Park’s protection is imperative for the community. Details
Sunday, June, 18, 2017 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rouge Beach Park, 195 Rouge Hills Dr., Toronto
$30
Runs/Walks Road Closures:
Waterfront 10k Race
Two main roads will be closed during the Waterfront 10k Race on Saturday, June 17:
• University Avenue will be closed between Queen and Dundas Streets from 4:30 to 9 a.m.
• Lake Shore Boulevard will be closed between Bathurst Street and Colborne Lodge Drive from 4:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Journey to Conquer Cancer Run/Walk 5K
University Avenue between Bloor and Wellington Streets will be closed on Sunday, June 18 from 8 a.m. until noon to accommodate this event.
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. The African Experience
The African Experience Festival is a multi-themed event curating black inspired content in Art, Culture, Music, Dance, Fashion, Literature, Film, Food, Sports, and others. Details
June 11 to 18, 2017
Taste of Africa: June 18, 2017
Various Venues, Toronto
Free & Ticketed Events
2. Mastro and San Daniele Taste of Little Italy
The Mastro and San Daniele Taste of Little Italy is a summer tradition for many Toronto residences and beyond. The festival is a community celebration showcasing local businesses, gourmet food, musical performers, cultural attractions, midway, and family-friendly fun. Details
June 16 to 18, 2017
College St. between Bathurst and Shaw
Toronto
Road Closure: College Street between Bathurst and Shaw Streets will be closed from Friday, June 16 at 6 p.m. to Monday, June 19 at 3 a.m. for the Taste of Little Italy event. The TTC’s 506 and 306 night transit service will divert in both directions via College Street, Ossington Avenue, Dundas Street, Bathurst Street and College Street
Free
3. The Mississsauga Waterfront Festival
The Mississsauga Waterfront Festival is three incredible days of thrilling and exciting fun for the whole family. Friday evening the Credit Goes Country with James Barker Band, Andrew Hyatt, Vanessa Marie Carter and Buck Twenty. Saturday evening Rockin River Revue pays tribute to classic bands Kiss by Destroyer, Pat Benatar by Invinsible and Simply Queen. Sunday afternoon hometown talent is presented to mark Canada’s 150 Birthday. Details
June 16 to 18, 2017
Port Credit Memorial Park, Mississauga
Free
4. NXNE – Gameland
Gameland -The Square will be packed with professional and amateur gamers determined to win playing some of the planet’s most popular video games. There will be hands on activations of new games and new technologies, DJs and more. Details
June 16 to 18, 2017
Yonge Dundas Square, Toronto
Free
5. Village Fest 2017
Celebrate community and everything queer as Canada’s largest LGBTQ+ neighbourhood hosts a fun-filled weekend-long street party!! Details
June 17 – 18, 2017
Church Street, Toronto
Road Closure: Church Street between Wood and Gloucester Streets will be closed from Saturday, June 17 at 9 a.m. to Monday, June 19 at 2 a.m. for the Village Festival.
Free
6. Flavours of Fairbank
We’ll have FREE rides, kids’ activities and games, FREE music & entertainment and food & sidewalk sales from some of Eglinton’s fabulous vendors! Enter for a chance to win a 55 inch TV! We’ll be giving away one TV each day. Enjoy the flavours of life—family, food, music, culture, shopping and entertainment–in our diverse community, Fairbank Village. Details
June 17 – 18, 2017
5 Blocks along Eglinton Ave.W., Toronto
Road Closure: Eglinton Avenue between Dufferin Street and Ronald Avenue will be closed from Friday, June 16 at 2 a.m. to Monday, June 19 at 4 a.m. to accommodate this event.
Free
7.CHIN Picnic
The weekend will be filled with multicultural entertainment including performances from the Italian, Portuguese & Spanish communities. The streets will be filled with vendors ready to showcase their special dishes, clothing & wares.
