July is going to be a hot month.. and we are talking about more than just the temperature. The month starts off with the city truly coming alive with fireworks and Canada Day celebrations... but there is much more taking place in the next couple weeks. Be on the lookout for fine dining at low prices, off beat theatre as well as some theatre in the park, street festivals around the city, a little racing, a little jazz and a whole lot of music and dancing at Caribana.
Before we give you the low down on everything that’s taking place in the city during July make sure you have some fun on Canada Day by checking out our special Canada Day content including:
- What's Open And What's Closed on Canada Day In Toronto
- Canada Day Fireworks
- What To Do During The Day On Canada Day
Now back to July because it is one of thebusiest months of the year! Here is a quick low down on what you can experience this month in Toronto!
Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival
Wednesday July 1st - Sunday July 12th
http://www.fringetoronto.com
The Fringe is Toronto’s largest theatre festival. This summer Fringe will host over 800 artists from Ontario, Canada and around the world, with over 135 unique productions in more than 25 venues.
Dream In High Park: The Tempest
Until Sunday September 6, 2009
http://www.canstage.com
The 27th Annual CanStage TD Dream in High Park presents The Tempest a tale ofmagic, comedy and romance. One of Toronto's most popular summer traditions takes place at High Park every Tuesday through Sunday at 8:00pm. Admission is PWYC.
Summerlicious
Friday July 3rd - Sunday July 19th
http://www.toronto.ca/special_events
Toronto's ever-popular restaurant promotion, Summerlicious is back this summer taking over the city from Friday July 3rd until Sunday July 19th. Each restaurant will offer a special 3-course prix fixe menu where patrons can sample the establishment's delicious fare.
*Click here to view all 2009 Summerlicious Participating Restaurants!
Taste Of Lawrence
Friday July 3rd - Sunday July 5th
http://www.tasteoflawrence.com
Get ready for a fun festival of a festival of performers, family and kid friendly activities, a midway and of course food vendors in this Scarborough neighborhood.
Honda Indy Toronto
Friday July 10th - Sunday July 12th
http://www.hondaindytoronto.com
The Honda Indy takes over the CNE grounds from Friday July 10th until Sunday July 12th.
Afrofest
Saturday July 11th - Sunday July 12th
http://www.musicafrica.org
It’s a celebration of African music and culture that takes place the second weekend in July at Queen's Park. Expect concerts, dance, theatre, food, a marketplace, and activities for youth and children...
Salsa on St. Clair Latin and Street Fest
Saturday July 11th - Sunday July 12th
http://www.torontodance.com/salsa-on-st-clair
This family street party celebrating Toronto’s Latin cultures turn midtown Toronto between Winona Drive and Christie Ave into a showcase of Latin life: music, dancing, foods, a Latin market, a children’s area and much more.
Caribana
Monday July 14th - Sunday August 2nd
http://www.caribanafestival.com
The exciting two-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. The festival takes over Toronto from Monday July 14th until Sunday August 2rd. Don’t miss the exciting parade on Saturday August 1st...
Beaches International Jazz Festival
Friday July 17th - Sunday July 26th
http://www.beachesjazz.com
Beaches International Jazz Festival returns for another year celebrating its 21st anniversary. Friday July 17th until Sunday July 26th you can catch free jazz concerts throughout the city at places like Woodbine Park and the Beaches…
Festival Of India
Saturday July 18th - Sunday July 19th
http://www.festivalofindia.org
The Festival of India spends the summer travelling from city to city. The Toronto Festival of India comes to the city on Saturday July 18th and Sunday July 19th. Don’t miss your free plate of Krishna Prasadam.
Green Toronto Festival
Saturday July 25th
http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival
On Saturday July 25th get ready for Yonge street to shut down (from Dundas to Queen) to make way for over 100 exhibitors bringing local food and live music. Sunday July 26th is family day with events taking place at Yonge-Dundas Square.
BrazilFest
Sunday July 26th
http://www.brazilfest.ca
BrazilFest 2009 returns to Toronto this summer for a little music and dancing! The 6th annual festival will now take place at the Earlscourt Park on St. Clair Avenue West.
Masala Mehndi Masti
Friday July 24th - Sunday July 26th
http://www.masalamehndimasti.com
The largest and most spectacular inter-disciplinary South Asian Music and Arts Festival outside of South Asia comes to Toronto towards the end of July at Bandshell Park at Exhibition Place...
For more summer fun click here to check out our Summer 2009 guide!
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