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Toronto Business and Social Events

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, new business partners, make connections, or you are simply looking for fun social events to relax and unwind, here is your go-to list for business and social events in Toronto for the month of August:

Toronto Networking Events

 

  • THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Untraceable’s 4th annual Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest blockchain event in Canada. The event brings together leading experts from around the globe including developers, investors, startups, enterprise leaders, financial institutions, academics and emerging tech pioneers. World class thought leaders will discuss upcoming trends, new tech, partnerships, research and predictions within future defining sectors.

Date: Tuesday, August 4th- Friday, August 5th, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: OneChurch.to, 2885 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough

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  • 2022 BLOCKCHAIN FUTURIST CONFERENCE- CANADA’S LARGEST CRYPTO EVENT

Untraceable’s 4th annual Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest blockchain event in Canada. The event brings together leading experts from around the globe including developers, investors, startups, enterprise leaders, financial institutions, academics and emerging tech pioneers. World class thought leaders will discuss upcoming trends, new tech, partnerships, research and predictions within future defining sectors.

Date: Tuesday, August 9th- Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

Time: 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Venue: Rebel Entertainment Complex

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  • GLOBAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW |CANFIT PRO 2022

Canfitpro is excited to welcome back fitness professionals, consumers, and industry brands back to Toronto to reignite the passion that started all our unique journeys.

While many of us stay connected virtually there is a resounding feeling of togetherness and connection that can only be felt in person. Virtual learning is here to stay and will be a convenient option for anyone unable to attend in-person, but we look forward to seeing hundreds of our members and partners again.

We have familiar and new speakers and experiences for everyone, so this August, let’s return together – rise together and Welcome Back our community.

Date: Wednesday, August 10th- Sunday, August 14th, 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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  • BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN CANADA 48th BIENNIAL CONVENTION

Untraceable’s 4th annual Blockchain Futurist Conference is the largest blockchain event in Canada. The event brings together leading experts from around the globe including developers, investors, startups, enterprise leaders, financial institutions, academics and emerging tech pioneers. World class thought leaders will discuss upcoming trends, new tech, partnerships, research and predictions within future defining sectors.

Date: Friday, August 12th- Sunday, August 14th, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: Le Germain Hotel Toronto

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  • 2022 FICP CANADIAN SEMINAR

FICP is pleased to bring together Canadian meetings professionals and hospitality partners once again in person for the 2022 FICP Canadian Seminar, now taking place in an all-new one-day format, on August 15, 2022 at The Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Join us for a day filled with education focused on trends and challenges unique to the Canadian meetings and events industry and networking with fellow Canadian event professionals.

Date: Monday, August 15th, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM

Venue: Omni King Edward Hotel

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  • CANADIAN MEETINGS & EVENTS EXPO| CMEEXPO

The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo is the largest and longest running tradeshow and conference for meeting and event professionals. CMEE allows you to network with suppliers from Canadian, US and International destinations, venues, tech companies, décor and more. We’ve added the Meeting Market Place for unique and smaller suppliers to join so you can discover that unique something special for your next meeting. Canadian Meeting Education programing is designed to share key insights, lessons learned and to continue to assist you in building your skills so you can deliver better meetings and events and achieve long term success.

Date: Tuesday, August 16th- Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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  • TORONTO CREW SUMMER SOCIAL BOAT CRUISE

Enjoy an evening cruise around Toronto Island while networking with Toronto CREW and industry members. This is set to be a fun and relaxing summer social event.

Date: Thursday, August 18th, 2022

Time: 4:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Venue: Queen’s Quay Toronto

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  • 9TH GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

Are you attending to begin a brand new business? Don’t have any background? Need some helpful tips from the eminent Entrepreneurs?

We welcome all the Business Tycoons, ladies Entrepreneurs, ardent youth, tutorial Entrepreneurs, Small-scale Industrial folks to return and participate in our conference and take back an out of this world expertise with you.

It focuses on the theme: ” Entrepreneurship: Revolutionary and Dynamic process”. Thus this conference provides a wonderful chance to debate the most recent developments within the field.

Date: Monday, August 22nd- Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

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  • IARF CONFERENCE 2022

The International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation to be held on 27th Aug 2022 in Toronto. The Conference will witness the participation of the Academicians, Universities, Professionals and Industry experts gathering on a global platform to discuss the future prospects in .

Date: Saturday, August 27th, 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: TBD

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  • EXCHANGE TRADED FORUM 2022

This annual event promises to deliver timely and actionable ideas to help attendees navigate any market conditions. With a top-notch speaking faculty and a content-driven agenda focusing on the needs of all financial advisors, Exchange Traded Forum has something for everyone. Investing has changed, let Exchange Traded Forum 2022 be your opportunity to learn, network, gain experience and be visible.

