THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: Shake Shack, new restaurants, how to spend a day in the city, and more
Hello, Toronto! Are you ready for the week?
Narcity's weekly guide — THIS WEEK IN TORONTO — has what's going on in the city from June 17 to June 23.
Whether you're looking for Toronto's weather forecast, things to do around town, Toronto restaurants to dine at, ways to make and save money, or something else, we've got you covered.
Here's what you need to know if you're in Toronto from Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
It's heating up, folks!
The weather in Toronto this week is expected to be absolutely sizzling with temperatures above 30 C from Monday to Friday.
If that's not enough, it's supposed to feel like 40 C or hotter each of those days.
There is a chance for showers on Monday and the risk of a thunderstorm on Thursday and Friday.
The weekend is expected to be a bit cooler with temperatures around 27 C but feeling into the low 30s.
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
If you want to try something new this week, you can check out newly opened Toronto restaurants like BEAR Steak Sandwiches, Renaissance Pizza and Aamara.
Shake Shack is now open in Toronto which means you can eat the famous burgers, sandwiches and crinkle cut fries and sip on the shakes!
Sarah Rohoman tried the menu at the new Toronto Shake Shack location so you can get a preview of the tasty eats.
Not everyone wants to or can drink alcohol so if you're looking for spots around the city to imbibe or not imbibe while still having that brewery experience, we've got you covered.
There are a lot of craft breweries in Toronto serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like Bandit Brewery on Dundas Street West, Mascot Brewery on King Street West and Bellwoods Brewery on Ossington.
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
Sarah McLachlan is bringing the Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour to Budweiser Stage on Wednesday, June 19.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
It's Doubleheader Weekend at Budweiser Stage as Arkells take the stage along with Tegan and Sarah at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21 and with GROUPLOVE on Saturday, June 22.
TINA — The Tina Turner Musical is taking over Toronto with performances starting on Tuesday, June 18 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Shows are every day from Tuesday to Sunday and tickets cost from $79 to $149.
✅ THINGS TO DO
Need an itinerary for what to do in the city? Check out this Narcity guide on how to spend 24 hours in Toronto as recommended by by a local.
It explains where to have brunch, attractions to visit, lunch spots, things to do, where to eat dinner and more.
You can shop the Pride Market at the Toronto Eaton Centre from June 17 to June 23.
It features local 2SLGBTQ+ vendors with new pop-ups every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, the annual Joy in the Park event is happening at David Crombie Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 21.
It features Indigenous food, dance performances, an artisan market showcasing Indigenous craftspeople, a photo exhibition, an art exhibit and more.
Looking to explore Toronto's natural landscape this week? There are free guided walks at Rouge National Urban Park on Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
If you need to beat the heat this week, Toronto has a lot of public swimming pools and splash pads that are open for the season.
🤑 MONEY
You can save money this week without sacrificing a good time. That's because there are so many places to visit in and near Toronto with GO Transit for less than $20 roundtrip.
Destinations include Port Credit, Unionville, Oakville, and more.
The Canada Child Benefit is paying out on Thursday, June 20 so you could get money from the federal government this week.
The maximum monthly CCB payment is $619.175 for each child under six years old and $522.91 for each child from 6 to 17 years old.
If you're shopping at Value Village to save a bit of money, you might want to make sure you're not doing this.
Recently, a former Value Village employee revealed the worst shopping habits — including hiding items you want so you can buy them later.
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
BASEBALL
The Toronto Blue Jays are in the city to start this week with games on June 17, 18 and 19.
First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Then, the Blue Jays are headed to Cleveland to play the Guardians over the weekend.
Friday's game is at 7:10 p.m., Saturday's game is at 4:10 p.m. and Sunday's game is at 1:40 p.m.
SOCCER
Toronto FC is playing two games this week.
You can go to the TFC game versus Nashville on Wednesday, June 19 since the match is at BMO Field. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
Then, the Reds are out of town to play the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, June 22.
You can still watch the game just at a sports bar in Toronto instead of at the stadium.
FOOTBALL
The Toronto Argonauts are going up against the Edmonton Elks on the gridiron at BMO Field on Saturday, June 22.
You can go to the game, which starts at 7 p.m., or watch it at a sports bar in the city since it will be shown on TSN.
📈 TOP STORIES
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This train from Toronto takes you to a European-like village surrounded by crystal waters
Do you want to travel to Europe but don't want to spend a lot of money on flights, accommodations and experiences?
Well, you can enjoy a little slice of Europe just three hours from this city because VIA Rail offers trips from Toronto to Gananoque, a town along crystal waters that's brimming with European vibes.
Well, there you have it — this is the city from June 17 to 23.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.
