Weekend events in Toronto July 13-15 2018

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Location

Night It Up!

July 13-15

Night It Up!

Markham's annual outdoor festival is back with street foods typical of an authentic Asian market, and nightly performances.

Markham Civic Centre
All Day I Dream

July 14

All Day I Dream

This dreamy day party returns for a third year to take over Fort York with the sounds of DJs Lee Burridge, Sébastien Léger and Lost Desert.

Fort York National Historic Site
Sunday Social

July 15

Sunday Social

Toronto's newest public space beefs up its summer programming with another edition of this outdoor party featuring silent yoga, a silent disco and an outdoor beer garden.

The Bentway
World Cup Final

July 15

World Cup Final

The final game has arrived and Cafe Dip is the spot to celebrate with a big barbecue, street bar, big-screen broadcast and post-game party.

Cafe Diplomatico

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Honda Indy

July 13-15

Honda Indy

Revving, screeching and zipping takes over Toronto for two days this week as the Honda Indy returns with beer gardens, food, activities and more.

Exhibition Place
Destination Thailand

July 14

Destination Thailand

All things Thai are showcased at this downtown festival featuring authentic Thai food, traditional dancing, family-friendly activities and shopping.

Yonge-Dundas Square
Japanese Summer Festival

July 14

Japanese Summer Festival

The Natsu Matsuri and Obon Festival celebrates Japanese culture with children’s games, vendors, food, a beer garden and Tanabata activities.

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Bloor West Street Fest

July 14

Bloor West Street Fest

Bloor West Village shuts down for this all day street party with local businesses showing off their goods and music, plus an artisan night market.

Bloor Street West
Afrochic Festival

July 14-15

Afrochic Festival

A celebration of African culture, art and fashion is on with activities, performances and a special appearance by Erykah Badu.

Multiple Venues
Festival of India

July 14-15

Festival of India

Now in its 46th year, this annual festival takes over downtown and the Toronto Islands in celebration of Indian heritage and culture.

Multiple Venues
Toronto Dragon Festival

July 15-16

Toronto Dragon Festival

The Toronto Dragon Festival looks to showcase Chinese culture with vendors, demonstrations, performances, music, food and art.

Nathan Phillips Square

Food & Drink

Date

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Liberty Village Libation

July 14

Liberty Village Libation

The streets of Liberty Village are set to flow with suds as this new festival offers up brews in the park alongside bites and live music.

Liberty Village Park
Ontario Oyster Festival

July 15

Ontario Oyster Festival

Oysters, mussels, lobster and more are being served up at this giant seafood bash alongside a local brews and live music.

Rodney's Oyster House

Music

Date

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Location

Buddy Guy

July 13

Buddy Guy

Blues singer and guitarist Buddy Guy returns to Toronto with his signature stylings.

Budweiser Stage
Indie Fridays

July 13

Indie Fridays

Another Friday of musical discovery is on as Indie Fridays take over YDS, this time featuring Leah Daniels and The Reklaws.

Yonge–Dundas Square
Weezer and The Pixies

July 14

Weezer and The Pixies

Possibly performing their rendition of 'Africa', Weezer teams up with The Pixies for a night of 90s rock nostalgia.

Budweiser Stage
Odie

July 14

Odie

Odie, arriving from the Bay Area, brings with him a unique R&B sound that meshes California soul with Toronto hip-hop.

Drake Hotel
Lake South

July 14

Lake South

New and innovative electro pop artists from all over come together for a stacked showcase featuring Lake South, Dinah Thorpe, Joyful Joyful, and more.

Handlebar

Film

Date

About the Event

Location

Filmworker

July 13-19

Filmworker

A new documentary shows how director Stanley Kubrick, known for his perfectionism, pushed others around him to achieve his vision.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Jurassic Park

July 15

Jurassic Park

Experience this classic—featuring an always-dashing Jeff Goldlbum—with a drink-along-screening, drag queens and live commentary.

The Royal Cinema
In The Mood For Love

July 15

In The Mood For Love

A masterpiece of colour that captures the human condition, Wong Kar-wai takes us to Hong Kong for this edition of Cinematic Cities.

Christie Pits

Parties

Date

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Location

The Emo Band

July 13

The Emo Band

Live your pop punk band dreams and unleash your inner emotions at this huge karaoke party featuring a live band playing the hits.

Sneaky Dee's
Wiggly Beach

July 14

Wiggly Beach

A day of picnicing, swimming and wiggling is going down on the Toronto Islands at this big outdoor party in support of the Fort York Food Bank.

Hanlan's Point Beach
Metaverse Art Car Festival

July 14

Metaverse Art Car Festival

Toronto's giant fire-breathing, metal dragon is making an appearance at this big art car music festival and fundraiser.

158 Sterling Rd
Promise Cherry Beach

July 15

Promise Cherry Beach

Promise once again takes over Cherry Beach to shine a light on European talent with DJs Agatha Pher and Paul Hazendonk.

Cherry Beach

Markets and pop-ups

Date

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Location

Bit Bazaar

July 13-14

Bit Bazaar

Video games, comics, zines, food and beer are all happening at this flea market and meet up with tons of pins, patches, t-shirts, art, toys and more.

Toronto Media Arts Centre
Poured with Purpose

July 14-21

Poured with Purpose

Mill Street is hosting an all-organic farmers' market featuring all-natural products alongside music, samples and organic brews.

Mill Street Beer Hall
Toronto Flower Market

July 14

Toronto Flower Market

Summer wouldn't be the same without flowers and this market features locally sourced blossoms, petals and stems from Toronto flower producers.

CAMH
Toronto Artisan Market

July 14

Toronto Artisan Market

Wander through this curated outdoor art market with independent makers and local vendors showing off their handcrafted goods.

Trinity Bellwoods Park
Parkdale Flea

July 14-15

Parkdale Flea

Local businesses and vendors come out to show off their handmade wares at this edition of the super dog-friendly flea.

Northern Contemporary Gallery
Kensington Flea Market

July 14-15

Kensington Flea Market

Clothing, art, oldies and goodies, gently used, new and handmade items are all for sale from local vendors at this big flea.

El Gordo Fine Foods
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea

July 15

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea

The mid-summer Bellwoods Flea is on with local artisans, designers, and other vendors and makers selling a range of neat stuff.

The Great Hall

Ongoing events

Date

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Location

Toronto Fringe Festival

July 4-15

Toronto Fringe Festival

It's the last weekend to catch many of the showcases happening all over the city featuring performances on the fringes of conventional theatre.

Multiple Venues

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