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Lisa Power
Posted on August 19, 2019
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15 things to do in Toronto this week

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 19, 2019
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Events in Toronto this week mark another stellar round of summer festivities as Fan Expo returns and there's plenty of beer and barbecue to go around. A new late-night Filipino food stall is serving up the goods while lots of music, theatre, film and free stuff is on, too.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Reprint
      August 19-22
      Reprint
      The 2003 Blackout, Flying Disc Freestyle and "Fandom in the Age of Social Media" all serve as inspiration for this headline-driven production.
      The Globe and Mail Centre
    • Knotfest
      August 20
      Knotfest
      Leaders of the heavy metal genre Slipknot head this stacked festival of bands including Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth.
      Budweiser Stage
    • Open Roof
      August 21
      Open Roof
      Open Roof is ready to wrap up another year of movies and music under the stars with a screening of Booksmart and a performance by Basement Revolver.
      Open Roof Festival
    • Fan Expo
      August 22-25
      Fan Expo
      All-things fandom are on at this annual pop culture convention with special guests, a big market, workshops, performances and lots more.
      Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    • Jonas Brothers
      August 23
      Jonas Brothers
      The Jo Bros are keeping things cool as they arrive for a night of 80s-soaked fun and a slew of new music at part of their Happiness Begins tour.
      Scotiabank Arena
    • Tigers Are Not Afraid
      August 23
      Tigers Are Not Afraid
      Writer-director Issa López’s horror-fantasy flick is getting a Toronto-exclusive theatrical run presents by other other than Guillermo del Toro.
      TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Toronto Cider Festival
      August 23-24
      Toronto Cider Festival
      Over 100 types of ciders from all over the region and beyond are on tap, alongside food pairings, music, games, contests and more.
      Sherbourne Common
    • TAIWANfest
      August 23-25
      TAIWANfest
      Free to attend, you can get your fill of Taiwanese cuisine with this food-focused festival that includes workshops, music, art, movies and dance.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
      August 23-25
      Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
      Ribs, chicken wings, corn, sausages and corn bread are just some of the grilled goodies on at this big festival dedicated to all-thing barbecue.
      Ontario Place
    • Bricks & Glitter
      August 23 - September 1
      Bricks & Glitter
      Back again is this community arts festival dedicated to folks across the rainbow with theatre, performances, music, parties and a makers market.
      Multiple Venues
    • Kanto Night Food Festival
      August 23
      Kanto Night Food Festival
      The first edition of this new, late-night Filipino street food festival kicks of with tons of yummy treats and beats being served up until 2 a.m.
      Market 707
    • Leslieville Beerfest
      August 24
      Leslieville Beerfest
      Part of Dundas Street East is shutting down for this big neighbourhood street festival with local breweries serving up fresh suds, food and artisans.
      Dundas and Carlaw
    • Plantain
      August 24
      Plantain
      New this year is a music festival dedicated to African, Caribbean, Latin and Canadian artists with a hug lineup of musicians from all over.
      Fort York Garrison Common
    • Korean Harvest Festival
      August 24-25
      Korean Harvest Festival
      It's Korean Thanksgiving and this big annual festival is back to celebrate the occasion with tradition food, dance, performances, music and shopping.
      Mel Lastman Square
    • Toronto Stationery Show
      August 25
      Toronto Stationery Show
      Stationery enthusiasts, rejoice! This big show features a huge variety of stationary items from local vendors and designers from all over the city.
      The Great Hall
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • CNE 2019
      August 16 - September 2
      CNE 2019
      There's all sorts of things to see and do at the CNE. There's food to try, games to play, rides to take and plenty of other things to check out.
      Exhibition Place
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