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Lisa Power
Posted on August 03, 2019
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10 things to do in Toronto today

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 03, 2019
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Colourful costumes, booming music and dacning are all part of events in Toronto today as Caribana parades through downtown. Meanwhile, VELD is back with a stacked lineup. There's movies, music, a flea market and a big poolside party with Sean Paul bringing the beats.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • 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
    • For The Culture
      August 3
      For The Culture
      Reggae, soca, Afrobeats and hip hop are bumping all night long at this huge party from the people behind a new music festival coming this month.
      Love Child Social House
    • Nilüfer Yanya
      August 3
      Nilüfer Yanya
      Disco is back, baby, and London's Nilüfer Yanya is fusing dance beats and chill grooves with hints of rock, for whatever mood you're in.
      Horseshoe Tavern
    • Sean Paul
      August 3
      Sean Paul
      The one-and-only reggae star Sean Paul is coming to Toronto for a special Caribana party, alongside Jed Harper and Chris LaRoque.
      Cabana Pool Bar
    • The Northern
      August 3
      The Northern
      Metalcore syncs up with prog-rock with The Northern's rock/electro mashups played alongside Single Wound, Anneliese and LOST LIGHT.
      Hard Luck
    • Endless Summer
      August 3
      Endless Summer
      Heavy lip-liner, frosted tips and mini-buns are all part of this epic 90s video dance party with all the best tunes, from the decade that never left.
      Gladstone Ballroom
    • Starman
      August 3
      Starman
      It's been 35 years since the release of director John Carpenter's sci-fi love story that stars a young Jeff Bridges as a visitor from another world.
      The Royal Cinema
    • 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
    • Rogers Cup
      August 3-11
      Rogers Cup
      Some of the top tennis stars in the world are coming to Toronto for this big annual tournament with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and more playing.
      Aviva Centre
    • Kensington Flea Market
      August 3 - September 7
      Kensington Flea Market
      Handmade crafts, jewellery, vintage clothing, records, antiques and other recycled and repurposed treasures can all be found at this big flea.
      Kensington Market
    Lead photo by

    Jesse Milns
Lead photo by

Jesse Milns

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