15 things to do in Toronto this week

Events in Toronto this week mark another stellar round of summer festivities as Fan Expo returns and there's plenty of beer and barbecue to go around. A new late-night Filipino food stall is serving up the goods while lots of music, theatre, film and free stuff is on, too.

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location
- Reprint
  
  August 19-22
  
  Reprint
  
  The 2003 Blackout, Flying Disc Freestyle and "Fandom in the Age of Social Media" all serve as inspiration for this headline-driven production.
  
  The Globe and Mail Centre
- Knotfest
  
  August 20
  
  Knotfest
  
  Leaders of the heavy metal genre Slipknot head this stacked festival of bands including Volbeat, Gojira and Behemoth.
  
  Budweiser Stage
- Open Roof
  
  August 21
  
  Open Roof
  
  Open Roof is ready to wrap up another year of movies and music under the stars with a screening of Booksmart and a performance by Basement Revolver.
  
  Open Roof Festival
- Fan Expo
  
  August 22-25
  
  Fan Expo
  
  All-things fandom are on at this annual pop culture convention with special guests, a big market, workshops, performances and lots more.
  
  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Jonas Brothers
  
  August 23
  
  Jonas Brothers
  
  The Jo Bros are keeping things cool as they arrive for a night of 80s-soaked fun and a slew of new music at part of their Happiness Begins tour.
  
  Scotiabank Arena
- Tigers Are Not Afraid
  
  August 23
  
  Tigers Are Not Afraid
  
  Writer-director Issa López’s horror-fantasy flick is getting a Toronto-exclusive theatrical run presents by other other than Guillermo del Toro.
  
  TIFF Bell Lightbox
- Toronto Cider Festival
  
  August 23-24
  
  Toronto Cider Festival
  
  Over 100 types of ciders from all over the region and beyond are on tap, alongside food pairings, music, games, contests and more.
  
  Sherbourne Common
- TAIWANfest
  
  August 23-25
  
  TAIWANfest
  
  Free to attend, you can get your fill of Taiwanese cuisine with this food-focused festival that includes workshops, music, art, movies and dance.
  
  Harbourfront Centre
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
  
  August 23-25
  
  Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
  
  Ribs, chicken wings, corn, sausages and corn bread are just some of the grilled goodies on at this big festival dedicated to all-thing barbecue.
  
  Ontario Place
- Bricks & Glitter
  
  August 23 - September 1
  
  Bricks & Glitter
  
  Back again is this community arts festival dedicated to folks across the rainbow with theatre, performances, music, parties and a makers market.
  
  Multiple Venues
- Kanto Night Food Festival
  
  August 23
  
  Kanto Night Food Festival
  
  The first edition of this new, late-night Filipino street food festival kicks of with tons of yummy treats and beats being served up until 2 a.m.
  
  Market 707
- Leslieville Beerfest
  
  August 24
  
  Leslieville Beerfest
  
  Part of Dundas Street East is shutting down for this big neighbourhood street festival with local breweries serving up fresh suds, food and artisans.
  
  Dundas and Carlaw
- Plantain
  
  August 24
  
  Plantain
  
  New this year is a music festival dedicated to African, Caribbean, Latin and Canadian artists with a hug lineup of musicians from all over.
  
  Fort York Garrison Common
- Korean Harvest Festival
  
  August 24-25
  
  Korean Harvest Festival
  
  It's Korean Thanksgiving and this big annual festival is back to celebrate the occasion with tradition food, dance, performances, music and shopping.
  
  Mel Lastman Square
- Toronto Stationery Show
  
  August 25
  
  Toronto Stationery Show
  
  Stationery enthusiasts, rejoice! This big show features a huge variety of stationary items from local vendors and designers from all over the city.
  
  The Great Hall
Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location
- CNE 2019
  
  August 16 - September 2
  
  CNE 2019
  
  There's all sorts of things to see and do at the CNE. There's food to try, games to play, rides to take and plenty of other things to check out.
  
  Exhibition Place