Weekend events in Toronto August 24-26 2018
Weekend events in Toronto have lots going on. A huge cider festival is on and there's a big block party under the Gardiner. Tamil Fest and PS Kensington are back and there's plenty of food, drinks, music and film to keep you busy.
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Top Picks
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August 24-25Kick back with a cold one at this festival featuring over 100 different kinds of ciders from local, regional and international cider producers.Sherbourne Common
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August 27 - September 14Screening for the first time ever in IMAX is Stanley Kubrick's ground breaking and surreal 1968 sci-fi masterpiece.Cinesphere
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August 24-26Hangawi, also known as Korean Thanksgiving, looks to celebrate Korean culture with traditional food, music, dance, local artists and performances.Mel Lastman Square
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August 25The city's newest public space under the Gardiner is throwing a big end-of-summer party with games, live music, dancing and more.The Bentway
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August 25-26Now in its third year, Tamil Fest looks to celebrate Tamil culture with exhibits, traditional food, entertainment and performances.Markham Road
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August 26Kensington goes carless for a day this week to make space for food, dancing, music, makers and meditation in the street.Kensington Market
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Events you might want to check out
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August 24-26A huge Mandarin- and English-speaking cultural event is on at the waterfront with performances, music, talks, exhibitions, and food.Harbourfront Centre
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August 25当地Bloorcourt vendors along Bloor Street West come together for a festival of artists, musicians and crafters alongside goods, music and entertainment.Bloor Street West
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August 25-26A huge celebration of Afro-Caribean culture is going down with two days of food, performances, art, competitions and prizes.斯卡伯勒市中心
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Food & Drink
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August 24-26There's always room for one more cookout before summer ends, and this one promises tons of food, drinks, music and country-themed activities.Ontario Place
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August 25Dundas East shuts down for this all-day neighbourhood street party with regional brewers, community food vendors and local artisans on site.Dundas Street East
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August 25-26All things coconut is on at this annual celebration of the versatile tropical delicacy featuring all kinds of products derived from coconuts.David Pecaut Square
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August 25-26Foods from all over the American continent is getting served up alongside activities, competitions and live performances.Yonge–Dundas Square
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August 25-26Every kind of traditional Filipino food is up for the tasting this weekend during this big celebration of Philippino heritage and culture.Nathan Phillips Square
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Music
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August 24Indie Friday is almost over for the season but it's not too late to catch some talented folk performing for free alongside graffiti arts and a beer garden.Yonge–Dundas Square
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August 24Russian DJ Arty gets the party thumping with the classic Euro-trance joints, featuring big drops and soft vocal overlays you can't help but love.
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August 24Remember ska? Remember punk? Remember ska-punk? Well it's alive and well in the hearts of these six bands performing the good stuff all night long.
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Film
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August 24Crawl out from your condo or head down to Liberty Village to catch a free outdoor screening of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.Liberty Village Park
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August 24-26Over 30 sci-fi, horror, indie, thriller, fantasy and animation features and shorts are on all weekend long during the 6th edition of this film festival.Carlton Cinema
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August 25A pre-show pizza party is going down with prizes to boot, plus a free outdoor screening of the 2016 Ghostbusters remake.Sorauren Avenue Park
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Parties
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August 24Party like it's a PA Day to hip-hop, R&B, electro and whatever else gets your feet moving on the dance floor.
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August 25的最后Summerdaze赛季结束with a stellar lineup of underground DJs featuring Acid Pauli, Brian Cid, Hauy and Miss Melera.54 Fraser Avenue
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August 26This week's electro beach party shines, featuring Toronto's own Kenny Glasgow on decks alongside a surprise international guest DJ.Cherry Beach
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Markets and pop-ups
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August 24Zines, ceramics, jewellery, oh my! Find all things things and more at this arts market featuring unique, handmade pieces from local makers.
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August 26This Sunday, Bellwoods is hosting a curated market featuring a community of local makers showing off their handmade arts and crafts.Trinity Bellwoods
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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