It doesn’t feel like summer this weekend, but the summertime music explosion of TO is ramping up, with some pretty great music events happening this weekend. There’s a renowned electronic music DJ and a very classy brunch and beats thing happening, plus a night dedicated to a reggae/dancehall festival. That, plus a pretty awesome-sounding wearable tech fashion show. All part of the good times in Toronto happening this weekend, May 13-15.
Future Proof: A Wearable Tech Fashion Show
https://www.universe.com/events/future-proof-tickets-toronto-85QBKM
You might not believe it, but the Apple Watch isn’t the only wearable tech out there. This wearable tech fashion show will show off the newest and coolest innovations and cutting-edge research in the art of science and textiles.
When to go: Friday, 8 pm
Where at? Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W
Tickets: $25, $18 for students, seniors and arts workers, or $75 for VIP
Toronto Outlook Festival Launch Party
https://www.facebook.com/events/690258574449691/
The Outlook Festival with reggae, dancehall, ragga and jungle sounds is wildly popular overseas, so why not bring it to TO? The festival itself isn’t coming here (it’s in Croatia), but organizers from Last Planet are bringing its sounds to Toronto. Hear music by Aries (UK), Marcus Visonary, Dcision, Hungry T, Spyne, Steinjah and Red Lion.
When to go: Friday, 10 pm
Where at? Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide
Tickets: $16.51
Chris Liebing at CODA
https://www.facebook.com/chrisliebingofficial/
Germany-based electronic music artist Chris Liebing is making a stop in TO before playing in Mexico City and NYC. Check out sounds by Greg Gow, Mike Gibbs and R&D that night too. CODA’s kitchen’s staying open late that night, and the party goes till 5 am (cancel ALL your Sunday plans). Tix are here.
When to go: Saturday, 10 pm
Where at? CODA, 794 Bathurst
Tickets: $35
Brunch & Beats
http://brunchandbeats.eventbrite.com/
Just what it sounds like, a Sunday mashup of brunchworthy food and music. It’s going to be a classy one, to highlight the sophistication of the Toronto waterfront, according to the organizers. Luckily, the ticket price isn’t outrageous. Dress well, remember what you learned in grade 8 etiquette class, and have a swanky Sunday.
When to go: Sunday, noon-5 pm
Where at? Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore
Tickets: $45 for brunch & beats, $15 for just beats.