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The following is a selection of featured events from toronto.com's self-submitting events calendar along with selected events from the city's event listings. Link here to our own full calendar at toronto.com.

Symphony in the Gardens, 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Casa Loma through to Sept. 5, Aug. 1 is Big Band. More info.

Paradise Theatre presents Monterey Pop (1968), 6 to 7:30 p.m. more info; and Dog Day Afternoon (1975), 8 to 10:30 p.m. (doors open 7:45 p.m.), 1006c Bloor St. W., more info.

Sorauren Farmers' Market every Monday through to October 31, 3 to 7 p.m. at Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Ave. More info.

East York Farmers’ Market runs every Tuesday through to Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Avenue. More info.

Find Ontario farmers, unique artisans and local businesses in the spirit of community, fun and diversity at the Scarborough Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays at Rosebank Park (1051 Progress Ave.) and Thursdays at Oakridge Park (3459 Danforth Avenue) from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. until the first week of October. The vendors at the marker consist of family-owned farms, women-led enterprises, and ethno-cultural businesses. Online shopping option also available. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

Toronto Concert Orchestra's Symphony in the City series features La Vie En Rose, 8 p.m. at Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd. W. More info.

A Walk in the Park at Downsview Park (WITP) is a guided 90-minute stroll through Downsview Park, 10 to 11:30 a.m. This program for youth and adults (age 16+) takes place on accessible pathways: Aug. 2 (Tree-rific Time), 9 (Food in the Park), 16 (Endangered Ecosystems), 23 (Sense the Park) and 30 (Mushrooms are Fungi). Registration required. More info.

Old Growth Resurrection, Regeneration, Intervention at Propeller Art Gallery Aug. 3 to 21. Opening Reception: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 to 5 p.m. Broken Forests event Monday, Aug. 15, 7 to 10 pm featuring performance by Neryth Yamile Manrique (Colombia) and Cecilia Stelini (Brazil) and conversations and presentations by the Broken Forests Group. The exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery focuses on reconnecting artists and arts audiences to Old Growth trees and their habitats across the province. The Gallery component of the project includes the presentation of forty artists, working in a variety of mediums, who have created new artworks that resurrect our personal connections to wild forests, regenerate interest in the well-being of the forests, honour the people who have devoted their lives to saving these old trees and intervene or record interventions that focus public attention upon issues of concern to environmentalists. The exhibition includes both Invited artists from the Broken Forests Group and artists chosen from an Open Call for Submissions to the project. 

Pathways, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr., is a series of hands-on art and environmental based workshops, demonstrating teachings of the land through Indigenous, naturalistic and artistic perspectives. Continues Aug. 3, 7, 10. More info.

Buy local produce, baked and prepared goods and more at the Montgomery’s Inn Farmer’s Market at 4709 Dundas Street West from 2 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday. Vending takes place on the grassy area next to the parking lot. More info.

Villa Charities resumes its popular Ballo Liscio nights in the Columbus Centre Courtyard, 901 Lawrence Ave. W., 6:30 to 9 p.m., every Wednesday all summer long for outdoor social dancing nights featuring live musical performances. More info.

Trivia Night at High Park Brewery, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., 839 Runnymede Rd, every Wednesday. More info.

Berczy Beats - Lunchtime Music Series: Old Town Toronto, St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA, Wednesdays throughout the summer, live music from Toronto artists, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Aug. 3 (Tianna Woods), 10 (Benji Crane), 17 (Mark-Paul), 24 (Dennis Kwok). More info.

Courtyard Farmers' Market - Fairmount Park, 1725 Gerrard St. E., every Wednesday, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. through to Oct. 5. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

“Brain Booster (virtual and in-person group)” Ongoing virtual program! Your brain has an amazing ability to adapt and change – even into older age! Join East End Community Health Centre the first Thursday of the month, 1 to 2:30 p.m. More info.

