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Weekend Events & Festivals in Toronto: July 20 to 22, 2018
A weekly digest of What’s on in Toronto this weekend: Activities, Exhibitions, Live Music, Live Theatre & Performances, Sports and Festivals in Toronto. Few GTA events are also listed.
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I. Live Music & Concerts
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival is a two-day multicultural extravaganza that showcases 30 plus performers/groups playing an eclectic array of drums from a beautiful mix of nations. Drumbeats at this Festival connect the heartbeats of Canada’s enviable, harmonious combination of cultures.
July 21 to 22, 2018
Regent Park, 600 Dundas Street East,. Toronto
FREE
Budweiser County Throwdown
Two days, six bands, one helluva party! July 19th- Jade Eagleson, Emily Reid & The Reklaws. July 20th- Leah Daniels, Eric Ethridge & Andrew Hyatt.
July 19 & 20, 2018
Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon, 250 Adelaide St W, Toronto
$19.99
Toronto Summer Music Festival
2018 Toronto Summer Music Festival theme, Reflections of Wartime, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, and features a diverse and intriguing range of works written during or inspired by times of war throughout history to present. Details
July 12 to August 4, 2018
Koerner Hall and other locations
$20 & up
Open Your Ears Music Festival
A fundraiser for the Deaf Cultural Centre. Wild Blueberries , Johnny Nocash and the Celtic Outlaws , Captain C , Strike Scream Run , Saffron A
July 21, 2018 | 07:00 PM
Adelaide Hall, Toronto
$9.99 – $20.00
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.
July 6 to 29, 2018
TD PRESENTS BIJF CONCERTS: July 20 – 22, 2018
Woodbine Park, Toronto
Free
OUTDOOR CONCERTS
- Soul in the City on Mondays – June 18th – August 27th, 2018 | 7:30 PM @ Casa Loma
- Symphony in the Gardens on Tuesdays, June 5th – August 28th | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM @ CASA LOMA
- Open Roof Festival on Wednesday nights, June 20-August 22, 2018
- Garden Music Nights: Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues on Wednesdays, June 13 to September 5, 2018 | 6:30 to 9 p.m. @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington
- Promise Cherry Beach 2018 on Sundays | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ 1 Cherry St, Toronto
FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
For weekdays, see Free summer outdoor concerts
Thursday, July 19, 2018
- Edwards Summer Music Series: Ritmo Flamenco || 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Toronto Botanical Garden
- Music in the Trillium Park || 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM @ Ontario Place
- Play the Parks — Michelle Cavaleri / Gabrie | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM @ Trinity Square Park, 19 Trinity Square
- Elton Rohn – Elton John Tribute — Thursday Nights at the Bandstand || 7:30 PM to 9 PM @ Unionville, Markham
- The Willbury Legends — Concerts in the Park || 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill
- The Wanted — Thursday at Millennium Square || 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Millennium Square, Pickering
- From Russia With Love — Summer Music in the Garden || 07:00 PM @ Toronto Music Garden
- DRUMHAND- City Hall Live || 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM @ Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
Friday, July 20, 2018
- Chris SmithDuo || 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM @ Village of Yorkville Park – Bellair St. and Cumberland St.
- DJ ‘Nooner’ and TD Music Fridays — Union Summer @ Sir John A. Macdonald Plaza, outside Union Station)
- Chloe Watkinson, Carol Ellyn, Shred Kelly and The Achromatics || 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM @ Yonge-Dundas Square
- Live on the Patio — LAILA BIALI || 5:00 PM @ Roy Thomson Hall Patio
- The Young & The Reckless, The Rebelljo Band — Friday Night Live|| 08:00 PM @ Garden Square, Brampton
Saturday, July 21, 2018
- Jordana Talsky Trio || 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM @ Village of Yorkville Park – Bellair St. and Cumberland St.
- TBA — Music City Summer Series || 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Trinity Square, Distillery District
- Young Artists Showcase — Union Summer @ Sir John A. Macdonald Plaza, outside Union Station)
Sunday, July 22, 2018
- Johnson Chung Trio || 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM @ Village of Yorkville Park – Bellair St. and Cumberland St.
