35 things to do in Toronto this weekend

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Date

About the Event

Location

NXNE Festival Village

June 14-16

NXNE Festival Village

This year's NXNE comes to an end with a massive street festival spanning from Dundas to Queen with free performances by Cold War Kids, Santigold and more.

Yonge Street
Taste of Little Italy

June 14-16

Taste of Little Italy

Get your fill of everything Italian as one of the year's most anticipated street festivals returns along College with food, music, drinks and fun.

Little Italy
Nuit Rose

June 15

Nuit Rose

Two Toronto neighbourhoods are being turned into an art festival with queer artists showcasing music, video, art, poetry, theatre and dance.

Multiple Venues
Collectif NUDE Block Party

June 15

Collectif NUDE Block Party

Collectif NUDE is back with their annual block party and this time it's at The Bentway with a day of music, art, performances, games, food and drinks.

The Bentway
TOPS Opening Weekend

June 15

TOPS Opening Weekend

Toronto Outdoor Picture Show is ready to kick off a summer of 'dynamic duos' with a free/PWYC screening of Thelma & Louise and Misery on Sunday.

Fort York National Historic Site

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

International Dragon Boat Race Fest

June 15-16

International Dragon Boat Race Fest

It looks like it's a go for this year's Dragon Boat Race Festival as competitors zip through the water alongside a big festival village and performances.

Centre Island
Yorkville Exotic Car Show

June 16

Yorkville Exotic Car Show

High octane is the name of the game at this year's Exotic Car Show with top of the line, ultra shiny sports cars stationed along Bloor.

Bloor St W

Food & Drink

Date

About the Event

Location

Wine & Spirit Festival

June 14-15

Wine & Spirit Festival

Sugar Beach is once again host to this big festival dedicated to all kinds of wine, spirits, beer, cider and cocktails, all served up alongside food and live music.

Sugar Beach
Great Canadian Greek Festival

June 14-16

Great Canadian Greek Festival

Toronto can add another huge Greek festival to it's summer bucket list with a weekend of traditional treats, live entertainment and a big market.

Better Living Centre
Taco Fest

June 14-16

Taco Fest

Everything Mexican food and culture is on at this big festival with thee days of traditional eats, drinks, music, entertainment and games.

Ontario Place
The Beach Rib & Craft Beer Fest

June 14-16

The Beach Rib & Craft Beer Fest

Break out the rib bib for this annual rib festival with robbers from all over the province dropping by, plus a craft beer market and lots more.

Woodbine Park
Foodalicious

June 15-16

Foodalicious

Better put on your eating pants because Foodalicious is back with a weekend of street food goodies courtesy of the city's best food trucks.

Downsview Park
The Art of Craft Beer

June 15

The Art of Craft Beer

Art and beer come together as one during this neighbourhood beer festival with local brewers and artisans on site with goods for purchase.

Ashbridge Estate
Afro Vegan Fest

June 16

Afro Vegan Fest

New this year is a full day dedicated to African and Caribbean vegan fare with plant-based goodies and live music with proceeds going to an organic farm.

Artscape Wychwood Barns

Film

Date

About the Event

Location

Indie Horror Fest

June 12-15

Indie Horror Fest

A weekend of horror from independent filmmakers is on with works by directors from all over the world, screening over the next few days.

Eyesore Cinema
Taking Space

June 14

Taking Space

Catch a screening of this short film that looks at Toronto's DIY skatepark movement, paired with a documentary feature and live music performances.

The Grand Gerrard Theatre
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

June 14-15

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hunter S. Thompson's personal fever dream comes to life when a journalist and his lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.

Cinesphere at Ontario Place
True Crime Film Festival

June 14-15

True Crime Film Festival

True crime lovers can get their fix of all the drama and intrigue at this two-day festival featuring films and Q&As that focus on real crime stories.

Revue Cinema
Watergate

June 14-20

Watergate

The story of the Watergate scandal can only be shown in two parts and this new documentary tells the story of all the drama surrounding Nixon's hot mess.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
True North

June 15

True North

It's a good time to take a look inside Toronto's basketball scene as Ryan Sidhoo's documentary looks at today’s youth basketball machine.

Harbourfront Centre, Studio Theatre

Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Yeasayer

June 15

Yeasayer

The good vibes are on with Brooklyn's experimental rockers who fuse lots of interesting sounds and noises into their funky tunes.

Mod Club
Alexisonfire

June 16

Alexisonfire

From the sleepy suburbs of St. Catharines came the big, booming sound of post-hardcore rockers Alexisonfire and their now-signature sound.

Budweiser Stage
Tchami

June 16

Tchami

It's going to be a good day by the pool as Tchami drops by to spin some of his signature smooth house beats for a sexy Sunday at Cabana.

Cabana Waterfront Patio
Toronto R&B Sounds

June 16

Toronto R&B Sounds

Toronto's up-and-coming R&B scene is taking the stage for this showcase of local singers bring the dreamy vibes and sensuous sounds.

The Baby G

Parties

Date

About the Event

Location

Our House

June 14

Our House

Part of Stackt's housewarming weekend, this NXNE-lead showcase of DJs includes plenty of local talent and a secret headliner spinning into the night.

stackt market
Friday Night Live

June 14

Friday Night Live

It's a rainbow party at the ROM as #FNL celebrates Pride Month with a night of queer art, expression, music, dancing, food and performance.

Royal Ontario Museum
Astronomy On Tap T.O.

June 14

Astronomy On Tap T.O.

Calling all stargazers for this comic party with drinks, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games, prizes and Dunlap merchandise for sale.

The Great Hall
Promise Cherry Beach

June 16

Promise Cherry Beach

Dance it out in the sand as Promise Cherry Beach returns with special guest Galcher Lustwerk spinning dance and hip-hop alongside a lineup of local DJs.

Cherry Beach

Markets and pop-ups

Date

About the Event

Location

Bather Summer Pop-Up

June 14-16

Bather Summer Pop-Up

Toronto-based swim and surf brand is ready to unveil their summer line of gear, shirts and totes during this weekend-long pop-up.

915 Queen St. W
Spooky Flea Market

June 15

Spooky Flea Market

All-things horror is on at this big flea with books, DVDs, art, collectables, music, VHS tapes, prizes, food and everything to do with gore.

Rue Morgue Manor
Happy Clothing Co Pop-Up

June 15

Happy Clothing Co Pop-Up

A curated selection of locally-designed men and women's summer streetwear is for sale with 10% of the proceeds going to support mental wellness.

Drink Juice Co.
Seconds & Supplies Maker Market

June 15

Seconds & Supplies Maker Market

Calling all makers for this market with artists supplies, materials and equipment of all kinds both new and used for sale in the name of sustainability.

Artscape Youngplace
Trinity Bellwoods Flea

June 16

Trinity Bellwoods Flea

Shop local at this big monthly market with over 60 vendors selling handmade goodies like food, clothing, art, photography, beauty and more.

The Great Hall

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