Find Ontario farmers, unique artisans and local businesses in the spirit of community, fun and diversity at the Scarborough Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays at Rosebank Park (1051 Progress Ave.) and Thursdays at Oakridge Park (3459 Danforth Avenue) from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. until the first week of October. The vendors at the marker consist of family-owned farms, women-led enterprises, and ethno-cultural businesses. Online shopping option also available. More info.

One of Canada’s most vital platforms for new performance and artistic development, SummerWorks proudly returns to its 11-day Festival format, reimagined to include an extensive line-up of contemporary performance and large-scale installation works, participatory experiences, and celebratory community gatherings. The SummerWorks Festival takes place August 4 to 14, showcasing over 30 performance works and events, presented in 13 neighbourhoods across Toronto, as well as an extensive array of online and hybrid offerings. More info.

Italian Movie Nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. More info.

Waltzes, Tangos, and a Minuet, 7 to 8 p.m. at Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront. Internationally renowned cellist Bryan Cheng make his solo debut in Toronto paying homage to the Music Garden. More info.

Toronto's funniest comics show off their best material for the camera! Shooting to Kill is a monthly live comedy taping in which Toronto's funniest professional and amateur comics show off their best material for the camera at SoCap Comedy (The Social Capital), 154 Danforth Ave. Get a sneak peak at the sets the performers will be sending to club bookers, comedy festivals, and TV producers as they take the next step in their comedy careers! More info.

BD Beats 2022 presented by Broadview Danforth BIA, Jesse Whitely, Thursday Aug. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Curb Lane Parkette, 156 Danforth Ave.; Roberta Hunt Quartet Friday Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. at Curb Lane Parkette, 319 Danforth Ave.; Tim Bovaconti Band Thursday Aug. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Curb Lane Parkette, 156 Danforth Ave.; Tim Bovaconti Band Sunday Aug. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. at The Carrot Common Courtyard. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

University Settlement hosts the 81st annual Grange Festival – a free public, outdoor fair with engaging performances and a range of fun filled activities – after a gap of almost two years due to the pandemic 1:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grange Park. It is a free public, outdoor fair with engaging performances and a range of fun-filled activities for adults and children. Held in Grange Park behind the AGO in the heart of downtown Toronto, rain or shine, the Festival attracts a diverse audience of all ages – from babies to seniors. More info.

Come to the Cultural Bazaar 2022 on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be live music, raffles, henna, multicultural food, popcorn and cotton candy, and artisanal products for everyone to enjoy. The outdoor Cultural Bazaar takes place every Friday through to Sept. 2 at 660 Dundas St. E, Regent Park. More info.

Bring It! New Talent Comedy Competition, 8 to 9:15 p.m. at Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St. W. More info.

Hottest stand-up comedy show in Toronto, 8 to 9:15 p.m. at SoCap Comedy Theatre, 145 Danforth Ave. More info.

All of Us Are Asian: Comedy Show, 8:30 tp 10 p.m., SoCap Comedy (The Social Capital). 154 Danforth Ave. More info.

The Funnyside Up Showcase, 8:30 to 10 p.m., 320 College St. More info.

BD Beats 2022 presented by Broadview Danforth BIA, Jesse Whitely, Thursday Aug. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Curb Lane Parkette, 156 Danforth Ave.; Roberta Hunt Quartet Friday Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. at Curb Lane Parkette, 319 Danforth Ave.; Tim Bovaconti Band Thursday Aug. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Curb Lane Parkette, 156 Danforth Ave.; Tim Bovaconti Band Sunday Aug. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. at The Carrot Common Courtyard. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

The Soulfest Lounge Presents The Virgo Lounge, 7 p.m. at two twos, 296 Brunswick Ave. More info.

Toronto Humane Society’s largest event, Paws in the Park, is back at Woodbine Park on Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info.

