Things To Do in Toronto This Week (April 28-May 4)
Need some plans that don’t involve scrolling on your couch? Our list of fun things to do in Toronto this week (April 28-May 4) has plenty of better options.
Live music, pop-up events, and workshops are just waiting to steal your attention. Or maybe you prefer a foodie adventure or a low-key art exhibit. Either way, this week is packed with ways to keep boredom far, far away.
Event details and schedules can change. Please check the official website or contact the organisers for the most up-to-date info.
Things to Do in Toronto This Week (April 28-May 4, 2025) | Events, Pop-Ups & More
Andy Warhol: Factory Made (Ongoing, Until May 1)
What’s Andy Warhol without a little drama and a lot of wigs? This exhibit brings you face-to-face with his most renowned work, personal pieces, and the stories behind them. Yep, those Campbell’s soup cans and all.
- Location: Taglialatella Toronto (99 Yorkville Ave, Toronto)
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.tagto.ca
- Best for: Pop art fans and vintage fashion gawkers.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Immersive Quest (Ongoing, Until May 4)
Time to build your party and choose your class—wizard, rogue, or chaotic bruncher. Then, navigate dungeons, earn XP, and take snack breaks at Waterdeep Market.
- Location: Square One (99 Rathburn Rd W, Mississauga)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.vibrantstudios.events
- Best for: D&D lovers, adventurers, and cosplay-curious friends.
Shedding a Skin (Ongoing, Until May 4)
Ever feel like throwing your whole life in a bag and starting fresh? This one-woman comedy gets it. Through heartbreak, awkward moments, and a few laminated house rules, it’s a raw but witty look at what it means to be done.
- Location: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (12 Alexander St., Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.buddiesinbadtimes.com
- Best for: Theatre fans and anyone feeling a little worn out.
Hot Docs Festival (Ongoing, Until May 4)
This year’s Hot Docs lineup serves real-life stories with humour, heartbreak, and a few hard truths. Watch on the big screen or stream from your couch (your popcorn, your rules).
- Location: Multiple venues
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.hotdocs.ca
- Best for: Curious minds, film nerds, and “based on a true story” fans.
FireWorks Festival 2025 (Ongoing, Until May 11)
Three new plays, all written by women playwrights with something to say. It’s raw, unfiltered, and sometimes relatable—just how we like it.
- Location: Alumnae Theatre (70 Berkeley Street, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.alumnaetheatre.com
- Best for: Theatre people, story lovers, and anyone tired of the same old script.
- Gunplay by Jennifer Walton – April 23-27
- Days Since Bo’s Been Gone by Miriam Sossin – April 30 – May 4
- The Green House by Krista Marushy – May 7-11
Pupcakes & Pints (April 29)
Cupcakes for your pup? Yes, and they’re spring-themed. Grab a drink, decorate two pupcakes, and treat your dog to something extra. All supplies included, just bring the fluff.
- Location: Black Lab Brewing (818 Eastern Ave., Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.torontodogmoms.com
- Best for: Dog parents and cupcake decorators.
Gossip Girl Trivia (April 29)
Spotted: you, crushing Gossip Girl trivia. 15 questions per round, 3 rounds total. The top 3 teams will take home a Hem’s gift card.
- Location: Hemingway’s (142 Cumberland St, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.hemingways.to
- Best for: GG fans, team players, and groups of friends.
MLB: Toronto Blue Jays Games – April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 3, 4)
Nothing says spring like a ballgame. So, head to the Rogers Centre and cheer on the Jays with your crew. Bring your cap, your foam finger, and your loudest woo.
- Location: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.mlb.com
- Best for: Sports lovers and families.
- April 29 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox
- April 30 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox
- May 1 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox
- May 2 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians
- May 3 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians
- May 4 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians
Spring Awakening Yoga (April 29)
This week, you can stretch off the winter slump. This yoga session blends breathwork, movement, and grounding to recharge your energy.
- Location: Yoga Mamas (1402 Queen St E, Toronto)
- Admission: $35
- Website: www.torontoyogamamas.com
- Best for: Yogis and burnt-out brains.
CHOCOLATE Painting: Open Studio (April 30)
Paint with chocolate, then eat it. You’ll get a cocoa canvas, edible paint, and even a bit of sipping chocolate to fuel your creative side. No pressure, just mess, fun, and sweets.
- Location: QUEST XO (25 Liberty Street, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.questxo.com
- Best for: Creative snackers, messy artists, and date nights with a twist.
