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It's a new week, which means that new things are happening in Toronto. From game nights to festivals to free movies, here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this week. 

Table of Contents:

1). Films on Shortt

2). Snakes & Lattes Trivia, Games & Karaoke Night

3). Post Malone: If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying

4). Lavazza IncluCity Festival

5). Watch The Matrix for Free

6). Lakeshore Ribfest 

7). Free ROM: Third Tuesday Nights

8). Summer Taste Around at Eataly Toronto

9). Union Summer Presented by TD

10). Play The Parks

11). Nutbar Pop-up Café

1). Films on Shortt

Films on Shortt is a monthly outdoor movie event held on Shortt Street near Dufferin and Eglinton that offers free family-friendly films for the public to enjoy. Bring your blankets and chair, or sit along the benches along the street. This month's free movie night is on July 21st. Get to enjoy Hotel Transylvania: Transformania for free on the big screens. 

Where: Shortt St. & Eglinton, Toronto, ON.

When: July 21st, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Snakes & Lattes Trivia, Games & Karaoke Night

Are you ready for an epic game night? Todotoronto will be having an exclusive Trivia, Games & Karaoke Night at Snakes & Lattes. We'll be opening up the event with some custom trivia and group icebreakers! After this, you'll have free time to enjoy board games, join in on a karaoke singing session, or mingle with other attendees. There will be a delectable array of themed food and cocktails to satisfy your cravings and thirst! With the theme of the night being tropical, make sure to dress in your best floral/tropical outfits for this fun & summery night!

Where: Snakes & Lattes (489 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5)

When: July 18th, 2023

Price: $$

Category: Friends

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3). Post Malone: If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying

If you're a huge fan of Post Malone, then you don't want to miss If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying concert. Performing at the Budweiser Stage, get the chance to sing alongside his greatest hits. You're definitely in for an amazing night out in the city. 

Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3)

When: July 19th-20th, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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4). Lavazza IncluCity Festival

This week will be the last to catch the Lavazza IncluCity Festival at the Distillery District. Get to enjoy an exclusive movie-watching experience in the beautiful setting of the Distillery District. With a diverse selection of films, there is something for everyone. 

Where: Distillery District

When: Until July 21st, 2023

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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5). Watch The Matrix for Free

Get to watch a movie underneath the stars for free at Corktown Common. The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents Another World will be playing The Matrix for free, so you need to take advantage. 

Where: Corktown Common

When: July 20th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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6). Lakeshore Ribfest 

Lakeshore Ribfest is happening this Friday! Taking place at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, get to enjoy mouth-watering BBQ smoked ribs, tender pulled pork, juicy smoked brisket, and so much more. Plus, there will be a beer garden and a variety of festival food. 

Where: Colonel Samuel Smith Park

When: July 21st-23rd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Date/Friends

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7). Free ROM: Third Tuesday Nights

Get to explore ROM for free this week. Admissions are free for everyone on the third Tuesday night of each month! Stroll around the museum and get access to all the galleries for free. 

Where: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6

When: July 18th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Date/Friends

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8). Summer Taste Around at Eataly Toronto

Celebrate the summer season with the Summer Taste Around at Eataly Toronto. At this event, get to experience the season's best sips and bites, Italian style. Get to explore the different delicious options, while walking through the marketplace. 

Where: Eataly (55 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M4W 1A6)

When: July 21st, 2023

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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9). Union Summer Presented by TD

Head over to Union Summer for some delicious food and drinks in the city on the outdoor patio. Plus, there will be special events taking place throughout the week, like films, music and great performances, right in the heart of the city.

Where: Union (65 Front Street West)

When: Until August 27th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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10). Play The Parks

Play the Parks is presented by the Downtown Yonge BIA and TD Bank Group and will feature free 42 live concerts with a wide range of musical styles and genres by local Canadian artists. This event happens weekly from June 28 to September 9 at College Park, Trinity Square, McGill and Granby Parkettes and more. This week, Meagan De Lima, a Toronto-based singer-songwriter will be performing at Trinity Square!

Where: Trinity Square

When: July 20th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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11). nutbar Pop-Up Café

Toronto’s beloved superfood café brand nutbar has a pop-up café! Nestled in with their friends permission.co, the nutbar Ossington pop-up will run all summer long. Offering a special nutbar “mini menu,” the pop-up serves up cult favourites including superfood smoothies, iced tonics, acai bowls, iced supercoffee and iced supermatchas. Everything is 100% organic and made-in-house with the highest quality ingredients.  

Where: 127 Ossington Ave, Toronto

When: Mondays through Sundays from 10am to 6pm.

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

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