Destiny 22nd Anniversary Party
Rave pioneer Ryan Kruger brings his legendary Destiny Productions party to Sound Academy tonight. Performances by Andy C, Brillz, Mc Gq, Bensley and more. Doors 10 pm. $30-$40. Tickets available here.
Check out our interview with Kruger here where he details his 22-year path to rave scene fame.
Habari Music Fest at Harbourfront Centre
This comprehensive festival includes something for everyone. In just three days, you can enjoy performances by international artists including: Rocky Dawuni whose melodic, pioneering Afro-Roots sound has garnered him success across Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S. Dawuni has performed with musical greats such as Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel, Jason Mraz and Janelle Monae. Enjoy a dance and theatre showcase performed by So You Think You Can Dance alum Esie Mensah. Other festivities include a screening of the Oscar-nominated Timbuktu by director Abderrahmane Sissako, good eats, art, workshops and so much more! August 14-16. (Saturday 2 to 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 4 pm) Free. 235 Queens Quay West. See website for more details.
TIME Festival
TIME Festival takes over Fort York Garrison grounds this weekend. Die Antwoord headlines the all-ages event featuring an exciting, mixed bag of performers. Performances by Mac DeMarco, Ariel Pink, Alison Wonderland, DIIV and more. Doors at noon. All ages w/ 19+ area. $25-$50. Tickets available at the following locations: Ticketmaster, Embrace, Rotate This and Soundscapes.
SummerWorks Performance Festival’s 25th Anniversary Party
The organizers behind this year’s SummerWorks Festival are shutting down Dovercourt Road and throwing a party. Beginning at 4 pm, the event will be headlined by the Lemon Bucket Orkestra with appearances by Maylee Todd, Buck 65 and Baque de Bamba. Free. See website for more details.
Edgefest 3
Edgefest revellers will be heading to Echo Beach for the third date of this year’s Edgefest Summer Concert Series. Headliners include: Mother Mother and Kongos on the main stage, with Coleman Hell on the emerging artists stage. Gates 5 pm. All ages. $38.50, VIP $55. livenation.com,ticketmaster.ca, edge.ca.
E.T. – The Extra-Terrestrial @ The Royal
No, it’s not the 80s again – not that, that would be such a terrible thing. This weekend, the Royal Cinema will be showing family classic E.T., starring Dee Wallace and Drew Barrymore. General Admission $8. Children $5. Senior $6. Tickets available here. See website for more details.
Earl Sweatshirt
Due to high demand, Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt rescheduled his Toronto stop of the Not Ready 2 Leave Tour from April in favour of a bigger venue. He’s one of the most talented proprietors of the OFWGKTA collective and hands down one of this year’s must-see acts. Featuring Remy Banks and Vince Staples. Phoenix Concert Theatre 410 Sherbourne. Doors 8 pm. All ages. Sold Out.
Christie Pits Film Festival
This week the Christie Pits Film Fest will be screening one of Paul Thomas Anderson’s best, There will Be Blood, as part of its Great Villains series. The film will be screened along with two short films, Paradise Falls and Heritage Minute: Sam Steele. Beginning just after sunset. Free/pwyc (suggested donation $10). See website for more details.