Date: Wednesday, August 31st- Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: Marriott Downtown

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Toronto Social Events

 

  • SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS

Enjoy stunning views of the city, majestic castle and the beautiful estate gardens while listening to the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra under the stars. Guests also have an abundance of al fresco food and drink options while onsite

Date:  Monday August 1st, 2022. (Every Monday)

Time: 5:00 PM

Venue: Casa Loma

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  • WEIRD AL YANKOVIC

Weird Al Yankovic will perform live at Danforth Music Hall Theatre on Aug 2, 2022.

Date: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Venue: Danforth Music Hall Theatre

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  • DISCOVER EATALY: A SUMMER DINE- AROUND EXPERIENCE

Celebrate summer the Eatalian way with another Eataly restaurant experience: Summer Dine-Around! This is a guided five-stop tasting tour of our restaurants, with the perfect end at our Gelato Lab.

Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Eataly Toronto, 55 Bloor St West.

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  • EDWARDS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing contemporary Canadian talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Hosted by TV Personality Mike Chalut.

Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (Every Thursday)

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Venue: Toronto Botanical Gardens

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  • ONTARIO PLACE LIVE MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL 

Ontario Place has partnered with Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival (TUJF) and SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival for a 2nd year to bring you this live music festival at their beautiful waterfront location. It will feature a diverse range of live performances from Indigenous artists, a cappella groups, award-winning jazz musicians and more.

Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (Multiple Dates)

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Venue: Ontario Place

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  • JerkFest BOAT CRUISE 2022

JerkFest is an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture organized by not-for-profit organization Caribbean Promotions Arts & Culture Inc. After two years of virtual livestreams, JerkFest is returning to their annual in-person celebration as the top food and music festival. This year’s festival will kick off with a Boat Cruise on Thursday, August 4th with year’s headliners, Maxi Priest, Alison Hinds, and Konshens on board. Attendees can also enter in a draw to meet Brian McKnight at Centennial Park on the weekend!

Date: Thursday, August 4th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Venue: The River Gambler,  333 Lakeshore Blvd E, #31

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  • SUMMERWORKS PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL 2022

One of Canada’s most vital platforms for new performance and artistic development, SummerWorks proudly returns to its 11-day Festival format, reimagined to include an extensive line-up of contemporary performance and large-scale installation works, participatory experiences, and celebratory community gatherings.

Date: Thursday, August 4th – Sunday 14th, 2022

Time: 8:30 AM

Venue: Multiple Venues

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  • HABARI AFRICA FESTIVAL 2022

Batuki Music Society presents the ninth edition of the Habari Africa Festival from Friday August 5 – 7, 2022 at Harbourfront Centre.This multi-disciplinary African arts festival is free for all-ages and co-produced with Harbourfront Centre. Join us for a weekend of exploration and engagement with the art, sounds and tastes of the continent.

Date: Friday, August 5th –  Sunday 7th  2022

Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Harbourfront Centre

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  • JerkFest 2022

Experience a huge festival of music and food presented by TD Canada. Features as well are games, award-winning jerk chicken, and music and dancing every night.

Date: Friday, August 5th- Sunday 7th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM

Venue: Centennial Park

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  • TASTE OF VIETNAM FESTIVAL 2022

Free admission and all are welcome! Come join us for delicious food, beautiful decorations, cultural parades, music, games, and MORE! An enjoyable family-friendly fun summer festival. An extraordinary festival unveiling the beauty of Vietnamese culture, latest fashion, and crafted cuisine.

Date: Friday, August 5th- Saturday 6th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Nathan Phillips Square

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  • NIGHT IT UP! 2022

Night It Up! is an outdoor festival showcasing a mosaic of delicious Asian street foods complemented by local talents’ nightly performances, styled in the vein of night markets from Taiwan, Hong Kong and across Asia.

Date: Friday, August 5th- Saturday 7th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Venue: Downtown Markham by The Remington Group, 179 Enterprise Boulevard

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  • THE 81st GRANGE FESTIVAL

The Grange Festival is a free public, outdoor fair with engaging performances and a range of fun-filled activities for adults and children. Held in Grange Park behind the AGO in the heart of downtown Toronto, rain or shine, the Festival attracts a diverse audience of all ages – from babies to seniors.

Date: Friday, August 5th, 2022

Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Grange Park behind AGO, Toronto

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  • 10th ANNUAL HUMBER BAY SHORES WATERFRONT FESTIVAL

Join us for 10th Annual Humber Bay Shores Waterfront, admission is free. Event will include Live Bands, Beer Tent, Farmers Market, Artisans, Kids Zone and Food Trucks. Event Runs from 10am to 11pm, rain or shine.

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Venue: 225 Humber Bay Park West Parking Lot

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  • ALOHAFEST TORONTO 2022

After a 2 year absence, Hālau Hula I Ka Lā (“Hula School in the Sun”) is excited to present the 6th AlohaFest Toronto, the city’s original and only united celebration of Polynesian culture. We will share the Aloha spirit through cultural musical and dance performances, fun kids’ crafts and unique items available at the AlohaFest Marketplace. AlohaFest Toronto is a free event and one of the few places in the city where guests can indulge in both local favourites and unique Hawaiian treats.

