Happy Monday, folks! We hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend and are ready to kick off the week with some exciting things to do in Toronto, as per usual. In addition to all the fun Pride-themed events happening this month, there are other cool things to check out. From music and food to conventions, the city’s not slowing down as we approach the official start of summer. So if you want to learn more, you know the drill: keep reading. ; )
Here are some things to do in Toronto this week:
Symphony in the Gardens
Maestro Paolo Busato and his Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra will be putting on performances on Monday evenings from June 5. The full programming details and ticket purchases are available online.
Drake Bingo w/ Devine Darlin
The Drake Hotel is hosting a drag bingo night with half-priced wine and dinner + beer specials, with an appearance by Queen Devine Darlin on June 6. Tickets can be booked online.
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Summer Harvest Dinner Series
EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace is putting together a Harvest Dinner Series on June 7 & 8, with guest chefs, bartenders, and sommeliers. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Paramore: This Is Why Tour
The band will be performing at Scotiabank Arena on June 8 and tickets are available online.
Do West Fest
The 10th anniversary of the event is happening from June 9-11. Formerly known as Dundas West Fest, the 16-block summer street festival will feature live musical acts, buskers, art installations and vendors for F&B.
The Toronto Tattoo Show NIX
The annual event brings together the world’s top tattooists and this time it’s happening from June 9-11 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. You can get tickets online.
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Flamingo Market Pride Expo
The market showcases an exhibition of LGBTQ2SIA+ businesses on June 10 & 11 at the Buddies In Bad Times Theatre. It’s free to attend and will be open from 11 am to 7 pm.
Reggae Fest
The Afro/Caribbean dance party event is taking place on June 10 and will have DJs for tunes of Dancehall, Afrobeats, Soca, Reggae, Amapiano and more. It takes place at History in Toronto. Tickets are available online.
Victorious Festival
The lineup includes Lecrae, Chris Tomlin and Flame. The festival’s happening on June 10 at the Coca-Cola Coliseum and tickets are available online.
Luminato Festival Toronto
As part of the 11-day art festival, the most significant performance is a 12ft walking puppet of a Syrian refugee (Amal) that will be walking all around the GTA for 5 days. It starts at Union Station Plaza on June 7 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.
Aalaapi | ᐋᓛᐱ
The theatrical performance is presented by Native Earth Performing Arts and Le Théâtre français de Toronto, in association with Luminato Festival Toronto. You can get tickets for the show online.
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