We're officially in June and summer is not too far away! From festivals to night markets and more, here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this week. 

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1. Do West Fest

Do West Fest is back for it's 11th year! This 3-day festival will feature music, shopping, dancing, arts, and yummy food.

Where: Dundas Street West from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue

When: June 7th-9th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

2. Luminato in the Square

Check out Luminato in the Square this week for free. This event will feature concerts, performances, interactive workshops, installations, and much more! 

Where: David Pecaut Square (215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2)

When: June 7th-16th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

3. Todotoronto Meet the Media for Business Owners & Founders

Come join us this Monday for our Meet the Media event for business owners & founders. Join a panel discussion with mainstream media reporters & learn the secrets of capturing media attention for your business. There will be reporters and media from different mediums, including web blogs, Yahoo News, Breakfast Television, radio stations and more!

Where: Lavelle (627 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1M5)

When: June 3rd, 2024 (7 pm - 10 pm)

Price: $$-$$$

Category: 19+

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4. Yonge North York Night Market 

North York's largest food festival is returning this Friday to Mel Lastman Square and will feature 60+ food, drink and artisan vendors! This 3-day food festival is one you gotta check out.

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: June 7th-9th, 2024

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

‍5. Guess Warehouse Sale 

Head over to the Guess Warehouse Sale happening this week at The International Centre and score savings of up to 90% off!

‍Where: The International Centre Hall 1 (6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8)

When: June 5th-9th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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6. Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Festival

Calling out all grilled cheese lovers, this festival is for you! This festival is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches! Hosted by the Lakeshore Village BIA, this event will be filled with live music, delicious food, family fun zones, dog shows, shopping, LEGO zones, and much more! 

Where: Lakeshore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second St

When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 9 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

7. Beaches Arts and Crafts Show

Beaches Arts & Crafts Show is an outdoor summer market, and it’s back this week. This 2-day event will feature 140 Canadian artisans, makers and designers. Shop until you drop and support Canadian handmade products. 

Where: Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 2N9)

When: June 8th-9th, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

8. Liberty Village Art Crawl 

Liberty Village Art Crawl is back at The Bentway on June 8th! There will be 180+ artists, live music, delicious food, interactive demos and more. Plus, this 1-day market will feature one-of-a-kind items, sculptures, fashion, and skin care vendors! Grab your free tickets here.

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)

When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 6 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

9. Yoga in the Park 

Check out Yoga in the Park happening this week at Bandshell Park. Exhibition Place has partnered with 10XTO & Hotel X for pay-what-you-can yoga classes happening every Tuesday from June 4th to July 9th! All skills are welcome and proceeds will go towards CAMH HeART Lab.

‍Where: Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place (100 Prince Edward Island Crescent Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: June 4th-July 9th (Every Tuesdays at 6:30 pm)

Price: Pay-what-you-can

Category: Date/Friends

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10. Canadian Music Week 

Canadian Music Week is here for its 42nd year. Get to enjoy live music, gain access to emerging artists & bands, and more.

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

When: Until June 8th, 2024

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for the website.

11. Grab a Bite of Ice Cream 

With the warm weather in full swing, why not grab a bite of ice cream? Click here to find all the best spots in Toronto for a scoop of ice cream. 

Community Events

1. Greater Toronto Art 2024

Discover a vibrant journey through art and connection at the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) with Greater Toronto Art 2024 (GTA24). Starting March 22nd, GTA24, MOCA's second triennial exhibition brings together 25 artists, duos, and groups. It challenges the idea of individualism, focusing on how we're all connected in society. Featuring 15 new artworks and pieces from the 1960s to today, GTA24 offers live performances, events, and screenings.

Where: MOCA Toronto (158 Sterling Rd.)

When: Until July 28th, 2024 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

2. Swing Dance Tuesdays at DROM Taberna

Join every Tuesday at Drom Taberna for swing dance nights featuring swing dance lessons and live bands. Tables will be cleared, providing ample space for your moves!

Where: Drom Taberna (458 Queen St. W)

When: June 4th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 1:00 AM)

Click here for more information.

3. WICKED - The Musical

Explore the hidden story of the Witches of Oz in WICKED. Follow two unlikely friends as they navigate rivalry and friendship. With exciting moments throughout, WICKED charms audiences with its magical tale.

Where: Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West, Toronto ON)

When: Until July 21st, 2024 (7:30 PM – 10:15 PM)

Click here for more information.