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Venue: Mel Lastman Square

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  • PAWS IN THE PARK

Paws in the Park is Toronto Humane Society’s largest annual fundraising and adoption event. This well-established event has previously seen over 4,000 in attendance before the switch to a virtual platform due to the pandemic.

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Woodbine Park

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  • LADY GAGA- THE CHROMATICA BALL TOUR

Diamond-selling singer Lady Gaga is coming to Toronto for her brand new The Chromatica Ball Tour! See her live at Rogers Centre on Aug 6, 2022.

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Rogers Centre

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  • SCARBOROUGH FOLK FEST

Scarborough Folk Fest is a celebration of the sheer musical magnificence that is folk music – in all its myriad forms and variations.

Date: Sunday, August 7th, 2022

Time: 11:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Venue: Thomson Memorial park

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  • THE KID LAROI- END OF THE WORLD TOUR

Aussie rapper The Kid Laroi is coming to Toronto for his brand new End of the World Tour! See him live at History on Aug 7, 2022.

Date: Sunday, August 7th- Monday 8th, 2022

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: History Toronto,  1663 Queen Street East

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  • MULAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The Mulan International Film Festival (MulanIFF) is Canada’s largest film festival that celebrates Chinese-language films and Chinese filmmakers all around the world.

Date: Friday, August 12th- Saturday, 20th, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave)

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  • SUMMERLICIOUS 2022

Toronto’s Favourite Summer Foodie Event. Surprise your taste buds! Savour the fresh flavours of summer with delicious three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at nearly 200 of Toronto’s favourite restaurants. Are you ready to try something new?

Date: Friday, August 12th- Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Multiple Venues

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  • WATERFRONT NIGHT MARKER 2022

The 13th annual Waterfront Night Market is making its return this summer for a Pan-Asian Food and Craft Beer Festival. The market will feature more than 100 food, artisan, and craft beer vendors.

Date: Friday, August 12th- Sunday, 14th, 2022

Time: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Venue: Ontario Place

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  • PITBULL & IGGY AZALEA- CANT STOP US NOW WORLD TOUR

Latin chart-topper Pitbull is coming to Toronto for his brand new Can’t Stop Us Now Tour! See him live at Budweiser Stage on Aug 13, 2022 with special guest Iggy Azalea!

Date: Saturday, August 13th, 2022

Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Budweiser Stage

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  • TASTE OF PORTUGAL 

Step into a festival celebrating the time-worn charm of Portugal, with lively street entertainment and traditional Portuguese foods! The sounds, sights and flavours of the new Taste of Portugal food festival at Canada’s Wonderland will transport you to Portugal’s seaside villas and vineyards where you can savor the country’s Atlantic-European cuisine including succulent roast chicken and the sweet, rich and perfectly crisp Portuguese custard tarts.

Date: Saturday, August 13th- Sunday 14th, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Canada’s Wonderland

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  • ALICIA: THE WORLD TOUR

The Grammy award-winning artist Alicia Keys is bringing her world tour to Toronto this summer! Fans can plan to attend the concert at the Budweiser Stage on August 14, 2022.

Date: Sunday, August 14th, 2022

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Venue: Budweiser Stage

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  • HARRY STYLES LOVE ON TOUR

Harry Styles’ Love On Tour 2022 is coming to Toronto and the Scotiabank Arena from August 15 to August 16.

Date: Monday, August 15th- Tuesday 16th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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  • SOIRÉE BLANCHE ST TROPEZ BY APEROCHIC

ApéroChic team is bringing the French Riviera vibe to Toronto. On Wednesday August 17, 2022, together let’s enjoy another glorious white summer evening.

Date: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

Time: 6:30 PM – 10:45 PM

Venue: Cabana Pool Bar

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  • CNE 2022

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top 5 agricultural fairs in North America. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, it is affectionately embraced as an end-of-summer ritual by more than 1.5 million visitors annually, visitors who reflect the rich diversity of Toronto and the region.

Date: Friday, August 19 –Monday,  September 5, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Exhibition Place

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  • TORONTO INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL

The Toronto International Tap Dance Festival (TITDF), produced by Toffan Rhythm Projects in partnership with Harbourfront Centre, is proud to announce the full festival program showcasing legacy, tradition, and innovation in tap dance August 19-21, 2022.

Date: Friday, August 19 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Harbourfront Centre Theatre

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  • TORONTO TAIKO FESTIVAL

Despite the COVID-related postponements we faced over the past few years, we are excited to bring you an awesome festival in 2022!

There will be a public forum, taiko concert featuring artists from across Canada and North America, and three days full of workshops.

Date: Friday, August 19 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Venue: University of Toronto Faculty of Music

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  • AFRO CARIB FEST

The award winning Afro- Carib Fest is back, LIVE and Outside in person!

