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2019 Toronto on Demand Festival Magazine

2019 Toronto on Demand Festival Magazine

YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS

2019 SUPERGUIDE for SUMMER and FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in , GTA and SOUTHERN

MORE THAN 225 FESTIVALS + EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM!

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Publisher & Editor Joey Cee HOToronto Magazine Associate Editor Joyce Wilson Proudly Celebrates Cover Photo Courtesy of a Quarter Century Beaches Jazz Festival Streetfest of Helping to Pre-Plan Website Design DesignSource Your FUNtastic Activities! Broadcast Media Division Pro- Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor ducer Joey Cee HOToronto Digital Magazines The GTA is buzzing this summer with so much to do and see. It’s hot and it’s getting hotter. are published on-line by Whether it’s for the chance of getting away from your patio to the great outdoors or out to JCO Communications Inc., Mississauga, Ontario experience the many cultures showcasing their food, music and dance, Toronto and the GTA has Tel: 905-593-1608 Fax: 905-820- it all. 9512 E-mail: [email protected] In fact, in this issue, you have more than 225 festivals and events to choose from and most of TorontoOnDemand.com them are FREE to attend! This year HOToronto Magazine celebrates its 25th Anniversary. During its 25 years, our intent The information on establishments and has been to help guide you through the maze of what’s happening in the city and GTA that’s special venues listed or mentioned in this publication is compiled from all available, available to enjoy. and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume respon- In keeping with this tradition, we continue to offer a host of online publications, including sibility for omissions, errors or changes GALAvanting Magazine (Galas and Fundraisers), CURTAINS UP (for theatre-goers) and printed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information provided SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS. All are downloadable and free to subscribers. at time of publishing. Due to the nature of the venues, information may change after To catch the latest versions of these on-line magazines, look at the top of the page for the issue date of publication. code or for a new cover. Or, simply go to http://www.TorontoOnDemand.com and click on This publication does not endorse or recommend the establishments listed “Festivals”. or advertised. However, most establish- ments are listed on proven merit and If you have a Festival you wish to have listed, please send the details of your event to therefore recommended for publication. [email protected]. We will do our best to post it in a timely manner and get the word out. You may notify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any changes or addi- tions found in this publication. Best wishes for a safe and exciting summer ... No part of this publication may be repro- duced, duplicated or electronically stored Joey Cee in part or whole without the written permis- sion of the publisher. © Copyright 2019. All Rights Reserved.