Details
June 17 – 18, 2017
Little Italy – College Street, Toronto
Free
8. Annual Highland Creek Heritage Festival
The Highland Creek Heritage Festival celebrates one of the earliest settlements in the Scarborough community with a fun filled day of music, food and entertainment for the whole family!! Details
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Highland Creek Village – Scarborough
Road Closure: Old Kingston Road between Watson Road and Kingston Road, and Morrish Road between Kingston Road and the south side of 226 Morrish Rd., will be closed on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
9. Toronto Etsy Street Team Midsummer Market
There will be goods both indoors and outdoors, demonstrations, music, workshops and delicious foods to eat, and tours of the museum all day!
The first 50 people through the gates will receive a coveted ‘swag bag’!Details
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 11AM to 6PM
Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West
Toronto
Free
10. Fab ’40s Day!
Come dressed in your best rendition of early 1940s fashion and participate in our juried costume contest. Enjoy live Big Band Swing music or learn how to ‘cut a rug’ with a wartime dance lesson. Tour our historic 1940s Cottage, sample wartime ration recipes, snap a selfie in front of our 1940s photo billboards, check out our vintage vendors, play some vintage board and outdoor games or pick up a treat from selected food vendors – all in the spirit of the wartime Toronto! Details
Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site – 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
$10.00
11. Pollinator Parade and Pageant
Get your buzz on with a pollinator-themed parade, pageant, and party on the Green Line with Clay and Paper Theatre and Park People. Using costumes and props created through community art workshops, we’ll parade down the Green Line to celebrate the beauty of our pollinator friends, culminating in a pageant and party at Bartlett Parkette. Details
Sunday, June 18, 20187 | 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Bartlett Parkette, 160 Geary Avenue
Toronto
Free
12. Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show
Sunday, June 18, 2017 | 12:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Bloor St. W. from Avenue Rd. to Bay St. in Yorkville
Road Closure: Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Bay Street will be closed on Sunday, June 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the car show.
Free
13. Father’s Day Exotic Car Display
Experience the splendour of Casa Loma this Father’s Day featuring a one of a kind display of exotic cars. Explore the castle and grounds at your leisure and enjoy casual dining options in the gardens. Details
Sunday June 18th, 2017 | 11:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace , Toronto
Free
V. Food Events /Night Life / Dinner Theatre
1. Sunset Soiree
Join Grey Goose Brand Ambassador, Guillaume Jubien and Parisian Chef, Justin Kent for an extraordinary French Picnic Dinner inspired by the finest French ingredients and the World’s Best Tasting Vodka. Details
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 | 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Bridle Path area, location revealed with purchase
$150/pair
2. Imaginative Cocktails
Cocktail aficionados, gin lovers and aspiring amateur bartenders, get ready for an evening of inspiration overload. You’re invited to attend Canada’s Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, featuring 10 of the best bartenders from across the country serving up their most inventive and inspired cocktails. Details
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM
District 28, 28 Logan Avenue
Toronto
$20 – inclusive of cocktail sampling and passed appetizers.
3. Taste of Toronto Food Festival
Fort York will be transformed into a foodie wonderland for four days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment. Indulge in a ride full of flavors and taste mouth-watering dishes by the hands of acclaimed chefs from Toronto’s hottest restaurants. Sip, sample and shop the finest products at the boutique Producers Market. Discover an exciting program of chef demonstrations in the Taste Theatre, increase your knowledge of wines in the Tasting Room, get hands-on in the Metro Master Class, participate in an intimate Q&A session at the Toronto Life Chef’s Table and much more. Details
June 15 – 18, 2017
Fort York National Historic Site at 100 Garrison Rd, Toronto
$8.00 – $66.66
4. Joe Carter Classic
The Joe Carter Classic After-Party is an event that you don’t want to miss! This your chance to party with the home run hitters, championship winners, and all time show stoppers; featuring musical performances by DMC and Arrested DeveloPMent. . Details
June 15, 2017 | 8 PM – 2.am.
