15 things to do in Toronto this week

Events in Toronto this week are nothing short of exciting as the CNE opens for the season with a ton of new stuff to check out. The Toronto Reference Library is having a big sale and Taste of Manila is back. There's concerts galore, parties, festivals and free stuff on as well.

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location
- Joey Bada$$
  
  August 12
  
  Joey Bada$$
  
  Dreamy beats and chill vibes are what make up the sounds of rapper Joey Bada$$ as he arrives with Beast Coast artists and Flatbush Zombies.
  
  RBC Echo Beach
- The Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher
  
  August 13
  
  The Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher
  
  Billy Corgan and company are still going strong and the 90s alt-rock pioneers are teaming up with Oasis' Noel Gallagher and special guests AFI.
  
  Budweiser Stage
- KoRn and Alice in Chains
  
  August 14
  
  KoRn and Alice in Chains
  
  California's nu metal rockers are ready to hit the road for a North American summer tour with Alice in Chains and special guests Underoath.
  
  Budweiser Stage
- Toronto Reference Library Book Sale
  
  August 15-17
  
  Toronto Reference Library Book Sale
  
  Bookworms, rejoice! You can get your hands on thousands of used books for anywhere between 10 cents and 1 dollar at this big, three-day book sale.
  
  Toronto Reference Library
- Manifesto Festival
  
  August 15-17
  
  Manifesto Festival
  
  Manifesto is back with three days of events and performances happening all over the city, including a free concert from Ari Lennox.
  
  Multiple Venues
- CNE
  
  August 16 - September 2
  
  CNE
  
  One of the year's most anticipated events returns as the CNE kicks off two weeks of carnival festivities like rides, games, food, shows and lots more.
  
  Exhibition Place
- Latin Sparks Festival
  
  August 17
  
  Latin Sparks Festival
  
  It's a night of dancing, DJs, live performances, food trucks, drinks and free dance lessons to get your feet moving at this big Latin block party.
  
  T&T Supermarket
- Night Visions
  
  August 17
  
  Night Visions
  
  The MOCA is getting into the after-hours party game with an artists' takeover of two floors of the museum for a night of music, art and installations.
  
  MOCA Toronto
- Toronto Flower Market
  
  August 17
  
  Toronto Flower Market
  
  Local and regional growers are dropping by for this monthly market that features fresh cut flowers, handmade bouquets and home items for sale.
  
  CAMH
- Sunnyside 21
  
  August 17
  
  Sunnyside 21
  
  Take the day off to party beachside as Sunnyside hosts its biggest event yet with Joe Claussell spinning the beats from open to close.
  
  Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe & Concert Park
- Wavelength
  
  August 17-18
  
  Wavelength
  
  Wavelength is back with a weekend of music and art that highlights the city's indie scene with performances by Milk & Bone and many more.
  
  Stackt Market
- Pan American Food and Music Festival
  
  August 17-18
  
  Pan American Food and Music Festival
  
  Goodies from over 41 countries make up this big festival with tons of flavours, music, dance, and performances from all over the Americas.
  
  Yonge-Dundas Square
- Taste of Manila
  
  August 17-18
  
  Taste of Manila
  
  The biggest celebration of Filipino culture is on with a massive street festival featuring hundreds of food vendors, shopping, performances and lots more.
  
  Bathurst and Wilson
- Pink
  
  August 18
  
  Pink
  
  Rescheduled from the spring, P!nk is ready to bring her Beautiful Trauma tour back to Toronto for the first of two shows.
  
  Scotiabank Arena
- College Park Flea Market
  
  August 18
  
  College Park Flea Market
  
  Toronto's fancy new park is open and ready to welcome folks in for a flea market and festival featuring shopping, music, activities and more.
  
  College Park