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Phil Villeneuve
Posted on June 15, 2017
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Weekend events in Toronto June 16-18 2017

Radar
Phil Villeneuve
Posted on June 15, 2017
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Weekend events in Toronto include a dizzying number of parties and festivals. NXNE is back, there's also the much-anticipated Taco Fest, Taste of Little Italy, Nuit Rose and a handful of dance parties. Summer is clearly almost here.

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    • NXNE Game Land
      June 16-18
      NXNE Game Land
      This is the gaming arm of NXNE and it features loads of vendors and exhibits. Sign up in advance for the Street Fighter tournament.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • Wiggle at Nuit Rose
      June 16
      Wiggle at Nuit Rose
      This is a wearable art and performance extravaganza from Montreal. Hosted by Nuit Rose, it will feature some of Toronto's most innovative artists, designers and performers.
      The 519
    • Black Nuance Shade
      June 16
      Black Nuance Shade
      Toronto's Rude Collective presents Black. Nuance. Shade. It's a multi-sensory art show exploring the nuances of queer Black identity.
      Blank Canvas Toronto
    • Clueless Live
      June 16
      Clueless Live
      This is campy tribute to the 1995 film, featuring an all-star cast, complete with drag queens, show-stopping musical performances, and followed by a '90s dance party!
      Buddies In Bad Times Theatre
    • Nuit Rose Light Parade
      June 17
      Nuit Rose Light Parade
      To join in on this adorable light parade, you simply need to wear or carry a light-emitting object. The procession starts at James Canning Garden on Gloucester.
      James Canning Gardens
    • Roncy Rocks
      June 17
      Roncy Rocks
      There will be stages set up on every corner of the street featuring everything from polka bands, to indie rock, country and folk.
      Roncesvalles Ave
    • VillageFest
      June 17-18
      VillageFest
      This community celebration shuts down Church during the day with extended patios, multiple entertainment stages and a high heel race down the middle of the street.
      Church Wellesley Village
    • Taste of Little Italy
      June 16-18
      Taste of Little Italy
      College Street is closed down with food, fun and more food. It's free until 1 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
      Little Italy
    • Pride Patio Party and Screening
      June 18
      Pride Patio Party and Screening
      Screen Queens takes over the front of the Royal Cinema during Taste of Little Italy for a tailgate party. When the sun sets head inside for a screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
      The Royal Cinema
    • Toronto Art Book Fair
      June 15-18
      Toronto Art Book Fair
      Check out 80 Canadian and international exhibitors, three curated exhibitions, readings, panel discussions, book launches, performances and workshops.
      Artscape Youngplace
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    • Wine & Spirit Festival
      June 16-17
      Wine & Spirit Festival
      Hang out under the stars at Sugar Beach for this wine and booze event. You'll need a ticket to get in, but trying all the samples should make it worth it.
      Queens Quay
    • Beach BBQ & Brews
      June 16-18
      Beach BBQ & Brews
      All kinds of award-winning rib makers turn up the heat alongside craft breweries like Flying Monkey, Barnstormer Brewing, Naughty Otter and Left Field.
      Woodbine Park
    • Father's Day BBQ
      June 17
      Father's Day BBQ
      An outdoor parking lot BBQ in the Aleyards is a pretty great way to celebrate any dad in your life. Both Rainhard and Shacklands will be pouring beer.
      Rainhard Brewing Co.
    • Taste of Toronto
      June 17
      Taste of Toronto
      Indulge in signature dishes from some of the city's best restaurants and sample gourmet food and drink all in one place.
      Fort York National Historic Site
    • Thrill of the Grill
      June 17
      Thrill of the Grill
      The eighth annual festival sees seven local chefs battle for BBQ supremacy. There are also grilling seminars and a cocktail competition. Tickets are $20.
      Danforth Avenue (between Broadview and Jackman)
  • Music
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    • John Legend
      June 17
      John Legend
      Gallant open for John Legend and his long awaited Darkness and Light Tour. A night under the stars with that voice and that piano and those hits? Yes please.
      Budweiser Stage
    • LAL
      June 17
      LAL
      Hear deep, soulful, world beat and house music from this Toronto DJ duo who are both politically active and musically relevant as ever. 
      The Famous Spiegeltent
    • Duke Dumont
      June 18
      Duke Dumont
      Duke Dumont plays inside Noire, which is inside of Rebel at the Cabana After Party, so people will already pretty lit from the first beat drop.
      Rebel
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Jesse Milns at Taste of Little Italy

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