After a 2 year absence, the 6th AlohaFest Toronto, the city's original and only united celebration of Polynesian culture, will be held at Mel Lastman Square on Saturday Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Feel the Aloha spirit through cultural, musical and dance performances, fun kids’ crafts and unique items available at the AlohaFest Marketplace. AlohaFest Toronto is a free event and one of the few places in the city where guests can indulge in both local favourites and unique Hawaiian treats. More info.

The Rosé Picnic is back! Soak up the summer rays while you sip on premium rosés and dine on a curated selection of food catered by celebrity chef Mark McEwan and The Food Dudes noon to 11 p.m. at CNE bandshell. More info.

Courtyard Comedy is back for a second season of summer fun! Come enjoy some hilarious stand-up in the beautiful gardens of the Campbell House Museum. The Aug. 6 show is a treat of Toronto’s favourite comedians, headlined by Al Val. More info.

Rated PG Vol.2 – art showcase/party featuring live performances, art displays, and local vendors – 6:30 to 11 p.m. at BrickBox Studio, rear, 1233 Queen St. W. More info.

The Dance Together Festival (continuing Aug. 6, 13) offers free open-air dance workshops and events that celebrate positive and accessible dance experiences. The festival is co-produced by dance artists Katya Kuznetsova and Kate Nankervis. This year, the festival transforms Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park into a vibrant open-air dance space with free workshops (Vernacular Jazz, Afro Cuban, Soca, Flamenco, Salsa, and West African Dance) and an interactive dance floor mural, open for everyone to experience and enjoy. More info.

Join 300 singles over 40 at The Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Road, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. More info.

Perfect 10 Comedy' has been running high quality monthly shows at Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St. W., since it opened 13 years ago, 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (doors open 10:30 p.m.). More info.

Etobicoke Civic Centre Farmer's Market every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through to October 29 at Etobicoke Civic Centre. More info.

The Scarborough Woodside Square Mall Farmers’ Market 2022, every Sunday on until Oct. 9, Woodside Square Mal, 1571 Sandhurst Cir. More info.

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market every Saturday through to October 15, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.withrowmarket.ca

A Walk With Nature: Exploring Bonnyview Ravine. Part 1 Aug.6, 1 to 2 p.m.,is an on Online Learning Session introducing Bonnyview Ravine and Indigenous teachings rooted in the land and our relationship to it. Part 2 on Aug. 7 is Walk With Nature in Bonnyview Ravine at Jeff Healey Park at 1 Delroy Dr, Etobicoke to explore Bonnyview Ravine, beginning with a traditional craft activity, then walk with nature and each other, reflecting on Indigenous teachings and exploring the abundance medicinal and edible plants available. Free but advance registration required. More info.

Banned Books for Babies, 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke: Did you know that someone once demanded that the Toronto Public Library remove Dr. Seuss' beloved book Hop-on-Pop from their collection, as it incited children into violence against fathers? Come enjoy a family-friendly discussion of banned and challenged books, including a story time reading of Hop-on-Pop. Learn about a serious subject in a fun way! Banned and challenged books for older children will also be available for onsite reading at the museum throughout the month of August. Free. More info.

Golden Mile Food Equity Community Project: Mural Routes and Feed Scarborough have partnered to deliver The Golden Mile Food Equity Community Project, a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project. This project combines sustainable food practices and art-making workshops to harvest a strong sense of community belonging. Participants will decorate a terracotta pot, learn how to grow a plant for their home and contribute ideas to four designs that will be used to decorate picnic tables. All supplies and light snacks will be provided for participants. Workshops are open to all ages and abilities. Families that reside in the Golden Mile area and/or belong to the Feed Scarborough community are encouraged to attend. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Continuing Saturday, August 6 and 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info.

Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival is back, and planning the best line up of vendors, artisans and entertainers this community has ever seen 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Humber Bay Park West. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare to be entertained by local performers like Fiddlestix Band, Tom Barlow Band, Chicago Project Band, Blackboard Blues Band and our own local DJ. And, let’s not forget the Kids Zone where we’ll feature face painters, interactive inflatable obstacle courses and jumping castles for kids under the age of 12. New this year…Beer Garden! More info.

