10 things to do in Toronto this week (June 1-5)

Here’s to another wonderful, sunny week in the city! There are tons of things to do in Toronto this week, which is enough to convince you that an outing is needed.

Want to know what’s going on in the city? Here are 10 of the best things to do this week in Toronto.

Are you the type of person who knows absolutely everything? Maybe you’re a trivia pro. If you are, make your way to Snakes and Lattes on May 19 for an evening of general knowledge fun.

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 600 Bloor St W.
Cost: $12+

LA Notte brings the best of a night out — drinks and good eats paired with live music. Juno Award-winning artist Sean Jones is taking up a live music residency at Primadonna, performing on Thursdays. Tickets for the experience start at $25, but if you want dinner, which of course you do, prix fixe eats start at $65. Reservations can be made online.

When: Thursdays (June 4, 2026)
Time: 8 p.m. to late
Where: Primadonna – 600 King St. W., 4th floor.
Cost: Starting at $25

Down for some trivia? Head to The Fortunate Fox for what organizers call “hours of pop culture mayhem, hosted by the QE team.” Expect high energy, high BPM, and zero boring questions.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Fortunate Fox, 280 Bloor St. W.
Cost: Free

A pink double-decker bus will be rolling through the streets of Toronto, bringing in Canada’s first afternoon tea experience served in motion. Here’s what to know about High Sociétéa.

Though we’ve seen our fair share of jaw-dropping, questionable, and even shocking scenes in the city, there’s nothing quite like this.

It’s huge, it’s pink, and it’s moving. This double-decker experience offers a curated city tour, live violin, and a theatrical onboard experience under a panoramic glass roof with 180-degree city views.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: Thursdays to Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June
Where: Departure and return are from a central downtown Toronto spot (details after booking)
Cost: $125 +

Get your hands on tickets for bbno$ The Internet Explorer Tour. They’re still on sale.

When: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Cost: $35+

The first edition of the Melanin Market is back this June. Support local vendors and creators at Sankofa Square this Friday.

When: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St. E.
Cost: Free

This popular festival is back for the 2026 season, kicking off on June 5. For those hearing of this event for the first time, it features free musical performances, art installations, local businesses, artisan vendors, and so much more.

Street festivals are BACK!

When: Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026
Where: Dundas Street West, Ossington to Lansdowne
Cost: Free

Tickets are still available for Don Toliver’s Octane Tour. It’s all going down at the Scotiabank Arena. You don’t want to miss out.

When: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St.
Cost: $424+

According to a press release, this exhibition will feature a curated selection of iconic works spanning the artist’s career and lasting cultural impact.

The showcase will bring together works produced posthumously over the past 25 years by the estate. These include the newest release, King Alphonso, 1982/2025.

This work is a limited-edition screenprint of 60 pieces and reflects recurring themes found throughout Basquiat’s career, which include power, identity, race, and mythology.

When: Until Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Taglialatella Galleries — 99 Yorkville Ave.
Cost: Free

Another immersive experience is in Toronto, and this time it’s brought a vibrant, dreamlike world to life. Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience will feature over 300 of Monet’s creations, transforming them into interactive works of art.

When: Running until spring 2026; Daily times, closed Tuesdays
Time: Timed entries
Where: YZD — 30 Hanover Rd.
Cost: $32.90 for adults, and $24.90 for children

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