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Lisa Power
Posted on May 13, 2019
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15 things to do in Toronto this week

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on May 13, 2019
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Events in Toronto this week are ready to party; at the museum, by the beach and on the Island. Electric Island and Sunnyside are back with a new season of fresh beats and there's a huge rib festival. Lots of great musicians dropping by and lots of free stuff is on, too.

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • TechTO
      May 13
      TechTO
      Toronto's tech community is coming out for a night on the town with industry leaders dropping by for talks among drinks, food and mingling.
      RBC WaterPark Place
    • Boyz N The Hood
      May 14
      Boyz N The Hood
      The film that helped shape the New Jack era of film and Black cinema is screening in honour of its late director John Singleton.
      Revue Cinema
    • Rice
      May 15
      Rice
      Celebrating Asian Heritage Month is this comedy showcase featuring Asian comedians Vong Show, Cassie Cao, Leonard Chan and more.
      Rivoli
    • Imogen Heap
      May 16
      Imogen Heap
      This is the first of two shows (and the one that still has tickets) for the British electro pop singer and her synth-heavy hits.
      Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    • Yonge-Dundas Square Rib Fest
      May 16-19
      Yonge-Dundas Square Rib Fest
      Food, brews, music, activities and more are all on at this huge rib fest in the heart of downtown with ribbers coming by from all over the region.
      Younge-Dundas Square
    • The Shining
      May 16-19
      The Shining
      Shelley Duvall screaming is a huge mood and this Stanley Kubrick masterpiece/Stephen King disowned classic is screening in 4K.
      TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Friday Night Live
      May 17
      Friday Night Live
      Namaste, everyone. FNL is back with a party in the museum themed around its new new special exhibition: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India.
      Royal Ontario Museum
    • Passion Pit
      May 17
      Passion Pit
      Can you believe it's been ten years since Manners came out? Passion Pit can, and they're calling all sleepyheads to relive the fun of this indie classic.
      The Danforth Music Hall
    • NCT 127
      May 17
      NCT 127
      The boys of NCT 127 are ready to drop a cherry bomb on Toronto as they make their Canadian debut with a night of K-pop hits.
      Coca-Cola Coliseum
    • Spring Beerfest
      May 18-19
      Spring Beerfest
      Head to the cottage without leaving the city as Spring Beerfest returns with a weekend of beer, food, music and more down at Fort York.
      Fort York: Garrison Common
    • Black Owned Food Market
      May 19
      Black Owned Food Market
      Afro-Caribbean food, drinks, shopping and music is all part of this huge market dedicated to showcasing Black-owned businesses.
      Artscape Wychwood Barns
    • Electric Island
      May 19
      Electric Island
      It's a party on the Island as the first of five Electric Islands returns with a full day of EDM, trance, techno and electro performances.
      Hanlan's Point
    • Sunnyside 21
      May 19
      Sunnyside 21
      Sunnyside is kicking off a season of beachside beats with a party that brings out the best of Toronto's electro scene for a day of grooves.
      Sunnyside Pavilion
    • Ultimate Summer BBQ Series
      May 19
      Ultimate Summer BBQ Series
      The Broadview Hotel is teaming up with Eastbound Brewery Co. to kick off barbecue season with a the first of three all-you-can-eat feasts.
      The Broadview Hotel
    Lead photo by

    Hector Vasquez
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez

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