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Phil Villeneuve
Posted on August 14, 2017
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10 things to do in Toronto this week

Radar
Phil Villeneuve
Posted on August 14, 2017
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The CNE starts this Friday, which is always bittersweet. It's just one of many major events happening in Toronto this week. There's a new beer festival inside a slick hotel on the city's east side, a massive rock show, and a movie marathon projected on a giant floating screen.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Open Roof Festival
      August 16
      Open Roof Festival
      Local singer-songwriter Liam Titcomb performs live before a screening of the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
      99 Sudbury
    • African Fashion Week
      August 16-20
      African Fashion Week
      African Fashion Week Toronto showcases 30 amazing designers from Canada and around the world at this world-renowned event.
      ROM
    • Diner en Blanc
      August 17
      Diner en Blanc
      Every summer, people dressed entirely in white descend on a public space with everything they need for an elegant soirée.
      TBA
    • Sail-In Cinema
      August 17-19
      Sail-In Cinema
      Toronto’s only outdoor floating film event returns. Mainlanders can enjoy the movie from the beach and boaters can watch from the harbour.
      Sugar Beach
    • Rave to the Grave
      August 17
      Rave to the Grave
      Infamous movie director Bruce La Bruce hits the decks for a no-cover night of goth rave dancing. There'll be drink specials all night.
      The Steady Cafe & Bar
    • The CNE
      August 18 - September 4
      The CNE
      The CNE rolls back into town and you can expect to find the traditional roster of midway games, rides, wild fair foods, and about a million ways to spend your hard earned money.
      Canadian National Exhibition
    • Camp Wavelength
      August 18-20
      Camp Wavelength
      The closure of the Islands forced this music and culture fest to get even more creative and it's now hosting a day camp in the city!
      Multiple Venues
    • Green Day
      August 18
      Green Day
      Green Day bring their massive new rock tour outdoors for this night of post-punk hits.
      Budweiser Stage
    • Vegan Food and Drink Festival
      August 19
      Vegan Food and Drink Festival
      Vendors from Toronto, as well as some from around the world, serve up all sorts of plant-based and meat-free food and drink items at this annual festival.
      Fort York National Historic Site
    • East End Beer Fest
      August 20
      East End Beer Fest
      The brand new Broadview Hotel has an event space called Lincoln Hall, and they're filling it with over 300 beer enthusiasts for their first-ever beer fest.
      The Broadview Hotel
    Lead photo by

    Marcanadian
Lead photo by

Marcanadian

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