The Toronto International Busketfest is a festival of music, dance and European street theatre features comedians, contortionists, fire jugglers, musicians, acrobats, clowns, daredevils, street food and more.
The new Be A Busker Zone is an interactive area for kids to get some hands-on experience in a few of the many arts that buskers perform. There will also be games, face painting and other kids' activities.
Performers include new acts Ace-K from Japan, Cirque No Problem from Israel, Dr Bubblitofrom Mexico, returning acts The Budapest Marionettes, Pancho Libre and Throw 2 Catch, and local acts The Silver Starlets, Fireguy and many more.
Buskerfest runs from September 2-5: Friday noon-11 pm, Saturday 11 am-11 pm, Sunday-Monday 11 am-8 pm. Admission by donation (supports Epilepsy Toronto) at Woodbine Park1695 Queen E, Toronto. For more information visit Busketfest.
How fun is this! I love the Distillery District! The Artfest will feature a fine art & craft show and live music outdoors from September 2-5, 11 am-6 pm daily. Free admission at The Distillery District55 Mill, Toronto. For more information visit http://www.artfestontario.com/toronto. Enjoy! Karen
This looks like fun for the whole family! On August 28 from 1-5 pm enjoy games, live music, Zumba dancing, face painting, scavenger hunt, art installations, live mural painting, a scavenger hunt and more for all ages at Danforth & Woodbinecorner, Toronto. For more information visit http://thelanewayproject.ca/crawl2016/ Enjoy! Karen
Well this is the first I'm hearing of this! I think this would be a fab event to attend! This annual festival celebrates all things coconut in your food, cosmetics, cleaning and clothing items. Learn from a variety of wellness speakers and enjoy entertainment including children's games, coconut bowling, hula hoop contests, yoga, eco fashion show, cultural dance performers and more. Partial proceeds from donations and sales of fresh coconuts will go to build a library in an orphanage partner in the Philippines. The Coconut Festival and Marketplace takes place August 27 from 10 am-8 pm FREE at David Pecaut Square215 King W, Toronto. For more information visit http://coconutfestival.ca/ Enjoy! Karen
This sounds great. The Shoreline Cleanup is youth events with a light lunch will be provided, along with fun activities after the clean up. Location: Woodbine Beach (1675 Lake Shore Boulevard East) Participation is limited to 50 people. RSVP http://goo.gl/forms/CfOeoFXSn3gDO4ae2 . This event is hosted by Tzu Chi Youth Collegiate Association
This sounds delicious! This weekend enjoy the Hot and Spicy Food Festival. Southern barbecue special, New Orleans-style party music by Treme Brass Band, funk/soul band Yuka, blues man Harrison Kennedy and others. Most events free, see website for details at Harbourfront Centre235 Queens Quay W, Toronto. Visit Hot and Spicy Food festival for more details. Enjoy! Karen
It's that time of year folks! The CNE opens this weekend and runs from August 19 to September 5! The Ex, featuring bandshell concerts including Randy Bachman, Jefferson Starship, The Trews, Dean Brody and others, Stark Trek: 50 Artists, 50 Years art exhibit, innovation garage, waterfront show, the midway, rides, food trucks and much more. Tickets are $15-$18, passes $40-$52. For more information visit The CNE Enjoy! Karen
Delicious! Pan American Food Festival celebrats the cuisine and culture of North, South, Central America and the Caribbean. Live music by Fito Blanko (Saturday August 13 9:30 pm) and Chantel Collado (Sunday August 14 7 pm), Carnaval of Bolivia dancers, ceviche competition and more. Opening reception Friday August 12 at Daniels Spectrum ($50, eventbrite.ca), free admission to the weekend in the square. Enjoy! Karen
Sadly, the Hips final tour is coming to and end. They will be playing their last show in Kingston Ontario on August 20 at 8:30 pm. Tickets all sold out without minutes but The Hip graciously opened up their final show to all Torontonians and Canadians via television and radio! Can you believe it? Amazing right??? Here is a list of where you you can watch them on August 20.
CNE Bandshell:
The concert will be shown at the Canadian National Exhibition’s Bandshell stage at 8:30 p.m., immediately following a concert by Jefferson Starship that begins at 5 p.m. Free with admission to the CNE grounds.
Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St., at Yonge St.:
Carlton Cinemas will be screening a free live broadcast of the concert at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available in person at their box office and they will be accepting donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W.:
Tickets for this event are free and available at the box office. The limit is two per person though, so be warned. Members of Hot Docs can access tickets online by signing in with their membership number.
The Revue Theatre, 400 Roncesvalles Ave.:
Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Before the live broadcast at 8:30 p.m., there will be a Canadian music trivia contest with prizes to be won.
Sorauren Park, 289 Sorauren Ave.:
If theatres aren’t your thing, why not enjoy New Orleans from a Toronto park? Sorauren Park Town Square will be broadcasting the final show on a big outdoor screen. You’re encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and some dancing shoes.
The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St. W.:
Like a little beer with your Hip? Don’t worry, the Horseshoe Tavern has you covered. The show will be broadcast in the live room on the giant screen. The event is free but doors open at 7 p.m., so it would be wise to arrive early.
Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas St. W.:
The concert will be streamed on the big screen and while there is no cover charge, they will be accepting donations with all the proceeds going toward Sunnybrook Hospital’s Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research.
This sounds great! The York-Eglinton international street festival August 13-14. Enjoy live music, dance demos, comedians, magicians, acrobats food vendors and more for the whole family. Saturday 10 am-11 pm, Sunday 10 am-8:30 pm. Free! Rain or shine from Eglinton West from Marlee to Dufferin. For more information visit York-Eglinton international street festival. Enjoy! Karen
This sounds amazing! Steer your vessel eastward and escape the heat and crowds of "Taste of the Danforth". Let the neon parrot guide you to the docks of the The Shore Leave1775 Danforth, Toronto and join us for a relaxing evening of classic TIKI and craft cocktails, beer, exotic moves and exotic grooves from the "Shipwreck'd" gang. Music by Blue Suede Sue and DJ Swankenstein. T The Shore from 9 pm to 1 am. For more information visit: =https://www.facebook.com/events/646998565456202/