Experience the best in African and Caribbean culture with a fun packed event. There will be live performances from diverse talented Afro-Caribbean artists and interactive activities.

Date: Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Thompson Memorial Park

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  • TORONTO CHINATOWN FESTIVAL 2022

Toronto Chinatown BIA (Business Improvement Area) is happy to announce the returning of our long-awaited Toronto Chinatown Festival this summer!

The Festival will host related engaging performances alongside vendors and interactive activities that will both showcase Canada’s cultural and communal diversity, while helping to improve local tourism and economy.

Date: Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Chinatown

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  • TASTE OF IRELAND

The flavours and spirited culture of the Emerald Isle will arrive at Canada’s Wonderland for the new Taste of Ireland food festival! Kick up your heels with lively street entertainment, traditional Celtic music and dancers while savoring hearty Irish fare like Guinness BBQ Pork Ribs, Irish Shepard’s Pie and Irish Whiskey Glazed Beef Skewers. Then treat yourself to a sweet dessert-like Chocolate Guinness Cake or Butterscotch Apple Cake. The luck of the Irish will be in the air, so don’t miss it!

Date: Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Canada’s Wonderland

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  • PAN AMERICAN FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

This is Canada’s only event that brings together the 41 countries that make up the American continent. Then join us for a celebration of flavours, music, and dance ! With more than 20 chefs, 40 performances and over 600 artists on stage, there is something for everyone at the Pan American Food & Music Festival.

Date: Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Yonge Dundas Square

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  • TASTE OF MANILA

TASTE OF MANILA, the largest Filipino Festival in North America outside the Philippines and considered one of Toronto’s biggest summer festivals since its inception in 2014. It will showcase the very best of the Filipino cuisine and present the unique Filipino talents such as singing, dancing, games, and a lot more.

Date: Saturday, August 20 – Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Little Manila Bathurst and Wilson

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  • 163rd RUNNING OF THE QUEEN’S PLATE

A day full of the best in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing, great fashion, amazing food and loads of fun!

Date:  Sunday, 21st, 2022

Time: 11:30 AM

Venue: Woodbine Racetrack Toronto

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  • FAN EXPO CANADA 2022

FAN EXPO Canada, a pop culture spectacular for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, cosplay, anime and gaming, is returning for its 25th Anniversary. Fans will also have the chance to meet their favourite Celebrity Guests including Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Tyler Hoechlin, and many more.

Date: Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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  • SINTING FEST ON EGLINTON WEST 

Sinting Fest On Eglinton West is a 3-day event designed to revitalize Toronto’s Little Jamaica Neighbourhood. Music, Dance, Children’s activities, food, food, and more food. This event is a multi-pronged effort to promote Little Jamaica and help sustain the culture and businesses on the Avenue. It’s a combination of a food festival, Black Businesses expo with other food vendors showcasing a variety of food. This will be complimented by food demos by local Caribbean chefs.

Date: Friday, August 26 – Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Multiple Venues

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  • HALAL RIBFEST  

If you are looking to enjoy fall-off-the-bone, finger-lickin’ good ribs, that is halal certified too, then head to North York this August as a new festival, billed as “Canada’s Largest Halal Barbeque and Fast Food Truck Festival” will showcase dishes from chefs and grillmasters from around the world. The festival featuring cuisines from all over the world, from South Asian to African and Middle Eastern, will have ribbers, foods like shawarma, Nashville chicken,shawarma, roast lamb, Korean cut ribs, beef back ribs, steaks, jerk chicken, tandoori foods, kabobs, South African BBQ, Kathi rolls among others.

Date: Friday, August 26 – Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

11:00 AM- 11:00 PM

Venue: Downsview Park

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  • TORONTO CIDER FESTIVAL: ALL DRINKS ON DECK

The beloved Toronto Cider Festival is back this summer with an exciting new event that is bigger and better than ever!

While CIDER is the heart of the show, the festival is about so much more! Featuring a brand new nautical theme – ALL DRINKS ON DECK, the festival will bring together over 100 varieties of cider from more than 30 different cideries across the country, emphasized by local award-winning performances, THE fan-favourite Red Bull 3Style Winner DJ D-Smooth, delicious food offerings, interactive games and exciting contests, all glued together with a unique vibe!

Date: Friday, August 26 – Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Toronto Inukshuk Park

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  • TORONTO KOREAN FESTIVAL

Since 2001, the Toronto Korean Festival has been attracting large crowds to experience Korean culture. TKF is officially the biggest Korean festival in Canada as well as the largest and most anticipated gathering in North York. Guests of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy over twenty live performances such as the traditional sport of Tae Kwon Do, traditional dances and drumming, K-Pop dance competition and performances, interactive audience games, and many more. There are also visits by prominent members of the Korean-Canadian community, politicians, celebrities and other VIPs during our opening ceremony.

