THIS WEEK IN TORONTO: Taste of Little Italy, a Pow Wow, restaurants celebs dine at, and more
Hello, Toronto! Let's get into it.
Narcity's weekly guide — THIS WEEK IN TORONTO — has what's going on in the city from June 10 to June 16.
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 10 to Sunday, June 16, 2024.
☀️ WEATHER
Get the sunscreen and umbrellas ready!
Toronto's weather this week is going to be hot, sunny and a bit rainy, according to The Weather Network.
While Monday and Tuesday are a bit cooler around 18 C, it heats up throughout the week with temperatures between 22 C and 26 C from Wednesday to Sunday.
On Thursday, it's expected to feel like 32 C!
There's a chance for thunderstorms and showers on Thursday and Friday but the weekend is sunny.
🍽️ FOOD AND DRINK
Looking for recommendations on Toronto restaurants to go to? Don't take our word for it, check out spots that celebrities love.
This city has a lot of restaurants, cafes and bars that celebs frequent so you can have a delicious meal and potentially see a star!
Here are a few places where celebrities dine in Toronto:
- Kiss My Pans, a Singaporean cafe in a cheese shop, is a favourite of Michelle Yeoh
- Adrak, an Indian restaurant, has hosted Jessica Alba
- Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen is a top pick of DJ Khaled
- Fat Pasha, a Middle Eastern restaurant, has been dined at by Drew Barrymore
- The Senator is home to "the best burger in the world," according to Elton John
- Golden Patty is one of Simu Liu's favourites for cheap eats
Eataly's Notte Italiana after-hours experience is back this year.
This all-you-can-enjoy event is happening from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on June 14 at Eataly Yorkille.
You can expect a food menu filled with Italian and local favourites, hand-crafted cocktails, live caricatures to transport you to an Italian piazza, music, and more.
The after-hours experience costs $157.95.
If you want to support a local Toronto restaurant this week, why not check out Manita?
This "Mediterranean-ish bistro" recently called out actor Zachary Quinto for allegedly yelling at staff, making the host cry and making the restaurant's diners uncomfortable.
The restaurant also shared gratitude for "incredible, friendly, gracious guests... who may give us constructive feedback from time to time."
Whether you want brunch, lunch, dinner or just a snack, Manita has it all. Menu prices range from $5 to $45.
🎥 ENTERTAINMENT
Snoop Dogg's Cali To Canada Tour is at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, June 12 and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Styx and Foreigner with John Waite are at Budweiser Stage on Friday, June 14 for the Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour. This concert starts at 6:45 p.m.
✅ THINGS TO DO
A classic Toronto street festival is back for 2024!
The Taste of Little Italy is taking over College Street between Bathurst and Shaw with food, entertainment, shopping, extended patios, free tastings, and more.
You can explore the street festival for free from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 16.
Toronto's biggest Pow Wow is happening at Fort York National Historic Site on Saturday, June 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Part of the Indigenous Arts Festival, this traditional Pow Wow hosted by Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) features traditional dancing, drumming and performances.
The festival continues on Sunday, June 16 with live music and dance performances by renowned and emerging Indigenous artists.
There are also artisan vendors and food market stalls that showcase Indigenous culture throughout the weekend.
Plus, admission to the Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival is free!
The Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto is hosting After Hours, a Pride Month event from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 15.
You can enjoy sounds from DJ Rose Hips, performances by burlesque artists Ravyn Wngz and Dainty Smith, drinks at the bar, and art from the Greater Toronto Art 2024 exhibit.
Tickets cost $20.
A new Wild Cats exhibit opens at the ROM on June 15 that immerses you in the world of cats and the cultures the animals have inspired.
General admission to the ROM is $26 and the Wild Cats exhibit costs an extra $39.
🤑 MONEY
It's expensive to live in the city, that's no secret. So, we did the same shop at Toronto grocery stores — Costco, Walmart and Metro — to find where you can get the cheapest products.
Need a job?
Well, there are government of Canada jobs in admin being hired for in cities across the country, including Toronto.
You can work at "Canada's largest law firm" without a degree or any legal experience!
🏒 SPORTS
Here's what you need to know about Toronto sports teams this week.
BASEBALL
The Toronto Blue Jays are starting the week with three away games in Milwaukee against the Brewers.
Games on June 10 and 11 start at 8:10 p.m. and the game on June 12 starts at 2:10 p.m.
For the weekend, the Blue Jays are back in Toronto to face the Clevland Guardians on June 14, 15 and 16.
Friday's game is at 7:07 p.m., Saturday's game is at 3:07 p.m. and Sunday's game is at 1:37 p.m.
SOCCER
Toronto FC is back after a two-week break from MLS action.
You can go to the TFC game versus Chicago Fire on Saturday, June 15 since the match is happening at BMO Field.
Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL
You won't be able to go to a Toronto Argonauts in the city this week.
After opening the CFL season against the B.C. Lions at BMO Field on June 9, the Argos have almost two weeks before the next league game.
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Well, there you have it — this is the city from June 10 to 16.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the week, Toronto.
