13 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week will blow your mind, ear drums and your socks off. Not only does Pride kick into high gear, but it's also time for NXNE, a giant beer fest at Ontario Place and Taste of Asia and oh, the official start of summer.
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
June 19Brendan Canning curates this NXNE lineup that includes Charlotte Cornfield, Blue Sky Miners, Kira May and Adrian Underhill.
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June 19Step into the Beaver for a night of sickening drag from the House of Filth with performances, music and an endless train of drinks to kicks off Pride in a very queer way.The Beaver
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June 20The Total Package Tour features New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men. Take a time machine and have a fun night as teen you.Air Canada Centre
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June 21The largest celebration of National Aboriginal Day in Canada’s history is at Fort York with music, dancing and drumming ceremonies.Fort York
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June 22This is a monumental night as Steers & Queers celebrates 10 years of their Pride party Night of 1000 Dollys. Expect a lot of Dolly hits, drag, a choir and burlesque.The Great Hall Toronto
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June 22The Collectif Nude crew takes over the entire Drake hotel for a giant beach-themed Pride extravaganza!The Drake Hotel
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June 23-25The city-wide music festival's main hub returns to the Port Lands with headliners Passion Pit, Tyler the Creator, Post Malone and Sleigh Bells.Port Lands
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June 23-25Head to Markham to see this great big night market with amazing food and lots of other performances!Kennedy Road
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June 23-24The grounds of Ontario Place will be flowing with beer as this huge local craft beer fest takes over for the weekend.Ontario Place
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June 24-25Step back in time for a summer day of 1920s music and fun on the luxurious grounds of Spadina Museum. There'll be live music, dancing on the lawn, croquet and a costume contest.Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
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June 25One of North America's largest Pride parades takes over Yonge Street from 1 - 5 p.m. with over 150 groups marching in support of Toronto's LGBT community.Yonge Street
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June 25 - September 24The last Sunday of the month, the streets of Kensington Market are car-free and taken over by the people! Performers, food vendors, makers, dance parties and endless surprises happening all day in the market.Kensington Market
Lead photo byHector Vasquez at Taste of Asia
Lead photo byHector Vasquez at Taste of Asia
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