Summer is here and the city is alive and well with plenty of arts, shopping, food and more to enjoy! From a street fest in Cabbagetown to celebrity-spotting at TIFF, here are 10 things to do in Toronto this week.
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Go star-spotting at TIFF
Arguably the best season in Toronto, TIFF season, is here! Beginning on Thursday and running until Sept. 15, this international film festival always brings some of the biggest stars in the world to our city — which this year, includes Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Elton John, Amy Adams, Riz Ahmed and so many more! And of course, the film lineup is as amazing as ever.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in September
It may not be October yet, but Canada’s Wonderland is getting into the Oktoberfest spirit nice and early this weekend from Friday to Sunday (and the following weekend as well). Head to the amusement park for authentic German food, a beer festival, performers and live bands and more!
Eat, dance and party at the Taste of the Kingsway
Summer may be over, but street festivals aren’t! The Taste of the Kingsway is on from Friday to Sunday, and it will be bigger and better than ever. Enjoy international food and drinks from South Etobicoke’s best food vendors, take the kids (or yourself!) to try out the midway rides, see some incredible street entertainment and have a blast watching the dog show.
Visit Cabbagetown for arts, shopping and fun
Head to Cabbagetown this weekend for plenty of fun for everyone! The highly-anticipated Cabbagetown Festival is bringing all the best local artists to the neighbourhood this weekend from Saturday to Sunday, where you can shop ceramics, glasswork, clothes accessories, art and more from over 250 vendors, along with enjoying live music performances, food trucks and pop-up patios!
Enjoy another film festival this week
There’s a film festival in town beginning this week — and no, it’s not TIFF! The Caribbean Tales International Film Festival, happening from Wednesday until Sept. 15, will feature diverse stories from the Caribbean and African diaspora, including many with a focus on climate change. Enjoy movie premieres, Q&As and more with single ticket or full festival passes!
Discover plant-forward eating at Vegandale
What began as a small food festival for vegans has expanded into one of the largest food festivals in the city — Vegandale is for more than just vegans, and for more than just food. Enjoy live music all day long, interactive art and of course, free samples along with some delicious food vendors from sweets to drinks to juicy burgers, sans cow.
See Robert Pattinson sparkle in concert
With a cult following that has carried over from the original obsession of the 2010s, fans of the Twilight series can enjoy the Kristen Stewart-starring movie in concert on Friday as an orchestra plays the soundtrack live, surrounded by hundreds of lit candles for a little extra romance.Â
Shop around at an outdoor artisan market
Kick off fall the right way on Sunday with an amazing outdoor artisan market that fills one of the city’s most popular parks, Trinity Bellwoods. The Toronto Artisan Market is a hit every time it comes around, featuring everything from jewellery to skincare to home decor, all made by local vendors.
See the incredible Life of Pi
Based on the best-selling book by Yann Martel, Toronto will be the only Canadian city able to experience the extraordinary Life of Pi show, premiering this Tuesday. The multi-award winning theatrical event comes highly recommended by theatre critics and tells the story of Pi, stranded on a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Have a laugh with this TikTok-viral local comedian
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Toronto-based comic Laura Ramoso has gone from stand-up comedian to viral sensation thanks to her pitch-perfect observational comedy, including the beloved German mom, Italian dad series (based on her own parents). Now, with over 1 million followers on multiple social media platforms, she’s taking her skits to the stage with a North American tour, including a show on Saturday in Toronto.
