July 26th-27th Vintage & Flea Community Market @ Vintage & Flea, 1263 Dundas St. W. A community furniture and clothing market happening every weekend! Featuring a selection of vintage clothing, designer consignment, and antique furniture. Starts at noon and goes late.

WEDNESDAY

10 pm Liquid Karaoke @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Colin Bergh, James McDonough, Nadia Belerique, and Jeff Hayward are your hosts. $4 Jameson and $5.50 pints before midnight.

10 pm Home Based @ Weldon Park, 569 College St. A night filled with good hip-hop, good people, and good vibes with DJs Sanga Genesis, James Redi, and special guests. Every Wednesday.

10:30 pm Bad Bitch @ The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. Two bad bitches nonchalant DJing, champagne chugging, lip-sync performing. Drink specials: The Nicole (pint of cider + shot of gin) and The Danielle (double vodka and iced tea). All-girl playlist, duh.

THURSDAY

7 pm VSP Summer Party @ VSP, 1410 Dundas St. W. VSP invites you to join them in celebrating the re-opening of their new Toronto home! Music by Maria Rosales and Hazel Ong. Food by Imanishi Japanese Kitchen and Island Oysters. Drink courtesy of Bacardi and Sapporo. Until 10 pm.

7:30 pm Open Roof Festival: “Ping Pong Summer” @ 99 Sudbury St. It’s going to get weird. Real weird, as the Toronto trio of robots from space known as Matrox bring their Kraftwerk-esque dance music to the ORF soundstage. Ping Pong Summer, starring Susan Sarandon, keeps the extraterrestrial theme going at sundown. $15 advance tickets available online.

10 pm Strangelove @ Weldon Park, 569 College St. The return of a Toronto cultural institution. Every Thursday. $5.

10 pm #ThrowbackThursdays @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Every Thursday, come get a taste of tunes from: J-Lo, DMX, Spice Girls, Will Smith, Aqua, Ludacris, Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, S Club 7, Jay-Z, Hanson, Ace of Base, Savage Garden, Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, and many more. $5.

10 pm Twisted Thursdays @ Crawford, 718 College St. Hip-hop, RnB, reggae, trap, and old school with DJ Law. $5.

10 pm Fat Laces @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. DJ Big Jimmy Mills, the scratch-monster, spins old school hip-hop.

10 pm Pimps N Pumps @ Come and Get It, 676 Queen St. W. Booze and eats provided by Come and Get it, ratchet hip-hop provided by DJs Plan B, BRAINS4BRKFST, and George Thoms. If you are unfamiliar with what Pimps N Pumps do, it’s three DJs at the same damn time.

FRIDAY

8 pm The Tiki Sea: A Pop-Up Bar @ Bento Miso Collaborative Workspace, 862 Richmond St. W. Taking a cue from American culture in the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s, The Tiki Sea will bring you a night you won’t soon forget! Featuring authentic tiki drinks, tunes to take you away, Polynesian street food from Urban Acorn Catering, beer from Liberty Village Brewing Co., and plenty of kitsch. $7 advance tickets available online, $7-10 tickets available at the door.

10 pm Baewatch @ Detour Bar, 193 Baldwin Ave. This one is for the ladies. Throwbacks and new hits from the likes of Iggy, Miley, JT, TLC, Destiny’s Child, Bey, Stefani, Gaga, Pink, Ciara, Spice Girls, Drizzy, and more. Ladies free all night, guys pay $2 after midnight.

10 pm Aughtie By Nature: Retro ’00s Party @ Magpie, 831 Dundas St. W. Toronto’s first retro ’00s party returns for a one-time only extravaganza! With DJs ARP 2600 and Valerie Dour.

10 pm Easy Life @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. Prince Innoncence DJ set with support from Talvi Faustmann, Josh McIntyre, and Happy Boy Tona. Rap, global club sounds, diva hits, violent mp3s. Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

10 pm Jamz! @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. An anything goes, no bullshit, non-genre, dance ’til you drop, all your friends in one room, party hard, make the floor wet with sweat, shit show! With DJs Slater and Ty. $5.

10 pm Shindig! Loves to Rock ‘n’ Roll @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. This month, Shindig! Pays tribute to the early pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly music! Spun on 7” 45 rpm vinyl records by special guest DJ Wes Allen alongside residents General Eclectic, Parkdale Funk, and Splattermonkey. $5 before 11 pm, $10 after.