Monumental Grandeur: Canadian Sculptors & Their Iconic Public Art (April 30)
Ever wonder about the faces behind those massive public sculptures? This exhibit highlights the lives and works of four major Canadian sculptors. Their art tells stories of identity, culture, and legacy.
- Location: Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles St West, Toronto)
- Admission: Pay what you can. RSVP here.
- Website: www.aci-iac.ca
- Best for: History buffs and public art fans.
Takwahiminaa (April 30 – May 11)
Sharon, a Métis woman, heads home to Alberta and finds herself entangled in a foodie’s anniversary for an affair. As tensions boil, so do the questions—who owns stories, and how do we heal from them?
- Location: Soulpepper Theatre Company – Tank House Theatre (50 Tank House Lane, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.soulpepper.ca
- Best for: Theatre lovers, storytellers, and fans of layered cultural narratives.
Annual Fundraiser: Banned & Brewed (May 1)
Beer and history? Sounds like a good time. This historical fundraiser celebrates Toronto’s 191st birthday with local brews, silent auctions, and a nod to temperance history.
- Location: Campbell House Museum (160 Queen Street West, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.townofyork.com
- Best for: History heads and craft beer drinkers.
ESTUARY: Constantinople with Ablaye Cissoko (May 1)
This cross-cultural concert blends kora, setar, and percussion in a sound bath of emotion and artistry. Expect rich traditions, soulful improvisations, and moments that feel both ancient and brand new.
- Location: Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Drive, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.agakhanmuseum.org
- Best for: Music explorers, world music fans, and deep listeners.
The Roof is Leaking (May 1–18)
A quiet storm brews in this new Canadian play, which tackles tradition, identity, and the weight of motherhood. Written by Sanskriti Marathe and Davinder Malhi, the story follows a South Asian family on the brink, set in suburban Brampton.
- Location: Berkeley Street Theatre Upstairs (26 Berkeley St. Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.pleiadestheatre.org
- Best for: Theatre fans, South Asian storytellers, and anyone with complicated family dynamics.
OVO – Cirque du Soleil (May 1–June 22)
Life’s a bug in this 25th-anniversary production where insects bounce, fly, and fight for love. It’s colourful, chaotic, and buzzing with energy as a mysterious egg shows up to shake things up.
- Location: Under the Big Top (2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.cirquedusoleil.com
- Best for: Families and Cirque fans.
Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour (May 2)
Comedian Stavros Halkias brings his latest stand-up tour to Toronto. So, expect self-deprecating jokes, raunchy tangents, and his signature belly laugh. If you’ve seen him on Tires, you know what’s coming.
- Location: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.stavvy.biz
- Best for: Podcast fans and adult comedy lovers.
Step Into My Shoes: An Exhibition (May 2–31)
What does a heel say about identity? Ananhita Khalllian and Riley Stewart explore fashion, disability, and self-expression through striking portraits.
- Location: Clark Centre for the Arts (191 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto)
- Website: www.toronto.ca
- Best for: Art lovers and fashion rebels.
Eugene Onegin (May 2–24)
Tchaikovsky’s moody opera returns with a stripped-back staging that’s getting international praise. Lauren Fagan stars as Tatiana, with Canadian conductor Speranza Scappucci at the podium.
- Location: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen St. W, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.coc.ca
- Best for: Opera lovers, date nights, and anyone who enjoys slow emotional spirals in Russian.
Triangle d’Or Cabaret (May 3)
A little Paris in Toronto? This one-night-only cabaret blends French glamour with modern flair to celebrate their first anniversary. And you’ll enjoy the music, movement, and sequins.
- Location: The Redwood Theatre (1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.triangledorcabaret.com
- Best for: Francophiles, cabaret fans, and anyone who loves a live show with attitude.
Coil Basket Weaving Workshop (May 3)
Want to take a break from screen time? Learn how to create a coiled basket in this hands-on workshop. Supplies are included, no experience needed, and you’ll go home with your very own basket.
- Location: The Wright Spot (1495 Gerrard St. E, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.indiebohostudio.com
- Best for: Crafty types, chill hobby seekers, and anyone who likes learning by doing.
Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club Open House (May 3)
Bowling but outdoors? Join the Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club for free lessons, gear, and an intro to the game. Plus, enjoy a few social events to kick things off.
- Location: Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club (1313 Islington Ave. Toronto)
- Website: www.etobicokelawnbowling.com
- Best for: Seniors, lawn game newbies, and people who enjoy calm competition.
Labyrinth Ensemble with Aria Mohafez (May 3)
Guest artist Aria Mohafez will have a Canadian debut with Labyrinth Ontario, offering sonic exchange and cultural exploration. Come for the santur, stay for the fusion of tradition and bold musical thinking.
