Dogs, dads and Pride - see what's happening in Toronto in June 2012.
Friday June 1st - Sunday June 3rd, 2012
Waterfront Blues Festival
Enjoy free performances at Woodbine Park, just north of Ashbridge's Bay and the beach. Check the website for show times, or just plan to spend a whole day in The Beach.
Tuesday June 5th - Sunday June 10th, 2012
Worldwide Short Film Festival
Short films are presented in themed programs at several venues in downtown Toronto.
Friday June 8th - Saturday June 9th, 2012
The Drinks Show
Groove to the beats while you sample the latest cocktail trends, watch mixologists at work, and more.
Friday June 8th - Sunday June 17th, 2012
Luminato - Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity
The arts take over Toronto with a series of performances, exhibits and lectures exploring theatre, film, literature, music, dance and the visual arts.
Saturday June 9th - Sunday 10th, 2012
Woofstock
Head to the St. Lawrence Market for a free weekend of exhibits, events and contest for and about dogs.
Monday June 11th - Sunday June 17th, 2012
North by Northeast Music and Film Festival & Conference
Hundreds of bands and performers from around the world fill Toronto clubs. A music conference and music film screenings round out the festival.
Tuesday June 12th - Saturday June 16th, 2012
Toronto Sketch Comedy Fest: Sketch Com-Ageddon 2011
Over five nights at Comedy Bar, 48 sketch troupes will battle it out in this competitive comedy tournament.
Thursday June 14th, 2012
Powerball: Quarter-Life Crisis
Offering special installations, several DJs, and of course food and drink, this contemporary art party is the largest annual fundraiser for The Power Plant gallery.
Friday June 15th - Sunday June 17th, 2012
Northern Ink Xposure
Tattoo artists and enthusiasts head to the Downtown Hilton for a weekend of exhibits, entertainment and of course, tattooing.
Sunday June 17th, 2012
Father's Day
Want to take your dad out for Father's Day? Find out what's happening in Toronto on the third Sunday in June.
Sunday June 17th, 2012
The Day of Delight
Clay and Paper Theatre brings an afternoon of theatre, music, dance, installation and participatory works to Dufferin Grove Park.
Friday June 22nd - Sunday July 1st, 2012
Pride Week
Street fairs and entertainment culminate in the Pride Parade on Sunday.
Friday June 22nd - Sunday July 1st, 2012
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
Choose from hundreds of performances at numerous venues across the city.
Friday June 22nd - Sunday June 24th, 2012
Harbourfront Free Summer Festivals - Franco-Fête
Celebrate francophone music, arts, cuisine and culture.
Saturday June 23rd - Sunday June 24th, 2012
Toronto International Dragon Boats Race Festival
Head out to Toronto Centre Island for a free weekend of dragon boat races and multicultural performances.
Friday June 29th - Sunday July 2nd, 2012
Harbourfront Free Summer Festivals - Canada Day
Celebrate Canada with music, family activities, arts, eats and more.
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