Start your weekend off right with a massive EDM dance party at Fort York, which is bringing dance god Diplo to town. Then, recover your karma with the Yogathon Saturday morning, which challenges you to do not 10, not 50, but 108 sun salutations. Ugh.
After that, you’ll be hungry. Stop at the Chinatown Festival, then Mex Fest, to gorge yourself into stupidity with two of the world’s best cuisines. All part of the amazing good times happening in Toronto this weekend, August 19-21.
Mad Decent Block Party
As part of a North American tour, this kick ass block party is bringing Louis the Child, Diplo, Bishu and Grandtheft to TO for a one-night shindig of awesomeness.
When to go: Friday, 2 pm
Where at? Fort York Garrison Common, 250 Fort York Blvs
Tickets: $56.50 and up
Yogathon Toronto
Have you always dreamed of doing 108 sun salutations in a row? Me neither, but Yogathon has decided it must happen. It’s for a cause, though, with funds and awareness being raised for Care for Children. Bring a mat, comfy clothes, water and your unwavering will to do more sun salutations than any person should ever do in a day.
When to go: Saturday, 9:30 am
Where at? Yonge-Dundas Square
Tickets: donations are accepted
Toronto Chinatown Festival
Dim sum, pork buns, chow mein, oh my! The 2016 Chinatown festival runs Saturday and Sunday in, you guessed it, Chinatown. The theme for this year is Legend of the Dragon, so you know it’s going to be cool. Count on dancing, music, food, tons of people and dragons.
When to go: Saturday, noon-11 pm; Sunday, 11 am-8 pm
Where at? Chinatown
Tickets: admission is free
Mex Fest 16
Wear your burrito pants and head down to Yonge-Dundas Square for Mex Fest 16, celebrating Mexican culture and food with a Mexican fiesta. There will be art, food, music, food, culture, food and Mexican food.
When to go: Sunday, 11 am-11 pm
Where at? Yonge-Dundas Square
Tickets: admission is free