June 7th-15th “Raise the Caliber – Art Creates Change” @ Only One Gallery, 5 Brock Ave. An art exhibit that aims to drive awareness about illegal gun violence and gun control issues. Featuring multi-medium works by Doug Schwartz (DetroitWick) and Tracy Hiner (Black Crow Studios), who use decommissioned guns and bullets, confiscated through amnesty programs, to show how tools of destruction can be transformed into beautiful works of art.

June 8th-14th Sour Puss @ Black Cat Artspace, 2186 Dundas St. W. A group show of female artists from Toronto exploring themes that take on contemporary existence. Blended with elements of formalism, and applying them to contemporary narratives.

WEDNESDAY

7 pm Music Bingo @ The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. A FREE weekly event combining the love of music with the traditional bingo format. Each player receives a Music Bingo card which consists of an assortment of songs. Instead of calling out numbers, they play the music! Singing along encouraged.

8 pm Drake Trivia @ The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. Teams of four or less put their random knowledge to the test as hosts Megan Griffith-Greene and Jeromy Lloyd fire off questions ranging from sporting records and celebrity scandals to geographic discoveries and culinary lingo. $2 to participate and the winning table gets an $80 Drake gift card (plus bragging rights)! Click here to reserve with OpenTable, or show up early to ensure a spot for your team.

THURSDAY

7 pm Peaces Night Market @ Bloke, 401 King St. W. A night market that strives to bring Ontario’s most exclusive eco-conscious artisans, entrepreneurs, artists, and non-profits together for an experience much deeper than shopping. Expect modern and vintage clothing, hand-crafted jewelry, home decor, organic and vegan/vegetarian edibles, holistic and wellness living, live music, and workshops. Until 11 pm.

9:30 pm Mermaid Ball @ Revival, 783 College St. A costume party to celebrate the coming of summer! Dress up as your favourite summer sea creature (costumes are encouraged, NOT mandatory). Music by Squid Lid (dark electro pop), Illiaster (synth wave), DJ MiMi (deep house), and Sia Shellz (fantasy triphop) + beach burlesque and mermaid fashions from Amplify Apparel. $15 advance tickets (or $12 each for three or more) available online; $20 at the door.

10 pm Get Lo @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Bangs & Blush bring you the ULTIMATE ’90s til now dance party, GET LO! They’ll be playing all the shit you wanna hear from the ’90s to today.

10 pm Vanishing Point @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. A monthly dance party featuring disco, funk, soul, and rare grooves.

10 pm Disco Demons @ Swan Dive, 1631 Dundas St. W. DJ Radio Wolf vs. DJ Dolly Mixtures. Electronic, indie, rock ‘n’ roll, post-punk, ’50s-80s classics, retro pop, synthwave, retrowave, electroclash, punk, and blues.

FRIDAY

7 pm #FNLROM: Love @ Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. What is love? Explore the forces of attraction, romance, lust, and sexuality through art, culture, and nature.​ $17 tickets available online and at the door.

8:30 pm Saved by the 90s @ Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W. Party like it’s 1999! Saved by the 90s is the highest-quality, longest-running live music 90s party on Earth, featuring a live 90s cover band that will blow your socks off. $13.50 advance tickets available at Rotate This, Soundscapes, and online.

9:30 pm It’s Not U It’s Me: NANO MUTEK T.O. @ 2nd Floor Events, 461 King St. W. It’s Not U It’s Me collaborates with MUTEK for an evening of live electronic music, featuring a lineup of fresh Toronto and Montreal acts, including Egyptrixx, CMD, M. Salaciak, Joel Eel, Kaade, Edna King, and Deenzi. $15 early bird, $20 advance tickets available online.

10 pm Queer Slowdance: Snazzamatazz Pride Edition @ The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W. With a lending library of designated dancers for all the wallflowers, and a dance card-booklet to set up dances in advance (should you choose to), Toronto Queer Slowdance has all slow songs, all night long! (Except for the occasional intermission when they play the fastest songs they can find.) It’s high school with a happy ending. Fabulous and inspired attire, while desired, is not required. $10.

10 pm Fuck It @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Join the Bangs & Blush ladies for a night full of drinking and bad decisions. Drake, Hanson, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Missy Elliott, Venga Boys, Bieber, Will Smith, Spice Girls, Eminem, Jay-Z, Disney music, and more! $5 with student ID, $10 without.

10 pm Saddle Up! @ Owl’s Club, 847 Dovercourt Rd. Scuff up the floor to the sounds of Dolly, Willie, Loretta, and the rest of your honky-tonk favourites. You don’t need to know any two-step moves – they play all the good tunes, and only the best of the bad ones. No bro country! $5 (bar is cash only).

