Parkside Pulse May Issue
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EVENTS IN TORONTO THIS MONTH Contact Photography Festival (May 1 - 30)
May is your chance to check out the world’s largest annual photography event in the form of Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival. This year’s fest will bring together over 1500 artists and photographers, both local and internationally based that you can see in over 200 unique and exciting exhibitions and events.
Canadian Music Week (May 7 - 8)
Canada’s biggest new music festival is back for its 34th year which means the chance to choose from a whopping 1000 artists taking the stage at 60 venues across Toronto. Canadian Music Week isn’t just about music though – awards will be given out, including the 16th annual INDIES, and there’s also a film festival taking place April 29 to May 8 featuring music-focused films both new and old, as well as a comedy festival also running from May 2 to 8.
Spring Into Parkdale (May 7)
Parkdale’s annual spring sidewalk festival is happening early in the month and it’s a great chance to get to know a new neighbourhood if you’re not familiar with Parkdale, or rediscover what it has to offer if you haven’t been in a while. Parkdale is filled with an eclectic selection of shops, restaurants, bars and galleries and the festival makes it easy to explore them all.
Artfest Toronto (May 21 - 23)
The Distillery District will be hosting Artfest Toronto May 21 to 23 this spring (there’s also one happening September 2-5), which will be the 10th year for the free event celebrating art in all its forms. See and shop the work of 75 artists and artisans from across Canada which includes everything from jewellery and fashion, to glass, wood, pottery and painting. The fest will also feature live music and gourmet food.
CraveTO (May 27)
The Burroughs Building on Queen Street will play host to CraveTO’s latest eventhappening May 27. Local DJs Jamie Kidd and Nature of Music will be providing the soundtrack as you sample bites and sips from 14 Toronto food and drink creators. The event space has a rooftop patio so assuming it’s a nice evening, you can enjoy the views across Toronto as you eat, drink, dance and mingle.
CBC Music Festival (May 28)
May 28 offers another chance for music fans to get their fix this spring with the CBC Music Festival happening at Echo Beach. This year’s all-Canadian lineup is stacked with local talent and includes Tokyo Police Club, the New Pornographers, Hey Rosetta!, Whitehorse, Rich Terfry, Tanya Tagaq, Alvvays and more. A full day of music isn’t the only thing on offer – there will be a craft and flea market to shop, a food truck area for when you get hungry and a kids’ area with crafts and activities for the younger set (kids 12 and under get in free).
Doors Open (May 28 - 29)
The end of May once again gives Torontonians the chance to take a look inside some the city’s most historic, unique and noteworthy buildings with Doors Open. For two days get free access to 130 buildings that are either culturally, historically or socially significant to the city. Oftentimes, these are buildings the public doesn’t normally have access or at least doesn’t have this much access to. The theme of this year’s Doors Open is “Reused, Revisited and Revised” and will look at the way buildings have been adapted and repurposed throughout Toronto’s history.
Inside Out Film Festival (May 26 - June 5)
Going strong for more than two decades, the Inside Out LGTB Film Festival has been bringing some of the best and most thought-provoking film created by and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people. It’s now one of the biggest festivals of its kind in the world and takes place over 11 days of screenings where over 200 films and videos will be showcased. In addition to what’s on screen, there will be parties, panel discussions, art installations and artists talks to check out.