Things To Do & Events This Week (August 18-24)

Want another week of fun, excitement, and culture? This week, the city’s got your weekend plans sorted. From lively festival performances to stunning murals, you have a lot of reasons to ditch the couch and embrace the city vibes. We’ve prepared this list of things to do and events this week with epic experiences.
1. Taste Filipino Flavours: Taste of Manila

Where: Bathurst & Wilson Ave North York
Admission: Free
Taste of Manila 2024 (August 17-18) is back, and it’s bigger and more diverse. You’ll experience the vibrant Filipino culture through mouthwatering dishes, lively performances, and a bustling market. It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend and immerse yourself in the country’s rich heritage.
2. Create Your Signature Scent

Where: Capsul Studio (25 Liberty Street- Unit 200 Toronto)
Admission: Book via SUR MOI
Ever wanted to craft your own perfume? Join the SUR MOI: Perfume Session (August 18), where you’ll learn the art of fragrance blending and create a scent that’s uniquely you. It’s your chance to take home your personalised perfume.
3. Get Your Groove On

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto)
Admission: Tickets via Ticketmaster
Catch Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland on the 2024 Out of This World Tour (August 19-20) for a night of unbeatable hip-hop and R&B. These music legends will have you dancing throughout the night with their iconic hits and electrifying performances.
4. Enjoy Jazz Music

Where: Market Street (10 Market Street, Toronto)
Admission: Free
Craving some smooth jazz vibes? James Griffith, a Toronto-based award-winning saxophonist, is bringing his talents to the I Heart Market Street Music Series (August 20). It’s among the top things to do in Toronto this week, where you can unwind after a busy day and let the smooth tunes carry you away.
5. Watch a Movie Outdoors

Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York)
Admission: Free (Reserve a spot via Downsview Park)
Love outdoor movie nights? This week, you can catch “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” in English (August 20) and French (August 21) at Movies Under the Stars. Bring a blanket and snacks, and enjoy a magical movie experience under the night sky.
6. Learn to Drum

Where: The Combine (225 Wellington Street West, Toronto)
Admission: Tickets via Eventbrite
Feel the rhythm and join Saikou for a hand drumming workshop. The Hand Drumming with Saikou of African Drums & Art Crafts (August 21) is perfect for all ages and skill levels. You’ll learn the basics of African drumming and have a blast creating music together.
7. Watch Black Female Dance Artists

Where: Betty Oliphant Theatre (404 Jarvis Street, Toronto)
Admission: Tickets via YENSA Festival
The YENSA Festival 2024 (August 21-25) highlights Black female dance artists, allowing them to experiment, reimagine, and destabilize conventional notions of dance-making. This year’s festival lets you enjoy workshops, electrifying performances, engaging panel discussions, and a vibrant community celebration.
8. Rock Out

Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto)
Admission: Tickets via Ticketmaster
Watch The Beaches live on their Blame My Ex Tour (August 22). These Toronto natives are known for their high-energy performances and catchy rock tunes. It’s among the things to do in Toronto this week that offers an unforgettable night of music and fun.
9. Experience Taiwanese Culture

Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto)
Admission: Tickets via Harbourfront Centre
The 2024 TAIWANfest Toronto: Becoming Me (August 23-25) celebrates Taiwanese culture in dialogue with Spain, exploring cultural legacies through human migration. Enjoy the fusion of Spanish and Taiwanese culture at Flamenco de Formosa, live performances, an artist market, and the Hakka Pavilion.
10. Join the Block Party

Where: 1173 Dundas St E, Toronto
Admission: Tickets via Eventbrite
Leslieville Block Fest 2024 (August 24) is this week’s ultimate neighborhood party. Enjoy regional brewers, live music, delicious food from local vendors, and a lively atmosphere. It’s one of the fun things to do in Toronto this week, where you can connect with the community and enjoy a day of fun activities.
11. Celebrate Afro-Caribbean Culture

Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Road, Toronto)
Admission: Free
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Africa and the Caribbean at the 13th Annual Afro-Carib Fest 2024 (August 24-25). This two-day event at Thomson Memorial Park features live music, dance performances, and a marketplace with unique crafts and foods.
12. Explore Public Art

Where: Yorkville Avenue, Toronto
Admission: Free
Explore the beautiful murals by talented local artists at the Yorkville Murals 2024 (August 24-24). It transforms the neighborhood into an open-air gallery, making it one of the best things to do in Toronto this week for art lovers and urban explorers.
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