Jamaican Independence Day 60th Anniversary with musical performances, featuring the Majestic Warriors. The event is hosted by the legendary Everett "King Culture" Cooper of King Culture Records and takes place 1 to 6 p.m. at Tinnel's Eglinton West Location (East Parking Lot), 2517 Eglinton Ave. W. More info.

The Hologic WTA Tour returns to Toronto for the first time since 2019 at the National Bank Open at York University, Aug. 6 to 14, showcasing he best tennis players in the world, including Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Maria Sakkari, Bianca Andreescu, and Leylah Annie Fernandez. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

Old Growth Resurrection, Regeneration, Intervention at Propeller Art Gallery Aug. 3 to 21. Opening Reception: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 to 5 p.m. Broken Forests event Monday, Aug. 15, 7 to 10 pm featuring performance by Neryth Yamile Manrique (Colombia) and Cecilia Stelini (Brazil) and conversations and presentations by the Broken Forests Group. The exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery focuses on reconnecting artists and arts audiences to Old Growth trees and their habitats across the province. The Gallery component of the project includes the presentation of forty artists, working in a variety of mediums, who have created new artworks that resurrect our personal connections to wild forests, regenerate interest in the well-being of the forests, honour the people who have devoted their lives to saving these old trees and intervene or record interventions that focus public attention upon issues of concern to environmentalists. The exhibition includes both Invited artists from the Broken Forests Group and artists chosen from an Open Call for Submissions to the project. 

Sunday Night Sideshow - A Daredevil Circus Experience, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Rec Room, 255 Bremner Blvd. More info.

Pathways, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr., is a series of hands-on art and environmental based workshops, demonstrating teachings of the land through Indigenous, naturalistic and artistic perspectives. Continues Aug. 3, 7, 10. More info.

Visit Riverside Common Park (657 Queen E) for Afraspektion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate and highlight the contributions and creativity of the Afrodiaspora during Emancipation Month! Experience a fun day of entertainment and activities and a market with local Afrodiasporic vendors. Enjoy live music by amazing local artists: steel pannist Trenyce Sweeney, singer/songwriter Levyi-Alexander J. Love, and Afro-Caribbean drummer and dancer Emilie Jabouin. Plus, fun giveaways, kids/family corner with activities like superhero face-painting and more! More info.

This performance showcases Allison Au, a JUNO award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger, in a paired down and intimate musical setting. Featuring Dan Fortin (bass) and Ernesto Cervini (drums), the trio will perform a repertoire of curated original compositions and standard jazz classics, 4 to 5 p.m. at Toronto Music Garden, Harbourfront. More info.

The Saturday and Sunday markets in Little Keele Street and Little Jamaica are a celebration of Afro Caribbean culture in Toronto. The market takes place in two locations: Saturdays - Little Keele St. (1856 - 1993 Keele Street) and Sundays at Little Jamaica/Reggae Lane (1531 Eglinton Ave. West and Oakwood).Visit afrocaribbeanfarmersmarket.com

Dusk Dances is outdoor dance festival that brings dance to public parks. As dusk descends, host Fly Lady Di will lead the audience to four dance pieces that unfold in different areas of Withrow Park. This year, the event is curated by Lead Curator Sofi Gudiño, and features works by the following choreographers: Tanveer Alam & Atri Nundy, Nickeshia Garrick, Lina Cruz (Fila 13 Productions) and Shameka Blake. Evening performances Sunday Aug. 7 to 14: 7 p.m., dance workshop begins; 7:30 p.m., dance performances begin. More info.

The Scarborough Woodside Square Mall Farmers’ Market, 1571 Sandhurst Cir., every Sunday through to Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info.

Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy, August 2-6 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. More info.