Date: Friday, August 26th – Sunday, 28th, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Mel Lastman Square

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  • LATIN SPARKS FESTIVAL 

Latin Sparks Festival is a one-night event that brings the fire and flavour of Latin America to Canada. The annual festival features DJs, Live bands, dance performances, a variety of dance lessons, outdoor bars, authentic Latin street food and a giant outdoor party in the open-air.

Date: Saturday, August 27th , 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Ontario Place

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  • LESLIEVILLE BEERFEST

The Leslieville Beerfest returns to Dundas Street East on Saturday, August 27th 2022.

We are shutting down Dundas Street East from Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave for a good old fashion street party! We’re inviting local breweries, food venues and artisans.

Date: Saturday, August 27th , 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Dundas & Carlaw, 1173 Dundas St E

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  • TORONTO DIVERSITY FESTIVAL

The Toronto Diversity Festival promotes our region’s rich diverse culture and heritage through arts and cultural performances; by showcasing foods from different ethnic countries that bring out the rich tastes and traditions from our increasingly diverse region. The festival also celebrates harmony through different multicultural performances. Also, exhibitors will be selling clothing, jewelry, paintings, handicrafts, and food.

Date: Saturday, August 27th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Nathan Phillips Square

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  • TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN 

Feast your senses at the lively and colourful Taste of the Caribbean food festival where guests will enjoy island flavours from jerk chicken to seafood dishes, rum cake and coconut desserts, plus sweet summer drinks! Dance along to steel drum music and transport yourself to the warm islands of the Caribbean.

Date: Saturday, August 27th – Sunday, 28th , 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Canada’s Wonderland

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  • TAMIL FEST 2022

Tamil Fest 2022 is the largest Tamil Street Festival outside of the Indian subcontinent. Tamil Fest showcases the rich cultural heritage, arts, music, cuisine, history and pride of Tamil Culture to Canada’s diverse communities.

Date: Saturday, August 27th – Sunday, 28th , 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

11:00 AM- 9:00 PM

Venue: Canada’s Wonderland

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  • 2022 TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL MARATHON

2022 TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL + MARATHON is celebrating its 8th Anniversary this year. It is the biggest Tango Dance Festival in Toronto with Tango dancers from all over the world joining Toronto for a 5-Day Tango Marathon. There will be 18 Workshops, 4 major shows, dancing Tango to the most popular Tango Marathon DJs from all over North America.

There is also a free class for Beginners and an intensive weekend just for Beginner to explore the world of Tango Dance and music.

Date: Wednesday, August 31st – Monday, September 5th, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM

Venue:Argentine Tango Toronto by Bulent & Lina

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Toronto Fundraiser Events

 

  • YPCS SWEAT FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES TORONTO

Join Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto Young Professionals Committee, for a fitness class, hosted by Niki Cheng and Teni Kassardjian. They will coach you through an amazing heart pumping cardio kickboxing class! Tickets for the fitness class cost $30, with 100% of sales going back to RMHC Toronto! All class members will get a complimentary gift bag by our general sponsors.

Date: Saturday, August 6th, 2022

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:15PM

Venue: The Carrot Green Roof

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  • POM’S GOT TALENT: A FUNDRAISING EVENT

Support the fall exhibit of Pomegranar Virtual Art Gallery while being entertained by the amazing performers in our Pom’s Got Talent show!

Donations from this event will be going towards several categories including production costs, web related costs, and artist fees. Our production costs include editing software, props, set dressing, equipment, photo developing and scanning. Our web related costs can be thought of as renting our digital “venue” which comes with various costs such as hosting, domain, certificates, and plugins. Finally artist fees go towards our incredible team who are working hard and producing incredible work both “onstage” and “offstage”.

Date: Friday, August 12th, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: TacoTaco’s Moonlight Lounge

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  • RUN FOR PALESTINE

Run for Palestine (RfP) is a family oriented, fun filled day that welcomes all members of the community where participants can walk or run 5 Km to raise funds for much needed humanitarian projects helping the Palestinian people.

Date: Sunday, August 14th, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Budapest Park

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Toronto Business and Social Events

Whether you’re looking to meet new business partners, meet new people and make connections, or you are simply looking for fun social events to relax and unwind, here is your go-to list for business and social events in Toronto for the month of July:

Toronto Networking Events

 

  • CANADIAN GERMAN CONFERENCE ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGIES

The Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce is organizing a virtual Canadian German Conference on Alternative Fuels from Renewable Energies. The conference is part of the Energy Solutions Program and is supported by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Change.

Date: Tuesday, July 5th , 2022

Time: 12:30 PM –4:00 PM 

Venue: Virtual

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  • TEI CONFERENCE 

    TEI is Hosting its 18th annual trading conference. This is a two-day event providing an ideal opportunity for the Canadian investment community and investors all around the world to discuss current issues and trends.