Ritz-Carlton Toronto, 181 Wellington St W
Toronto
$500
5. Shop Wine & Dine
Seven live musicians will be found throughout Mount Pleasant Village, highlighting a diversity of sounds from jazz to steel pan music. After your stroll through Mount Pleasant Village, relax and enjoy the sounds of DJ Diggie over a cold pint or a glass of wine at The Granite Brewery Beer Garden. Details
June 15, 2017 | 5 PM. – 9:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Village, Mount Pleasant Road
Toronto
Free
6. Wine and Spirit Festival
From wine samples, craft beer, and pairing seminars in our Wine & Spirit School, to some of the world’s finest spirits, live music and a waterfront breeze, The Wine & Spirit Festival, presented by Sobeys, is the perfect event to kick off the summer season … a summer solstice!! Details
Friday, June 16, 2017 | 6PM-11PM
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 2PM-10PM
Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Dr, Toronto.
$25 in advance.
$35 at the door.
7. Night at the Aqueerium
Come celebrate PRIDE with all of the colours of the rainbow at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Your o-fish-al deep-sea adventure awaits with an evening of music featuring DJ Cozmic Cat, live entertainment, food, drinks and a photo booth that will have you feeling like a true sea star!! Details
Friday, June 16, 2017 | 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto
$40.00
8. The Beaches Rib Fest
We have something for the whole family to enjoy, so make sure you head on down to Woodbine Park for a weekend full of action and a FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’, LIP SMACKIN’ – GOOD TIME! Details
Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18, 2017
Woodbine Beach Park – 1675 Lakeshore Boulevard E, Toronto
$40.00 & up
9. Taco Fest 2017
Tacos, guacamole, churros, tequila, hot sauce and everything Mexican! An electric atmosphere showcasing Toronto’s best and most celebrated chefs with an authentic Mexican twist. Details
June 16 to 18, 2017
Ontario Place, Toronto
$9.95
10. Ontario Craft Beer Week
Ontario Craft Beer Week is a week+ long, province-wide festival that celebrates the thriving locally-based craft beer industry in Ontario and exposes consumers to the premium quality and culture of Ontario craft beer. Details
June 10 to 18, 2017
Various Venues, Ontario
Varies
11. Thrill of the Grill
Thrill of the Grill Featuring Godfather of the Grill Chef & Cookbook Author Ted Reader. Kick off the summer and Celebrate father’s day weekend with spectacular views of Lake Rosseau, spacious rooms and delicious fine dining. A weekend full of BBQ eats, hands on grill culinary experiences, in the ‘kitchen” with chef Ted Reader and events designed to entertain the whole family. Hosted by Godfather of the Grill Chef & Cookbook Author Ted Reader. Details
Friday, June 16, 2017 | 9:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 9:00AM – 9:30PM
JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, Minett
min of $350 per a room per a night
12. Springridge Farm Food Truck Festival
Springridge Farm’s wildly successful Food Truck Festival merges agricultural entertainment with a unique culinary experience. This highly anticipated event has food trucks that will appeal to everyone’s taste buds including Kool Jim’s Ice Cream, Tony’s Corner, TCS Poutinerie, The Egg Man, Wrap-ture, Dobro Jesti, Curbside Burgers, Luchador Gourmet Streatery, Gourmet Guyz, Ish and Chips, Heirloom, Frankie Fettuccini, Meat Ventures Meat Wagon, Southern Smoke Truck (Saturday only), Dirty South (Sunday only) and The Salted Pig (Sunday only). Subject to change. Details
June 17 to 18, 2017
Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line
Milton
Free
13. Thrill of the Grill
Seven Top Danforth Chefs Celebrate DAD with a BBQ Feast Fit For a King!Details
Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 12:00 PM – 4:P0PM
Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Playter, Toronto
Road Closure: Danforth Avenue between Broadview and Playter Avenues will be closed on Saturday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Thrill of the Grill event.
$10 to $20
14.Father’s Day Brunch Cruise
While you enjoy brunch with Dad and family, the Jubilee Queen will take you on a leisurely tour through the canals and water ways of the Toronto Islands, and past the serenity of the natural beauty of the Toronto Island Parklands. After brunch make your way upstairs to the Royal Salon and Bar, and salute the excitement of the night to come, as you sail past the Toronto shoreline and skyline. Details
Sunday, June 18, 2017 11:30AM – 3:00PM
Jubilee Queen, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Adults: $54.95, Child: $29.95