Things to do in Toronto this week include a social media starlet’s concert, the opening night for one of this spring’s most-anticipated musicals and an epic party to kick off the long weekend early.
To see the full event listings or find more things happening in Toronto this week, visit our events page.
Events you might want to check out:
Comedy Game Showdown – Montreal Fringe Preview! (May 14 @ Social Capital Theatre)
A special Toronto preview of this hilarious new comedy game show is landing in the city before heading to the Montreal Fringe Festival next month.
SING! at Nickel 9 Distillery (May 14 @ Nickel 9 Distillery)
Nickel 9 Distillery is becoming a one-stop-shop for a great Tuesday night this week with a distillery tour, mixology demonstration, silent auction and dazzling a capella performances by three all-star groups.
Big Slice Trivia Night (May 15 @ APC Tavern)
Trivia and pizza all at the same time? What could be better? This 10-category trivia night at Ambassador Pizza Co. will keep you on your toes while you tuck into a fresh pie.
Hadestown, The Musical (May 15-26 @ CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre)
It's opening night in Toronto for this award-winning musical of mythic proportions that reinterprets some of Greek mythology's most beguiling tales.
KARATOKYO (May 15-30 @ Empire)
Everyone — well, almost everyone, — loves karaoke, and those few who don't might just be won over by this elevated karaoke experience with a DJ curating the vibes between performances.
Madison Beer: Spinnin World Tour (May 15 @ History Toronto)
Social media sensation and songstress, Madison Beer, is taking the stage at History with her soulful pop hits.
CAT FIGHT: All-Woman Roast Battle Show (May 16 @ Comedy Bar East)
Make sure to wear your summer clothes, because it'll be roasting at Comedy Bar East with this roast battle featuring some of the city's all-star female comedians.
Gangrene, USA: The Musical (May 16-18 @ The Papermill Theatre)
If you tend to be easily won over by morbid curiosity, this horror-comedy musical backed with a live band of Toronto indie favourites, is most certainly right for you.
Summer Long Weekend Series at The Madison (May 16 @ Madison Avenue Pub)
Kick off the long weekend early with an epic Thursday party at The Maddy, featuring a live band, the legendary Piano Man and even artists doing tattoos on-site.
SoulBox (May 16 @ Boogie)
Free cover and an all-vinyl soundtrack of soul music from today and yesteryear should be all you need to hear to be sold by this dance party.