10 pm Further On Up The Road @ Camp 4, 1173 Dundas St. W. Rock ‘n’ roll, blues, psychedelia with DJ C.I.A. $9 beer + shot special.

10 pm All That @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. A ’90s night like no other! DJs Streets and LK play mostly hip-hop, dirty R&B, and club kid jams. $5.

10 pm One Leg Up @ Sex Laser, 1369 Dundas St. W. An all-vinyl sexy dance party featuring strictly hits from any genre and any decade.

10 pm First Base @ Bassline Music Bar, 865 Bloor St. W. A new party series showcasing all things house and techno. Up to plate this month: Andy Capp, Cody Lee, Boots Boogie, Justin Tyce, and Dance/Machine. Free before midnight, $5 after.

10 pm Frkn Wknd @ Savoy, 1166 Queen St. W. The best in current to classic R&B, hip-hop, and dancehall with DJ Caff (Motown Party, Y2K, Party Machine). Cheap drinks, dark space.

10 pm Get More Stupider @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Sugar-coated jams and jellies, hyperactive heartbreak anthems, sped up nonsense and other lovely nuggets from the wacky world of The Internet. DJs City Slickers 2 (Jeff Hayward) and Special Guests (special guests) deliver aural pizzas to your mouths and butts. Eat it.

10 pm Mighty Real @ Round, 152-A Augusta Ave. Resident DJs John Caffery and The Robotic Kid play classic and nu disco, house, and bass to make you work! With special guest DJ Deko-ze. $4 bar rail cocktails until 11:30 pm. $5.

10 pm The Art of the Break @ Handlebar, 159 Augusta Ave. A music appreciation party involving song selections based on a casual theme, not genre barriers. This edition focuses on breakdancing.

10 pm No Sleep ‘Til Brooklynn @ Brooklynn, 1186 Queen St. W. Make new friends. No dress code. No bullshit. Mickey “bottle service” available. $5 with guestlist before 11:30 pm, $10 otherwise.

10 pm Regretro: Red, White & Gay @ The Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St. W. Regretro is doing it red, white, and gay-style! Come dressed however the heck you want and dance to some regrettably patriotic tunes as well as the usual favourites. As always, requests welcome. Time to turn back time.

10 pm Get Buck @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. What would Buckwheat do? Come find out! DJs Nino Brown (Yes Yes Y’all) plays hip-hop, RnB, bangers, winders, and grinders. $5.

10 pm Alcohol Music / DJ Downunda @ Crawford, 718 College St. Upstairs, DJ KOBe’J spins reggae, hip-hop, old school, and RnB. Downstairs, it’s good music and summer vibes with DJ Downunder. $5 before 11 pm, more after.

11 pm President Bush: ’00s Party @ The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. Grab your iPods and American Apparels because President Bush is coming to the Beaver! DJs Kris Kadas and Robin Sharp play the greatest party jams of the 2000s.

11 pm Diggy the DJ @ The Drake Lounge, 1150 Queen St. W. Diggy the DJ (Down With Webster) plays all your favourite hip-hop bangers. $10.

SATURDAY

11 am Jack Astor’s Ultimate Patio Experience @ Jack Astor’s Toronto. Come to a Jack’s patio before 1 pm and you could be one selfie away from winning The Ultimate Patio Experience. Tweet or Instagram a picture of yourself on our patio and mention @Jack_Astors along with your location and #Jackspatio. Winners will be on a pontoon plane THAT afternoon for a day of complimentary food and beverages on one of the greatest patios in Muskoka! Winners will be chosen at 1:30 pm.

7 pm 2014 Art Battle National Championship @ Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton St. The Grand Finale of Art Battle Canada’s 5th amazing season! Canada’s 20 best live painters have 20 minutes to create the best work they can. The audience decides the winner. $30 advance tickets available online.

10 pm Ice Cold Dranks 3 Year Anniversary / Back In The Day @ Crawford, 718 College St. Upstairs, the Family Business crew celebrates the three-year anniversary of Ice Cold Dranks! There will be streamers, cake, sparklers, and as always, the best in rap bangers and old school classics (plus every single birthday-related rap song ever created). Downstairs, DJ Law replicates your high school video dance party. $5 before 11 pm, $10 after.