4. Hardy - Quit!! Tour

Get ready to kick up your boots and sing along with country chart-topper Hardy at Budweiser Stage on June 6th! Don't miss out on this epic night of country music under the stars!

Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON)

When: June 6th, 2024 (6:45 PM – 10:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

5. The Soundwave Summit

Bringing together podcast creators who are making an impact. The summit has events at night and during the day for both new and experienced podcasters, as well as fans of podcasts.

Where: 786 King Street West & 319 Augusta Avenue

When: June 6th, 2024

Click here for more information.

6. Luminato Festival Toronto

Luminato Festival Toronto is an international arts festival dedicated to big, bold contemporary works of art that cut across traditional artistic boundaries of music, dance, theatre, and visual art. This year, see art from legendary performance artist Miles Greenberg, music from Big Freedia, Cassandra Jenkins and more!

Where: Various (with David Pecaut Square as the HQ)

When: June 5th-16th, 2024

Click here for more information.

7. Toronto Gone Wild Exhibit

This fresh new exhibition explores the city as a habitat - not only for humans, but for all the animal and plant life that also call Toronto home.

Where: Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond Street

When: Until August 4th, 2024

Click here for more information.

8. Chantecler x Chef Rodrigo Pacheco

A 6-course tasting dining experience from one of the world’s leading sustainable chefs. Visiting Toronto from Ecuador Chef Rodrigo Pacheco is a world-renowned nature-based culinary explorer, bringing his delicious sustainable cuisine to the city for one night at esteemed French restaurant Chantecler.

Where: Chantecler restaurant, 798 Bloor St. West

When: June 4th,2024 (reservations required)

Click here for more information.

9. RESPAWN at the AGO

To kick off Luminato Festival Toronto, you won’t want to miss RESPAWN, a brand new, never-before-seen, 9 hour long, durational performance in the AGO’s iconic Walker Court, co-commissioned and co-presented by the Art Gallery of Ontario and Luminato Festival Toronto.

Where: AGO (Walker Court, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON)

When: June 5th, 2024 (12:00 PM - 9 PM)

Click here for more information.

10. SPACED

SPACED is a public art exhibition presented by Luminato Festival Toronto that brings FREE art by local and Canadian artists to the public outside of the downtown core and into the GTA. Located in four different subway stations, including in Scarborough and North York, commuters can look at fresh and new art installations while travelling on the TTC, and let the art gallery come to you.

Where: Various TTC stations

When: June 5th-16th, 2024

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11. Evanescent

Evanescent is a giant piece of immersive ‘art-chitecture’ that will be on display in David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto from June 7-16. This wonderland that changes colours through the reflection of the sunlight is free and publicly accessible to everyone, and is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike!

Where: David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W

When: June 7th-16th, 2024

Click here for more information.

12. Age is A Feeling

Experience an unforgettable night at the theatre with Haley McGee's Olivier nominated production Age is a Feeling. You’ll be taken on a journey through your own life from the age of 25 to your final moments. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking experience that might just alter your perspective on life itself.

Where: Michael Young Theatre (50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)

When: Until June 16th, 2024

Click here for more information.

13. Afrikan Party - Supa Rich Kids

Afrikan Party - Supa Rich Kids is a futuristic ode to Afrika, and a celebration of life. Join the party and experience this mesmerizing showcase of dance, fashion, music, and performance. Crafted by the visionary choreographer Oulouy, an icon in the global street dance movement, and performed by him with his crew Supa Rich Kids.

Where: Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E

When: June 8th,2024 (2:00 PM & 8:00 PM), June 9th,2024 (2:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

14. Revery Toronto Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in the Entertainment District

Hilton, Easton’s Group of Hotels, and The Gupta Group announced the opening of the Revery Toronto Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton. Each hotel in the Curio Collection portfolio is handpicked for its distinctive design, world-class food and beverage, and curated experiences in exciting global destinations. Revery officially invited guests into its theatrically themed, 224-room hotel on June 4th, 2024, at 92 Peter Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Where: 92 Peter Street, Toronto, Ontario

When: As of June 4th, 2024

Click here for more information.

15. Camp Goodfood

Looking for a summer activity that keeps kids entertained, while also getting dinner on the table?, Introducing the new Camp Goodfood, a virtual 'summer camp' that teaches kids to love and learn the life skills of cooking. Offering six weeks of cooking classes (15-min) with corresponding meal-kits and ingredients delivered weekly.

Where: Sign up online

When: Now until August 17th, 2024

Click here for more information.

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