One of Canada’s most vital platforms for new performance and artistic development, SummerWorks proudly returns to its 11-day Festival format, reimagined to include an extensive line-up of contemporary performance and large-scale installation works, participatory experiences, and celebratory community gatherings. The SummerWorks Festival takes place August 4 to 14, showcasing over 30 performance works and events, presented in 13 neighbourhoods across Toronto, as well as an extensive array of online and hybrid offerings. More info.

Dusk Dances is outdoor dance festival that brings dance to public parks. As dusk descends, host Fly Lady Di will lead the audience to four dance pieces that unfold in different areas of Withrow Park. This year, the event is curated by Lead Curator Sofi Gudiño, and features works by the following choreographers: Tanveer Alam & Atri Nundy, Nickeshia Garrick, Lina Cruz (Fila 13 Productions) and Shameka Blake. Evening performances Sunday Aug. 7 to 14: 7 p.m., dance workshop begins; 7:30 p.m., dance performances begin. More info.

The Hologic WTA Tour returns to Toronto for the first time since 2019 at the National Bank Open at York University, Aug. 6 to 14, showcasing he best tennis players in the world, including Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Maria Sakkari, Bianca Andreescu, and Leylah Annie Fernandez. More info.

Join your neighbours on Market Street for live entertainment, pop up food events, seating and more. Market Street (Front Street to The Esplanade) is now an Urban Park open to pedestrians for summer 2022. The I Heart Market Street Music Series offers a selection of Toronto musicians on Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays 6 to 8 p.m. More info.

Campbell Popup last Saturday of the month (Aug. 27, Sept. 24) at 300 Campbell Ave., 9 - 1, rain or shine! Local produce, flowers, food popups, art, eco-friendly and handmade goods, ceramics and more. Visit @campbellpopup to see everyone who’s joining us this month. More info.

Old Growth Resurrection, Regeneration, Intervention at Propeller Art Gallery Aug. 3 to 21. Opening Reception: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 to 5 p.m. Broken Forests event Monday, Aug. 15, 7 to 10 pm featuring performance by Neryth Yamile Manrique (Colombia) and Cecilia Stelini (Brazil) and conversations and presentations by the Broken Forests Group. The exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery focuses on reconnecting artists and arts audiences to Old Growth trees and their habitats across the province. The Gallery component of the project includes the presentation of forty artists, working in a variety of mediums, who have created new artworks that resurrect our personal connections to wild forests, regenerate interest in the well-being of the forests, honour the people who have devoted their lives to saving these old trees and intervene or record interventions that focus public attention upon issues of concern to environmentalists. The exhibition includes both Invited artists from the Broken Forests Group and artists chosen from an Open Call for Submissions to the project.

Old Growth Resurrection High Park is a site-specific group exhibition situated in High Park in downtown Toronto from Aug. 6 to Sept. 9. The nine installations build awareness around Old Growth and create networks between artists, environmentalists, and arts audiences in the Toronto area. More info.

Golden Mile Food Equity Community Project: Mural Routes and Feed Scarborough have partnered to deliver The Golden Mile Food Equity Community Project, a City of Toronto Cultural Hotspot Signature Project. This project combines sustainable food practices and art-making workshops to harvest a strong sense of community belonging. Participants will decorate a terracotta pot, learn how to grow a plant for their home and contribute ideas to four designs that will be used to decorate picnic tables. All supplies and light snacks will be provided for participants. Workshops are open to all ages and abilities. Families that reside in the Golden Mile area and/or belong to the Feed Scarborough community are encouraged to attend. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Continuing Saturday, August 6 and 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More info.

100 Days of Summer, Music andDance On Water. Locations: 1 Queen’s Quay East Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; 585 Queen’s Quay West, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. More info.