- Frank Evans and Darryl Poulsen, TBA || 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Trinity Square, Distillery District
- The Climax Jazz Band || 07:00 PM @ Port Union Community Center
- Music in the Trillium Park || 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM @ Ontario Place
- Jason Maxwell — Music in the Park || 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM @ Riverwalk Commons, Newmarket
- George Arnone Big Band || 07:30 PM @ Central Park Bandshell, Burlington
- James Funnyhat — Concerts in the Park || 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM @ Richmond Green Park Amphitheatre, Richmond Hill
- Mirrored Glass — Summer Music in the Garden || 04:00 PM @ Toronto Music Garden
- Pop-up concert curated by Wavelength Music — Sunday Social at The Bentway Beer Garden || 2:00 M -5:00 PM @ The Bentway Beer Garden, 250 Fort York Blvd.
Concert Tours/EDM Concerts This Week
- The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore on Monday, July 16, 2018 | 7:00 PM @ Budweiser Stage
- Janelle Monae – Dirty Computer Tour on Monday, July 16, 2018 | 06:30 PM @ REBEL
- Dan and Phil World Tour 2018 on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | 7:30 PM @ Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
- Eagles on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | 08:00 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
- The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 06:00 PM @ Budweiser Stage
- Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker Summer Plays On Tour on Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 07:00 [email protected] Budweiser Stage
- Radiohead on Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 07:30 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
- Zeds Dead & Friends on Friday, July 20, 2018 | 05:00 PM @ RBC Echo Beach
- Radiohead on Friday, July 20, 2018 | 07:30 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
- Aurora Illumination Series Presents Phantogram on Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 7:00PM-10:00PM @ 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto — FREE
- Yanni 25 – Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour on Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 8:00 PM @ Budweiser Stage
- KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra: World Tour on Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 8:00 PM @ Sony Centre
- Arcade Fire – Everything Now Continued on Sunday, July 22, 2018 | 06:30 PM @ Budweiser Stage
- Panic! At The Disco: Pray for the Wicked Tour w Hayley Kiyoko, ARIZONA on Sunday, July 22, 2018 | 07:00 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
For more live music at nightclubs and Food/Spirit Festivals & Events, see under V. Nightlife/Food Festivals & Events
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II. Arts & Theatre
Performing Arts Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in July
Theatre events this week include
- The King And I @ Princess of Wales Theatre
- Guild Festival Theatre presents “Pygmalion” @ Guildwood Park, Scarborough
- Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) – The Bard’s Bus Tour 2018 @ Various Venues, GTA
- Willy Wonka The Musical @ Lower Ossington Theatre
- Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience @ CAA Theatre
- Shakespeare in High Park @ High Park Amphitheatre
- The Spirits of Paradise @ Royal Botanical Gardens – the Arboretum
- Dancing in the Park: On Stage with the Soul Motivators on Saturday, July 21 | 8:00 p.m. @Aga Khan Park
- Arts in the Parks: The Colours of China on July 21 at 12pm- 2pm @ Beverly Glen Park, Scarborough
- Arts in the Parks: The Ironflower Korean Drumming Performance & Workshop on July 21-22 | 2pm-3:30pm @ Earl Bales Park
- Arts in the Parks: Tales & Dance Around the Baobob on July 21-22 | 7pm-8:30pm @ Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough
- Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour on July 21 | 07:00 PM & 10:30 PM @ Scotiabank Arena
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- Hanksfest (presented by Cineplex Events) @ Cineplex Cinemas
- Arts in the Parks: To The Table — July 9 to August 4 @ Fred Johnson Park
3630 Kingston Rd. Scarborough
Porch View Dances
Kaeja d’Dance proudly presents the beloved award-winning 7th annual PORCH VIEW DANCES (PVD), a unique and family friendly on-site production that showcases real people dancing in real spaces. Details
July 18-22, 2018
Seaton Village, Toronto
Free
Bouffon Intensive
Naked Empire Bouffon Company is offering their award-winning, week-long Bouffon Intensive, led by Artistic Director, Nathaniel Justiniano. This is a crash course in bouffon performance with the only company in the United States exclusively dedicated to the research and performance of bouffon. Details
