YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST & COOLEST SUMMER EVENTS 2017 SUPERGUIDE for SUMMER and FALL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS in TORONTO, GTA and SOUTHERN ONTARIO MORE THAN 100 FESTIVALS + EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM! Canadian National Exhibition TorontoOnDemand.com OPENS AUGUST 18 To learn more about our Special Ticket DISCOUNTS & OFFERS visit TheEx.com CNE on the Waterfront ALL EVENTS FREE WITH ADMISSION!† CNE on the Waterfront Daily CNE Waterfront Shop till You Drop! Daily Shop till You Drop! Throughout the CNE Grounds 18 42017 †Does not include rides, food or games. All programs subject to change. Info Line: 416.263.3330 Summer/Fall 2017 Proud Member V.1 On Line Edition of Publisher and Editor From the editor Joey Cee Copy Editor Joyce Wilson Assistant Editor Stephanie Aultman Canada’s 150th Birthday Photographers Aline Sandler, Tom Sandler, Celebrations Evident at all Joey Cee, Lenore Farrell Festivals and Events this Cover and CNE Photos Courtesy of The Canadian National Exhibition Summer! Joey Cee, Publisher & Editor Website Design DesignSource HAPPY BIRHTDAY CANADA! We’ve already enjoyed six months of festivals and great events Broadcast Media Division Producer Joey Cee celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday, and as this special year continues .... HOToronto Digital Magazines are published on-line by HOToronto Magzine is celebrating, too! It’s our 23rd year. For more than two decades we’ve been JCO Communications Inc., 5405 Durie Road, covering festivals and other entertaining events, keeping you informed about what’s happening in the Mississauga, Ontario. L5M 2C8 Tel: 905-593-1608 Fax: 905-820-9512 city and throughout the GTA. E-mail: [email protected] As part of our celebration, we’re offering a host of new online magazines -- GALAvanting TorontoOnDemand.com Magazine, CURTAINS UP and SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS -- that are downloadable and free to subscribers. The information on establishments and special venues listed or mentioned in this publication is compiled from all available, and considered to be reliable sources. The publisher does not assume re- To catch the latest version of our current online magazines (HOToronto Magazine and HOT & sponsibility for omissions, errors or changes print- ed. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy COOL FESTIVALS), which are updated periodically, look at the top of the page for the issue code of information provided at time of publishing. Due to or for a new cover. Or, simply go to www.TorontoOnDemand.com and click on “Festivals” to link to the nature of the venues, information may change after date of publication. the new online magazines. This publication does not endorse or recommend the establishments listed or advertised. However, most establishments are listed on proven merit and therefore recommended for publication. You may no- If you have a Festival you want listed, please send the details of your event to hotoronto@rogers. tify the publisher in writing, by fax or by e-mail, of any com. We will do our best to post it in a timely manner to get the word out. changes or additions found in this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, duplicated or electronically stored in part or whole Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer ... without the written permission of the publisher. © Copyright 2017. All Rights Reserved. WANT YOUR NEXT EVENT TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS? Don’t let space hold you back. Affordable self storage can keep everything together for your next festival, convention, or special event. 16 Convenient Locations in Toronto Claim your discount online at www.Storage-Mart.com or give us a call at 1-877-Storage © 2017 StorageMart SUMMER/FALL FESTIVALS GUIDE 2017 July 3 - 23 you’re sure to find your new favourite July 8 - 9 SALSA IN TORONTO FESTIVAL cuisine. Take a break between meals 13TH ANNUAL St. Clair Ave. West, Hillcrest Village, with midway rides and two live enter- TD SALSA ON ST. CLAIR between Winona Dr. & Christie Ave tainment stages. St. Clair Ave. West (between Christie salsaintoronto.com St. & Winona Dr.) The Salsa in Toronto Festival promises July 7 - 23 salsaintoronto.com to be one of the largest Latino-themed SUMMERLICIOUS 2017 The TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival cultural celebrations in Canada. The Various restaurants in Toronto started as a local two-day event and three week festival is filled with music, toronto.ca has grown into one of the largest dance, food and family fun. This free Spend two weeks visiting over 200 Latin festivals in Canada. The 13th event allows salsa lovers from near restaurants across Toronto, tasting annual event transforms a stretch of and far to explore Latin culture and food made by Toronto’s finest chefs. St. Clair Avenue West into Canada’s take part in non-stop dancing in the Indulge yourself in mouth-watering hottest salsa party. streets! meals from