SUMMER/FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE 2019

June 1 - 30 it rocks Toronto to the core. NXNE June 14 – 16 PRIDE WEEK 2019 showcases the best new music and TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY Church and Wellesley Village film by predominantly independent Little Italy District Plus Various Locations creators and producers. NXNE has College Street www.pridetoronto.com been recognized worldwide as a Between Bathurst St. and Shaw St. Pride Week in Toronto is one of festival for working musicians, as well Canada’s premier arts and cultural as an essential gathering in the music June 15 festivals and one of the largest Pride industry. Approximately 800 bands, HERITAGE celebrations in the world. Together 30 films, 80 interactive sessions and FESTIVAL with the thousands of individuals, 75 comedians will perform during the Highland Creek Community Park, community groups, businesses, and week. Most shows are 19+, unless Scarborough participating sponsors, we are proud marked as otherwise. 3500 Ellesmere Rd. to celebrate the lives and stories of Toronto’s Queer Communities. Pride June 8 June 15 - 16 Week features 10 days of world-class MISSISSAUGA POLISH DAYS TORONTO INTERNATIONAL arts and cultural programming, com- Celebration Square, Mississauga DRAGON BOAT RACE munity activities, one of the world’s FESTIVAL largest street festivals, Pride Parade, June 13 - 16 Centre Island Dyke March, Family programming, TORONTO TANGO FESTIVAL Blackness Yes and Youth and much Various Locations June 19 – August 21 more. www.torontotangofestival.com OPEN ROOF FESTIVAL Toronto Tango Festival is a four-day 181 Sterling Road, Toronto June 1 celebration of Argentine Tango, with MISSISSAUGA UKRAINIAN workshops for all levels, practicas, June 21 – 22 FESTIVAL milongas, performances and more. TD IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL Celebration Square, Mississauga Explore and enrich your passion for Celebration Square, Mississauga this captivating dance at the biggest June 7 – 8 Argentine Tango event in Toronto. June 21 - 23 DUNDAS WEST FEST INDIGENOUS ARTS FESTIVAL Dundas Street West June 14 Historic Fort York (Between Dufferin St. MISSISSAUGA HALAL and Dovercourt Rd. FOOD FEST June 21 – 30 Celebration Square, Mississauga TD TORONTO DOWNTOWN June 7 - 23 JAZZ FESTIVAL LUMINATO June 14 - 16 and Various Venues Dundas Square and MISSISSAUGA WATERFRONT Various Locations FESTIVAL June 22 luminatofestival.com Memorial Park-Port Credit PORT UNION WATERFRONT Luminato includes art, theatre, film, www.themwf.com FESTIVAL dance, music and literary events The Mississauga Waterfront Festival Port Union Village Common Park from local, regional and international (MWF) is recognized as Mississauga’s artists, playwrights and filmmakers. Signature Family and Friends event. June 22 They’ll be showcasing their talents to The MWF attracts over 70,000 people JUNCTION SUMMER the city throughout the ten-day event. to the village of Port Credit over the SOLSTICE FESTIVAL David Pecaut Square (at the corner of course of the three-day weekend to The Junction District King St. W. and John St.) continues to enjoy live outdoor concerts, family be the Luminato Festival Hub for the activities, food and entertainment. June 23 – July 7 full ten days with nightly free concerts This year’s Festival will take place TD SALSA IN TORONTO + and events. Friday, June 14th through to Sunday, TD SALSA ON ST.CLAIR June 16th, 2019 in the picturesque FESTIVAL June 7 - 16 Port Credit Memorial Park. Alongside Between Winona Dr. and Christie NXNE – NORTH BY a mind-blowing set of popular songs Street NORTHEAST and original Canadian content, means Various Nightclub Locations the event is sure to captivate audi- www.nxne.com ences of all ages. Take in a variety of music and films during the annual NXNE festival when June 26 – 28 July 5 – 21 to be one of the largest Latino-themed TORONTO’S FESTIVAL Summerlicious 2019 cultural celebrations in Canada. The OF BEER Various restaurants in Toronto three-week festival is filled with music, Bandshell Park- toronto.ca dance, food, and family fun. This free www.beerlicious.ca Spend two weeks visiting over 200 event allows salsa lovers from near A celebration of Canada’s rich brew- restaurants across Toronto, tasting and far to explore Latin culture and ing history, hosted by experts of the food made by Toronto’s finest chefs. take part in non-stop dancing in the brewing craft from around the country. Indulge yourself in mouth-watering streets! Featuring more than 200 brands of meals from across the globe, all while beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier staying in Toronto. With exceptional July 7 celebration of the golden beverage. prix fixe prices and 3-course dining, FUSION OF TASTE FESTIVAL your 2019 summer has never looked Albion Islington Square June 28 – July 1 tastier. Albion and Islinton Ave. TORONTO RIB FEST Centennial Park July 5 – 26 July 11 – August 3 CULTURA FESTIVAL TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC June 29 FESTIVAL BUD LIGHT DREAMS Koerner Hall + Various Venues RBC Echo Beach July 5 – 28 BEACHES INTERNATIONAL July 12 – 14 July 1 JAZZ FESTIVAL TORONTO OUTDOOR CANADA DAY CELEBRATION Woodbine Park ART EXHIBITION Celebration Square, Mississauga beachesjazz.com Celebrating its 30th year, the Beaches July 3 - 14 Jazz Festival promises to be a world- July 12 – 14 FRINGE FESTIVAL - class event. This international festival HONDA INDY TORONTO “TORONTO’S THEATRE is host to an annual audience of 1 mil- Exhibition Place FESTIVAL” lion jazz lovers from across the globe. Various Locations With performances by newcomers July 13 fringetoronto.com and favourites, there is sure to be THE EGYPTIAN COPTIC The Fringe Festival is the largest something for everyone. This celebra- FESTIVAL theatre festival in Toronto. More than tion of music features a dynamic ros- Celebration Square, Mississauga 145 stage productions from across ter, multiple stages and gourmet food Canada and the world gather in trucks to keep up your energy. The July 13 to showcase their best part, all performances are free! THE 6TH DESTINATION art. With over 30 venues in downtown THAILAND FESTIVAL Toronto, there is truly something for July 6 Yonge-Dundas Square everyone. All performances are under MEOWFEST $12 so finding the next Broadway hit Evergreen Brick Works July 13 - 14 won’t break the bank. Performances FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA include everything from dramas, July 6 – 7 Gerrard India Bazaar BIA, Gerrard musicals, comedy, improv and more! PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL Street East Special programming is also included MISSISSAUGA Get to the Festival of South Asia for for families at FringeKids! With free Celebration Square, Mississauga an authentic cultural experience, entertainment, phenomenal shows, reflecting Indian, Afghani, Pakistani, and food venues, this is truly a festival July 6 – 7 Bengali and Sri Lankan cultures. En- you don’t want to miss! AFROFEST joy dancing, fashion shows, and live Woodbine Park entertainment. Major attractions in- July 3 – August 3 Lakeshore and Carlaw clude the Bollywood Pop-Up Museum TORONTO CARIBBEAN and the Culture Alley CARNIVAL July 6 – 7 Various City-Wide Locations FRANCO-FETE July 13 – 14 Yonge-Dundas Square FESTIVAL OF INDIA July 5 – 7 TASTE OF LAWRENCE July 6 - 7 Parade on from Bloor East SALSA IN TORONTO FESTIVAL Street to Queens Quay Between Warden and Birchmount St. Clair Ave. West, Hillcrest Village, between Winona Dr. & Christie Ave salsaintoronto.com The Salsa in Toronto Festival promises

