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There are a lot of exciting events that you don't want to miss. Here are 10 of the best things to do this weekend in Toronto.

Table of Contents:

1). DME Presents Abhay & Samson Live at Comedy Bar

2). Welcome Market Presents Asian Owned Market

3). Toronto Adventures Opening Weekend

4). Free Admission to Popular Attractions 

5). Lisa's Cosmetics Warehouse Sale

6). Toronto Botanical Garden Plant Sale 

7). Derby Day Events at The St. Regis Toronto and Toronto Beach Club

8). Hot Docs Festival

9). Step Above Stigma Candid Conversations Coffee House

10). Molson Canadian Participating Locations

1). DME Presents Abhay & Samson Live at Comedy Bar

DME Presents Abhay & Samson Live at Comedy Bar. Head over to Comedy Bar this weekend for a night filled with laughs. Abhay and Samson are comics and co-creators of Desi Comedy Fest, which is the biggest South Asian comedy festival in America. This event is perfect for a date night or a night out with friends.

Where: Comedy Bar (2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON M4C 1M1)

When: May 5th-6th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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2). Welcome Market Presents Asian Owned Market

To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, the Welcome Market will be hosting an all-Asian market, where you'll get to support Toronto's API-owned and operated small businesses. There will be over 30 shops from vintage clothing to handmade and curated goods to shop from. 

Where: 178r Ossington (Dundas/Ossington) Toronto

When: May 5th-7th 2023

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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3). Toronto Adventures Opening Weekend

If you're looking for an exhilarating outdoor activity to do this weekend, Toronto Adventures' opening day is happening this weekend. Go kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing on the water and enjoy this amazing activity. Toronto Adventures is a great spot for something fun and different to do in the city. 

Where: 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8X 0A5

When: Starts May 6th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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4). Free Admission to Popular Attractions 

May 6th is the Coronation Day of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen. 10 major cultural attractions and 39 provincial parks will offer free admission on May 6th only. To find out more about the provincial parks, please visit Ontario Parks.

Cultural attractions offering free admission on May 6 include:

• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Fort William Historical Park
• McMichael Canadian Art Collection
• Niagara Parks’ Butterfly Conservatory and Floral Showhouse
• Ontario Science Centre
• Royal Botanical Gardens
• Royal Ontario Museum
• Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
• Science North
• Upper Canada Village

Where: Various locations; click here to find out.

When: May 6th 2023

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Lisa's Cosmetics Warehouse Sale

Head over to the Lisa's Cosmetics Warehouse Sale and get savings of up to 80% off on a wide range of cosmetics and fragrances from brands like Juicy Couture, Armani, Vera Wang, Anna Sui, Versace, Burberry, CK, Gucci, Guess, Givenchy, and so much more! 

Where: 135 Commerce Valley Dr E Suit#1, Markham, ON L3T 7T4

When: May 5th-8th, May 12th-14th 2023

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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6). Toronto Botanical Garden Plant Sale 

The warmer and hotter weather means that it's gardening season. If you and your loved ones have a huge green thumb, then check out the plant sale at Toronto Botanical Garden. The sale is open to the public and offers flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, pollinator plants, small trees, shrubs, and more! 

Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto M3C 1P2)

When: May 6th-7th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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7). Derby Day Events at The St. Regis Toronto and Toronto Beach Club

The St. Regis Toronto and Toronto Beach Club will be hosting Derby Day events on May 6th. LOUIX LOUIS at The St. Regis Toronto will include festivities like Maker's Mark Tasting, and many more. At the Toronto Beach Club, there will be a derby luncheon (a la carte style) and get to enjoy a race viewing party. 

‍Where: The St. Regis Toronto & Toronto Beach Club

When: May 6th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Friends

8). Hot Docs Festival

Hot Docs Festival is wrapping up on May 7th. Get to witness and watch some of the world's best documentaries at the festival. If you love watching documentaries, then you don't want to miss this event! 

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

When: Until May 7th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Friends

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9). Step Above Stigma Candid Conversations Coffee House

Head over to Cecil Community Centre and get to listen and connect with 14 incredible speakers that will be sharing mental health stories. Get to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, delicious appetizers, and participate in the silent auction. 

Where: Cecil Community Centre (58 Cecil Street Toronto, ON M5T 1N6)

When: May 7th 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Friends

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10). Molson Canadian Participating Locations

After 19 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the second round of the playoffs. Don't forget to wear your blue and white gear to cheer them on. Don't know where to watch the game? Head over to one of the many participating Molson Canadian bars to catch the game live. Bars like The Bottomline, Loose Moose, Players Bar & Grill, and many more will be playing the game live on their big screens. Click for the full list of participating locations. 

Where: Various locations; click here for the full list.

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