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dusk dances Outdoor dance festival featuring works by Selam Teclu and Teddy Masuku, Nova Bhattacharya, Jenn Goodwin, Sarah Doucet and Lisa Odjig. 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Driftwood Park, Driftwood N of Finch. 416-516-4025, www.corpus.ca. To August 7

masala! mehndi! masti! South Asian arts festival of music, dance, films and more. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com. To August 7

squiggfest Festival of underground theatre, dance, DJs, turntablists, comedy, music, spoken word and more. 9 pm. $5, 4-night pass $15. Reilly's, 340 Yonge. 416-580-6575, www.torontounderground.ca. August 4, 11, 18 and 25

summerworks Juried theatre festival of more than 40 plays including works by Hannah Moscovitch, Sonja Mills and Norman Yeung. $10, 7 plays $50. Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst), Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson). 416-410-1048, www.summerworks.ca. August 4 to 14

festival of beer Talks on brewing history, live music, sampling, grilling demos and more. $25. Fort York, 100 Garrison. 416-392-6907, www.beerfestival.ca. August 5 to 7

festiv ete toronto Celebration of Canada's French language, culture and music with Zachary Richard, Nicola Ciccone and others. $22-$57 (includes play-all-day pass). Ontario Place, 955 Lakeshore W. 416-870-8000, www.festivete.com. August 5 to 7

taste of the danforth Foodie festival closes the street for tastings and sidewalk entertainment. Free admission. Danforth E of Broadview. www.tasteofthedanforth.com. August 5 to 7

art naturally Juried arts and crafts show, music, theatrical performances, kids' activities and more. Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free. Guild Inn Gardens, 201 Guildwood Pkwy. 416-698-7322, www.scarborougharts.com. August 6 and 7

wakestock Action sports and music festival with wakeboarding, skateboarding, MBX, FMX and live bands. Centre Island. www.wakestock.com. August 11 to 16

t.o. twang Billy Joe Shaver, the Derailers, the Sadies and others perform at a country music festival. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com. August 12 to 14

ffida international dance festival Celebrates the choreographer's and performer's art. Distillery District, 55 Mill. www.ffida.org. August 12 to 21

lakeshore mardi gras Carnival-style entertainment, activities and more. Sat noon-9 pm, Sun non-7 pm. Free. Colonel Sam Smith Park, Lakeshore and Kipling. August 13 and 14

toronto international improv festival Comedy festival showcasing talent from across the country and the U.S., plus panel discussions with improvisors/authors, workshops and more. Various prices and locations. www.torontoimprovfest.com. August 15 to 21

east coast rhythms Festival of Atlantic Canada's culture with Mocean Dance, Gordie Sampson and others. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com. August 19 to 21

outdoor art exhibition Juried show of painting, drawing, sculpture, glass art and more. Distillery District, 55 Mill. www.thedistillerydistrict.com. August 20 and 21

buskerfest Street theatre with local and international acrobats, breakdancers, percussionists, sculpture clowns, fire performers and more. Pwyc. St Lawrence Market neighbourhood, Front and Jarvis. 416-964-9095, www.torontobuskerfest.com. August 25 to 28

bloor west village ukrainian festival Ukrainian dance, art and music with Suzie Vinnick, Vika Vasilevich and others plus a parade. Fri 6 pm, Sat 9 am, Sun 11 am. Bloor btwn Jane and Runnymede. www.ukrainianfestival.com. August 26 to 28

kick up your heels Dance festival. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.harbourfrontcentre.com. August 26 to 28

celtic sounds music festival East Coast jigging, Celtic rock, Scottish folk, Highland games, crafters and more. 11 am-5 pm. $11, stu/srs $10, child $7. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Jane and Steeles. 416-736-1733, www.blackcreek.ca. August 27 and 28