It’s the last weekend of July, so we’re making sure it goes off with a bang in this week’s weekend roundup. This time, Torontonians can look forward to a beer festival, Indigenous concerts and an Afro-Caribbean farmers’ market, among others. Here is what you can check out:
Friday, July 28:
Indigenous Sounds Now at SummerSeries in Trillium Park
Trillium Park is hosting a free event showcasing Indigenous musicians from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, as part of their SummerSeries. Indigenous Sounds Now will feature musical genres created by Indigenous musicians, such as alternative rock, blues and country. The music will reflect the Indigenous music scene heard from coast to coast, with both seasoned musicians and emerging artists in attendance.
For details, click here.
Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Grab your friends, have a cold one and say cheers because Toronto’s Festival of Beer is back at Exhibition Place from July 28-30. Old school legends, such as Ice Cube, T-Pain, Third Eye Blind and more will be hitting the stage. It’s going to be three days of international, local and craft beers in addition to great food and live performances. Day tickets range from $70 to $177.
For information, click here.
MUCH TOO MUCH Written Objects Art Show by Stefan Wegner
Propeller Art Gallery presents MUCH TOO MUCH, a solo show by internationally-awarded creative mind and Canadian conceptual artist, Stefan Wegner. The show exhibits thought-provoking work that examines challenging emotional themes, broadly accepted values, and the language of consumer culture. Admission is free.
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Saturday, July 29:
Aloha Fest
AlohaFest Toronto is welcoming visitors to celebrate Polynesian culture on July 29 at Mel Lastman Square. In its eighth annual year, the free event aims to capture Toronto’s Polynesian community for a day of live music, traditional dance, vendors, crafts and delicious food at the AlohaFest Marketplace. The event starts 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For details, click here.
LEEL FAIR: Toronto’s First Musical Comedy Festival (presented by GNTO)
Good News Toronto has organized the city’s first musical comedy festival called LEEL FAIR. The event features Balint and Mahdi, Hylands Heroes, Special Guest Josh Murray,
Janelle McGuinness and more. Organizers say this is just like a regular music festival, but “much funnier and way dumber.”
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FOMO
In anticipation of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival next weekend, Dream Escape is holding a 2SLGBTQ+ dance party called FOMO on July 29. Visitors are encouraged to dance the night away to sounds by DJ Goodaz, DJ Recklezz and DJ Tangerine. This is a 19-plus event located at 570 Bloor St. W. from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are available at the door for $25 each.
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Sunday, July 30:
Fall Out Boy – So Much For (Tour) Dust
Sing along to “Sugar We’re Goin Down” at Fall Out Boy’s concert at Budweiser Stage. The iconic American rock band is in the city for their So Much For (Tour) Dust. Special guests include Bring Me The Horizon, Royal & The Serpent and Games We Play. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Afro Caribbean Farmers’ Market
On Sunday, you can visit an Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market located at 1531 Eglinton Ave. West where you’ll find the freshest fruits and vegetables straight from Africa and the Caribbean. In addition, there will be a healthy mix of healthy produce grown by local urban farmers from the diaspora. The market is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For information, click here.
A Taste of Kensington & Chinatown: The Scavenger Hunt!
Explore the Kensington and Chinatown neighbourhood with a scavenger hunt that will lead you through the area’s classic vintage shops, fresh markets, street art, history, and culture. In a team, you will conspire, track down clues, get creative and find new discoveries. One player per team must have the scavenger hunt app downloaded to play. Tickets are $40 per person and it’s happening from noon to 2 p.m.
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