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Let's start the new week with some exciting events happening in the city. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this week that you need to know about! 

Table of Contents:

1). Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

2). Todotoronto x Toronto Dating Hub June Singles Mixer 

3). Harbourfront Centre presents Summer Music in the Garden

4). Tkaronto Music Festival‍

5). Check out Daphne - Toronto's Newest Restaurant 

6). Machine Dazzle: First-ever Canadian Major Exhibition

7). Chotto Matte introduces Chotto Hour  

8). Clinique Hydration Pop-Up

9). Go Skate Day 2023 

10). Green Space Festival ‍

11). Shania Twain - Queen of Me Tour 

1). Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

Get to watch a movie underneath the stars for free. The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents Another World. TOPS will be kicking off its season this week with 5 consecutive evening film screenings at Fort York. Below is the list of films that will be playing this month:

1). Night Raiders (June 22)

2). Everything Everywhere All At Once (June 23)

3). Jurassic Park (June 24)

4). Pan’s Labyrinth (June 25)

5). Velvet Goldmine (June 26)

Where: "Walled Fort" of Fort York National Historic Site - entry at west gates of 100 Garrison Road 

When: June 22nd-26th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Todotoronto x Toronto Dating Hub June Singles Mixer 

Todororonto and Toronto Dating Hub are collaborating and bringing a summer singles mixer edition. This event will be jam-packed with a night full of fun icebreakers, activities, and the vibes will be chill for you to mix and mingle with over 50 like-minded singles. Plus, our dedicated event emcee/host will be the popular Founder & Dating Coach of Toronto Dating Hub, Andrea Lo (who runs sold-out unique singles events & offers comprehensive dating coaching services).

Where: Pravda Vodka Bar (44 Wellington Street East Toronto, ON M5E 1C7)

When: June 22nd, 2023

Price: $-$$

Category: 25-40 years old 

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​​3). Harbourfront Centre presents Summer Music in the Garden

Summer Music in the Garden is making its return to Toronto this week. Get to enjoy a live and intimate music performance by the waterfront that is free for the public to enjoy. The concerts will showcase talented Canadian musicians, internationally acclaimed artists, and a variety of different music genres. The concerts take place on most Thursdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Where: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8)

When: June 21st-August 27th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Tkaronto Music Festival

To celebrate National Indigenous Month, head over to stackt market for the Tkaronto Music Festival! This free festival will feature an amazing lineup of Indigenous music, workshops, kid-friendly programming, and more. You're in for a great time! 

Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON M5V 0R4)

When: June 21st-24th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Check out Daphne - Toronto's Newest Restaurant 

A new restaurant is in town. Daphne is a new restaurant located in the heart of the Financial District. Opening on June 22nd, this American-style restaurant and garden terrace totalling over 8,000 sq. ft will feature American classics, small bites, handcrafted cocktails, an extensive wine list, and more! 

Where: 67 Richmond St. West

When: Opens June 22nd, 2023

Category: Date/Friends

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6). Machine Dazzle: First-ever Canadian Major Exhibition

Something exciting is coming to Toronto this week! Machine Dazzle (artist, costume designer, set designer, singer/songwriter, art director and maker) is debuting his first-ever Canadian major exhibition at Harbourfront Centre called Art and Intention. This exhibition will showcase his explosive queer maximalist aesthetic and creativity through forms of photography, video, found object, and many more. 

Where: 235 Queens Quay West

When: June 17th-August 13th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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7). Chotto Matte introduces Chotto Hour

Starting June 19th, Chotto Matte, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant will be introducing Chotto Hour! Every Monday to Friday from 3-5 PM, a special happy hour menu will be available. Guests will enjoy 2 for 1 on all cocktails and select wine and spirits, and there will be $4, $8, and $13 bar bites available. 

Where: 161 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2S1

When: Starts June 19th, 2023

Category: Date/Friends

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8). Clinique Hydration Pop-Up

Calling out all skincare lovers, a Clinique Hydration Pop-Up is coming to Toronto this week! If you're a huge fan of Clinique products, then this mobile Hydration Pop-Up is something you don’t want to miss. Get to enjoy free samples, giveaways, get tips and tricks from the experts, and more!

Where: 

• Wednesday June 21: Queen and McCaul, 11am-7pm
• Thursday June 22: Yonge and Dundas, 11am-7pm
• Friday June 23: Queens Quay and Spadina, 11am-2pm

When: June 21st-23rd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Date/Friends

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9). Go Skate Day 2023

Toronto will be getting free skateboard lessons this week. Whether you're learning to skateboard or looking to refine some of your skills, instructors will be on-site to help and assist. There will be free giveaways, an energetic atmosphere, and loads of fun! 

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out. 

When: June 21st, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Date/Friends

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10). Green Space Festival  

Celebrate Pride Month at the Green Space Festival taking place in Toronto this week. This festival will feature enticing music, queery performances, food, drinks, world-class DJs and many more. What's cool is that all the funds raised through the festival will help "support the year-round programs at The 519, the largest LGBTQ2S community centre in Canada serving underserved LGBTQ2S communities." With a lineup of different events like Starry Night, Disco Disco, One World, Lipstick Jungle, Treehouse Party, and Special Experiences, it's gonna be a fun and jam-packed week! 

Where: Barbara Hall Park (519 Church St)

When: June 21st-25th, 2023

Price: Free-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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11). Shania Twain - Queen of Me Tour 

Shania Twain will be making her way to Toronto this week and you don't want to miss it. Catch Shania Twain - Queen of Me Tour at the Budweiser Stage on June 23rd-24th! Get to sing alongside her greatest hits and enjoy an epic night in the city. 

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

When: June 23rd-24th, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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