July 18 – 21 July 21 July 27 TORONTO BURLESQUE YOUTH DAY IMPORTFEST 2019 FESTIVAL Yonge-Dundas Square Metro Toronto Convention Centre Mod Club and Revival Bar – Little Italy importfest.com July 21 Importfest is Canada’s largest July 19 - 20 TORONTO INTERNTATIONAL modified car show! This year’s show #BOLLYWOODMONSTER BRAZIL FEST promises to be the biggest yet with MASHUP 2019 Earlscourt Park an estimated 20,000 attendees! See Celebration Square, Mississauga hundreds of imported cars and walk July 25 through the many exhibits featuring July 19 – 21 TIGRAN FESTIVAL accessories, tuning, and lifestyles! TORONTO PIZZA FESTIVAL Historic Distillery District With special guests and performers, + Harbourfront this is sure to be the perfect day for any car enthusiast. July 19 -2 4 / 26 - 28 July 25 – 27 NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL STIHL TIMBERSPORTS July 27 Niagara Region Celebration Square, Mississauga HEART AND SOUL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL July 20 July 26 – 28 James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic TORONTO EAST ROTARY CLUB RICHMOND HILL RIBFEST High Schoool BLUES FEST Richmond Hill Sports Centre and Park 1440 Finch Ave. W. East York City Centre July 26 – 28 July 27 July 20 TORONTO’S FESTIVAL VIVAGOA JUNIOR CARNIVAL OF BEER Father Kamber Park Neilson Park, Scarborough Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place 4525 Mississauga Road, Mississauga

July 20 July 27 July 27 MOON LANDING FESTIVAL OSSFEST UXBRIDGE SCOTTISH Aga Khan Museum Ossington Village FESTIVAL Ossington and Queen St. West Elgin Park, Main Street, Uxbridge July 20 BIG SKY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 27 July 27 – 28 Burl’s Creek, Oro-Medonte ALOHAFEST TORONTO THE GUILD ALIVE WITH Mel Lastman Square CULTURE ARTS FESTIVAL July 20 BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVAL July 27 201 Pkwy, Scarborough Between Dufferin and Landsdowne THE ROSE PICNIC Stanley Barracks at Hotel X Toronto July 27 – August 15 July 20 CNE HORSECAPADES TASTE OF JESUS IN THE CITY July 27 Exhibition Place CONCERT + FESTIVAL JAZIREH FEST: Yonge-Dundas Square PERSIAN FESTIVAL July 29 – 30 Ontario Place TORONTO DIVERSITY July 20 – 21 FESTIVAL HALAL FOOD FESTIVAL July 27 David Pecaut Square International Centre ART STARTS STREET ART FESTIVAL July 29 – August 1 July 20 – 21 Glenholme Ave OVO Fest MUHTADI INTERNATIONAL (Eglinton to Lanark) Budweisser Concert Stage DRUMMING FESTIVAL Ontario Place Regent Park, Dundas Street East July 27 TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST To August 16 July 21 Yonge-Dundas Square CNE HORSECAPADES ONTARIO OYSTER FESTIVAL Exhibition Place Rodney’s Oyster House July 27 theex.com 469 King Street West BUSKERFESTIVAL The CNE’s Horsecapades is back for Newmarket another year of magic and fun. This event is for the young and young at heart, to explore the world of horses! August 2 – 3 delicious ribs, hot dogs, corn on the August 3 – 6 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL cob and more! While you enjoy a rack TORONTO FOOD TRUCK YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL of ribs, partake in the midway rides, FESTIVAL Nathan Phillips Square skill-testing games, and karaoke com- Woodbine Park www.cidca.ca petition. Take a stroll through the beer canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/to- Toronto International Youth Dance garden or get some shopping done at ronto Festival is a multi-cultural celebration any of the many vendor tables. Better grab some napkins, because of culture and diversity through the art this summer never tasted so good! of dancing. August 2 – 5 Woodbine Park will be full of the best KEMPFEST food trucks around! Grab a must-eat August 2 – 4 Barrie Waterfront, South Shore and enjoy entertainment by Toronto’s MISSISSAUGA LATIN FESTIVAL Barrie, Ontario best local talent and live-eating 2019 challenges. Celebration Square, Mississauga August 3 GRANDE PARADE TORONTO August 3 – 6 August 2 – 5 CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL ISLAND SOUL TORONTO FOOD TRUCK Exhibition Place FESTIVAL harbourfrontcentre.com Woodbine Park August 3 Head down to the water for some Is- canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/to- CANJAM FESTIVAL land Soul! Experience the rich legacy ronto Lakeside Park – Lakeshore Rd. West of Caribbean music, while moving to Better grab some napkins, because the beat of reggae, soca and calypso this summer never tasted so good! August 3 music. This event has become a piv- Woodbine Park will be full of the best CARNIVAL KINGDOM otal part of the Toronto music scene! food trucks around! Grab a must-eat TBA and enjoy entertainment by Toronto’s August 3 – 11 best local talent and live-eating chal- August 3 - 4 ROGERS CUP lenges. VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL at Park Downsview August 2 – 5, 2019 veldmusicfestival.com ISLAND SOUL 2019 The party begins at VELD Music August 4 Harbourfront Centre Festival! The electronic music festival WARD’S ISLAND FIRE PARADE harbourfrontcentre.com/islandsoul has brought in huge headliners such Ward’s Island Park, Toronto Islands Head down to the water for some Is- as Zedd, Major Lazer, and Future. land Soul! Experience the rich legacy Tickets are for both days, and VIP August 4 of Caribbean music, while moving to packages can be purchased. Grab TASTE OF INDIA FOOD the beat of reggae, soca and calypso your dancing shoes and be prepared FESTIVAL music. This event has become a piv- to wear them out, as you’ll be dancing Nathan Phillips Square otal part of the Toronto music scene! all night long! August 4 August 2 – 5, 2019 August 3 – 4 BLOCKOBANA SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST TORONTO INTERNATIONAL Regent Park YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL scarboroughribfest.com Nathan Phillips Square August 4 - 5 This food fest is sure to get your taste JAMBANA ONE WORLD buds going as you chow down on August 3 - 5 FESTIVAL delicious ribs, hot dogs, corn on the THE PIRATE FESTIVAL Garden Square Brampton + Phoenix cob and more! While you enjoy a rack Marden Park, Guelph, Ontario Concert Hall of ribs, partake in the midway rides, thepiratefestival.com torontoreggae.ca skill-testing games, and karaoke com- The Pirate Festival is sure to be excit- The Jambana One World Festival will petition. Take a stroll through the beer ing for the whole family! Become a feature both Canadian and interna- garden or get some shopping done at pirate for a day and explore the vast tional reggae artists who will keep you any of the many vendor tables. activities featured at the festival, entertained all day. Experience the which include kids’ activities, bouncy globe through the sights, sounds and August 2 - 5 castles, archery and more! With per- tastes at this huge festival featuring SCARBOROUGH RIBFEST formances, magic shows, live music reggae, soca, jazz, gospel and more. Thomson Memorial Park and food and drink, this is a perfect scarboroughribfest.com way to spend a summer weekend! This food fest is sure to get your taste buds going as you chow down on

