25 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Top Picks

Date

About the Event

Location

OCAD University Annual Graduation Exhibition

May 11-15

OCAD University Annual Graduation Exhibition

Check out the massive art and design exhibition from the works of over 600 graduating artists that will be scattered all around the campus.

Multiple Venues
Avril Lavigne - Bite Me Tour

May 13

Avril Lavigne - Bite Me Tour

Check out the Canadian singer-songwriter as she makes a stop in the city for her Bite Me Tour.

Coca-Cola Coliseum
The JUNO Awards

May 15

The JUNO Awards

Celebrate Canadian music at the annual JUNO Awards, with performances by Arcade Fire, Arkells, and Avril Lavigne and hosted by Simu Liu.

Budweiser stage

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

Knix Toronto Warehouse Sale!

May 13-15

Knix Toronto Warehouse Sale!

Save up to 75 per cent on accessories, bras, loungewear, and more at this Canadian underwear brand's warehouse sale.

950 Dupont St.
Meet Jonathan Van Ness

May 14

Meet Jonathan Van Ness

The fabulous member of the Fab 5 will be holding a meet and greet at Sephora in order to celebrate the launch of the haircare line JVN in Canada.

Eaton Centre
Balls Deep Disco

May 14

Balls Deep Disco

Throw on your best pair of bell bottoms and boogie the night away at this disco-themed dance party.

Black Eagle
The Brick Works Festival

May 15

The Brick Works Festival

Celebrate the spring season and check out local artists playing on two stages at the historic heritage buildings.

Evergreen Brick Works

Art events

Date

About the Event

Location

Forest Sunset Paint Night

May 14

Forest Sunset Paint Night

Grab your brushes and head out to this painting class to learn how to paint a forest sunset landscape.

Fresh Paint Studio Danforth East
Flowers for You: Face of Islam

May 14 - July 31

Flowers for You: Face of Islam

Check out this new art exhibit by Zahra Siddiqui that features photographs that explores the diversity of the Muslim community in the GTA.

Downsview Park
Victor Mora Photography Exhibition

May 15 - July 15

Victor Mora Photography Exhibition

Explore the different street photography photos by Victor Mora that allow the viewer to see random street moments frozen in time.

Janelle’s Kitchen

Comedy

Date

About the Event

Location

Friday Night FOMO

May 13

Friday Night FOMO

Laugh until your stomach hurts at this local comedy showcase.

Comedy Bar
"The World" Comedy Tour

May 14-20

"The World" Comedy Tour

Head out to this local comedy show that features international comedians bringing their jokes to the city.

Social Capital Theatre
Fresh Comedy

May 15

Fresh Comedy

Round up your friends for a night full of laughs at this comedy showcase featuring local comedians.

Supermarket

Live Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Local Talent Album Release Concert

May 14

Local Talent Album Release Concert

Celebrate the new music by Local Talent at this release party where they'll be playing songs off their new album.

BSMT 254
Pup & Sheer Mag

May 14

Pup & Sheer Mag

Rock band Pup is taking the stage to play songs off their newest album "THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND."

History Toronto
Sleaford Mods

May 14

Sleaford Mods

English punk duo Sleaford Mods return to the city to perform songs off their latest album "Spare Ribs."

Phoenix Concert Theatre

Markets and pop-ups

Date

About the Event

Location

Be Leaf Plant Store Pop-Up Sale

May 14

Be Leaf Plant Store Pop-Up Sale

From succulents to monstera plants, pick up the newest member of your plant family at this plant pop-up sale.

Coffee and Clothing Gerrard
BotanicalTO Plant-Based Market

May 14

BotanicalTO Plant-Based Market

Whether you're looking for your first plant or a new edition to your collection, wander through this plant-based exhibition to find your newest plant buddy.

Parkdale Hall
Beaches Artisan Market

May 15

Beaches Artisan Market

Head out to the artisan market and check out over 50 different artists selling some of their work. You might find your next favourite piece to upgrade the walls of your home.

KEW GARDENS
Toronto Vintage Pop Up Markets

May 15

Toronto Vintage Pop Up Markets

From home decor to handcrafted goods, roam through the market and find pieces to upgrade your home for the spring season. The best part is that the market is dog friendly so your furry best friends can tag along.

@spaceonking

Movie Screenings

Date

About the Event

Location

Casablanca

May 14

Casablanca

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of "Casablanca" by checking out a screening of the classic romance movie.

Fox Theatre
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

May 15

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Check out a screening of the final movie in the sci-fi trilogy at the iconic lakefront theatre.

Cinesphere

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Toronto Biennial of Art

March 26 - June 5

Toronto Biennial of Art

The annual art festival is back, spanning across nine venues all around the city for 72 days, with works by international artists.

Multiple Venues
A Marvel-ous Century of Stan Lee

April 18 - July 2

A Marvel-ous Century of Stan Lee

Celebrate the late Stan Lee and immerse yourself in his world of beloved comic book characters.

Toronto Public Library - Lillian Smith Branch
Escape The Ghost Ship

May 7 - October 31

Escape The Ghost Ship

Through puzzles and immersive theatre, try to escape the ghost ship before it gets docked back in the harbour.

Toronto Harbour

Top Picks

Events you might want to check out

Art events

Comedy

Live Music

Markets and pop-ups

Movie Screenings

Ongoing events

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