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10 things to do in Toronto today

TGIF, Toronto. It's finally the long weekend and events today have lots in store. Taylor Swift and LeBron James are in town while the Food Truck Festival and Scarborough Ribfest both return for another year. Beer tasting, free music and a Caribana party are all on as well.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • August 3
      Slap on the red lipstick and go all out for the arrival of T-Swift and her new attitude, as part of her Reputation tour with Camila Cabello and Charli XCX.
      Rogers Centre
    • August 3
      It's Caribana in the city and a big party is taking over Ontario Place, featuring up-and-coming DJ Bambii and free jerk chicken while it lasts.
      Ontario Place
    • August 3
      A tour through flavour city is going down at this beer tasting party with 12 local brews up for the trying and a DJ spinning all night long.
    • August 3
      NBA superstar LeBron James is in Toronto for Caribana and taking the day to have some fun at this all-day outdoor party.
      Beach Paris
    • August 3
      Another round of up-and-coming indie musicians take the stage with free performances by Fujahtive, RaLion and Sattalites.
      Yonge–Dundas Square
    • August 3-6
      One of the biggest ribfests of the year takes over, with award-winning ribbers, live music, rides, entrainment and an all-day beer garden.
      Thomson Memorial Park
    • August 3-6
      Scattered around the city no more, food trucks from all over will fill Woodbine Park with all kinds of tastes, smells, brews and activities.
      Woodbine Park
    • August 3-12
      Artist Tina Tran uses pastel illustrations to explore the notion that women can retain their femininity and still be forces to be reckoned with.
    • August 3-16
      This documentary looks to explore the life of the troubled designer behind some of fashion's more memorable and influential works.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
    • August 3 - December 28
      Jazzy grooves are on the menu every Friday night at this downtown bar, with a live band setting the mood all evening long.
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Jesse Milns


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