August 4 - 11 Mosaic South Asian Festival brings August 9 - 11 DUSK DANCES the biggest line-up ever. The Rising WOODBRIDGE RIB FEST Star musical competition featuring Woodbridge Fairgrounds, duskdances.ca young artists will be back. And you This outdoor dance festival brings the can enjoy some tasty food as you August 9 - 11 world of dance to your own backyard. watch the performances. With high-quality performances from Danforth Ave. East all dance styles throughout the park, August 9 – 10 tasteofthedanforth.com there is something new to see around TD MOSAIC 2019 SOUTH Travel down to GreekTown on the each corner. All dances are inspired ASIAN FESTIVAL OF Danforth for three days of culture, cui- by the natural environment and audi- MISSISSAUGA sine, and contests. Join the thousands ences are encouraged to pay what Celebration Square, Mississauga of people from around the world who they can. flock to GreekTown for this renowned August 9 – 11 festival. Break some plates, play some August 8 - 11 PICKERING FOOD TRUCK games, explore the sports zone and BOOTS AND HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL taste the delicious food offered by FESTIVAL The Esplanade, Pickering a variety of vendors. You and 1.65 Burl’s Creek Event Grounds million annual attendees can become Oro-Medonte, Ontario August 9 – 11 Greek for a Day! bootsandhearts.com JERK FEST – JERK FOOD Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! FESTIVAL August 9 – 17 The music festival brings the country Centennial Park, Etobicoke MULAN INTERNATIONAL FILM vibes to just north of the GTA in Oro- jerkfestival.ca FESTIVAL Medonte. Featuring both international Head on down to Centennial Park in Various Venues stars and up-and-comers, this three- Etobicoke for four days of non-stop day event is filled with excitement. fun! Feast on savoury jerk food while August 10 From concerts all day to parties all jamming out to the many perform- PAWS IN THE PARK night, this summer camping trip is the ers throughout the festival. With kids’ Woodbine Park perfect way to spend your summer. activities and a selection of vendors Lakeshore and Coxwell and displays, this is a family-friendly August 8 - 11 event! August 10 BROCKVILLE RIBFEST WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL Hardy Park, Home Street August 9 - 11 Memorial Park, Port Credit FERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL August 8 - 18 & HIGHLAND GAMES August 10 SUMMERWORKS CW Community Sportsplex FAMILY FUN FEST PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Fergus, Ontario Various Locations fergusscottishfestival.com summerworks.ca The 73rd Fergus Scottish Festival & August 10 The SummerWorks Performance Fes- Highland Games celebrates local GHANAFEST tival is perfect for some late-summer Scottish heritage in the small and fun, as it showcases the work of both beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. With Bathurst Street up-and-comers and seasoned veter- a ton to do and see, it will feel like ans. The festival features unique proj- you have travelled to Scotland! Kids’ August 10 ects over the 11 days, as well as artist activities, dance lessons, live High- RICHMOND HILL ROTARY workshops, performance experiments, land dancing, singing, the Highland CLUB CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL and nightly parties. Celebrate art at Games, and all the kilts will transport Richmond Hill Centre for the Arts various locations across the city! you into Scottish culture. Don’t forget to try the haggis! August 10 August 9 - 10 ELECTRIC ISLAND THE FEAST OF ST. LAWRENCE August 9 - 11 Hanlon’s Point, Toronto Islands St. Lawrence Market HABARI AFRICA FESTIVAL Market Street Harbourfront Centre August 10 harbourfrontcentre.com VEGANDALE FOOD AND DRINK August 9 - 10 The Habari Africa Festival is a multi- FESTIVAL TD MOSAIC SOUTH disciplinary music and arts event Fort York, Garrison Common ASIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL that showcases the diverse culture OF MISSISSAUGA of Africa. Enjoy a weekend of African Mississauga Celebration Square musical performances, workshops, art mosaicfest.com and food. August 10 the festival and have a visit to the kid- enced jazz artists. CARIVAUGHAN PARADE 2018 szone during the three-day event. Woodbridge Fairgrounds August 16 – 18 carifestival.com August 16 - 17 RIVERFEST ELORA CariVaughan is bringing the Caribbe- TORONTO YOUTH SHORTS Bissell Park, Elora an to Vaughan with its family-friendly FILM FESTIVAL event that features dancing, singing, Innes College Cinema August 16 – 18 and cuisine from Caribbean culture! 2 Sussex Avenue BARBADOS ON THE WATER District Harbourfront August 10 - 11 SWEETERY August 16 - 17 August 17 David Pecaut Square MISSISSAUGA ITALFEST: OAKVILLE CHILDRENS FERRAGOSTO IN THE CITY FESTIVAL August 10 - 11 Mississauga Celebration Square Queen Elizabeth Park, Oakville TD SONGS OF SUMMER mississaugaitalfest.com Downtown Oakville Experience Italy at Mississauga August 17 oakvillejazz.com Celebration Square with music, danc- LATIN SPARKS FESTIVAL The free event offers entertainment ing, and food! Top Italian performers, BLOCK PARTY from a variety of music genres, per- emerging Italian-Canadian artists and 222 Cherry Street, Toronto forming and visual art experiences, a variety of music will keep you danc- as well as shopping and food. More ing, and culinary experts will whip up August 17 than 40 artists will perform on the the finest in Italian cuisine, with cook- StART YOUTH PRESENTING festival’s six stages! ing demonstrations, samplings and ART FESTIVAL more! Heritage and the arts are the Scarborough Village August 11 main focus of this huge Italian event! WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL August 17 - 18 Evergreen Brick Works August 16 - 18 PAN AMERICAN FOOD Bayview Avenue near Todmorden WHEELS ON THE DANFORTH AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Mills Park Oakridge Park, Toronto Yonge and Dundas Square Garrison Commons, Fort York wheelsonthedanforth.ca The Wheels on the Danforth Festival August 17 - 18 August 11 kicks off with a free movie in the park PAN AMERICAN FOOD PAKISTAN INDEPENDENCE on Friday, followed by the car show FESTIVAL CELEBRATION on Saturday. This family-friendly event Yonge-Dundas Square Celebration Square, Mississauga includes cars galore, kids’ zone, live stage performances and more. Per- August 17 - 18 August 11 fect for a late-August activity. CAMP WAVELENGTH INDONESIA STREET FESTIVAL Garrison Common, Fort York Yonge-Dundas Square August 16 - 18 DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL August 17 - 18 August 14 - 18 Dundas, Ontario FIGMENT TORONTO HAVELOCK COUNTRY dundascactusfestival.ca Park JAMBOREE The Dundas Cactus Festival is a fam- Dufferin south of Bloor Street HCJ, County Road 48 ily event focused around the commu- nity coming together. The event will August 17 – 18 August 16 – September 2 feature a main stage with the hottest TASTE OF MANILA CNE (THE EX) CANADIAN bands, a fun zone, midway, parade @ Bathurst and Wilson NATIONAL EXHIBITION and the tastiest food around! Exhibition Place August 17 - 18 August 16 – 18 TORONTO CHINATOWN August 16 - 17 OSHAWA ROTARY RIBFEST FESTIVAL PORT CREDIT BUSKERFEST Lakeview Park, Oshawa West of Spadina Avenue (between St. portcreditbuskerfest.com Andrew Street and Sullivan Street) The Port Credit Buskerfest is an August 16 - 18 chinatownbia.com international festival dedicated to MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL The Chinatown Festival becomes street performers. It’s circus-like Main Street, Unionville bigger and better each year! With performances throughout Port Credit, markhamjazzfestival.com traditional food, dragon/lion dances, Mississauga’s waterfront will be This free event presents all the best Kung Fu performances, and vendors, non-stop. Be in awe of the talent and that jazz has to offer with a variety this is sure to be two days of excite- eccentric characters that appear at of venues featuring new and experi- ment and fun.

