As the dog days of summer wind down, make the most of this weekend and enjoy a trip to the theatre, a walk down the Danforth, or a match between the best tennis players in the world. Here’s our weekly guide of the top five things to do this weekend.
Rogers Cup
The best in men’s tennis, including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, face off this weekend at the Rogers Cup. Tough luck if you want to see the women compete – they face off in Montreal next weekend.
Tournament starts Saturday — Rexall Centre, 1-877-283-6647
Taste of the Danforth
If you like meat on a stick, this is the place for you. Sample the best in Greek food and culture at this annual festival on the Danforth. OPA!
Danforth Avenue, Friday to Sunday
Festival of Beer
We know you’re tired of festivals already but if there’s one more you should squeeze in it should be the Festival of Beer. With more than 120 brands onsite, need we say more?
Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place
Summer Theatre Festival Works
More than 40 plays featuring some of Canada’s finest talent showing at venues along the Queen Street West theatre strip. The festival also features 10 nights of local bands and music theatre concerts.
Queen Street West, August 5-15
Paul McCartney
Sir Paul McCartney takes the stage this Sunday at the Air Canada Centre. Decades after playing in Toronto with the Beatles, Macca is still so popular he’s added another show on Monday.
Air Canada Centre, Aug. 8 and 9