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Not Dead Yet The DIY punk and hardcore festival returns with acts from all over, including Turnstile, G.L.O.S.S., La Misma, Barcelona and many others. Venue/prices tba. notdeadyettoronto.tumblr.com. October 13-16.
Thursday 30
Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival The 150-show fest continues to July 10 at various venues. $8-$12. fringetoronto.com. The reviews are rolling in! Check ’em out here.
Buffy Sainte-Marie and the TSO Head to Roy Thomson Hall for what’s sure to be a powerful collab by the singer/songwriter and our local orchestra. 7:30 pm. $27-$70. tso.ca.
Getting Inked Tattoo artists gather at North York Central Library to talk about the process of getting a tattoo and Asian and Western tattoo styles. 7 pm. Free (pre-register). 416-395-5639.
Friday 1
DVSN The OVO Sound-signed R&B upstarts (NNNN) plays the second of two nights at Mod Club. Doors 8 pm. $20. ticketmaster.ca.
Bitch Salad Andrew Johnston’s annual queer comedy night includes Heidi Brander, Sara Hennessey, Aisha Brown and headliner Guy Branum. Buddies in Bad Times. 8 pm. $15-$25. buddiesinbadtimes.com.
Pride This is Pride’s biggest weekend, and we’re spoiled for choices. We’ve got everything you need to know, from the parade route times to show picks.
Saturday 2
Our Home On Native Land Proceeds from the sale of artwork by Dianne Patychuk benefit Neskantaga First Nation youth. Ben Navaee Gallery. 1-4 pm. Free. 416-999-1030.
Family Pride Head to Church Street Jr Public School for Pride programming geared to children under 12. Today and tomorrow 10 am-5 pm. Free. pridetoronto.com.
Sunday 3
Green Space Festival Disco Disco Pride party with Honey Soundsystem, A Digital Needle and more. Barbara Hall Park. 1 pm. Free. greenspaceto.org.
Monday 4
Brian Wilson His reputation as an ambitious producer started with his painstaking obsession over details on the Beach Boys’ landmark 1966 album, Pet Sounds, which draped a dark cloud of melancholy and alienation over the pop group’s sunny disposition. In recent years, the now 74-year-old has been a prolific live performer, and his latest tour marries both facets of his storied career. He and an 11-piece band (including former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin) perform that record in its entirety to mark its 50th anniversary. Massey Hall. Doors 8 pm. $39.50-$125. masseyhall.com.
Cam’ron The Smoker’s Club tour brings the Harlem rapper to Sound Academy. Doors 8 pm, all ages. $35. ticketmaster.ca.
Tuesday 5
Matilda The musical based on the Roald Dahl story begins preview performances at the Ed Mirvish Theatre before opening July 7. 7:30 pm. $38-$139. 416-872-1212.
Toronto Caribbean Carnival Official Launch Performances and announcements at Nathan Phillips Square about this year’s events lead up to the big parade later this month. Noon. Free. caribbeancarnival.com.
Wednesday 6
Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession The ROM’s startling show on body ink art continues to September 5. $21.50-$25. 416-586-8000.
Weezer/Panic at the Disco Enjoy alt rock outdoors when this double bill hits the Molson Amphitheatre. 7 pm, all ages. $25-$75. ticketmaster.ca.
Next week: July 7-13
Hoser Punx launch The zine celebrates a new issue and the opening of a paintings exhibit by Shelby Monita, at D-beatstro. 7 pm. Free. facebook.com/hoserpunx. July 7.
The Hogtown Experience An immersive show is set in the Prohibition era. Campbell House Museum. $39-$45. hogtownexperience.com. In previews July 7-13.
Belly The Juno-winning rapper brings his Live From The Shadows tour to the Opera House. 10 pm. $29.50. ticketmaster.ca. July 8.
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Snap up great creations at Canada’s largest juried outdoor art show, at Nathan Phillips Square. Free. torontooutdoorart.org. July 8-10.
Thrill Of The Grill Sizzling street event and best rib contest – with NOW’s Norm Wilner as a judge – closes the Danforth between between Broadview and Jackman. Free, food $10-$20. Noon-4 pm. thedanforth.ca. July 9.
Bike Day at EBW Build-a-bike workshop, obstacle course and guided trail rides are part of Evergreen Brick Works’ cycling celebration. Free. 10 am-3 pm. evergreen.ca. July 10.
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