August 17 – 18 August 23 - 24 For a fun-filled two days, head to the TDOT FEST TORONTO CIDER FESTIVAL Scarborough Afro-Caribbean Festival Ontario Place to celebrate the diverse culture of Dockside Drive near this community. With performances August 18 by international and local performers, RASTAFEST REGGAE August 23 - 25 dance lessons, kids’ activities, mouth- FESTIVAL TAIWANFEST watering cuisine, vendors and more, Pioneer Village Harbourfront Centre you’re sure to fall in love with the rich North Property harbourfrontcentre.com culture that makes up this community. rastafest.com The Taiwanfest features enticing per- Rastafest is Canada’s largest celebra- formances and tasty food from Taiwan August 24 - 25 tion of Rastafarian heritage and cul- and beyond! Enjoy exhibits and cul- TAMIL FEST 2019 ture. The event features music, dance, ture at this beautiful festival. Markham Road ancestral drumming, arts and crafts, Between McNicoll Avenue and food and more! August 23 – 25 Passmore Avenue MABUHAY PHILLIPINES August 18 FESTIVAL August 25 – 26 KURDISH HERITAGE FESTIVAL Nathan Phillips Square PAN AMERICAN FOOD AND Mel Lastman Square MUSIC FESTIVAL August 24 Yonge-Dundas Square August 18 – September 15 MARKHAM-MILLIKEN panamfest.com OPEN STREETS TORONTO CHILDRENS FESTIVAL The 6th Pan American Food and Downtown Yonge Street Aaniin Common Centre, Markham Music Festival returns for another year. This is Canada’s only annual August 18 August 24 free event that celebrates the Western CHILDRENS FESTIVAL TOMMY THOMPSON Hemisphere’s rich diversity of cuisine, BURLINGTON PARK BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL music, and art! Help encourage and Spencer Smith Park, Burlington butterflyfest.ca explore the growing cultural identity of Late August is the perfect time to spot Canada and the 40 other countries of August 19 Monarch butterflies before they start North, Central and South America and CITYFEST PARC ROSE 2018 their annual migration. The Butterfly the Caribbean. Experience the food, Festival will include nature hikes, music, and dance that this energetic cityfest.ca educational displays, and discovery festival has to offer. Cityfest is a festival dedicated to centres so visitors can get to know presenting local artists with live music, the more than 55 species of butterflies August 30 – September 1 food trucks, fun activities, and ven- within the park SCARBOROUGH dors. The event takes place at Canoe COMMUNITY Landing Park and the line-up includes August 24 MUTICULTURAL FESTIVAL DJs and local talent. LESLIEVILLE BEERFEST Confederation Park, Scarborough @ Dundas + Carlaw Streets August 22 - 25 August 30 – September 2 August 24 MUSLIMFEST Metro Toronto Convention Centre TORONTO BICYCLE MUSIC Mississauga Celebration Square FESTIVAL muslimfest.com August 22 - 25 Bell Manor Park, Etobicoke MuslimFest celebrates the best in AFRICAN FASHION WEEK Muslim arts and entertainment. The TORONTO August 24 – 25 event features some 80 local and Branksome Hall, 6 Elm Avenue JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019 international artists who showcase afwt.ca Celebration Square, Mississauga their talent in various areas. In addi- One of Canada’s most recognized tion, there will be comedy shows, a fashion shows. This event is dedi- August 24 – 25 multicultural bazaar, a kid’s carnival, cated to celebrating achievements in KOREAN HARVEST FEST and more! the African Fashion Industry presents Mel Lastman Square, the latest pieces by up-and-coming August 30 – September 2 fashion students as they showcase August 24 - 25 CANADA’S LARGEST RIBFEST their work alongside industry profes- SCARBOROUGH Spencer Smith Park sionals. AFRO-CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL Burlington, Ontario. Scarborough Civic Centre () August 30 – September 2 scarboroughafrocarifest.com ARTFEST: FALL FINE ART &

