Weekend events in Toronto June 1-3 2018

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Dundas West Fest

June 1-2

Dundas West Fest

The sights and smells of summer overtake Dundas West with two days of food, music, activities and a Harry Potter-themed drinking station.

Dundas Street West
Field Trip

June 2-3

Field Trip

Toronto's annual downtown music and arts festival is on all weekend with a solid list of headliners — plus food, comedy and art to boot.

Fort York National Historic Site
Cleaning Piece for Gardiner

June 3

Cleaning Piece for Gardiner

Pieces from Yoko Ono's installation, The Riverbed, will be made available for visitors to take home in hand-decorated boxes for safekeeping.

Gardiner Museum

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Breakin' Convention Toronto

June 1-3

Breakin' Convention Toronto

More than just breakdancing, this hip hop dance theatre festival features workshops, graffiti, DJs and freestyle sessions.

Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Riverside Eats and Beats Streetfest

June 2

Riverside Eats and Beats Streetfest

10 blocks along Queen East get overtaken by local vendors, shopping, live music and workshops for this annual neighbourhood festival.

Riverside
desiFEST

June 2

desiFEST

A whole day dedicated to South Asian artists is going down in Yonge-Dundas Square with live performances of music, art and dance.

Yonge Dundas Square
The Read Live

June 2

The Read Live

Kid Fury and Crissle are here as part of their North American tour to break down and discuss hip-hop news currently making headlines.

The Danforth Music Hall

Food & Drink

Date

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The Art of Craft Beer

June 2

The Art of Craft Beer

Art and booze come together in a holy union for a festival of both, including vendors, Ontario brewers, food and live bands.

Ashbridge Estate
Brunch Fest

June 1-3

Brunch Fest

There’s no denying Toronto's love affair with brunch, and now the festival to celebrate all things brunchy is back with a day of goodies and drinks.

99 Sudbury
Toronto Taste

June 3

Toronto Taste

Over 60 Toronto chefs come together to serve up a variety of dishes during this fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Rescue.

Corus Quay
The Butterbeer Bar Crawl

June 2

The Butterbeer Bar Crawl

Break out your wizarding robes for a four-bar drinking tour with themed games, speciality drinks, team challenges and a best costume contest.

Various Venues

Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Def Leppard and Journey

June 1

Def Leppard and Journey

80s hair metal icons Def Leppard and Journey here to play some of the biggest hits and guiltiest pleasures that are still in heavy rotation today.

Rogers Centre
Jennifer Castle

June 1

Jennifer Castle

Toronto's own Jennifer Castle has been making waves with her folk rock and vocal stylings that are reminiscent of Dolly Parton and Joan Baez.

Drake Hotel
U4RIA

June 1-3

U4RIA

A festival of trance music takes over the Waterfront this weekend with artists from Canada and beyond taking the stage for two days of thumping beats.

Toronto Event Centre
Diplo

June 3

Diplo

Producer Diplo is here to take fun in the sun to another level and bring the tunes to Cabana for the day.

Cabana Waterfront Patio
Hayley Kiyoko

June 3

Hayley Kiyoko

Model, dancer, singer and queer icon Hayley Kiyoko is here with her upbeat and poppy dance tunes that touch on life and love.

The Danforth Music Hall
La Luz

June 3

La Luz

LA's all-girl indie rockers' music is both haunting and sonorous, clouded by a haze of dreamy rhythms that induce some seriously mellow vibes.

Horseshoe Tavern

Film

Date

About the Event

Location

Sudden Impulse Film Festival

June 2

Sudden Impulse Film Festival

Local filmmakers host a night of funny and weird projects, also featuring a performance by Slowfish.

Revue Cinema
Ferris's Room

June 2

Ferris's Room

Take a tour through Ferris Bueller's room with a VR experience and screening of a doc that follows artist Toronto artist Sarah Keenlyside and her process.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Femme Fatale Film Festival

June 3

Femme Fatale Film Festival

A celebration of young women's voices in film, this film festival is made up of short films by female filmmakers between the ages 15 and 20.

Revue Cinema

Parties

Date

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Location

Madonna vs. Lady Gaga Dance Night

June 1

Madonna vs. Lady Gaga Dance Night

Celebrate the first day of Pride Month with a dance party, dedicated to the queens of pop, and drag performances — costumes are encouraged!

Buddies in Bad Times
Global Boogie Banquet

June 1

Global Boogie Banquet

A spread of international foods is going down at this dance party, with the best in afrobeat, tropical grooves and electronic disco.

Handlebar
Summerdaze Season Opener

June 2

Summerdaze Season Opener

In anticipation of Camp Summerdaze, this bash kicks off a season of fashion forward festivities, arts and crafts, food and good vibes.

54 Fraser Ave
Home Brew

June 2

Home Brew

Toronto DJ hey!dw returns to headline the event she created four years ago to feature artists of colour, LGBTQ+ and female-identifying musicians.

The Baby G
60s Mod Soul Record Dance Party

June 2

60s Mod Soul Record Dance Party

Transport yourself back to the swinging sixties with classic mod, soul and R&B, and maybe a little garage, psych and reggae thrown in for good measure.

The Piston

Art events

Date

About the Event

Location

Rihanna's Backstage Room

June 2

Rihanna's Backstage Room

Photos, film and installation showcase musicians off-duty, including a replica set of Rihanna's backstage room based on her leaked riders.

Free Space
Riverdale ArtWalk

June 2-3

Riverdale ArtWalk

This free two-day public fine art exhibition showcases both established and emerging artists, including local community groups and food vendors.

Jimmie Simpson Park and Community Centre
Mick Rock Exhibition

June 2-30

Mick Rock Exhibition

Legendary rock photographer, Mick Rock, exhibits his collection of iconic images of rock ‘n’ roll icons such as David Bowie, Lou Reed and Queen.

Liss Gallery

Markets and pop-ups

Date

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90's/2000's Vintage Streetwear Flea Market

June 2

90's/2000's Vintage Streetwear Flea Market

Back again is this huge flea stuffed with vintage streetwear from old school brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Champion, Kappa, Gucci and Ralph Lauren.

1305 Dundas St W
Withrow Park Farmers' Market

June 2 - October 13

Withrow Park Farmers' Market

It's the first day for the Withrow Park farmers makers with live music, arts and crafts activities for kids and local, organic food and goods for sale.

Withrow Park
Punk Rock Flea Market

June 3

Punk Rock Flea Market

The first of its kind in Toronto, 28 makers from Montreal to Windsor present a day of old tunes, cold brews and good finds.

Lee's Palace
The Fools' Market

June 3

The Fools' Market

Local makers set up shop outside the Corner Spot for a sunny Sunday of handmade crafts and original artwork.

The Corner Spot
Toronto Cactus and Succulent Society Show

June 3

Toronto Cactus and Succulent Society Show

Plants are friends and now is the opportunity time to pick up one (or ten) ultra low maintenance succulent and cactus buddies to brighten up your space.

Allan Gardens Park and Conservatory
The Eglinton Way Farmers' Market

June 3 - October 28

The Eglinton Way Farmers' Market

The Eglinton Way BIA launches its annual summer market with locally grown produce and handmade goods along the Eglinton strip.

The Eglinton Way BIA

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