A fun-filled afternoon awaits children ages 6 to 12 at Ontario’s Legislative Building this summer. Participants will be introduced to provincial parliament during a two-hour interactive program featuring a variety of activities.Families will explore the Legislature during a scavenger hunt; get creative during a craft activity; and learn how debates work in the Legislative Chamber. Pre-registration is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. through to Sept. 2. More info.

A picture is worth a thousand words. And the artists who create fantastical book covers and imaginative illustrations are excellent storytellers! Come visit this exhibit of drawings, paintings and prints by iconic illustrators in the world of speculative fiction. Learn about legendary artists Virgil Finlay and Hannes Bok. Discover Canadian artists George Walker, Martin Springett and Ron Lightburn. From passionate fan artists to award-winning professionals, art is on display from the 1940s to the present day. At Lillian H. Smith Branch, part of the library's third-floor collection of science fiction, speculation and fantasy art.

Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the world- class architecture firm, is bringing a collection of works to Toronto with Piece by Piece: Inside the Renzo Piano Building Workshop from July 16 to Sept. 11. Artport Gallery at Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay W. More info.

Movies Under the Stars returns to Downsview Park for its 6th annual movie program. The show will start at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.), but movie-goers are encouraged to arrive an hour early to get a good spot. The picnic-style format is back, but a new location is being tried out between the Orchard Pavilion and the Lake. This event is free, registration will open approximately one week before each show date. Please follow us on Instagram @parcdownsviewpark, Facebook @parcdownsviewpark and Twitter @ParCKDownsview to ensure that you do not miss the announcements! Movies Under the Stars 2022 Schedule continues: Tuesday, August 9 – Encanto; and Monday, August 22 – Spider-Man: No Way Home. More info.

Summer of Seoul, curated by Robyn Citizen and Hanbin Kim, runs through to Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. More info.

Federation of Canadian Artists (Toronto Chapter) presents a new nationally juried art show - “Summer Pleasures” - at the Etobicoke City Centre’s Art Gallery through to Aug 4. More info.

Through to August 28, 2022, Toronto Outdoor Picture Show proudly presents Curtains Up!, a 21-evening festival programme of performance-themed films. At long last, TOPS is thrilled to finally return to its four pre-pandemic home parks, with events taking place at Fort York, Corktown Common, Bell Manor Park, and its signature series, Christie Pits Film Festival. This summer, no advance tickets will be required. TOPS screenings will once again be open to anyone who would like to attend, with no barriers to entry. TOPS is always free to attend, and charitable donations make this possible. You can support Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's free, accessible cultural programming with a tax-deductible donation. More info.

Right outside Union Station in downtown Toronto, through to Aug. 28, there will be nonstop programming, which includes a headline performance by JUNO nominee Tyler Shaw on opening day, music from Toronto's hottest DJs, Blue Jays game screenings, games nights and so much more. The event will also feature some the city’s favourite food vendors, including Gus Tacos, Mikey's Smashburgers, Naansense by Butter Chicken Roti, and Souvla by Mamakas. More info.

Oluseye Ogunlesi explores Canada’s role in the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade through his installation Black Ark, through to Sep 5 at Ashbridges Bay Park. More info.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (starting May 31) at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St., no shows Mondays. More info.

9 & 99: The Howe/Gretzky Exhibition: An exhibition unlike any other, paying homage to the most prolific scorers of our generations. Witness the greatest compilation of milestone artifacts and rare personal memorabilia, all hand-picked by Hockey Hall of Fame curators from the Howe and Gretzky family collections. Revel in the legacy and indelible bond of ‘Mr. Hockey’ and ‘The Great One’. Extended for a limited time through October 23, 2022.

60 Works 60 Years: Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at 60. Exhibit showcases 60 artworks acquired by the City from the Fair over the past 40 years. Each year the mayor, assisted by City curators, attends Toronto Outdoor Art Fair to select a work to be brought into the municipal collection through the Mayor's Purchase Award (formerly the Toronto Archives Award), exclusive to TOAF. On all year, Market Gallery, second floor.

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