june

the scream literary festival Readings, a dub night, poetry karaoke, talks, jazz and the Scream In High Park (Jul 12) featuring d'bi.young, Dave Bidini, Di Brandt, Souvankham Themmavongsa and others. Free-$12. Various venues. 416-466-8862, www.thescream.ca June 21 to July 12

d'bi.young joins the Scream in High Park main event July 12. photo by DEBRA FRIEDMAN

dusk dances Outdoor performances by Nova Bhattacharya, Allen Kaeja, Julia Aplin, Victor Quijada and others. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Jun 22-27 Withrow Park (S of Danforth btwn Logan and Carlaw), Jun 29-Jul 4 Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin S of Bloor). 416-516-4025. June 22 to July 4

downtown jazz festival This year's lineup includes the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Wynton Marsalis, and Carole Pope and Rough Trade. Opening wknd pass $70, 4-day pass $110, 10-day pass $290. www.tojazz.com. 416-870-8000. June 25 to July 4

festival of fire The waterfront lights up with firework displays choreographed to music. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. Free w/ admission. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com June 26, July 1 and 3

zooarts festival Sculptures, textiles and visual art with a zoo theme by artists including Joe Fafard and Badanna Zack. 9 am-7:30 pm. $18, stu/srs $$12, child $10. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale and Sheppard. 416-392-5900. June 29 to September 30

the fringe This year's theatre festival features 127 shows and includes artists Rosemary Dunsmore, Ellen-Ray Hennessy and Jonathan Crombie. $8/show. 416-966-1062, www.fringetoronto.com June 30 to July 11

july

downtown jazz festival This year's lineup includes the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Wynton Marsalis, and Carole Pope and Rough Trade. Opening wknd pass $70, 4-day pass $110, 10-day pass $290. www.torontojazz.com. 416-870-8000. To July 4

dusk dances Outdoor performances by Nova Bhattacharya, Allen Kaeja, Julia Aplin, Victor Quijada and others. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Jun 22-27 Withrow Park (S of Danforth btwn Logan and Carlaw), Jun 29-Jul 4 Dufferin Grove Park (Dufferin S of Bloor). 416-516-4025. To July 4

INTERNATIONAL caravan World culture showcase with pavilions serving up music, dance and cuisine at venues around town. $25 passport. www.caravan-org.com To July 4

the fringe This year's theatre festival features 127 shows and includes artists Rosemary Dunsmore, Ellen-Ray Hennessy and Jonathan Crombie. $8/show. 416-966-1062, www.fringetoronto.com To July 11

the scream literary festival Readings, a dub night, poetry karaoke, talks, jazz and the Scream In High Park (Jul 12) featuring d'bi.young, Dave Bidini, Di Brandt, Souvankham Themmavongsa and others. Free-$12, discount pass $20. Various venues. 416-466-8862, www.thescream.ca To July 12

zooarts festival Sculptures, textiles and visual art with a zoo theme by artists including Joe Fafard and Badanna Zack. 9 am-7:30 pm. $18, stu/srs $$12, child $10. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale and Sheppard. 416-392-5900. To September 30

festival of fire The waterfront lights up with firework displays choreographed to music. Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. Free w/ admission. 416-314-9900, www.ontarioplace.com July 1 and 3

edgefest w/ good charlotte, finger eleven, billy talent, jet, alexisonfire, something corporate, jersey, the salads and more, Molson Amphitheatre, $29.50-$45. 416-870-8000. July 2

summerlicious Celebrate the city's diverse and innovative cuisine with special prix fixe meals at restaurants around town. $10 all-day dining, lunch $10-$20, dinner $20-$30. www.city.toronto.on.ca/special_events/ streetfest/summerlicious.htm July 2 to 15

toronto international chamber music festival Vocal and instrumental music celebration, featuring the Penderecki String Quartet and others. $20/concert. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-763-5066, www.torontochambermusic.com July 2 to 4

uptown jazz festival Daniel Jamison, the Eddie Bullen Trio, Harry Murra, DJ Jude Kelly, the Maureen Kennedy Trio and more. Fri 3:30 pm, Sat & Sun from noon. Free. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge. 416-486-6742. July 2 to 4

world's fare Global feast highlighting cuisines from five continents. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com July 2 to 4

sounds of the danforth Pop, jazz, folk, R&B, classical and world rhythms, featuring Kobe Aquaa Harrison, Sou-Ksou-Mou-Ksou and Samba Squad. Noon-6 pm. Free. Danforth btwn Chester and Jones. 416-469-5634. July 3 to 4

festival of free flicks Screenings by the lake. Wednesday evenings at dusk. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfront.on.ca July 7 to August 18

global cafe Music festival, featuring Madagascar Slim, Intakto, John Gao, iBomba! and more. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. www.smallworldmusic.com July 7 to 11

beats, breaks and culture Electronic music festival, featuring Jaga Jazzist, Tortured Soul and more. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com July 9 to 11

