15 things to do in Toronto this week
This week is for music lovers as events in Toronto welcome Fleet Foxes, Wiz Khalifa, Evanescence and more to the stage. There's also a big Sri Lankan festival to look forward to, a Seinfeld pop-up and a whole weekend dedicated to all things beer. Plus, lots of free stuff, too.
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Events you might want to check out
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July 23Can you tell a story in five minutes? Filmmakers from Canada and around the world put the medium to the test with micro-shorts of 300 seconds or less.2469 Dundas St West
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July 23A slew of talented comics from Fringe, Just for laughs and more showcase their newest material and test it out on audiences for the first time.
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July 24Seattle's indie folk rockers put a modern twist on an old genre, incorporating pop elements that have brought them into the mainstream.Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
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July 24Rapper Wiz Khalifa is in with none other than Rae Sremmurd, arriving for the night as part of his Dazed and Blazed tour.Budweiser Stage
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July 25A personal favourite of mine, this indie band makes music for all the cosmic wanderers out there by fusing electro and folk to create dreamy soundscapes.Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
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July 25Open Roof returns again with beer, food and a film. This week it's the Death of Stalin, paired alongside a performance by RubēHill.Sterling Road
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July 26Wellness and community come together for this huge, all-white, travelling outdoor yoga event taking place in the glow of the summer sunset.Exhibition Place
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July 26-29Back again is this huge beer festival by the CNE grounds with hundreds of brews and eats, plus performances by Broken Social Scene, Ludacris and Finger Eleven.Bandshell Park
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July 27Drink up and explore the museum at this big summer bash. Live music and a discount admission are also on, plus snacks and performances.The Royal Ontario Museum
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July 27Amy Lee's powerful voice cemented Evanescence's captivated a generation of music lovers, and now they're here alongside violinist Lindsey Stirling.Budweiser Stage
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July 28A celebration of Sri Lankan street food hits downtown this summer with tons of vendors, music and activities on throughout the day.Yonge-Dundas Square
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July 28What's the deal with pop-ups? Lloyd's is hosting a Seinfeld-inspired pop-up with all the noteworthy food and drinks from the show.
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July 29Looking to express yourself through pin or patch? Local makers will be selling handmade pins and embroidered patches made by the artists.
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July 29Toronto's annual Tibetan food crawl will feature 10 different restaurants in Parkdale.Multiple Venues
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July 29It's a party under the highway inside this reclaimed space, complete with drinks, games, food and a performance by the Canadian National Brass Project.The Bentway
Lead photo byAndrew Williamson
Lead photo byAndrew Williamson
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