THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: 'Six' in the 6ix, best halal restaurants, cheap groceries, 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 May 13 to May 19.
Whether you're looking for Toronto's weather forecast, things to do around town, local restaurants to dine at, ways to make and save money in the city, or something else, we've got you covered.
So, let's get into it!
Here's what you need to know if you're in Toronto from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
When it comes to the weather in Toronto this week, you should expect typical spring conditions — rain, sun and mild temperatures.
It's expected that temperatures will hover around 15 C to 19 C from Monday to Sunday.
Keep your umbrella handy because it's forecast to drizzle a few times this week, on Monday and Tuesday and then on Friday too.
The weekend is looking like a great time to get outdoors with temperatures almost reaching 20 C and a mix of sun and clouds.
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
Toronto is a hub for so many cuisines that you can basically travel the world without ever leaving the city.
Eataly is offering a unique dining experience at the Sherway Gardens location on Saturday, May 18.
You can take a hands-on pasta workshop and dinner with il Pastaio di Eataly.
Lean the secrets of southern Italian pasta traditions and how to make fresh pasta at home before you enjoy a two-course meal paired with prosecco and a glass of wine.
Plus, you get to take home the fresh pasta made during the workshop!
Looking for restaurant recommendations this week?
You can try Bawara, Roti Mahal, Barkat, Rikki Tikki and By Anch, some of the best Indian restaurants in Toronto.
Whether you're looking for fine dining, quick street eats, or something else, this city has you covered.
If you want to find a new halal spot in the city, these are some of the best halal restaurants in Toronto:
- Ghadir Meat & Restaurant
- Chen Chen's Nashville Hot Chicken
- Amal Toronto
- Levant Pizza
- Bamiyan Kabob
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
Are you not entertained? Well, you can be this week.
Six The Musical is wrapping up its run at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre at the end of May.
If you want to see the show, you only have a few chances left.
This week, you can head to the theatre for Six from May 14 to 19. Ticket prices range from $49 to $109.
When it comes to concerts, Holly Humberstone is playing at the Danforth Music Hall on Tuesday, May 14
Madison Beer's Spinnin Tour is coming to the city with a show at History on Wednesday, May 15.
✅ THINGS TO DO
Got a green thumb or looking to get into gardening this year? IKEA Canada is holding a greenhouse experience at the Etobicoke store.
Starting on May 15, you can shop live outdoor plants, pick up outdoor furniture and accessories, and participate in workshops and activities at the greenhouse.
If you're in the city this weekend, you can go to a Toronto FC game whether you're a fanatic or looking for something new to experience.
TFC is clashing with Canadian rival CF Montreal on Saturday, May 18 at BMO Field.
Tickets start at around $40.
Embassy, an exhibit of over a decade-worth of work from Canadian artist Terence Gower is happening at The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
You can view the exhibit from Wednesday to Sunday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and admission is free.
Looking to learn a bit of Toronto's history while exploring outdoors? ROMWalks — guided walking tours that take you on a journey of urban discovery — are back for 2024.
Here's what walks you can join this week:
- Sacred Stones & Steeples, May 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — see 19th-century sacred buildings and learn about the importance of religion in Toronto
- Mount Pleasant 1, May 19 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — stroll through the treed landscape of one of Toronto's largest cemeteries and hear stories of influential people from Toronto’s Victorian era
Plus, ROMWalks are free!
🤑 MONEY
Keep an eye out for a direct deposit in your bank account or a cheque in your mailbox this week.
That's because the Canada Child Benefit payment date this month is Friday, May 17.
Maximum payments are $619.75 per month for each child under six years old and $522.91 per month for each child 6 to 17 years old.
Recently, Sarah Rohoman put grocery stores to the test and figured out how much you can save by shopping at an independent Toronto store instead of Lobalws.
Going local could save you more than $10 on your grocery haul each week!
Looking for more ways to save money when grocery shopping? Costco's flyer deals for May are out now and so many foods and household essentials are on sale this month.
There are five Costco locations in Toronto along with one Business Centre.
Now that we're well into May, the tax deadline has come and gone. But did you file your taxes this year?
If you didn't file your income tax return, the Canada Revenue Agency and tax experts in Canada revealed what happens next.
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
BASEBALL
The Toronto Blue Jays are in Baltimore to face the Orioles on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you're in the city and want to watch one of those games, you'll have to find a sports bar like Real Sports, Score on King, or The Bottom Line.
You can watch a Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday when the team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays.
Friday's game is also Country Night at the ballpark which means it'll be a barn party with line dancing, western-inspired activities and music performances.
SOCCER
Toronto FC has two games on the schedule this week — one away and one home game.
Nashville SC is hosting TFC in Music City on Wednesday, May 15 with kick-off at 8:30 p.m.
It's streaming on Apple TV+ with MLS Season Pass so if you don't have a membership, call your local sports bar to see if it'll be showing the game.
Then, TFC is taking on CF Montreal at BMO Field on Saturday, May 18.
Kick-off for this Canadian clash is at 7:30 p.m.
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I visited Ontairo's 'biggest' tulip farm and it felt like a spring trip to Holland
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Well, there you have it — this is the city from May 13 to 19.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.
