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Sunday Funday has arrived!
If you’re looking for something to do other than brunch and bottomless mimosas, check out these great events happening in the city today.
Toronto Kpop Con
Toronto Kpop Con
What: Toronto will be hosting a massive Kpop convention this month, to meet the growing demand for the music in the city. Attendees can look forward to performances from the best and brightest local performers from across the country and also exhibit booths and vendors where fans can stock up on Kpop merchandise.
When: Now until May 20
Time: Varies by day depending on performance schedule
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 225 Front Street West
Price: Varies by day and what you want to check out
Artfest
What: You can enjoy painting, photography, sculpture, fine craft, live music and more from Canada’s top artist set up throughout the cobblestone lanes of the historic Distillery District this long weekend.
When: Now until May 21
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Where: The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street
Price: Admission is free
Veggielicious
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What: Now in its seventh year, the annual culinary celebration presented by the Toronto Vegetarian Association promotes plant-based eating over a two week period. Participating restaurants, cafes, and bakeries across the GTA will offer multi-course prix-fixe menus and special promotions.
When: Now until May 21
Time: Varies by location
Where: Restaurants, bakeries, and cafes across Toronto
Price: Price will vary by location
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
What: Infinity Mirrors, the dazzling world of Yayoi Kusama is now open at the AGO. During this exhibit, visitors have the opportunity to experience six of Kusama’s most iconic kaleidoscopic environments at once.
When: Now until May 27
Time: 10:30 am to 9 pm
Where: The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317, Dundas Street West
Price: Tickets available online only through the AGO for $30 per person
Anthony Ricciardi Pop-up @ricciardipaints/Instagram
What: Toronto-born artist Anthony Ricciardi, whose noteworthy style incorporates layers of colours, imagery and text, now has his first-ever floating gallery featuring his one-of-a-kind masterpieces on display in Yorkville Village.
When: Now until May 29
Time: 10 am to 6 pm
Where: Toronto’s Yorkville Village, 55 Avenue Road
Price: Admission is free
Yoko Ono: The Riverbed
What: This weekend, you’re invited to experience Yoko Ono’s latest art installation, The Riverbed, at the Gardiner Museum. The Riverbed invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum, and each other, through everyday action and contemplation.
When: Now until June 3
Time: All day
Where: The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queens Park
Price: Starts at $15 for adults
A Forest of Canoes at The Bentway
The Bentway presents A FOREST OF CANOES
What: A Forest of Canoes by Dana Claxton, is a site-specific installation set up throughout The Bentway and is co-commissioned with Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival and curated by Bonnie Rubenstein. The installation highlights the iconic role and symbolism of the canoe in Canadian, Metis, and Indigenous histories.
When: Now until August 31
Time: All day
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd.
Price: Admission is free
Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes
What: This month, Manolo Blahnik and the Bata Shoe Museum will be joining forces, bringing the highly anticipated travelling exhibit Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes to Toronto.
When: Now until January 6
Time: 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West
Price: General admission is $14
Leslieville Farmers’ Market
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What: Come kick off another amazing season of the Leslieville Farmers’ Market this Sunday. There will be great tunes and farmers and plenty of food.
When: May 20
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Jonathan Ashbridges Park, 20 Woodward Avenue
Price: Admission is free
It’s ON this summer Opening Weekend
What: Kick off the start of Ontario Place’s new summer programming this weekend. There’ll be plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy including beach volleyball, ping pong, yoga, live music, outdoor skating, bonfires, and more.
When: May 20
Time: 10 am to 11 pm
Where: Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd West
Price: Admission is free
Waterfront Artisan Market
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What: Back for its third year in 2018, the Waterfront Artisan Market kicks off on May 19 and will run every weekend until the first week in October. The outdoor festival, presented by The Waterfront BIA and operated by the Scadding Court Community Centre, will feature 50 bakers, chefs, and artisans hawking summery street foods and locally-made products.
When: May 20
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Where: HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Price: Admission is free
Spring MRKT Show
What: The MRKT is a community shopping event, organized by the Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs, which features local vendors including fashion, beauty, wellness, visual artists, crafters, food merchants, and retailers.
When: May 20
Time: 12 pm
Where: Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Road
Price: Admission is free
Spring Beerfest TO
Spring BeerFest Toronto
What: Spring Beerfest TO, the festival formerly known as Spring Sessions of Toronto’s Festival of Beer, is set to serve up cold beers, delicious eats, and cottage vibes in Toronto for the May long weekend!
When: May 20
Time: 1 pm to 7 pm
Where: Fort York: Garrison Common, 100 Garrison Road, Toronto
Price: Tickets start at $20
Electric Island
What: Electric Island returns for its sixth annual year with a fresh lineup of local and international DJs. This year, the fun returns to Toronto Island and will be kicking off the new season over May Long weekend.
When: May 20
Time: 2 pm to 11 pm
Where: Hanlan’s Point
Price: $39.99
Sunnyside 20 – Episode 01 with Move D
What: This Sunday, celebrate the 20th season of summer music and events at Sunnyside Pavilion. Come and enjoy an evening filled with good music, people and vibes.
When: May 20
Time: 4 pm to 11 pm
Where: Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Price: $25 to $30
Freedom: Tiesto at Rebel
What: The king of electronic music will be headlining at Rebel this Sunday. Kshmr and Manzone Strong will also be hitting the decks.
When: May 20
Time: 10 pm
Where: Rebel, 11 Polson Street
Price: Tickets start at $75
Canada’s Wonderland
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What: If you don’t mind a slight drive from the city, celebrate Victoria Day weekend with rides and the best fireworks in the region. Each fireworks show at Canada’s Wonderland has a unique design with an original soundtrack and over 6,000 colourful explosions, you won’t want to miss it.
When: May 20
Time: 10 pm
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive
Price: Fireworks are free but you’ll have to pay to get into Canada’s Wonderland
Anchorman Dance Party
What: This Sunday, take part in some afternoon delight while you dance to throwback hits of 70s jams all night long. There’ll be plenty of leather-bound books on hand, of course.
When: May 20
Time: 10 pm to 2 am
Where: Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College Street West
Price: $5
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