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Lisa Power
Posted on July 29, 2019
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15 things to do in Toronto this week

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on July 29, 2019
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Events in Toronto this week are about to get hype as Drake's OVO Fest returns and VELD is on. Hopefully you're hungry, because there's plenty of summertime grub to go around. The Caribana festivities are in full effect and there's lots of free stuff happening, too.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Budweiser BBQlicious
      July 26 - August 11
      Budweiser BBQlicious
      There's a new barbecue player in town as Budweiser pops in to venues around the city to pair brews with classic barbecue goodies.
      Multiple Venues
    • John Mayer
      July 30
      John Mayer
      Toronto is a wonderland and John Mayer is dropping by as part of a two-stop stint during his North American summer tour.
      Scotiabank Arena
    • The Office! A Musical Parody
      July 30 - August 25
      The Office! A Musical Parody
      Channel your inner Michael Scott at this off-Broadway hit musical that captures the essence of the folks at Dunder Mifflin in all their glory.
      CAA Theatre
    • Open Roof
      July 31
      Open Roof
      Electro and live instrumentals come together with Toronto’s Ghost Cavern playing alongside a screening of Jonathan Levine’s new comedy Long Shot.
      The Lower Junction
    • Ada Lea
      August 1
      Ada Lea
      The melancholic and tragic sounds of love and loss are captured with Montreal's Ada Lea as she paints a vivid picture of both through her indie rock sounds.
      Drake Underground
    • Jerk
      August 2
      Jerk
      One of the best Caribana parties of the year is back for seconds to feature some of the city's hottest DJs playing sweaty beats late into the night.
      Masonic Temple
    • Scarborough Ribfest
      August 2-5
      Scarborough Ribfest
      Don't forget the wet naps as this huge annual rib festival features ribbers from all over the province dropping by for a weekend of sticky-fingered fun.
      Thomson Memorial Park
    • Food Truck Festival
      August 2-5
      Food Truck Festival
      A huge fleet of the city's best food trucks is pulling to Woodbine Park for a huge, four-day festival featuring all kinds of great street food treats.
      Woodbine Park
    • The Warriors
      August 2-19
      The Warriors
      One of the greatest movies ever is celebrating 40 years since it captured the gritty life of New York street gangs in the rough and tough late 1970s.
      The Royal Cinema
    • Caribana
      August 3
      Caribana
      The biggest celebration of the year is back to cap off a month of parties and events with a massive parade full of music and dance.
      Exhibition Place
    • VELD
      August 3-4
      VELD
      VELD is back with a stacked lineup of performances by hip-hop and electro artists like Cardi B, Tiësto, Skrillex and Kygo.
      Downsview Park
    • Toronto Rum Festival
      August 4
      Toronto Rum Festival
      New this year is a festival dedicated to the robust taste of rum with a focus on blends from the Caribbean to coincide with Caribana.
      Ontario Place
    • Taste Of India
      August 4
      Taste Of India
      Over 100 vendors are serving up traditional Indian food of all kinds at this huge festival with demonstrations and activities all day long.
      Nathan Phillips Square
    • Sunnyside 21
      August 4
      Sunnyside 21
      Dance it out beachside on this long weekend edition of Sunnyside featuring local and international DJs spinning hours of electro under the sun.
      Sunnyside Pavillion
    • OVO Fest
      August 4-5
      OVO Fest
      OVO Fest back with a big lineup of old school R&B singers and Drake. It's totally sold out, but if you're willing to fork over the $$, you can still snag a ticket.
      Budweiser Stage
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez

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