Things to do this weekend [June 17-19]

June 17-19: Taste of Little Italy

Taste of Little Italy is back after a two-year hiatus! This event is an opportunity to capture and explore the tastes and sounds of Italy right in the middle of Toronto. The annual event is hosted by Little Italy IBA and will run from June 17th to 19th.

Enjoy live music on multiple street corners and on the main stage, extended patios, multicultural vendors, amazing food, and carnival rides. Best of all - admission is free!

Located on College St.

For more information, visit their website: https://tolittleitaly.com/the-taste-of-little-italy-2022/

June 16-18: Taco Fest

Taco Fest is back! This three-day event will feature over 100 varieties of tacos from Toronto’s top restaurants and chefs. They will also be serving specialty cocktails and tequila, mariachi bands and salsa dancing. If you love tacos, you won't want to miss this festival!

Located at The West Island, Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore Blvd West

June 18th: Chris Rock at Scotiabank Arena

Chris Rock is coming to Toronto for his Ego Death World Tour 2022. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/chris-rock-ego-death-world-tour-toronto-ontario-06-18-2022/event/10005C510109376C

June 18th: The Candle Lit Market at Brick Box Studios

Join The Candle Lit Market at their first pop up at the Night Market at Brick Box Studios. They will be showcasing the products of several small businesses across the GTA. There will be music, lights, food and plenty of vendors.

This market will be focused on connecting the public to local small businesses that create candles, aromatics, body care and self-love-based products! They will be giving away prizes, raffles and giveaways - a fun packed free event you won't want to miss!

Located at 1233 Queen Street West

For more details, visit their website www.candlelitmarket.com

June 18-19: Luminato Festival Woodbine Weekend

Wrap up Luminato 2022 and launch your summer with two days of fabulous free music, art, conversation and food. Woodbine Park is going to transform into a magical urban fairground.

Located at 1965 Queen St E

For more details and tickets, visit their website

https://luminatofestival.com/event/woodbine-weekend/

June 18th: Pride Picnic Pop-Up

SkipTheDishes is inviting Torontonians and Katy Kats to visit their Pride Picnic Pop-Up inspired by their most recent collaboration with Katy Perry. In celebration of Pride Month and National Picnic Day, there will be three 90-minute seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., where visitors can experience drag performances from some of Canada’s most iconic drag queens. There will also be FREE picnic-themed snacks and Craig’s Cookies one-of-a-kind, Katy Perry-inspired Black Cherry Pie flavour!

This event will be located at 164 Bathurst St.

June 18th: BACKYARD Pride Party

Just before Pride weekend, stackt is bringing back its annual BACKYARD festival; this time, they're honouring Pride. This installment of BACKYARD will feature musical performances and DJ sets, a small business vendor market, an exclusive fusion tasting menu experience, and a drag brunch, all celebrating and honouring the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community!

Located at stackt market - 28 Bathurst St

June 19th: Yorkville Exotic Car Show

The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto's destination for high-end boutiques, restaurants and hotels will once again host the 12th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father's Day, from 12PM-5PM.

This spectacular red-carpet event will feature a variety of exotic cars, their drivers, and automobile celebrities while showing off the very best of fashion, food, wellness and culture from the Bloor-Yorkville BIA.

"Walk the red carpet and see classic & exotic cars, including Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, American, Super Cars and more"

Located at 55 Bloor St W.

For more information, visit their website: https://yorkvilleexotics.com/index.html

June 19th: Steve Aoki at Cabana Pool Bar