    Date: Thursday, July 7th -Friday, July 8th , 2022

    Time: 1:00 PM –7:00 PM 

    Venue: Hall of Fades Studio

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  • NCFA EVENT: ANNUAL FINTECH & FUNDING SUMMER KICKOFF & ROOFTOP PATIO MIXER

    Join NCFA Canada, partners and Canada’s leading Fintech & Funding community in the heart of trendy Queen West for an evening of celebration, reconnecting with peers, and prime networking mixer.

    Date: Thursday, July 14th, 2022

    Time: 5:30 PM –9:00 PM 

    Venue: Spaces

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  • ICBIE 2022: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS INCUBATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP   

    International Conference on Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Business Incubation and Entrepreneurship.

    Date: Tuesday, July 19- Wednesday, July 20th , 2022

    Time: 12:00 PM- TBD

    Venue: Virtual

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  • THE 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ICAIT 2022) 

    The Conference looks for significant contributions to all major fields of Computer Science and Information Technology in theoretical and practical aspects. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform to the researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry to meet and share cutting-edge development in the field.

    Date: Saturday, July 23rd- Sunday, July 24th , 2022

    Time: TBD

    Venue: TBD

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  • HRPA Annual Conference & Trade Show 2022

Canada’s largest HR trade show. Discover the latest HR products and services from the industry’s leading names and brands; connect with representatives from Canada’s leading HR schools, consultants and small HR service providers; and explore more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest HR trends and innovations.

Date: Tuesday, July 26th- Friday, July 28th , 2022

Time: TBD

Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre 

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Toronto Social Events

 

  • CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WEEKEND AT ONTARIO PLACE

Ontario Place is your go to escape this summer, with a schedule full of live outdoor concerts, festivals and family fun.

Date: Friday July 1st- Sunday, July 3rd , 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Ontario Place

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  • EAST YORK CANADA DAY FESTIVAL & PARADE

The long running parade kicks off the day from Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m. followed by a full day of programming at Stan Wadlow Park. Lots of Children’s activities including rides and games! Vendors galore! Food Trucks! Music!
The day ends with a spectacular Fireworks display at 10pm provided by the City of Toronto.

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2022

Time: 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Venue:Stan Wadlow Park

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  • CANADA DAY COMEDY AND MAGIC- FEATURING SILENT COMEDIANS XPECTACULO

Join this Canada Day evening for a hilarious and unique comedy and magic event! featuring the Xpectaculo act, a silent comedian and mime act. This is one comedy show that you have never seen before!

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM

Venue: The Royal Comedy Theatre

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  • CANADA DAY AT DOWNSVIEW PARK

After nightfall at the Toronto Zoo this winter, you are invited to pursue an immersive experience along a 1.5 km walking path that travels into the future and back. Your journey begins when a portal carries you into the luminescent wonders of the year 2099, a time when humans and nature have learned to live in harmony.

Let yourself be transported by vibrant lighting, multimedia effects, breathtaking video projections and an original score to an enchanted world filled with possibility. And explore this bright and hopeful future to reveal the powerful secrets of tomorrow.

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2022

Time: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue: Downsview Park

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  • CANADA DAY CELEBRATION 

This event is open to the community and is open to people of all ages. There will be a BBQ, entertainment, games, displays, kids zone.

Date: Friday, July 1st, 2022

Time:  1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Venue: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 527

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  • RHYTHMS OF CANADA FESTIVAL 

Celebration filled with live music, interactive activities, food trucks featuring Toronto’s diverse palate, and a lively souk-style festival market.

Date: Friday, July 1st-  Sunday, July 3rd, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Aga Khan Museum

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  • TOURS OF THE LEGISLATURE

Explore Ontario’s legislature on a 30-minute tour, to see up close the beautiful architecture and historical significance of this building. Tours are free and pre-registration is encouraged.

Date: Friday, July 1st-  Sunday, July 3rd, 2022

Time: Every Half Hour 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Queen’s Park

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  • BEACHES JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Beaches International Jazz Festival is a month-long music festival held each year in the lakeside Beaches community of Toronto in July.

Date: Saturday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 24th, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Woodbine Park

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  • TD JAZZ FESTIVAL

The TD Toronto Jazz Festival has become known as one of North America’s premier jazz festivals produced annually by Toronto Downtown Jazz. What began in 1987 as an eight day showcase of jazz now attracts in excess of 500,000 loyal patrons annually over 10 days as more than 1,500 musicians entertain all across the city.

Date: Saturday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 3rd, 2022

Time: 5:30 PM-10:00 PM

Venue: Multiple Venues

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  • A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND DANGER- FEATURING ESCAPE ARTIST FENYXFYRE

FenyxFyre is fresh off his appearance on Canada’s Got Talent, and tonight he brings danger and intrigue to the Royal Comedy Theatre stage. His show includes death defying stunts and hilarious antics. You will not want to miss this one!

