Dating a celebrity has never appealed to me until I heard Aziz Ansari say he loves tacos more than almost anything, except ramen. This weekend, help me and Aziz celebrate the amazingness of tacos at Taco Fest, then continue to fill your gut at an all-weekend rib cook-off. Two food festivals, and soooo much more, happening in Toronto this weekend, June 17-19.
If, like me and Aziz Ansari, you can’t get enough of tacos, unbutton your pants. Because this weekend is Taco Fest. Taste the best tacos in Toronto, sample a series of hot sauces, try nacho and salsa pairings, suck on churros and beat the crap out of a piñata, all while drinking sangria/cervezas/tequila and listening to a mariachi band. Basically, heaven on earth.
When to go: Friday, 2-11 pm; Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; Sunday, 11 am-9 pm
Where at? 99 Sudbury
Tickets: $9.95 and up, Saturday is sold out
Men love meat and beer. So what better way to promote man-sized indigestion than at the Beach BBQ and Brews Festival happening this weekend, which also lines up with Father’s Day. There’s a rib cook-off, beer and other bevvies, crafts, live music and games for the kids.
When to go: Friday, 3-11 pm; Saturday, noon-11 pm; Sunday, noon-8 pm
Where at? Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen E
Tickets: admission is free
Love to bike? Show that tush and those hammies some love by stretching them out at this free yoga session tailored specifically to cyclists. Bring your own mat and some yoga-friendly clothing.
When to go: Saturday, 10 am
Where at? Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin
Tickets: admission is free
Native American traditional dancers put on a hell of a show at the annual pow wow, which happens outdoors at Fort York. There’s drumming, tons of feathers and leather, vendors, food, a kids’ area and over a hundred dancers.
When to go: Saturday, starts at sunrise, but arrive for the grand entry at noon
Where at? Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York
Tickets: admission is free