Fine dining, fringe theatre and cultural festivals - see what special events are taking place in Toronto in July 2009.
See also:
Spectator Sports Calendar | Green Toronto Calendar |
Performing Arts Calendar
Strike Notice
As the city worker's strike continues, any events held in city-run facilities or requiring park permits may be affected. As well, the Island Ferry will not run during the strike. Check www.toronto.ca/labour-relations for general details and use the organizer's website/contact information to confirm any event you plan to attend during the strike.
Wednesday July 1st
Canada Day
Take in fireworks displays and other family fun to celebrate Canada.
Saturday June 27th, Wednesday July 1st & Saturday July 4th
Canada Dry Festival of Fire
Visit Ontario Place to see fantastic fireworks displays set to music.
Wednesday July 1st, Saturday July 4th & Sunday July 5th
CHIN International Picnic
Enjoy free admission to the annual CHIN Picnic at Exhibition Place.
Continuing to September 6th
Dream in High Park -The Tempest
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.
Wednesday July 1st - Sunday July 12th
Toronto Fringe Festival
It's the 21st installment of Toronto's annual summer festival of off-beat, adventurous and untested stage shows.
Friday July 3rd - Sunday July 19th
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.
Friday July 3rd - Sunday July 5th
Taste of Lawrence
The Wexford Heights BIA presents a festival of performers, family activities and of course food vendors in this Scarborough neighborhood.
Friday July 3rd - Sunday July 5th
Harbourfront Summer Festivals: The Hot Spot
This new festival of international music "explores what’s 'hot' globally."
Saturday July 4 - Monday July 6
Casa Loma's Renaissance Festival
Head to Casa Loma for entertainment,archery, falconry, hand-to-hand knight fights and more.
Friday July 10th - Sunday July 12th
Harbourfront Summer Festivals: Smirnoff Beats, Breaks & Culture
"BBC pursues, dissects, celebrates and showcases the best national and international electronic music and culture."
Friday July 10th - Sunday July 12th
Honda Indy Toronto
Indy racing comes to the CNE grounds.
Saturday July 11th - Sunday July 12th
Afrofest
A free festival at Queen's Park with three outdoor stages presenting music and dance plus food, a marketplace and family activities.
Saturday July 11th - Sunday July 12th
Salsa on St. Clair
Celebrate Toronto’s Latin cultures at this free family street party.
Monday July 13th
Festival of India Pre-Festival Party
Visit Yonge-Dundas Square for yoga, henna tattoos, a South Asian marketplace, evening entertainment and more, all as a lead up to the weekend festival.
Tuesday July 14th - Sunday August 2nd
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.
Wednesday July 15th - Sunday July 19th
Just for Laughs Festival
Choose from dozens of comedians at venues around the city.
Friday July 17th - Sunday July 26th
Beaches International Jazz Festival
It's also the 21st year of the Beaches Jazz Festival. Enjoy free concerts at Woodbine Park, Kew Gardens and during StreetFest on Queen Street East.
Friday July 17th - Sunday July 19th
Harbourfront Summer Festivals: Mexico - Beyond Your Expectations
"Come celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th Anniversary of the Mexican revolution."
Saturday July 18th - Sunday July 19th
Festival of India
At 11am on Saturday the festival will begin with a mantra meditation parade on Yonge Street, bringing singing, dancing, drumming and hand-pulled floats from Bloor Street to Queens Quay. The rest of the free festival is at Centre Island with a vegetarian feast, a South Asian bazaar, outdoor yoga and more. (Strike note: With ferry service cancelled, the Centre Island portion of the festival has been moved to a location just east of the ferry docks near Yonge and Queens Quay. Visit the event website to view the map).
Thursday July 23rd - Sunday July 26th
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.
Friday July 24th - Saturday July 25th
Harbourfront Summer Festivals: Canadian Voices
"This new festival highlights emerging Canadian musicians in the fields of classical, folk and rock."
Saturday July 25th - Sunday July 26th
Live Green Toronto Festival
Cancelled due to strike
Exhibitors and performers fill Yonge-Dundas Square to explore living green. Free admission.
Saturday July 25th - Sunday July 26th
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.
Friday July 31st - Monday August 3rd
Harbourfront Summer Festivals: Island Soul
"Enjoy the sounds of calypso, soca, salsa and reggae."
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