5 Things to do this weekend: Island sounds, outdoor dance & Rib Fest
Posted August 3, 2012 1:27 pm.
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The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is the biggest event happening in Toronto over the long weekend. But if that’s not your thing, we’ve some other events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests.
Aug. 4-6, 2012 (Long weekend)
For Families: The popular Dusk Dances takes over Withrow Park where you can sit on the grass and watch various genres of dance in the great outdoors. Logan and Danforth Avenues. Runs until Sun., Aug. 5 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Pay-what-you-can. duskdances.ca
For Visitors: The sights and sounds of the Caribbean are taking over the city this weekend and you can catch the island flare at Nathan Phillips Square at the 10th annual Irie Music Festival. There’ll be dozens of acts and art exhibits. Sat., Aug. 4 and Sun., Aug. 5. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free. iriemusicfestival.com
For Singles: Love the Bard but short on cash? Check out Macbeth staged on the grounds of the historic Montgomery’s Inn on Dundas Street West near Islington Avenue. The Humber River Shakespeare Company is putting on the treacherous and bloody tale. 4709 Dundas St. West. Sat., Aug. 4 and Sun., Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. and Mon, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. toronto.ca/museums
For Charity: Eat ribs and help a local charity at the same time. Does it get any better? Money raised at the front gate of Scarborough’s annual Rib Fest goes to support the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation and the Scarborough Hospital Foundation. Thomson Memorial Park, Lawrence Avenue and Brimley Road. Sat., Aug. 4 and Sun. Aug. 5 from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. and Mon., Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcome. scarboroughribfest.com
For Kicks: Celebrate the man you have to thank for the holiday on Monday: John Graves Simcoe. Enjoy some food served 1826-style, check out costumed soldiers firing off cannons and muskets and tour the birthplace of modern Toronto. 250 Fort York Boulevard. Mon., Aug. 6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission prices range from $8 for adults to $3.76 for kids between six and 12 years old. Kids five and under are free. toronto.ca/museums
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