Date: Saturday, July 2nd, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM-9:00 PM

Venue: The Royal Comedy Theatre

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  • TORONTO FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL

Ontario’s largest theatre festival, showcasing 160 plays at 13 venues, and free events at the Fringe Patio at Scadding Court. Inspired by the worldwide fringe movement, Toronto Fringe was founded by a cluster of local indie artists in 1989 to offer the “fringes” of the performing arts community a platform to create art at a grassroots level.

Date: Wednesday, July 6th-  Saturday, July 17th, 2022

Time: 1:00 PM-11:59 PM

Venue: 13 indoor theatre venues in downtown Toronto

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  • TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Festival runs concurrently with the Academy program and features renowned Canadian and international artists in a series of concerts and masterclasses. Our goal is to create an inspirational atmosphere among the performers in the Festival, the students and faculty in the Academy, auditors of the masterclasses, and the public to provide everyone with an opportunity to explore a wide range of musical styles and activities.

Date: Thursday, July 7th- Saturday, July 30th, 2022

Time: Check website

Venue: Downtown Toronto (Multiple Venues)

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  • AFROFEST 2022

AFROFEST is the largest free African festival in North America and celebrates the beauty and diversity of African music and culture.

Date: Friday, July 8th- Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM

Venue: Woodbine Park

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  • EID FEST 

A vibrant mixture of Muslim heritage and Canadian culture, it is the perfect occasion for food lovers to enjoy a fusion of traditional eastern foods and pop-up bazaars from local vendors. Open to the public; visitors can enjoy halal dishes, desserts, and food trucks and take part in the fun festivities that will take place.

Date: Friday, July 8th- Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00PM

Venue: Street Eats Market at STC

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  • TASTE OF LAWRENCE  

A Three-day food and cultural festival that takes place in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA.

Date: Friday, July 8th- Sunday, July 10th, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Lawrence Ave. E. from Warden Ave. to Birchmount Rd.

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  • WINE FEST TORONTO

A Three-day food and cultural festival that takes place in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA.

Date: Friday July 8th- Saturday July 9th, 2022

Time: 

Friday, July 8, 2022
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 9, 2022
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Rendezviews

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  • FIELD TRIP

Toronto’s essential home for artistic exploration and discovery will take place at the historic Fort York & Garrison Common on July 9.

Date: Saturday, July 9th, 2022

Time: 1:00 PM

Venue: Fort York National Historic Site

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  • TD SALSA IN TORONTO FESTIVAL

Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival features a series of city-wide events throughout June and July that celebrate the Latino culture through music, dance, art and authentic cuisine. The festivities feature Latin dance and art exhibitions, concerts, salsa dance parties, and a cultural parade.

Date: Saturday, July 9th- Sunday, July 10th

Time: All Day

Venue: St.Claire Ave W

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  • THE FRIENDS EXPERIENCE: THE ONE IN TORONTO

Fans of the popular television show, FRIENDS, get an interactive experience featuring 12 nostalgia-packed rooms filled with original props and costumes, set re-creations, a retail store and more! Fans will have the opportunity to explore the show’s history, re-create favourite moments and learn behind-the-scenes information.

Date: Thursday July 14th 2022- Monday January 2nd 2023

Time: Multiple times

Venue: Yorkdale Shopping Centre

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  • TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR

This outdoor art fair is sort of the beast of all outdoor art fairs in TO. From July 15 to 17 Nathan Phillips Square is invaded by booths and packed with all kinds of artwork from some of the city’s best. This fair has been going since 1961, and was the first-ever outdoor event held at the Square and now boasts over 350 artists’ works.

Date: Friday, July 15- Sunday, July 17, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM

Venue:Nathan Phillips Square

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  • HONDA INDY TORONTO

Honda Indy Toronto is a world-class motorsports festival that takes place July 15th-17th on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, including beer gardens, food trucks, interactive display and activities, and charity events.

Date: Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2022

Time: 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Venue: Exhibition Place

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  • TORONTO FLOWER MARKET

Celebrating 10 years since the first edition, Toronto Flower Market is back for the season. One Saturday every month from Mother’s Day weekend through Thanksgiving, support local by shopping seasonal blooms from 30+ Ontario flower growers and vendors.

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

Venue: CAMH (Corner of Queen St West and Shaw Park)

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  • BLOOR WEST VILLAGE STREET FEST

Live entertainment, a children’s midway, classic car show, an artisan village, a Rock Climbing Wall sponsored by Meridian, SuperDogs Performances by Ruffin’s Pet Centres, Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos by Sidorova Inwood Realty and more… Don’t miss the big, awesome sidewalk sale (happening all weekend) across Bloor West Village BIA.  Shop local, support local as you discover bargains, treasures and fun!

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM

Venue:Bloor West Village (between Armadale Ave. & Runnymede Rd

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  • BIG ON BLOOR 

This festival boasts one of Toronto’s largest gatherings of artists, musicians, artisans, and masters of all crafts. A true modern Renaissance. There will be vendors displaying an exciting array of wares. It is a hub for emerging artists and veterans alike. There will be plenty of family fun complete with inflatables, crafts, and interactive entertainment for the children to enjoy.