around the world, all while staying in Toronto. With exceptional July 9 July 5 - 16 prix fixe prices and three-course ALBION ISLINGTON FRINGE FESTIVAL dining, your 2017 summer has never FUSION OF TASTE FESTIVAL “TORONTO’S THEATRE looked tastier. Albion Islington Square FESTIVAL” fusionoftaste.com Various Locations July 7 - 30 This free event has more than 100 art- fringetoronto.com 29TH BEACHES ists and will showcase the diversity of The Fringe Festival is the largest INTERNATIONAL JAZZ the Albion Islington BIA. With creative theatre festival in Toronto. More than FESTIVAL and tasty food provided by more than 145 stage productions from across Queen Street East & Woodbine Park 60 vendors, live music and children’s Canada and the world gather in beachesjazz.com games, this promises to be a day of downtown Toronto to showcase their Celebrating its 29th year, the Beaches multicultural fun for everyone. art. With over 30 venues in Toronto, Jazz Festival promises to be a world- there is truly something for everyone. class event. This international festival July 9 All performances are under $12 so is host to an annual audience of one T.O. FOOD FEST finding the next Broadway hit won’t million jazz lovers from across the Chinese Cultural Centre break the bank. Performances include globe. With performances by new- tofooffest.com everything from dramas and musicals comers and favourites, there is sure to As a way to promote Toronto’s diverse to comedy and improv. Special pro- be something for everyone. This cel- population, T.O. Food Fest celebrates gramming is also included for families ebration of music features a dynamic culture through cuisine with the help at FringeKids! With free entertain- roster, multiple stages and gourmet of established and aspiring chefs. ment, phenomenal shows and food food to keep up your energy. The best venues, this is truly a festival you don’t part, all performances are free! July 11- August 7 want to miss! 50TH TORONTO July 8 - 9 CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL July 7 - 9 AFROFEST Various Locations TASTE OF LAWRENCE Woodbine Park torontocaribbeancarnival.com FESTIVAL afrofest.ca Prepare to be amazed by the co- Lawrence Avenue East, Birchmount to Since 1989, Afrofest has been a To- lours, lights, costumes, music and Warden ronto tradition and the largest free Af- experience that is the largest cultural tasteoflawrence.com rican music festival in North America! festival of its kind in North America. Scarborough’s largest street festival With performances focused around the Toronto Caribbean Festival! hosts a cultural flavour experience the culture and sounds of Africa, this People from around the world travel from every community in the Toronto weekend long event promises to be to Toronto each year to celebrate the area. Join more than 200,000 locals amazing. Relax while listening to the Caribbean in this world famous festi- and tourists as they enrich them- seasoned performers on the main val. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary, selves in the diversity and multicultur- stage and dance the night away to so this year promises to be bigger alism of the Wexford Heights BIA and local drumming groups. Take a stroll and better than ever before. Check the Scarborough community. Spend through the marketplace for food, out all the amazing events happen- three days exploring beautiful flavours arts, crafts, and the children’s cre- ing throughout the four weeks of the and heritages from across the globe. ative village, all while diving into rich festival, including the parade, annual With over 130 street vendors and African culture and music in the heart ball, showcases, street dancing and exceptional international food options, of Toronto. more! July 13 – August 5 July 20 - 23 ing Indian, Afghani, Pakistani, Bengali TORONTO SUMMER 10TH TORONTO BURLESQUE and Sri Lankan cultures. Enjoy danc- MUSIC FESTIVAL FESTIVAL ing, fashion shows and live entertain- Koerner Hall and other venues Revival Bar & MOD Club Theatre ment. Major attractions include the torontosummermusic.com torontoburlesquefestival.com Bollywood Pop-Up Museum and the The Toronto Summer Music Festival The 10th Annual Toronto Burlesque Culture Alley. is the most highly anticipated clas- Festival is returning to the Revival Bar sical music event of the year. In and MOD Club! Four days of sizzling July 23 celebration of Canada’s 150th, this performances, parties and talent from YOUTH DAY TORONTO 2017 year’s festival will explore the sounds across the globe, promise to excite Yonge-Dundas Square of Canada and feature the country’s and impress everyone! Explore the youthdayglobal.com/toronto/ world-renowned classical performers. world of burlesque at this star stud- Youth Day Toronto is a free day dedi- Acts include violinist James Ehnes, ded, talent infused festival! cated to celebrating and showcasing soprano Soile Isokoski and a tribute the art of young people across the to beloved Canadian pianist, Anton July 21 - 22 country. With some 40,000 visitors, Kuerti.