July 16 to 20, 2018
The Commons Theatre, 587a College St, Toronto
$350
FREE Outdoor Movies
For Weekdays, see Free Outdoor Movies this Summer in Toronto & GTA
Thursday, July 19, 2018
- Paddington 2 — Movie Nights || 08:00 PM to 10:30 PM @ Celebration Square Mississauga
- Cabaret — Cinematic Cities || 07:00 PM @ Corktown Common Park, Toronto
- English Vinglish — Bollywood Film Nights || 07:00 PM @ Garden Square Brampton
Friday, July 20, 2018
- Lion — Cultura Festival || Dusk @ Mel Lastman Square
- Coco (PG) — Movies in the Park || 09:00 PM @ Millers Creek Park (North Diamond) – 275 Westney Rd N, Ajax
- Jumanji — Movies Under the Stars || 9:00 PM @ Chinguacousy Park, Brampton
- Finding Nemo — Movies Under the Stars || 9:00 PM @ Mount Pleasant Village Square, Brampton
Saturday, July 21, 2018
- Coco | 7 PM & Wonder Woman | 9 PM — Saturday Night Movies @ Garden Square, Brampton
Sunday, July 22, 2018
- Ocean’s Eleven
Short film Model — Christie Pits Film Festival || Sundown @ Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street West
III. Sports & Related Events
Toronto Blue Jays
vs. Baltimore Orioles
July 20 to 22, 2018
Rogers Centre
Toronto Argonauts
vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Saturday, July 21, 2018| 4:00 PM
BMO Field
Toronto Triathlon Festival
Olympic Distance (1,500 metre swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run), Sprint Distance (750 metre swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run)
Sunday, July 22, 2018; Expo: July 20 & 21
Exhibition Grounds, Toronto
Introduction to Climbing 101
Be familiar with the various disciplines of climbing -whether Indoors or Outdoors- and the basic terminology, gear, and physicality required for each.
Saturdays, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 | 3:00 PM – 4:00PM
MEC North York
784 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto
Toronto Wolfpack
v. Rochdale Hornets
Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 04:30 PM
Lamport Stadium, Toronto
Board Games Night!
Open House, Learn to Play Board Games, Pizza and Pop!
Thursday July 19th, 2018 | 6PM-8PM
Looking Glass Adventures, 2944 Danforth Ave BSMT
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Ontario Parks Free Use Day
Parks across the province will offer events and activities that encourage people to visit parks and be active.
Friday, July 20, 2018 | until 10:00 PM
All operating Ontario Parks.
FREE
BRAVE: The Festival of Risk and Failure
Harbourfront Centre is excited to present BRAVE: The Festival of Risk and Failure, a fresh and daring new festival that will push the boundaries of what it means to be brave. The Festival will include some of the world’s most courageous and outlandish artists, thinkers, writers and musicians who are brave enough to disrupt the status quo. BRAVE encompasses 18 days of free and ticketed programming. Details
Bif Naked: How I Came to Love Myself Today on Friday, July 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
July 12 to 29, 2018 | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
FREE & Ticketed.
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BollywoodMonster Mashup
8th spectacular season featuring performances from international Bollywood stars! Join thousands at #BollywoodMonster Mashup for FREE concerts & spectacular dances, FREE Bollywood dance lessons, FREE KidZone, FREE ChefZone, FREE parking, sizzling food, shopping and exclusive VIP experiences! Details
July 20 & 21, 2018
300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
Free
Cultura Festival
Cultura is a weekly Friday night Summer festival in July that brings the community together for a celebration of music, food art and film at Mel Lastman Square. These free events showcase award-winning musicians, international food vendors, world-class buskers, and crowd-pleasing feature films. Join us every Friday in July for a new and unexpected festival experience each week!
Friday July 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 6PM – 11PM
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge Street
Free
BRITFEST Canada
The day will compose of British Vendors & Cars, British Modern DJ’s, Live Bands and Giveaways.
Rain or Shine the party will go on.
Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Holiday Gardens, 3315 Sideline 4, Pickering
$15; Children Under 10: FREE
BIG on Bloor Festival
The outdoor street festival liberates Bloor Street between Dufferin and Lansdowne for a celebratory car-free weekend, while animating West of Lansdowne along Bloor, and parts of the West Toronto Railpath with offsite projects. Details
Saturday, July 21 | 12:00 PM to Midnight.