CRAFT SHOW caribbeantalesfestival.com days of delectable plant-based Distillery District The Caribbean Tales International dishes prepared by top gourmet food artfestontario.com/toronto/ Film Festival celebrates the talents vendors. Experience the vegetarian This free outdoor art show, set in and culture of emerging and estab- life for a day. Toronto’s Historic Distillery District, lished Caribbean cinematographers. features the best painting, photogra- The films present a diverse range of September 6 - 8 phy, sculpture, crafts, live music and stories that speak to the lives of those SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE: BLUES more from Canada’s top artists. creating them. Tickets range from $8 AND BBQ FESTIVAL to $25. Memorial Park-Port Credit August 30 – September 2 southsideshuffle.ca TORONTO September 5 The 21st annual Port Credit blues and INTERNATIONAL BBQ festival is back for another year BUSKERFEST ~ FILM FESTIVAL of great jazz and scrumptious BBQ. FOR EPILEPSY Beach United, Main Mall, Beach Four stages will feature the best of Woodbine Park District Canadian blues. You can swing to torontobuskerfest.com the beat as you chow down on the Go where fearless meets funny at the September 6 delicious food or just sit and enjoy the 2018 Toronto International Buskerfest! TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL show from the beer + wine gardens. See jaw-dropping performances and Nathan Phillips Square laugh your head off at spectacular September 6 – 15 feats. The festival supports Epilepsy September 6 TORONTO INDEPENDENT Toronto, so come on down for a day TORONTO VEG FOOD FEST FILM FESTIVAL of charity and fun! Harbourfront Imagine Cinemas Carlton torontoshort.com/toindie/ August 30 – September 2 September 6 - 8 The Toronto Indie (or Toronto Inde- LABOUR DAY WEEKEND TASTE OF THE KINGSWAY pendent Film Festival) offers a forum FESTIVAL Bloor Street West (Prince Edward for low- and no-budget films, allowing Harbourfront Drive to Montgomery Road) new talent to showcase their films and thekingsway.ca have the opportunity to be discov- August 31 – September 3 The Taste of the Kingsway features ered. With more than 80 features and TORONTO RIB, BACON AND international cuisine, live entertain- shorts presented over 10 days at the BBQ FESTIVAL ment and fresh food! More than 200 Carlton Cinema, you’re sure to find exhibitors will be providing demon- your new favourite flick. Downsview Ribfest is a celebra- strations and tasty food. Two main tion and appreciation of Great BBQ stages, midway rides, classic cars, September 6 – 16 Ribs and Chicken. We are bringing dancing and more make this a family- TORONTO together 4 of the BEST Ribbers North fun weekend for all! INTERNATIONAL FILM America has to offer, along with some FESTIVAL (TIFF) of the best Food Trucks and Food September 6 – 8 Various Theatre Locations Vendors. Come and enjoy amazing TORONTO DRAGON FESTIVAL tiff.net live music, a Kids Zone with Midways Nathan Phillips Square Toronto’s biggest and most presti- and Bouncy Houses, great food and gious event is back for another year amazing people. September 6 - 8 of bringing new films and up-and- CELEBRATION OF NATIONS coming talent to people’s attention. August 31 – September 1 FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre This highly anticipated event features BRAMPTON FOOD TRUCK Hamilton, Ontario. the latest work by both established FESTIVAL firstontariopac.ca and new filmmakers. Over the 10 Donald M. Gordon Chingcousy Park, A celebration of Indigenous art that days the festival runs, movie lovers, Brampton hopes to promote and raise aware- industry professionals, stars, and the ness of the unique culture and heri- media gather to determine the best. September 1 tage of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Grab your tickets to see what may KOTHU FEST peoples within Canada. be the biggest box-office hits before Yonge-Dundas Square anyone else! September 6 - 8 September 4 - 20 35th ANNUAL VEG FOOD FEST September 7 CARIBBEAN TALES Harbourfront Centre VIET MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL FILM harbourfrontcentre.com Celebration Square, Mississauga FESTIVAL Enlighten your taste buds! The larg- The Royal Theatre, Scotiabank The- est vegetarian food festival in North atre, TIFF Bell Lightbox America is back for another three September 7 September 14 queenwestartcrawl.com JESUS IN THE CITY PARADE CELTIC ISLAND The Queen West Art Crawl is a charita- Queen’s Park Toronto Islands ble organization dedicated to the pro- jesusinthecity.com motion of the art, culture and diversity Join thousands of worshippers at this September 14 – 15 of Toronto’s Queen West. The Outdoor party-in-the-streets festival for a day of RONCESVALLES Art Exhibition is the main event in Trin- worship, music, joy and love. The Je- POLISH FESTIVAL ity Bellwoods Park. It will feature the sus in the City Parade features floats, Roncesvalles Ave (Queen St. West to works of more than 200 artists vendors banners, costumes and more at this Dundas St. West) as well as a wide selection of food multicultural event. polishfestival.ca from food trucks. Also at the Art Crawl North America’s largest celebration will be a kids zone, live performances September 7 - 8 of Polish culture is back for another and interactive art. CABBAGETOWN ART AND year of good food and good dancing. CRAFTS FESTIVAL Enjoy the Polish folk songs as well as September 18 - 22 Parliament & Wellesley Polka and Euro dance bands play- TORONTO PALESTINE FILM cabbagetownfestival.org ing on multiple stages. Amble along FESTIVAL The Cabbagetown Festival will fea- the Polish Artwalk. Taste delicious TIFF Bell Lightbox ture a variety of events throughout traditional food. Browse the 18 blocks tpff.ca the weekend including the kids zone, of boutique shops. Other activities The 12th Annual Toronto Palestine live entertainment and opening/clos- include an art zone, car show and Film Festival is dedicated to bringing ing ceremonies. It will also feature the midway areas, and it’s all free! Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine and Cabbagetown Festival Arts & Crafts culture to Toronto. The festival’s many Sale that will have beautiful handmade September 14 - 29 events are presented at different loca- pieces for purchase. And further, NIAGARA GRAPE & WINE tions throughout the city. attendees can also go on historic FESTIVAL walking tours of the district and check Montebello Park and various locations September 19 - 29 out the short film and video festival in St. Catharines and Niagara region JFL 42 – TORONTO COMEDY happening at the same time. niagarawinefestival.com FESTIVAL The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival Sony Centre and Various locations September 13 - 15 features over 100 events including jfl42.com ARTWALK IN THE SQUARE cellar door experiences, fresh food, The 10-day Just for Laughs Comedy Town Square parades and concerts. Festivities Festival will feature a range of come- CF Shops, Don Mills take place in the historic and beau- dic performances. Passes covering tiful Montebello Park in downtown admission to all the shows as well as September 13 - 15 St. Catharines where you can enjoy individual tickets are available through BLOOR WEST VILLAGE exquisite wines and gourmet food. TicketMaster. TORONTO UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL September 15 September 21 Bloor West Village SUHAAG SHOW DRAGON LION DANCE toronto.ukrainianfestival.com Toronto International Centre FESTIVAL This largest Ukrainian festival in North Celebration Square, Mississauga America showcases the best in Ukrai- September 15 nian arts and culture and celebrates TORONTO GARLIC FESTIVAL September 21 - 22 the country’s rich history. In addition, Artscape THE WORD ON THE STREET includes performances from both local torontogarlicfestival.ca Harbourfront Centre and international artists. The event is There is so much to do, see and thewordonthestreet.ca free and family friendly. taste at the Toronto Garlic Festival! Experience the best of Canadian Purchase rare garlic, taste the finest literature and authors at The Word on September 13 - 22 dishes from local chefs, enjoy live the Street Festival. Go to readings by TORONTO BEER WEEK music, film screenings, speakers, your favourite authors, participate in Various locations cooking demos and more! Admission discussions and activities and shop at torontobeerweek.com gives you access to everything you the marketplace for the best selection A festival dedicated to beer! What could hope for at this garlic-themed of Canadian books and magazines. more could you want? The week of festival, including a garlic breath 100+ events celebrates the craft of contest! September 22 beer-making and the brewers who VIET SUMMER FESTIVAL do it. Authentic and flavourful beers September 17 -19 Celebration Square, Mississusga made by the best of them are featured QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL at various locations around the city. Queen St. West and Come by and enjoy! Trinity Bellwoods Park September 22 Oktoberfest! This festival transports The Toronto Chocolate Festival is BLACK CREEK PIONEER you to Munich, Germany, for two days back for its 12th year so prepare your VILLAGE HARVEST FESTIVAL / of festivities. Enter the Festhalle tent sweet tooth! One month dedicated to FALL FAIR and enjoy the Bavarian Village with all things chocolate, this festival hosts Black Creek Pioneer Village its authentic beer, delicious German a variety of entertaining events, all blackcreek.ca food, singing, dancing, lederhosen surrounding one ingredient: CHOCO- Travel back in time to when German and more! LATE! Discover chocolate in all its Mennonites settled in North America. magnificent and tasty forms through This festival explores their pioneering September 27 – 29 events such as The Chocolate After- ways. Learn how they made such deli- Jaipur Literature Festival noon Tea at the King Edward Hotel cious foods as ice cream, apple butter Historic Distillery District and The Amazing Chocolate Relay. and sausages without modern appli- ances. Highlights of this family-friendly September 28 October 4 day include a quilt auction, wagon PARK AND BARK DOG SHOW TORONTO TEQUILA FESTIVAL rides, a rummage sale and pioneer Parking Lot @ Davisville and Yonge Berkeley Church Event Venue demonstrations! Streets October 5 September 26 - 28 October 1 – 31 HOLLAND MARSH SOUPFEST TORONTO OKTOBERFEST TORONTO CHOCOLATE Ansnorveldt Park Ontario Place FESTIVAL Duffering Street, Newmarket torontooktoberfest.ca Various locations Join 5000 others dressed in dirndls torontochocolatefestival.com and lederhosen at Toronto’s largest

