THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: best bars, a Tim Hortons musical, Blue Jays games on a budget, and more
Hello, Toronto! Another week is upon us as we say goodbye to April and head into May.
Narcity's weekly guide — THIS WEEK IN TORONTO — has what's going on in the city throughout the week.
Whether you're looking for Toronto's weather forecast, things to do around town, local restaurants to eat at, ways to make and save money in the city, or something else, we've got you covered.
Here's what you need to know if you're in Toronto from Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
Hopefully, you have an umbrella or a raincoat because it's going to be soggy in the city.
The weather in Toronto this week is expected to be rainy with a chance of showers for more than half the week.
When it's not raining, the forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds.
Even though it's going to be rainy and cloudy, temperatures are set to be mild for most of the week ranging from 16 C to 21 C.
However, a few days could be 12 C or 13 C so that's not exactly the springtime warmth you might've been hoping for as we head into May.
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
Celebrities who come to Toronto are drawn to Pai, a Thai restaurant in the city, like moths to a tasty flame. But that's not all Toronto has to offer when it comes to Thai cuisine.
So, Sarah Rohoman gave a rundown of six Thai restaurants in Toronto that are just as delicious as Pai. Which ones will you try?
If you're looking for somewhere to brunch this weekend, OpenTable just put out a list of the restaurants people can't stop raving about.
Here are the top brunch restaurants in Toronto:
- AGO Bistro
- Allen’s
- CLOCKWORK
- Cluny
- Holts Café Bloor
- HOTHOUSE
- Maison Selby
- Marked
- Mira Mira Diner
- O&B Canteen
- Old Mill Toronto
- Old School
- Parallel
- RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Toronto
- Sassafraz
- The Good Son Restaurant — Don Mills
- The Toronto Beach Club
Want to go on a mini bar crawl this week? 50 Best recently revealed this year's ranking of the best bars and a few Toronto spots made the cut.
The best bars in Toronto are Civil Liberties, Bar Pompette and Bar Mordecai.
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
Looking for last-minute concert tickets? Laufey is playing at Massey Hall on April 30 and May 1 as part of the Bewitched: The Goddess Tour.
Also, on those same nights, girl in red is bringing the Doing It Again World Tour! to History.
Tickets are on sale now for a new musical, The Last Timbit, that's being presented at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto at the end of June.
Wondering if it's about Tim Hortons? Of course, It is — this is Canada after all!
The Last Timbit tells the story of a group of strangers who hunkered down in Tim Hortons for almost 24 hours during a white-out blizzard in 2010.
✅ THINGS TO DO
You can attend a Blue Jays game on a budget without sacrificing the ballpark experience this week — who's down for a Loonie Dogs Night?
If you're looking to show off your knowledge of random facts, April 30 is Trivia Tuesday at Opera Bob's Public House in Trinity-Bellwoods from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Calling all book lovers! The Bookworm's Market is happening on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at Society Clubhouse with free admission.
It's like a Scholastic Book Fair you went to as a kid but for adults. You can shop for books, stationery and more.
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto is showcasing the exhibition Greater Toronto Art 2024.
It's open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. Plus, admission is free every Friday night!
🤑 MONEY
Torontonians, have you filed your taxes this year? If you didn't file your tax return, you could be costing yourself quite a lot of money as a national tax expert revealed to Narcity.
If you want to save money when grocery shopping in Toronto, here are more than a dozen Costco Kirkland Signature products that are cheaper than name-brand versions at grocery stores.
Attention job seekers, there are a few Toronto Pearson Airport jobs that you can apply for and some even offer travel perks!
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
HOCKEY
The Toronto Maple Leafs made it to the NHL Playoffs and are battling it out against the Boston Bruins.
Since it's a best-of-seven series and Boston could clinch a spot in the next round with the game on Tuesday, April 30, the rest of the games are tentatively scheduled for:
- Thursday, May 2
- Saturday, May 4
BASEBALL
The Toronto Blue Jays are at home and playing against the Kanas City Royals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday if you want to catch a game at the ballpark.
Then, the team is headed to Washington, D.C. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to play the Nationals. So, you'll have to watch the games from home or on TV at a sports bar in the city.
SOCCER
Toronto FC is playing at home this week versus FC Dallas.
You can get tickets to the game starting at $23 and watch the TFC match at BMO Field.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
📈 TOP STORIES
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9 VIA Rail trips from Toronto that take you to enchanting small towns
If you want a weekend getaway from the city without actually travelling too far from the city, Madeline Forsyth revealed VIA Rail trips from Toronto to small towns.
That includes Georgetown, Port Hope, Oakville, and more charming small towns.
Well, there you have it — this is the city from Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.