Bloor Street between Dufferin & Lansdowne
Free
Toronto Diversity Festival
Global Food Village, Live Musical Performances, Cultural Attire Display, Dance Competitions, A Drum-Village for Children, Kids Play Zone, Arts & Crafts, Booth Sales Art Exhibitions Details
July 21 & 22, 2018
David Pecaut Square 215 King St W Toronto
Free
Toronto International Brazilfest
This event offers the experience of a truly authentic Brazilian festival right in your own back yard. It is a platform to display and highlight the best food, talent, art and entertainment from the Brazilian community and allows Canadian and International brands to take part, support and present their products or services to this audience. Details
Sunday July 22 2018 | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Earlscourt Park – 1200 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto
Free
YOUTH DAY Toronto
YOUTH DAY Toronto is a creative arts festival celebrating young people, under 30, in music, dance, art, photography, fashion and film. Details
Sunday July 22 2018 | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
Free
Festivals for a Day/Weekend Trip
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- Summer in Niagara Falls : Pelham Summerfest (Fonthill) July 19-22, 2018
Other Events
#PitchItTOCityHall — Come out to explore Canadian startups, watch some awesome presentations, network, ask questions and enjoy our free giveaways! July 16th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm @ Toronto City Hall
Summer Markets:
- Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works | 8am-1pm weekly
- Sunday Artisan Market at Evergreen Brick Works | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Junction Farmers Market @ Junction Train Platform | | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Summer Artisan Market @ HTO Park, Toronto Waterfront
- Summer Events @ Ontario Place
- Organic Veggie U-Pick on Sundays, July 7 – Sept 30 | 10am-1pm @ Fresh City Farms, 70 Canuck Avenue, Downsview Park
- Leslieville Flea : Summer Markets on Saturday, July 21, 2018 |11:00 AM – 06:00 PM @ The Distillery District, 55 Mill St, Toronto
- Summer Sale at the Barns on Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 8:00 AM – 02:00 PM @ Artscape, Wynchwood Barns
1. Ice Cream Day at the Train
Ride the train today and receive a free ice cream cone or sundae . Details
Sunday, July 22 @ York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway St., Uxbridge
2. Women of the Ward Walking Tours
The Women of The Ward walking tours explore Toronto’s “first immigrant neighbourhood” breathing life into a lesser known chapter in Toronto’s past through theatrical presentations and an animated talk led by John Lorinc/Tatum Taylor.
Sunday, July 22 & 29, 2018 | 11:00 AM – 12:30PM @ Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square, Toronto
3. Annual Greek Summer Festival
Cuisine, Cultural performances and more! Details
July 20, 21, 22 & July 27, 28, 29, 2018 @ St. Panteleimon, Anna & Paraskevi
Greek Orthodox Church, 11323 Warden Avenue
3. Annual farm Festival
Join Black Creek Community Farm for their 6th Annual Farm Festival! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! Gather for storytelling under our magical apple tree, Take part in an amazing race scavenger hunt, Visit the art corner hosted by The Living Art Room, Enjoy a live Capoeira performance by BatuCapoeira. Details
July 21, 2018 | 12:00 P.M. to 04:00 PM @ Black Creek Community Farm
4929 Jane St, North York
Exhibitions
- Summer Emerging Artists Exhibition: Art works curated by Phil Anderson, will be comprised of artists working in various practices and disciplines, using a variety of different media. July 18 to 29, 2018 @ Gallery 1313
- Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak: Explores the enduring legacy of two of the biggest names in Inuit art.Curated by a team of Inuit artists and curators, the exhibition presents a dynamic vision of contemporary Inuit life through 111 drawings, sketches and rare works on paper from both artists. June 16 to August 12, 2018 @ AGO
- Snapshots of Change: The Influence of the CNE on Toronto on Thursdays and Saturdays only, June 21 to August 3 @ Withrow Common, Exhibition Place
- Japan Now: Surface: Throughout 2018, three lobby displays, curated by Joan B. Mirviss, an authority on Japanese ceramics and a New York City gallery owner for 40 years, will feature the work of ground-breaking Japanese ceramists who stand on the world stage, boldly asserting their independence, creativity, and technical genius. June 7 to September 3, 2018 @ Gardiner Museum
- Exhibit: Made in Canada: Let the artifacts on display – both from the museum collection and loaned from local residents – share their military stories. June 2 to December 8, 2018 @ Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre. Details
- J.E.H. MacDonald: Up Close: J.E.H MacDonald: Up Close will celebrate the art and method of J.E.H. MacDonald’s artistic practice through an examination of his works from the McMichael collection. June 2 to September 16, 2018 McMichael Canadian Art Collection Details
V. Food Events & Festivals This Week
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Goose Island Brewhouse First Anniversary Party
Come join the Goose Island crew for a night of beer, live music, and great food to celebrate our first year on The Esplanade! We’ll be kicking off the party with a dunk tank – have a turn dunking our brewers, Marc and Bern.
Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 06:00PM – 12:00AM
Goose Island Brewhouse, 70 The Esplanade
Pizza Fest
Pizza Fest will celebrate everything Italian especially, of course, everyone’s favourite food — pizza! The much-anticipated event will see a citywide showdown to crown Toronto’s best slice, but it’s not all about pizza. Italian favourites like fresh pasta and meatballs will be in abundance to pair with classic Italian wines and cocktails.
July 20 to 22, 2018
West Island, Ontario Place – 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West
$7.95 to $15.95
RIB FESTS
Rib Fests in and around Greater Toronto Area
- Orangeville Rotary Rib Fest – July 20 to 22, 2018
Caesar Fest
Caesar Fest is ramping up to be Canada’s largest dedicated festival paying homage to this proudly Canadian iconic drink. Get your tickets and join us this July to receive your Passport to Caesar Fest for what will be an incredible Caesar Sunday event. Includes Caesars, gourmet food pairings from some of your favourite local restaurants and chefs as well as surprise entertainment you won’t want to miss.
Sunday, July 22, 2018 | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
The Fifth Social Club, 225 Richmond Street West, Toronto
$45
Alton Mills Wine & Food Festival
Local artists, gourmet food, wine, spirits, beer, cider and live music, all in one location…the Alton Mill Arts Centre! Proceeds from the event will go toward the Alton Millpond Rehabilitation Project.
Saturday, July 21 | Noon – 5:00 PM
Alton Mills Arts Centre
1402 Queen St. West, Village of Alton
$15 to $20
Summerlicious
Summerlicious 2018 at STK Toronto
July 6 to 22, 2018 | Various Hours
Various Restaurants Toronto
$23 to $53
Club Events
- CID on on July 20, 2018 | 10:00PM @ Uniun Nightclub
- MoonJunk & the Lost Anglers on July 20, 2018 | 10:00PM – 12:00AM @ Tranzac Club
- Grateful Shred with Mapache on Sat Jul 21 2018 | 7:00 [email protected] The Velvet Underground
- YOGA FLOW on Sun Jul 22 2018 | 10:00 AM @ Cabana Pool Bar
- Raveena on Sun Jul 22 2018 | 7:00 PM @ The Velvet Underground
- Danny Fernandes on Sun, Jul 22 | 8:00 PM @ Mod Club Theatre
- Daylife Sunday on Sun Jul 22 2018 | 1:00 PM @ Cabana Pool Bar
- Pharmakon on Saturday, July 21 · 9:00 PM @ The Garrison
Ongoing Food Themed Events
- Murder On The DisOrient Express @ Mysteriously Yours… Mystery Dinner Theatre, 2026 Yonge Street, Toronto
- Toronto’s Ultimate Chocolate Tour on Saturdays @ 443 King St W, Toronto
- Kensington Market Sweet & Savoury Food Tour on Sundays @ 254 Augusta Ave, Toronto
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Where are there firework shows tonight 😎 In Scarborough but will travel
Serena – its called google. try it
I’m so happy Grease the Musical is coming back!!! I’ve seen it twice and loved it, can’t wait to go again! The girl who plays Sandy is EVERYTHING
Missed the halal food festival…