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM

Venue:Bloor Dale

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  • THE ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BRAZILFEST 

BrazilFest is the largest Brazilian cultural event in Canada. Experience food, talent, art, and entertainment from the Brazilian community and international.

Date: Sunday, July 17, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM

Venue: Earlscourt Park

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  • BELGIAN NATIONAL DAY GARDEN PARTY 

Celebrate Belgian National Day in Toronto with the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber! (BCBC)

Date: Friday, July 22, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Venue:5 Ridout St, Toronto ON, M6R 1Z1

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  • PASSPORT TO EATALY 

Introducing our first ever Passport to Eataly!
Join us as we celebrate The Passport to Eataly which includes tastings of beer, wine & authentic Italian food at various stations located throughout our three-storey marketplace.
Tickets include 3-hour access to all you can eat bites and pours at stations throughout our marketplace, and a keepsake Festa map complete with space for your own tasting and pairing notes.

Date: Friday, July 22, 2022

Time: 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

Venue: Eataly Toronto

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  • TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST 

The Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival 2022 Celebrating Arabic Music, Art and Heritage, will transform Nathan Philips Square into a walk through the streets of the Middle Eastern culture and community. Serving up the delightful tastes of the Middle East’s diversified flavours and cultures.

Date: Friday, July 22- Sunday, July 24th , 2022

Time: 12:00 PM- 11:00 PM

Venue: Nathan Phillips Square

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  • FUN PHILIPPINES TORONTO STREET FESTIVAL

A two-day street festival showcasing the best of Filipino culture highlighting its colourful cuisine, music and heritage, all celebrated with Filipino warmth and hospitality.

Date: Saturday, July 23- Sunday, July 24th , 2022

Time: 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Venue: Bathurst St. cor Wilson Ave North York ON

3200 Dufferin St Suite 308, North York, ON M6A 3B2, Canada

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  • TD FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA

The TD Festival of South Asia embraces multidisciplinary arts and foods from all the countries in South Asia. Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Performances and Live Music emanates from the stage all weekend. If you can’t fly to South Asia this summer come attend this festival and experience a slice of the culture.

Date: Saturday, July 23- Sunday, July 24th , 2022

Time: 12:00 PM- 11:00 PM

Venue: Little India

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  • TORONTO CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL 

As the largest event of the festival, the Grand Parade will highlight extraordinary costumes, dancing and music. The parade will extend over a 3.5-kilometre stretch along Lakeshore Boulevard.

Date: Saturday, July 28- Sunday August 1st , 2022

Time: 8:30 AM- 8:30 PM

Venue: Multiple Venues

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  • TASTE OF INDIA FESTIVAL

Taste Of India Festival 2022 will promote richness of culture & heritage through its Art, Music, Dance, Entertainment & cuisine by connecting diverse communities together in an inclusive fashion to foster socio and economic development of Canadians.

Date: Sunday, July 31- Monday August 1st , 2022

Time: 11:30 AM- 10:00 PM

Venue: Nathan Phillips Square

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Toronto Fundraiser Events

 

  • THE BLUE ROSE CANCER FOUNDATION GALA FUNDRAISER 2022 

The Blue Rose Cancer Foundation is hosting the first annual gala to help raise funds for cancer research related to the mental health of patients and/or family members in their fight against cancer.All proceeds of this event will be going towards the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Cancer Experience Program to provide therapeutic services to patients and family members alike.

Date: Saturday, July 9th, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue: Bellagio Boutique Event Venue

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Posted on July 5, 2022.

This Week’s Networking Events

 

  • WOMEN, THE PANDEMIC AND THE FUTURE OF WORK

The impact of the pandemic has disproportionally impacted marginalized communities, especially impacting women in the workforce across sectors. In this session you will hear from four exceptional leaders speaking to the specific challenges facing women in different fields as we move past the pandemic and into a new era of work.

Date: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Humber International Graduate School

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  • STARTUP INVESTOR DRINKS

Toronto’s Startup Investor Drinks Open Pitch Open Bar helps connect investor ready startups with Startup Investors in an intimate networking environment with drinks, pizza and rapid fire pitches.

Date: Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Workhaus

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  • TORONTO 2022 VENTURE CAPITAL WORLD SUMMIT

World Series Season 2022 Q2 conference in Toronto, Canada with Scale up companies, presenting investors, entrepreneurs and innovation from around North America and the World. Global community for investors and investees here to help businesses get more capital and expertise as they need to scale up, and grow internationally with the support if required from our trusted network of investors.

Date: Thursday, June 30th, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM –4:00 PM 

Venue: The Rostie Group

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To submit your event contact us at:   info(at)besocialevents.ca

BeSocial Event Management Inc. reserves the right to place events on their event calendar, your submission will be reviewed within 3 business days and you will be notified accordingly.