- Location: Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Drive, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.labyrinthontario.com
- Best for: Music lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and fans of boundary-pushing sound.
Let’s Move, Willowdale: Move-a-thon & BBQ (May 3)
Walk, run, or ride—then eat. Hendon Park’s move-a-thon kicks off with a warm-up, and then a group journey through the Finch Hydro Corridor. After that? A well-earned BBQ, plus games, prizes, and kid-friendly fun.
- Location: Hendon Park (50 Hendon Avenue, Toronto)
- Admission: Register here.
- Website: www.neighbourlink.org
- Best for: Families and community folks.
Marc Maron (May 3)
Grumpy, honest, weirdly poetic—Marc Maron is back with a mic and no filter. His new show All In blends comedy with midlife crisis wisdom, self-roasting, and sharp cultural takes.
- Location: The Winter Garden Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.heritagetrust.on.ca
- Best for: Stand-up fans and podcast loyalists.
Mini Pop Kids Live: 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour (May 3)
Mini Pop Kids turn 20, and they’re throwing a concert that’ll have everyone dancing. Expect pop hits, throwback singalongs, and a lineup of stars with big-stage energy.
- Location: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.minipopkids.com
- Best for: Families and young music fans.
Recuerdo: Latin American Photography Opening (May 3)
Recuerdo pulls together powerful photography from Latin America and its diaspora, exploring identity, migration, and connection. With artists like Graciela Iturbide and Rafael Goldchain, every frame speaks.
- Location: Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St W, Toronto)
- Admission: Free with general admission.
- Website: www.ago.ca
- Best for: Art fans, photography lovers, and anyone drawn to stories told without words.
Nature Journaling Workshop in High Park (May 3)
This guided journaling walk blends sketching, science, and a bit of quiet curiosity. You’ll slow down, take notes, and really look at the world around you.
- Location: High Park Nature Centre (375 Colborne Lodge Drive in High Park, Toronto)
- Admission: $30
- Website: www.highparknaturecentre.com
- Best for: Nature lovers, sketchbook people, and anyone needing a break from their phone.
The Last Podcast on the Left Live (May 3)
True crime, cults, hauntings, and jokes you probably shouldn’t repeat—this live show has it all. Hosts Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, and Ed Larson dig into dark topics with sharp wit and a slightly chaotic edge.
- Location: The Elgin Theatre (189 Yonge St., Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.heritagetrust.on.ca
- Best for: Podcast fans and true crime junkies.
Toronto Duke Ellington Society Fundraising Concert (May 3)
Big band fans, take note. The Rex Hotel Jazz Orchestra returns to honour Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn with a mix of classics and lesser-known gems.
- Location: The Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC (750 Spadina Ave, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.torontodukeellingtonsociety.com
- Best for: Jazz heads and old-school music lovers.
Can You Hear Me? (May 4)
The Toronto Children’s Chorus teams up with guest musicians for a global sound experience. Sign language, new compositions, and stories of connection come together in one powerful program.
- Location: Meridian Arts Centre (5040 Yonge St., North York)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.torontochildrenschorus.com
- Best for: Choral fans, families, and anyone who appreciates music beyond lyrics.
Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society Super Plant Sale (May 4)
Want to fill those garden beds? This annual sale features rare and familiar perennials, shrubs, and clematis—all grown by members.
- Location: Toronto Botanical Gardens (777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto)
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.onrockgarden.com
- Best for: Gardeners and plant collectors.
The 2025 Soundwave Summit (May 4)
Got a podcast, or thinking of starting one? This day-long summit covers everything from pitch decks to sponsorships to podcasting for video.
- Location: The Orange Lounge Recording Studio (567 Queen Street West #300, 3rd Floor, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.thesoundwavesummit.com
- Best for: Podcasters, audio nerds, and anyone building stories with a mic and a dream.
The Great Canadian Comedy Festival (May 4–8)
Laughs for five straight days? Not bad. Comics from around the world are hitting Toronto’s stages with sets that run from clever to chaotic.
- Location: Multiple venues
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.greatcomedy.ca
- Best for: Comedy fans and group hangs.
Toronto Marathon (May 4)
One city, thousands of runners, and every kind of race you’ll love to join—5K, 10K, half, full, and relay. Walk, jog, or sprint your way across the city while helping raise over a million dollars for local causes.
- Location: Downtown, Toronto
- Admission: Register here.
- Website: www.torontomarathon.com
- Best for: Runners, walkers, and charity-minded weekend warriors.
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