10 pm Freak Flag: House of Fast Food vs. House of Vegan @ Swan Dive, 1631 Dundas St. W. In the grand tradition of Paris is Burning, it’s time to serve your grade-a dietary delight looks and represent either the House of Fast Food or the House of Vegan in Swan Dive’s first drag ball. This is NOT a competition; it’s a chance to show off your creativity and party with up-and-coming legendary children. Hosted by Ben Zo and Evi Prowess, with Shuki spinning fat tracks to fill you up.

10 pm My Bad @ Stone’s Place, 1255 Queen St. W. DJ Blush is bringing the SHAME to Stones Place with this ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s guilty pleasure dance party! Wham!, Puff Daddy, Shania Twain, Guns N Roses, Hall & Oates, Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Phil Collins, The Go-Gos, The Spice Girls, and more. $5.

10 pm Gold Chain @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. DJs Aoki and Snack will have you dancing all night long to the best hip-hop of today and yesterday. You don’t wanna miss this display of supreme DJing – it’s the gold standard.

10 pm Body Heat @ Handlebar, 159 Augusta Ave. DJ Jamieson and guests stir up a hot mess on the dance floor! Full of surprises, void of cover.

10 pm Puppy Love @ The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. Queer + sex positive dance party with DJs Nate Nightcall and Dang Kids on the decks, spinning a mix of pop, house, nostalgia, dance floor classics, and R&B. $5.

10 pm The De La + Tribe Video Party @ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. DJs Fathom and Dolo serve up RapCity classics on a full-size projection screen! Expect to boogie to the beats and videos of A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Boot Camp Clik, The Beatnuts, Wu Tang Clan, Pete Rock, Gangstarr, Jeru the Damaja, Das Efx, Brand Nubian, Busta, Nas, Eric B. & Rakim, Cypress Hill, KRS-One, Redman, Heltah Skeltah, Big L, DITC, and many more! $5.

10 pm Beam Me Up Disco @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. A monthly disco jam that celebrates the underrated and the obscure of funk, jazz, soul, boogie, rare groove, reggae, gospel, proto-house! It’s an evening of tuneful transcendence, supplied by residents A Digital Needle and Cyclist. $10.

10 pm Canada Thrust @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Hip-hop, house, and party music miscellany from Canada Thrust. $5.

10 pm DSTRY @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. DJs Christo Anesti an Baredevil + special guest unicorns. $5.

11 pm Lay These Knight @ The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St. W. Famou$ Players play the sweatiest R&B anthems from the ’90s to the ’00s to the ’10s. All your old favourites, new favourites, and soon-to-be-favourites! $10.

SATURDAY

10 am Toronto Flower Market @ CAMH, 1001 Queen St. W. A market that celebrates locally grown flowers, the growers that cultivate them, and the florists that style them. Flowers in season: sweet pea, peony, lisianthus, allium, stock, roses, gerbera, hanging baskets, and more. Until 3 pm.

10 am Planet Palmerston @ Palmerston Blvd. from College to Bloor St. A street-wide community yard sale (plus bake sales, lemonade stands, raffles, plant sales, BBQs, and live music), with a portion of proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity GTA. To date, the event has raised over $20,000. Until 3 pm.

11 am Liberty Village Art Crawl @ Liberty Village Park, 71 East Liberty St. Presented by E-Gallery, Liberty Village Art Crawl features over 65 artists showcasing works of art, photography, fashion, pet fashion, sculptures, woodworkers, metal workers, home decor, and handbags + food trucks and live DJs. Until 6 pm.

4 pm Over&Over & Stepping Out Present: Sunshine Forever @ Sunnyside Pavilion, 1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W. For almost a century, Torontonians have gathered in the majestic, outdoor Sunnyside Pavilion to enjoy the sights and sounds of summer. You are cordially invited to continue this tradition and go out and find yourself a friend with DJs Pooyan, Ali Black, Alister Johnson, Raf Reza, Andy Capp, Richard Brooks, Lazy Ray, and Myth Paradise. Until 11 pm. $25 advance tickets available at June Records, Invisible City Record Shop, and online.

9 pm Shipwreck’d @ The Shore Leave, 1775 Danforth Ave. Pineapple Princess Blue Suede Sue and Castaway Captain DJ Swankenstein appease the island tiki gods with their offerings of exotic grooves, exotic moves, and exotic booze! There will be a bounty of beverages and prizes from Mount Gay Rum and Inkuisition Studio Tattoos. Prizes for Best Dressed + late-night Intoxicated Limbo contests.

10 pm Bare @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. Lose your inhibitions and take a walk on the wild side. DJs HRLD, SAYYZON, and FXXLIX play rap, hip-hop, future sounds, RnB, house, and reggae. $5.

10 pm No Bad Days in Toronto @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Bambi’s welcomes No Bad Days label boss Hollick on his first North American tour. Expect the freshest and deepest tunes from the musical hotbed of Peckham. $5.

