Fine dining, fringe theatre and cultural festivals - see what special events are taking place in Toronto in July 2010.
Wednesday June 30th - Sunday July 11th, 2010
Toronto Fringe Festival
It's the 21st installment of Toronto's annual summer festival of off-beat, adventurous and untested stage shows.
Thursday July 1st, 2010
Canada Day
Take in fireworks displays and other family fun to celebrate Canada.
Saturday July 10th - Sunday July 11th, 2010
Afrofest
A free festival at Queen's Park with three outdoor stages presenting music and dance plus food, a marketplace and family activities.
Friday July 16th - Sunday July 18th, 2010
Honda Indy Toronto
Indy racing comes to the CNE grounds.
Friday July 16th - Sunday July 25th, 2010
Beaches International Jazz Festival
It's the 22nd year of the Beaches Jazz Festival. Enjoy free concerts at Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens and during StreetFest on Queen Street East.
2010 dates TBA
Canada Dry Festival of Fire
Visit Ontario Place to see fantastic fireworks displays set to music.
2010 dates TBA
CHIN International Picnic
Enjoy free admission to the annual CHIN Picnic at Exhibition Place.
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Dream in High Park
Every year The Canadian Stage Company presents an outdoor staging of one of Shakespeare's works in High Park. Performances are every Tuesday to Sunday at 8pm (gates open at 6pm). Admission is by donation with a minimum $20 suggested. Remember that High Park is a big place and parking is limited, so whether you're driving or taking transit you should leave yourself ample time to actually reach the Dream site.
2010 details TBA
Summerlicious
Over 100 of Toronto's fine dining restaurants will be offering prix fixe menus during Summerlicious. Enjoy three delicious courses while you enjoy the summer weather.
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Taste of Lawrence
The Wexford Heights BIA presents a festival of performers, family activities and of course food vendors in this Scarborough neighborhood.
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Harbourfront Summer Festivals
Thematic showcases of art, crafts, food, music and other performances are held each summer at Harbourfront Centre.
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Casa Loma's Renaissance Festival
Head to Casa Loma for entertainment,archery, falconry, hand-to-hand knight fights and more.
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Salsa on St. Clair
Celebrate Toronto’s Latin cultures at this free family street party.
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Festival of India
2009 included a pre-festival party at Yonge-Dundas Square plus a Yonge Street parade and a waterfront party with a vegetarian feast, a South Asian bazaar, outdoor yoga and more.
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Caribana Festival
Enjoy food. music, dancing, art and performance from and inspired by the Caribbean. Events begin this month and culminate in the Caribana Parade.
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Just for Laughs Festival
Choose from dozens of comedians at venues around the city.
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Frugal Fashion Week
In the spirit of the economic times, Frugal Fashion Week offers a launch party, fashions shows, silent auction, shop crawl and more in the West Queen West neighborhood.
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Live Green Toronto Festival
Exhibitors and performers fill Yonge-Dundas Square to explore living green. Free admission.
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NBA 3on3 Challenge
Register by July 21st to join in on the outdoor basketball fun or head to the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place as a spectator.
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