POWERED BY CHOCOLATE! www.TorontoChocolateFestival.com October 1 - 31, 2019 October 5 October 22 - 27 NUIT BLANCHE ImagiNATIVE FILM + MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL Various Locations Citywide TIFF Bell Lightbox nbto.com Nuit Blanche is one night from sunset to sunrise where October 24 – November 3 the city of Toronto becomes a different place. Unexpected INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS public spaces are transformed into beautiful works of con- Harbourfront Centre temporary art and the city turns into an artistic playground. ifoa.org One night only, all night long, all free. The Toronto International Festival of Authors is a celebra- tion of writers, readers, words and ideas. The festival, October 5 - 6 which brings together the world’s best writers of contempo- DIWALI RAZZMATAZZ rary literature, will feature readings, interviews, discussions, Celebration Square, Mississauga book signings and special events.

October 12 October 25 - 27 WOODBRIDGE FALL FAIR FLAMING STAR FESTIVAL Woodbridge Fairground Crowne Plaza Toronto Aiport Hotel

October 12 November 1 - 10 TORONTO PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 96th ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Downsview Park Exhibition Place royalfair.org October 17 - 25 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the largest combined TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian compe- Scotiabank Theatre tition in the world. Celebrating its 96th year, the Royal Fair torontoafterdark.com is sure to impress with its history alone. Head to the fair to The Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the world’s experience the best in horsemanship, riding and breeding. leading showcases of new horror, cult, action and sci-fi Explore through the fair to see all the best locally and in- movies. This 13th annual festival features nine nights of ternationally grown food and veggies, as well as livestock. thrilling film and interesting Q&A sessions. This age 18+ This family event has lots to do such as see dog shows, event will feature a zombie-themed night, and Pub After enjoy live entertainment, and experience the best in food Dark, a social hour where fans can meet the filmmakers. and lifestyle.

October 17 - 19 November 8 - 10 CREATIV FESTIVAL ESTDOCS FILM FESTIVAL ESTONIAN DOCUMEN- International Centre –Entrance 5 TARY FILM FESTIVAL csnf.com Various Screening Locations A shopping experience like no other! Enjoy all things creative with the Creativ Festival featuring exhibits on November 15 - 18 sewing, knitting, beading, quilting, scrapbooking, crafting INDUCTION WEEKEND and more! Get some new tips and tricks, and some new + LEGENDS CLASSIC material at this show that allows you to shop while you The Hockey Hall of Fame learn and become inspired. November 17 October 17 - 27 SANTA CLAUS PARADE AGH BMO WORLD FILM FESTIVAL Downtown Parade Route Art Gallery of Hamilton November 21 - 24 October 18 - 20 GOURMET FOOD & WINE EXPO MACEDONIAN FILM FESTIVAL Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building Imagine Cinemas Carlton foodandwineexpo.ca 20 Carlton Street The 24th Annual Food & Wine Expo awaits! Travel on a food and beverage journey by tasting gourmet interna- October 19 - 20 tional cuisine and wines. The expo features celebrity chefs, TORONTO SOUP FESTIVAL more than 1,500 wine, beer, spirits and food selections, Garrison Commons, Fort York demonstrations and tastings.

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