10 pm F’unreal @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Music for your dancing pleasure with pals Well Said, Slater, L-Sos, Kek, and Ty. $5.

10 pm Bitch Craft @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. DJs Blonde & Redhead play LOUD RAP MUSIC. Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

10 pm In Touch @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. All the stuff you need. Party music you can really move to. Get in touch with your party self.

10 pm Secret Models Presents: King of the Summer @ Lucy Brock, 1479 Dundas St. W. You are all the Kings of Summer. Time to rage! Everything from the Mamas and the Papas to Call Me Big Poppa.

10 pm SILO: Cosella Birthday Edition @ 567 Queen St. W. (underground). A weekly gathering for those seeking refuge from the banality of everyday life. Dark, intimate, and underground. Taking Toronto back to the roots of dance culture. No gimmicks, cheap tickets, and a vibe that is destined to free your mind body and soul. This week, Cosella celebrates his birthday with special guests Jamie Gone and Guyus Grey. Deep house to techno. $10 before 11:30 pm, more after. Guestlist only.

10 pm Get Low @ Savoy, 1166 Queen St. W. Walmer Convenience plays nothing but big tunes from the ’90s, up. Hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and guilty pleasures all night long.

10 pm Fast Times @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. ’80s night with DJs Tweed and Sarah Le Bon! Pop, rock, new wave, punk, funk, electronic, soul, R&B, and everything else ’80s. Free before 10:30 pm, $5 after.

10 pm Shake, Rattle & Roll @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Spend the night together with the Bangs & Blush ladies! ’60s pop, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to drink, dance, and get messy to. $5.

10 pm Camp Crush @ Club 120, 120 Church St. CrushTO celebrates summer with a hot and heavy Camp night! Think: sneaking out of your bunk and stumbling upon a queer + sex positive dance party
featuring sexier flavours of house music from resident DJ Mothers + hula hoopers and private booths to get hot and heavy in (consensually). $10.

10 pm Ebony @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Techno, house, friends, love surprises. With DJs Lapelle, Jason Ulrich, and a special guest.

10:30 pm Essence Brown @ Holy Oak, 1241 Bloor St. W. Sexy, smooth, seductive hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall with your hosts: Teej Mahal, Hoiking, and Alikulapo. Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

11 pm Shake A Tail @ Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. ’60s pop, rock, soul, funk, garage, ska, ANYTHING! Always humid. $5.

11 pm Itzsoweezee @ The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St. W. A feel-good house party atmosphere! DJs Soundbwoy, DeMiGGs, and Techtwelve play music to make you dance, smile, and holler. For $5 reduced guestlist and line bypass, emailguestlist@itzsoweezee.com (closes at midnight). $10.

SUNDAY

10 am Sunday Mini Mart @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. Every Sunday morning to afternoon, The Drake hosts theTimberlost + friends mini market. Featuring beautiful flowers from Timberlost, with rotating wares ranging from stationary to street art.

12 pm Pedestrian Sundays @ Kensington Market. The streets are yours from noon to 7 pm!

4 pm Sky Yard Sundays @ The Drake Sky Yard, 1150 Queen St. W. Brunch, booze, and a ton of fun in the Sun(day)! Fuel up with a late brunch or refreshing Coronas, and enjoy the sounds of weekly DJs from 4-8 pm.

7 pm Brass Facts Trivia @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. Test your knowledge and win prizes! Hosted by Famous Kirk Hero. Until 10 pm.

7:30 pm Christie Pits Film Festival: “Rear Window” @ Christie Pits Park, 779 Crawford St. Spend your summer heat wave with one of the best films of all time, Hitchcock’s voyeuristic classic “Rear Window”! Food service from FeasTO and Wild Child’s Kitchen begins at 7:30 pm, screening at 9:15 pm. PWYC / BYOBlanket.

7:30 pm Bad Movie Night Toronto Presents: Hasselhoff Extravaganza @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Bad Movie Night returns on the last Sunday of July with some campy sci-fi fun and an insane pseudo-retrospective of David Hasselhoff at his worst/very best! Featuring a screening of 1978’s Starcrash followed by the weird Baywatch spin-off Baywatch Nights.

~ For event submissions, email Caitlyn Holroyd at caitlyn_holroyd@hotmail.com