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Lisa Power
Posted on August 15, 2019
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35 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 15, 2019
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Weekend events in Toronto mark the opening of the CNE and with it new attractions, cheap eats, outrageous food, a huge inflatable Godzilla and lots of classic fun. Taste of Manila is back with lots of tasty treats and plenty of festivals, parties, music, movies and markets.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • CNE
      August 16 - September 2
      CNE
      One of the year's most anticipated events returns as the CNE kicks off two weeks of carnival festivities like rides, games, food, shows and lots more.
      Exhibition Place
    • Night Visions
      August 17
      Night Visions
      The MOCA is getting into the after-hours party game with an artists' takeover of two floors of the museum for a night of music, art and installations.
      MOCA Toronto
    • Taste of Manila
      August 17-18
      Taste of Manila
      The biggest celebration of Filipino culture is on with a massive street festival featuring hundreds of food vendors, shopping, performances and lots more.
      Bathurst and Wilson
    • Wavelength
      August 17-18
      Wavelength
      Wavelength is back with a weekend of music and art that highlights the city's indie scene, with performances by Milk & Bone and many more.
      Stackt Market
    • Latin Sparks Festival
      August 17
      Latin Sparks Festival
      It's a night of dancing, DJs, live performances, food trucks, drinks and free dance lessons to get your feet moving at this big Latin block party.
      T&T Supermarket
    • Open Streets TO
      August 18
      Open Streets TO
      Part of Bloor Street West and Yonge are shutting down for a car-free day of fun as the streets open up for yoga, music, dance, workshops, games and more.
      Multiple Venues
    • Pink
      August 18
      Pink
      Rescheduled from the spring, P!nk is ready to bring her Beautiful Trauma tour back to Toronto for the first of two shows.
      Scotiabank Arena
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Film
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Wajib
      August 16
      Wajib
      The Toronto Palestine Film Festival is ready to put on their annual free outdoor film screening, this time featuring Wajib, plus food, music and food.
      Christie Pits Park
    • The Great Gatsby
      August 16-17
      The Great Gatsby
      It wasn't the best at capturing the enigma of the novel, but it did the job, especially with Leo DiCapp starring as the mysterious Gatsby himself.
      Ontario Place
    • Woodstock Revisited
      August 16-18
      Woodstock Revisited
      It's been 50 years Woodstock and this mini film festival includes several docs that capture the music, artists and excitement that made it what it was.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
    • Gattaca
      August 18
      Gattaca
      Witness the film that saw Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke fall in love at this free outdoor screening of this futuristic sci-fi drama.
      Christie Pits
    • Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
      August 18
      Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
      It's been 15 years since the Toronto-filmed Scott Pilgrim came out and series creator Bryan Lee O'Malley is dropping by to introduce the film.
      The Royal Cinema
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Indie Fridays
      August 16
      Indie Fridays
      The vibes are hot with a solid lineup of local acid-electro DJ Korean Town Acid, Blk riot grrrl rapper Myst Milano and DJ NDN.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • Wolf Parade
      August 16
      Wolf Parade
      The Danforth is celebrating 100 years of music with two nights of concerts, including Montreal's indie punk rockers Wolf Parade and Bad Waitress.
      The Danforth Music Hall
    • Miyavi
      August 16
      Miyavi
      The bass is getting slapped with Japanese pop rocker Miyavi and his deep grooves and dance beats that are sure to get your feet moving.
      Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    • The New Pornographers
      August 17
      The New Pornographers
      Also part of the Danforth's birthday celebrations, Vancouver's power-pop ensemble is coming with their melodic sound to play alongside Kiwi Jr.
      The Danforth Music Hall
    • TDOTFEST
      August 17-18
      TDOTFEST
      Hot summer beats are on at this big block party featuring a ton of reggae, soca, Afrobeat, hip-hop and R&B singers, plus activities, food and drinks.
      Ontario Place West Commons
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Alley Jams
      August 17
      Alley Jams
      The alleys are the place to be this weekend at this alleyway jam with a night of art, skateboarding, music and dance between the streets.
      Victoria St. Lane
    • Sunnyside 21
      August 17
      Sunnyside 21
      Take the day off to party beachside as Sunnyside hosts its biggest event yet with Joe Claussell spinning the beats from open to close.
      Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe & Concert Park
    • Summerdaze
      August 17
      Summerdaze
      Summerdaze is back with a huge lineup of electro DJs from all over the world spinning the beats alongside food, drinks, body painting and an arts market.
      54 Fraser Ave
    • Get On Up
      August 17
      Get On Up
      Get your freak on and rock the boat with all the greatest hip-hop and R&B from the 90s a.k.a. the decade that changed music as we know it.
      Phoenix Concert Theatre
    • Sam Feldt
      August 18
      Sam Feldt
      The king of smooth mixes and sweet beats is here to spin the tunes poolside at the all-day summer party under the sun.
      Cabana Waterfront Patio
    • Promise Cherry Beach
      August 18
      Promise Cherry Beach
      Global sounds are reaching Cherry Beach this weekend with a lineup of DJs that socialize in glitchy, Italo tunes at this edition of Promise.
      Cherry Beach
  • Markets and pop-ups
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
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