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10 things to do in Toronto this week

Things to do in Toronto this week include catching an international basketball tournament, enjoying a beer and rib festival, and taking in live comedy shows.

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  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • July 11
      Get your dose of nostalgia and show up your friends (pun intended!) at this FRIENDS trivia night. You and your team will get the chance to win a $100 gift card, plus tons of themed prizes while you flex your knowledge and show up the competition. There will even be episodes screened throughout the night!
    • July 12
      Grab a friend and a box of tissues for a special 35th-anniversary screening of the 1988 cult classic Beaches, presented on 35MM film at the Revue Cinema.
      Revue Cinema
    • July 13
      Comedian Kyle Kinane is back in Toronto and performing live at Danforth Music Hall. Grab a ticket and get ready to laugh your pants off!
    • July 14
      Head to Scotiabank Arena and check out multi-platinum songstress Alicia Keys as she stops in Toronto during her 22-city Keys to the Summer tour across North America.
      Scotiabank Arena
    • July 14-16
      Get ready to indulge in some of Canada's best BBQ and brews as Rib and Beer Fest returns to Yonge-Dundas this weekend.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • July 14-16
      Nathan Phillips Square will be transformed into a Middle Eastern souk, full of tasty eats, music, and art. You'll also find Arabic art and music from emerging local artists and some of Canada's most prominent Arabic performers.
      Nathan Phillips Square
    • July 15
      Head over to the Comedy Bar's east-end outpost to get your laugh on this week. Submit your naughtiest real-life secrets (anonymously, of course) then let this improv show take you on a hilarious journey — perfect for date night.
    • July 15-16
      Art of all types is taking over Bloordale, with murals, large installations, and window exhibits. There will also be live painting, clay-making and collage workshops, and fort-making contests for your inner child. If you're in the mood for music, main stage concerts will include Brazilian Drum Parade, Mother Tongues, Blunt Chunks, and AfriqueLikeMe DJ Crew.
      Bloordale Village
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • July 7-16
      Join Sportsnet and Canada Basketball for the second annual GLOBL JAM as they bring the world-class international basketball showcase back to the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Men's and women's games for the under-23 five-on-five tournament go from July 12 to July 16.
      Multiple Venues
Lead photo by

Andrew Williamson. With contributions from Ben Ozakawa.


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