10 pm One Leg Up @ Swan Dive, 1631 Dundas St. W. An all vinyl dance party featuring all hit songs from any genre and decade! Curated by DJ Precious Brett, you can expect the BEST in funky, soulful, rockin hits from the past 60 years.

10 pm The Breakfast Club: T-Shirt Edition @ BLND TGER, 559 College St. Wear your favorite ’80s-themed tees and tanks, and get ready to dance the night away as The Breakfast Club plays radio hits, rarities, and alternative gems from all your favourite artists of the decade. Soundtrack provided by DJ Starting From Scratch. Get on the $10 reduced guest list by calling or texting (416) 897-8177.

10 pm Gold Star Gay @ The Steady, 1051 Bloor St. W. Brand new gay-acting dance party for quality queers! DJ Orange Pekoe playing you tunes by queers and queer faves + gogo dancing by Mahogany Storm. $5.

10 pm Worst Behavior @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. This Saturday, be on your worst behavior. Bangs & Blush play past and present bangers all night long from Drake, The Weeknd, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nelly, TLC, Missy Elliott, and more! $5 with student ID, $10 without.

10 pm Synthesexer @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. Toronto’s synthesexiest sexy synthy alternative electro dance party returns! Expect to hear stuff like: Tiga, Annie, Chromeo, M.I.A., Holy Ghost!, Robyn, Daft Punk, Little Dragon, Pet Shop Boys, and more. DJs Little Kicks, ARP 2600, and Digits will be present to sex you up (music-wise). $10.

10 pm Tiki Disco Saturdays @ Miss Thing’s, 1279 Queen St. W. Post-dinner Saturday night party in the Coconut Room, with special guest DJs to make you MOVE! No cover before midnight.

10 pm Whatever You Like Feat. Sgt Garbage @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. All hits, all night with spicy DJs that’ll really get you moving and shaking. It’s the good stuff – the prom that never was!

10 pm Saturday Night Jukebox Dance Party @ Stone’s Place, 1255 Queen St. W. Meet DJ Blush at Stones Place every Saturday night for the most fun/positive/energetic dance party on the West side of the 6! She plays the best ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s Motown, Stax, classic soul, funk, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and disco.

10 pm American Pie ’90s Throwback Party @ Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. The ’90s were like warm apple pie. That’s why Sneaky Dee’s is throwing a throwback party to celebrate! Expect to hear all the party jams from the American Pie soundtrack and more. $5 advance tickets available online.

10 pm Funk Off @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Get down to music of the funk variety! TNT on the tunes. $5.

11 pm Racks & Bands @ The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St. W. Let Jay Jolliffe and Big Jacks take you on a rollercoaster ride through the biggest songs in hip-hop and RnB. $10.

SUNDAY

10 am The Leslieville Flea @ Ashbridge Estate, 1444 Queen St. E. A curated market featuring over 70 vendors selling the very best of vintage, upcycled, and handcrafted items. The flea now also has live music, free yoga classes, ice cream, and volunteer clothing menders. Until 5 pm.

11 am Toronto Summer Pop-Up Market @ 99 Sudbury, 99 Sudbury St. Toronto Urban Collective’s third annual Summer Pop-Up Market! Shop from over 50 of the city’s finest local artists, craft-makers, photographers, designers, and foodies. Tickets for the event are free in advance online until June 10th or $5 at the door.

11 am Parkdale Flea @ 1266 Queen St. W. Parkdale Flea is back with over 30 local vendors. Antique, vintage, collectables, handmade, jewellery, local artisans, crafts, food and drink, good vibes, and more! Free entry and dog friendly. Until 6 pm.

11 am 21st Annual Annex Family Festival @ Bloor St. W. between Bathurst and Spadina. A full day of music, food, and fun to celebrate the diversity of the Annex! Attractions include street buskers and performers, local music acts curated by The Tranzac Club, over 120 craft and specialty food vendors, the ROM’s interactive 12-foot blue whale puppet, pop-up theatre performances by Toronto FRINGE, and more. Until 6 pm.

5 pm Revel Food Summer Series Pop-Up @ The Beaver, 1192 Queen St. W. Revel Food back on the patio grilling up all the eats, all summer long. There will be sunshine, friends, beer, food! Until 11 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.

9 pm Side-Eye @ The Yukon, 1592 Queen St. W. Weekly Sunday night rock ‘n’ roll party featuring a rotating set of A-list DJs.

10 pm DJ Marfox @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Set by DJ Marfox, considered the undisputed leading light of Lisbon’s Afro-Portuguese dance music community, and the label, Príncipe, that’s exposing their style to the outside world. Support from Prince Josh, Tona, E Adi, and Kaspr. $10 advance tickets available online.

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