BRIAN'S BLOG
Toronto Events for April 2023
March 31, 2023
Filipino Restaurant Month (April)
The first Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada debuted in Toronto last year, and now the prix fixe restaurant festival is back for a second year.
Taking place throughout the month of April, the prix fixe menus are intended to highlight the diversity of Filipino cuisine and the creativity of Filipino chefs.
40 restaurants across seven Canadian provinces and 18 cities participated in 2022, and they’re hoping even more will participate this year.
Toronto Vintage Show (April 1st and 2nd)
Under the same roof as the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, the Toronto Vintage Show returns to the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place onSaturday April 1st (10am-6pm) and Sunday April 2nd (10am-5pm), 2023!
You know all those cool and unique vintage décor items that you come across every now and then? We’ve got them all at the Toronto Vintage Show! Tons of one-of-a-kind and vintage finds plus Canada’s best vintage clothing vendors -all under one roof.
Cirque Du Soleil Kooza (April 7th-June 18th)
KOOZA is an innovative journey viewed through the perspective of The Innocent, an endearing yet naïve clown looking for his place in the world. A mystery item is delivered to The Innocent one day when he is flying his kite. The self-discovery journey of The Innocent, who is miraculously transferred to a bizarre but exotic world, is followed in KOOZA under the watchful eye of an enigmatic trickster with remarkable abilities.
Toronto Beaches Easter Parade (April 9th)
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, the annual Beaches Easter Parade will take place at 2 p.m. and run from Queen Street East and Munro Park Avenue, and continue along Queen Street East to Woodbine Avenue.
A full road closure will take place on Queen Street East, and parts of Nursewood Road, Woodbine Avenue, and Lake Shore Boulevard East.
A number of secondary roads will also be closed or partially closed, affecting traffic flow in the area.
Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener (April 11th)
Welcome your Blue Jays back to Rogers Centre for the 2023 season with the Home Opener presented by TD on Tuesday, April 11. There have been many changes this Offseason including entirely new & renovated Outfield spaces at Rogers Centre. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for their first chance to experience the brand new Outfield District!
Why stop at just Home Opener presented by TD? Join us April 11 – 16 for our Outfield District Open House and your first chance to experience these amazing new spaces!
It’s time, Toronto! It’s time to unite. It’s time for a fresh spring start and it’s time to celebrate. Fast in the 6 will once again be able to celebrate our motto: Diversity, Unity and Prosperity towards a shared bright tomorrow for all of us.
Toronto’s celebration to mark Ramadan will return to Nathan Phillips Square after two years of cancellations caused by the pandemic. Join us on Friday, April 14th to celebrate the diversity and inclusion that makes Toronto so vibrant and special. In the spirit of Ramadan, we invite Torontonians and visitors alike to come together and participate in the simple but powerful act of sharing a meal. In addition to delicious food, the evening will also be filled with fun, live music and fireworks! The event will start at 7pm with remarks at 7:30pm along with the sunset breaking of the fast and entertainment taking place at 8:02pm.
Karen’s Diner (April 22nd-May 14th)
Karen’s Diner Is On TOUR taking the world by storm! Clearly, we’re popular with over 14 locations across Australia, the UK and USA, so we are popping up for a short time only in your city! If you’ve got a mate who’s a bit up their own ass, you now know where to find us! Maybe it’s even to break the first date ice, or give your partner a roasting for not messaging back quickly enough. Whatever it is, we have you covered so sit back and watch the carnage unfold.
It’s an absurd, unique environment full of laughs, banter and top-notch American diner-style grub! We pride ourselves on our terrible service, rated 1* by Karen herself! This is dining with a twist – the food is great, the service is ungrateful but your experience will be unforgettable.
Art Battle Toronto (April 25th)
Join Art Battle Toronto for night full of community and creation!
Come watch as artists transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of art in 3 rounds of just 20 minutes, and then help vote to determine the winner of the event!
All artwork will also be available for silent auction.
LIFT SPIRITS, DROWN THIRST.
Join us for a night of style and purpose as we raise awareness for the vital issue of access to clean water in the developing world. Walk the blue carpet in your black tie & leather attire, make a difference and have a great time doing it. Reserve your spot for this unforgettable night of fashion, fun, and philanthropy.
Hot Docs Film Festival (April 27th-May 7th)
Join us for our 30th anniversary Festival, April 27 to May 7, to celebrate 30 years of outstanding stories and the filmmakers and audiences who have shared them with us.
Enjoy Some Amazing Music and Concerts
Another big month for live music is about to begin in our city! There are some incredible concerts in Toronto in April that are worth putting on your calendar, ranging from rising stars to legendary musicians.