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Lisa Power
Posted on August 09, 2018
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Weekend events in Toronto August 10-12 2018

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 09, 2018
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It's a marquee event weekend in Toronto with a lot of big-name things going on. Taste of the Danforth is finally here while the Waterfront Night Market takes over Ontario Place. Sail-In Cinema arrives on the water and Electric Island is back for a full day of thumping beats.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Sail-In Cinema
      August 10
      Sail-In Cinema
      Arrive via boat or foot to this two-day outdoor film festival, viewable from the shore or on the water, featuring the world’s first two-sided floating screen
      Sugar Beach
    • Taste of the Danforth
      August 10-12
      Taste of the Danforth
      One of the biggest events of the year is back with patios, street food, music and activities in celebration of Toronto's Hellenic community.
      Greektown
    • Waterfront Night Market
      August 10-12
      Waterfront Night Market
      Now at its new home over at Ontario Place, this night market is known for a huge selection of Pan-Asian food, as well as art and lifestyle goods.
      Ontario Place
    • Electric Island
      August 11
      Electric Island
      The second edition of Electric Island has a new lineup of electro/EDM stars, including Green Velvet, Shiba San and Sydney Blu.
      Hanlan's Point Stadium
    • Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival
      August 11-12
      Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival
      Steam Whistle's Roundhouse Park gets a two-day extravaganza of samples and food trucks. Picnic blankets are encouraged!
      Roundhouse Park
    • Zine Dream
      August 12
      Zine Dream
      Browse through hundreds of unique books, comics, music, zines, hand-made crafts, and prints at this all day exhibition, featuring over 95 vendors.
      Polish Combatants' Hall (SPK)
  • Events you might want to check out
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    About the Event
    Location
    • Manifesto
      August 9-19
      Manifesto
      There's lots to check out during this ten-day, city-wide festival of arts, culture, performances, workshops and competitions.
      Multiple Venues
    • Summerworks Festival
      August 9-19
      Summerworks Festival
      Lots of new and experimental works are on, with performers trying out different material, pushing boundaries and creating new audience experiences.
      Multiple Venues
    • Toronto Anime Matsuri
      August 10-12
      Toronto Anime Matsuri
      A whole weekend of Japanese contemporary pop culture is going down, with screenings, music, cosplay, panels, a marketplace, gaming and food.
      Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
    • GhanaFest
      August 11
      GhanaFest
      A huge celebration of Ghanaian arts and culture is on, with traditional food, cultural showcases and performances from local and international artists.
      Earl Bales Park
    • Paws in the Park
      August 11
      Paws in the Park
      This pooch party, which is also a fundraiser, offers free admission, food, drinks, exhibitions, free training sessions and yes, free doggy pats.
      Woodbine Park
    • Sunday Social
      August 12
      Sunday Social
      The last Sunday Social is upon us and this beer garden is going out with a final round of food, games and music by KyVITa and Amai Kuda et les Bois.
      The Bentway
  • Food & Drink
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    About the Event
    Location
    • JerkFest
      August 9-12
      JerkFest
      JerkFest continues this weekend, grilling up mountains of chicken and other Caribbean favourites alongside games, music and dancing.
      Centennial Park
    • Feast of St. Lawrence
      August 10-11
      Feast of St. Lawrence
      St. Lawrence Market is getting into the summer spirit with a two-day festival, including a dinner under the stars and street party.
      St Lawrence Market
    • Rosé Picnic
      August 11
      Rosé Picnic
      Back again is this huge garden party worth dressing up for. Food and drinks are on while DJs spin the tunes inside the historic Stanley Barracks.
      Stanley Barracks
    • Sweetery
      August 11-12
      Sweetery
      For all the sweet tooths out there, this festival of desserts features local chefs, students and artisan creations of the sugary persuasion.
      David Pecaut Square
    • Vegandale Food Festival
      August 11-12
      Vegandale Food Festival
      Vegan foodies take over Fort York for two days of vendors serving up food, drinks, goods and products from non-animal sources.
      Fort York National Historic Site
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Indie Fridays
      August 10
      Indie Fridays
      Another night of free music is happening in the Square, with performances by Johnson Crook, Texas King and more, plus a beer garden on all evening.
      Yonge–Dundas Square
    • Stranded Fest
      August 11
      Stranded Fest
      It's the classics with a twist at this big cover band festival, which features local bands playing the hits by Weezer, The Killers, Fall Out Boy and more.
      Opera House
    • Lady Donli
      August 12
      Lady Donli
      Nigeria's Lady Donli arrives in Toronto for the first time to keep the vibes hot with for her soulful grooves that mix R&B with dancehall and electro.
      Adelaide Hall
  • Film
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  • Parties
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    About the Event
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  • Markets and pop-ups
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Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez at Taste of the Danforth

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