From the Toronto Jazz Festival to a three-day food event celebrating the city's Little Italy neighbourhood, here's a roundup of what's happening this weekend.
The 2015 TD Toronto Jazz Festival gets underway on Friday. This year's event features more than 350 performances at dozens of locations around the city.
When: June 19 – June 25
Location: Details online
Cost: Details online
Considered one of the preeminent arts festival in North America, Luminato is a celebration of the citys diverse arts and culture scene. There are a number of big events this weekend including Unsound, a performance where experimental and club music collide.
When: June 19 – June 28
Location: Details online
Cost: Details online
Toronto Pride kicks off with an opening party at the BIA Stage on Church Street, between Maitland and Alexander.
When: June 19 – June 28
Location: Details online
Some of the world's tattoo top artists will be at the Westin Harbour Castle this weekend for the annual Northern Ink Exposure.
When: June 19 – June 21
Location: Westin Harbour Castle
Cost: Details online
Barilla: Taste of Little Italy
Head down to Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood this weekend where food vendors, local artisans and music will fill the street.
When: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Location: College Street, between Bathurst and Shaw Streets
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema: 'Deli Man'
Learn about the history of American Jewish-style delis in this documentary directed by Erik Greenberg Anjou. Toronto deli giant Zane Caplansky of Caplansky's Delicatessen will participate in a Q and A session on Saturday and Sunday.
When: Friday, June 19 – Monday, June 29
Location: 506 Bloor St. West
Cost: Details online
The International Dragon Boat Race Festival will once again take over Lake Ontario this weekend. For those who want to cheer on racers, head down to the Toronto Islands.
When: June 20 – June 21
Location: Toronto Islands
Some of the music industry's biggest stars will descend on Toronto this weekend for the Much Music Video Awards. This year's special presenters include actress Hailee Steineld, rockers Arkells and model Gigi Hadid.
When: June 21
Location: 299 Queen St. West
As part of the NXNE festival, the East Room will be co-hosting an outdoor bash filled with music, art and food.
When: June 20
Location: 50 Carroll St., Unit 200
Cost: Details online