The Celebrate Toronto Street Festival runs July 9 to 11. Photo by BLAINE SPEIGEL

celebrate toronto street festival Music, dance, theatre, circus arts, cuisine and more. Free. Yonge & Dundas, Yonge & Bloor, Yonge & St Clair, Yonge & Eglinton, Yonge & Lawrence. 416-338-0338, www.toronto.ca/special_events July 9 to 11

corso italia Mediterranean-style street festival featuring music, cuisine and more. Daily from 4 pm. Free. St Clair W of Dufferin and Earlscourt Park. www.torontofiesta.com July 9 to 11

indyfest Car races, practices, celebrity drivers, a bike challenge, pit parties and more take over the streets. Fri $35, Sat $45, Sun $55, three-day pass $65, some events free. www.molsonindy.com July 9 to 11

mad pride theatre festival Theatre arts festival dedicated to the MAD community, featuring Srimoyee Mitra's Peaces, the activist cabaret It's A Mad Mad World and more. Pwyc. Friendly Spike Warehouse Theatre, 2466 Dundas W. 416-516-4740. July 9 to 18

toronto outdoor art exhibition Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and more by established and emerging artists are on display Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. www.torontooutdoorart.org July 9 to 11

afrofest Music by Neway Debebe, Alpha Yaya Diallo, Kemer Yousef and others, plus kids' activities. Free. Queen's Park. 416-469-5336, www.afrofest.org July 10 and 11

on the fly 5 Festival of video shorts. 1 pm. $12. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.ontheflyfestival.com July 10

fatal beauty – french crime classics Screenings of French film noir thrillers including Pépé Le Moko, Shoot The Piano Player and Purple Noon. $10.10, stu/srs $5.50. Cinematheque Ontario, 317 Dundas W. 416-968-FILM. July 13 to August 14

canadian filmmakers' festival Features and shorts from across the country including Luck, Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning and Machine Gun Molly. $10, pass $60. Royal Cinema, 608 College. www.canfilmfest.ca July 15 to 18

beaches international jazz festival The Kid Ramos Band, Roxanne Potvin, jacksoul, Son Aché and many more. Beaches parks, street corners and clubs, and the Distillery District. www.beachesjazz.com July 16 to 25

caribana The annual Caribbean festival returns to the streets, featuring the Caribana parade, King and Queen of the Band, calypso cruises, a children's costume contest, concerts, parties and more. www.caribana.com July 16 to August 2

ritmo y color Multidisciplinary Latin American arts festival. Free, some ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com July 16 to 18

toronto bluesfest Bluesmakers Big Boi, Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Vaughan, Wyclef Jean and Gillian Welch, Sarah Slean, Earl Scruggs and others. $20 single day pass, wknd pass $45, Gold Circle pass $120. Exhibition Place. www.torontobluesfest.com July 16 to 25

metis arts festival Traditional music, dance and arts. 11 am-5 pm. $11, stu/srs $10, child $7, under 4 free. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles. 416-736-1733. July 17 and 18

cinema of jazz festival Screenings of Jean Bach's A Great Day In Harlem, Ron Mann's Imagine The Sounds, Spirits Of Havana with Jane Bunnett and more. $8/screening, all-access pass $35. Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen E. 416-699-9333, www.cinemaofjazz.com July 20 to 24

distillery busker fest Outdoor performances by strolling buskers and circus performers. Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm. Free. www.thedistillerydistrict.com July 23 to 25

omiala Festival of new black culture, with music, dance and arts. Free, some ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com July 23 to 25

hot and spicy food festival Caribbean vibes, celebrity chefs and a spice market. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com July 30 to August 2

international bengali drama festival Twelve drama groups from Calcutta, India, perform and compete. $20, pass $40, VP $75. City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster. 416-420-3957. July 30 to August 1

irie music festival Reggae, soul, world, gospel and more featuring Toots and the Maytals. Mid-afternoon to 11 pm. Free. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen and Bay. 905-799-1630. July 30 to August 2

august

masala! mehndi! masti! Festival of South Asian culture featuring the Rishi Rich Project, MMM and others. Free, some ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, ww.harbourfrontcentre.com August 4 to 8

summerworks Plays by Judith Thompson, Michael MacLean, Kate Cayley, Michael Rubenfeld, d'bi.young and others. $10, pass $45. Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst), Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson) and off-site. 416-410-1048, www.summerworks.ca August 5 to 15

mabuhay philippines Song, dance, comedy, martial arts, visual art and a parade (August 8, Queen's Park). Free. Heritage Court, Exhibition Place. www.pidctoronto.com August 6 to 8

taste of the danforth A waiters' race, food sampling, concerts and more. Danforth btwn Broadview and Jones. 416-469-5634. August 6 to 8

art naturally Scarborough Arts Council's juried summer art show and sale features painting, sculpture, photography, kids' activities and more. Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free. Guild Inn Gardens, 201 Guildwood Pkwy. www.scarborougharts.com August 7 and 8

New Zealander Wai is part of the Planet IndigenUs festival, August 13 to 22.

rcm world music festival Workshop on Argentinian music, a concert with Sonatango/ Cynthia and more. $25, stu/srs $15, workshop $10. Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor W. 416-408-2824 ext 321. August 7 and 8

ffida The Fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists mounts performances by indie choreographers from around the world. 416-410-4291, www.ffida.org August 11 to 22

next International music video festival. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor W. www.nextfestival.com August 11

planet indigenus International, multidisciplinary contemporary indigenous arts festival. Free, some ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W) and Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas W). 416-973-4000,www.harbourfrontcentre.com August 13 to 22

warped tour Appearances by 39 punk rockers including Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, Good Charlotte, the Planet Smashers and Senses Fail. $25-$39.25. Molson Park, 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie. 416-870-8000, www.warpedtour.com August 14

jamboree International improv festival featuring performances by Andy Eninger, Adrianne Frost and others. $10-$20. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. www.torontoimprovfest.com August 16 to 22

One Ring Zero play Harbourfront's Gobsmacked festival, slated for August 27 to 29.

buskerfest international Buskers from around the globe perform daily from 11 am-8 pm. Free. St Lawrence Market neighbourhood. August 26 to 29

gobsmacked Festival of offbeat expression in the arts and beyond. Free, some ticketed events. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com August 27 to 29

distillery outdoor art exhibition Paintings, drawings, photographs, artisans and more display their work. 10 am-5 pm. Free. Distillery District, 55 Mill. 416-364-1177. August 28 and 29