Festival season is underway in Toronto, and there are several events scheduled over the weekend.
The Honda Indy rolls into town on Friday. The three-day event features a number of races including the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada, which features semi-professional drivers in one of the largest single-make series in North America.
When: Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14
Location: Exhibition Place
Cost: Details online
Road closure: Details online
Bestival Toronto 2015
This highly-anticipated, award-winning festival will make its North American debut this weekend. The two-day event will take place at Hanlan’s Point Beach.
When: Friday, June 12 - Saturday, June 13
Location: Hanlan’s Point Beach
Cost: Details online
Ontario Craft Beer Week
Now in its sixth year, this province-wide festival kicks off on Friday and features more than 50 craft brewers. OCB Week events will be hosted at local breweries, pubs and restaurants.
When: June 12 - June 21
Location and cost: Details online
Mahler Resurrection Symphony
Gustav Mahler’s emotional "Resurrection" symphony, which centres around life-and-death issues, will be performed this Friday. There will also be a pre-concert chat in the lobby by Rick Phillips.
When: Friday, June 12
Location: Roy Thomson Hall
Cost: $33-$145
Beaches Arts and Crafts Show
Browse handmade goods crafted from 150 talented artisans and designers from across Canada.
When: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
Location: Kew Gardens Park
Cost: Free admission
Toronto Art Crawl: Liberty Village
Dozens of artists and designers will be showing off their works of art, photography, sculptures and more at the third annual Liberty Village Art Crawl.
When: Saturday, June 13
Location: Liberty Village Park
Cost: Free entrance
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival
Drum and dance to one beat at the annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival, now in its 16th year.
When: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
Location: Woodbine Park
Cost: Free
Portugal Week 2015
This two-day festival features performances from Shawn Desman and a parade that will travel along Dundas Street West, between Lansdowne Avenue and Trinity-Bellwoods Park, on Sunday.
When: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
Location: Earlscourt Park
The Eglinton Way Scavenger Hunt
Round up the little ones and head to Eglinton Avenue West where the local BIA is hosting a scavenger hunt. There will also be live music, a silent auction and kid-friendly activities.
When: Saturday, June 13
Location: Eglinton Avenue, between Chaplin Crescent and Oriole Parkway
Cost: Free
Toronto Fair Trade Show
Considered Canada’s first annual fair trade show, this two-day event features ethically sourced goods from around the world.
When: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
Location: 461 King St. W.
