25 things to do in Toronto this weekend

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Date

About the Event

Location

The Toronto Pancakes & Booze Art Show

April 29

The Toronto Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Check out over 75 local artists showcasing some of their works all while eating your weight in pancakes.

Revival
Aly & AJ

April 30

Aly & AJ

Sisters Aly & AJ are set to take the stage to perform songs off their latest album "A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun."

Danforth Music Hall Theatre
It's Gonna Be May: Boy Band Dance Party

April 30

It's Gonna Be May: Boy Band Dance Party

Put on your favourite boy band merch and head over to this boy band-themed dance party to dance the night away.

Sneaky Dee's
CONTACT Photography Festival

May 1-31

CONTACT Photography Festival

The annual photography festival is back with over 200 exhibitions sprawled around the city, both indoors and outdoors.

Multiple Venues

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

ELEVATION

April 29

ELEVATION

Grab a table with friends and prepare for a night of fabulous performances by local drag queens featuring Hollywood Jade, Donovan, Liquorice, Virgo Queen, and Vita Love.

Nightowl Toronto
Puppy Yoga & Bubbly

April 30

Puppy Yoga & Bubbly

Grab your yoga mats and head out to this yoga class filled with adorable puppies and try not to get too distracted while working out. The best part is that you can end the class with a complimentary mimosa.

Kardia Athletica
Spring has Sprung Drag Brunch

April 30

Spring has Sprung Drag Brunch

Round up your friends and head out to a spring-themed drag brunch where you can sip on mimosas and watch fabulous performances.

Maison Selby
Be Leaf Plant Store Pop-Up Sale

April 30

Be Leaf Plant Store Pop-Up Sale

From succulents to big monstera plants, pick up your new plant buddy at this plant pop-up sale.

Hale Coffee
Helder Brum & Friends: Variety Show!

April 30

Helder Brum & Friends: Variety Show!

Prepare for a night full of laughter at this variety show that will feature local comedians and musical performances.

Comedy Bar

Art events

Date

About the Event

Location

Violette

April 29 - May 1

Violette

Put on a virtual reality headset and immerse yourself in this interactive theatre experience.

Harbourfront Centre
Golden Moon Paint Night

April 30

Golden Moon Paint Night

Put on your creative hat and head out for a night of learning how to paint the moon.

Fresh Paint Studio Danforth East
Where Are You From

April 30 - June 11

Where Are You From

Check out this new art exhibit by Jeff Thomas that features photographs exploring the challenges of being born in the city and raised Indigenous.

Stephen Bulger Gallery

Comedy

Date

About the Event

Location

Favourites

April 29

Favourites

Head out to this local comedy show that will also feature local improvisers interacting with the audience.

Comedy Bar
Hocus Jokus

May 1 - September 11

Hocus Jokus

Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts at this magic-themed comedy show.

YukYuk's Toronto
8-BIT COMEDY

May 1

8-BIT COMEDY

Laugh all night long at this local comedy show featuring Dylan Gott, Yaz, Faraz Niafattah, Amy Bugg, Nigel Grinstead, Jordan Foisy, Nick Reynoldson

FreePlay

Dancing

Date

About the Event

Location

The Upper Deck's Retro Night

April 29

The Upper Deck's Retro Night

Wear your best pair of bell bottoms and head out to this retro-themed dance party that will have you boogying the night away.

The Pint Public House
Analog Dreams

April 29

Analog Dreams

Round up your friends and head out for a night full of dancing with DJs spinning the hottest tracks.

Wiggle Room
Hey Girl Hey: Make It Rain

April 30

Hey Girl Hey: Make It Rain

Dance the night away with friends at this spring-themed dance party.

The Baby G

Live Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Nowhere Men

April 29

Nowhere Men

Check out this tribute band to The Beatles that will be playing all of the British band's classic hits all night long.

Linsmore Tavern
The Sizzle

April 29

The Sizzle

Scope out some live music at this music showcase featuring local bands and DJs playing music all night long.

Clinton's Tavern

Movie Screenings

Date

About the Event

Location

GREY GARDENS

May 1

GREY GARDENS

Grab some popcorn and watch a screening of a documentary about a high society mother-daughter duo and the raccoons that live on their estate.

Paradise on Bloor
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

May 1

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Check out a screening of the first movie in the sci-fi trilogy at the beloved lakefront theatre.

Cinesphere

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Candlelight Symphony At The Castle

March 10 - May 1

Candlelight Symphony At The Castle

Get dressed in your fanciest clothes and head over to the famed castle to watch an intimate concert in the Carriage Room, surrounded by hundreds of candles lighting up the room.

Casa Loma
Toronto Biennial of Art

March 26 - June 5

Toronto Biennial of Art

The annual art festival is back, spanning across nine venues all around the city for 72 days, with works by international artists.

Multiple Venues
Hot Docs Festival

April 28 - May 8

Hot Docs Festival

Grab some popcorn and check out the annual documentary festival with hundreds of films premiering across theatres in Toronto.

Multiple Venues

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Events you might want to check out

Art events

Comedy

Dancing

Live Music

Movie Screenings

Ongoing events

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