9 Things To Do In Toronto This Weekend, August 16-18
We hate to remind everyone, but we will be saying goodbye to the summer soon. If you feel like it's flown by, you're not the only one — we can't believe it's already mid-August. That's why we've compiled this list of things to do this weekend in Toronto so that you can get some fun times in while you still can!
Here's our list for this weekend, in no particular order:
The CNE
When: Friday, Aug. 16 to Monday, Sept. 2 Price: $19.99 general admission. Get tickets here.Location: The Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd. Why you should go: The food, the rides, the music, and the long list of attractions!
The Latin Sparks Main Event Block Party
When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.Price: $39.99 General Admission. Get tickets here.Location: 222 Cherry St.Why you should go: With two dance floors, DJs, salsa lessons, food trucks, and more, it will be a great time for sure!
Pan American Food And Music Festival
When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.Price: FreeLocation: Yonge and Dundas SquareWhy you should go: See a showcase of fine talent without breaking the bank! More than 20 chefs, 40 performances and over 600 artists will be on-stage.
The Toronto Glow Boat Party
When: Departure Saturday, Aug. 17 at 9:30 p.m. The party goes on until 2 a.m.Price: $30-40 depending on tier. Get tickets here.Location: 11 Polson St.Why you should go: A glowstick boat party with hip-hop, top 40, mash-up, and dancehall music. If you wanna party on a boat, this is a great chance to do so!
Barbados On The Water Festival
When: Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 p.m. to Sunday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.Price: FreeLocation: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen Quay W.Why you should go: Get to know the culture of Barbados and try out food, hear music, see arts and crafts, and more!
Promise Cherry Beach Soundsystem
When: Sunday, Aug. 18, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.Price: $20 Location: Cherry BeachWhy you should go: If hanging out on the beach while dancing to house beats sounds like your jam, then this is the spot for you. Beer and food will be available for sale as well.
Sunnyside 21, Episode 07 with Joe Claussell
When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Price: $20-30. Get tickets here.Location: Sunnyside Pavillion, 1755 Lakeshore Blvd. W.Why you should go: If you love house music and partying in historic Toronto locations, this would be a great party for you. The talent is always amazing, too. New York house DJ Joe Claussell will be playing from open until close! Below is a bit of the vibe at a previous party at Sunnyside
RAW Toronto Presents: ARISE
When: Wednesday, through Friday, Price: $20 presale, $30 at door. Get tickets here.Location: The MOD Club, 722 College St.Why you should go: If you like visual art, photography, fashion, music, performance art, or crafts, and want to support local Toronto artists, this is the place to go!
Toronto Palestinian Film Festival's Outdoor Screening
When: Friday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Price: FreeLocation: Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St. W.Why you should go: If you like international cinema and parks, a free screening of these films from Palestinian filmmakers would do you good!