5 things to do this weekend: Waterfront Blues Fest, Latin Arts Fest & Pan Am countdown
Posted July 11, 2014 5:17 am.
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As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests.
July 11-13, 2014
Waterfront Blues Festival: Blue water and blue notes will collide at this 10th annual event that’s being dubbed Metro Toronto’s only genuine blues festival. Grammy-nominated Sugar Ray Norcia and Juno winner Jack de Keyzer will highlight three action-packed days of sweet, soulful music. Woodbine Park. Lakeshore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue. July 11-13. Free. waterfrontblues.ca
Junction Night Market: Enjoy local food, and local craft beer and wines, at this community food festival that supports the Junction Farmers’ Market food voucher program. Drink and food tickets are $5 each and all proceeds go to help the needy gain access to fresh and healthy food. Pacific Avenue, just north Dundas Street West. Saturday. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. junctionmarket.ca
One Year to Go: Celebrate the one-year countdown to the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games over two days at Nathan Phillips Square. Walk Off The Earth will perform for free, topping a stellar lineup of musical acts that include Cuban salsa kings Los Van Van. Star athletes like Raptor Greivis Vasquez and hurdler Perdita Felicien will also be on hand to mingle with the crowd. 100 Queen St. W. July 11-12. Free. toronto2015.org/one-year
The Parkdale Flea: If you’re looking for the perfect antique or vintage collectible, don’t miss this event. Local artisans, collectors and designers will be peddling their wares, while food and drink vendors to keep you satiated. Goodfellas Gallery. 1266 Queen St W. Sunday. Free. parkdaleflea.com
Ontario Latin Arts Festival: The festival, produced by the Hispanic Canadian Arts and Cultural Association, will feature over 200 artists from a slew of genres, including music, dance, film and literature. Saturday. Mel Lastman Square. 5100 Yonge St. 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. The North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free. ontariolatinartsfestival.ca
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