Catch up with Homer, Marge and the kids this month in Toronto because one local restaurant is hosting a Simpsons dinner and viewing marathon on August 22. And apparently, it's starting right from season one.

Along with screening episodes, D-Beatstro will be serving up an all-vegan menu featuring Springfield-related food, like the classic Simpsons doughnuts (mmm, doughnut), Ribwiches (made with seitan), Krusty burgers and even Flaming Moes to wash everything down.

Last month, D-Beatstro hosted a Bob's Burgers marathon and it proved popular. Now, this west side spot is continuing to throw on its favourite TV shows for its patrons.

The Simpsons marathon will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on August 22.

This newly opened delicatessen has added a twist to Montreal-style smoked meat by using beef cheeks instead of brisket. It's supremely delicious and it's on the menu along with some equally outstanding sandwiches.

Read my profile of When The Pig Came Home in the restaurants section.

Toronto's Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (JLFT) is filled with PokeStops, making it a popular destination for Pokemon Go players eager to catch 'em all.

But the city thinks the area's too crowded because along with the Pokemon Trainers, about 25,000 use the ferries daily. Last week, city officials announced that they asked Pokemon Go's developer Niantic to delete the JLFT-area PokeStops.

However, after a meeting yesterday, city staff came up with another solution. As Metro News reports, the city will be putting up fencing and signage to separate Pokemon Go players from those wishing to hop on a ferry.

City staff are also connecting with the local Pokemon Go community in order to keep the JLFT litter-free. And Conscientious players have already banded together to clean up this lakeside spot.

As Metro writes, the signs might take a few weeks to arrive, but the fencing should be up within a few days.

Photo via airwei221 on Instagram.

Toronto's King West neighbourhood is usually snarled with traffic. And it's not only busy at rush hour. This area sees lots of cars - usually taxis and Ubers - on Friday and Saturday nights too thanks to popular clubs such as Citizen and Early Mercy.

To curb congestion, as CTV News reports, the city is looking at making Brant and Maud (located between Richmond and King and Richmond and Adelaide, respectively) one-way streets.

Ward 20 councillor Joe Cressy met with area residents yesterday evening for a walk-and-talk meeting about these potential road-related changes.

As CTV writes, the city was prompted to look into one-way streets after it received a development proposal for a hotel at Brant and Camden - it's likely the long-rumoured 130 suite Ace Hotel that might move in to 49-51 Camden St.

And along with this incoming hotel, there's a new condo at Brant and Adelaide and the old Waterworks building is slated for a makeover.

Though don't expect these streets to change directions any time.There's still a long way to go before this issue makes its way in front city council.

Photo by Hector Vasquez

This humble restaurant serves some excellent Korean seafood that's hard to find at Toronto restaurants. Here you'll find specialities like raw crab and baby octopus that you cook on a personal grill alongside other rare delicacies from the sea.

Read my profile of Jung Soo Nae in the restaurants section.

Sadly, this isn't a Drake-themed food truck but don't fret as the food here will surely not disappoint. The Feedthe6 food truck bursted onto the scene in the spring of 2016 and has been dishing out some of the most eclectic offerings you'll find in the city. Their menu draws inspiration from Jamaica, India, Korea, Philippines and Tibet - just to name a few.

One of their most popular menu items is their paratha tacos. What makes this taco stand-out from other truck offerings is the shell. Paratha is the base of the taco, which is an Indian type of roti that is both flaky and buttery. Tacos come with pork adobo, jerk chicken or bulgogi beef.

Then there's the jerk n' cheese squares. Jerk chicken and mac and cheese are combined into one epic dish. Mac and cheese is made from scratch and gets mixed in with the truck's jerk chicken.They then mold this into squares, bread it, fry it and finish it off with a drizzle of spicy mayo.

Savoury offerings are the only things you'll find here. On special you'll come across halo halo. This Filipino dessert consists of crushed ice, condensed milk, ube ice cream and assorted jello fruits. It's the perfect cool down on a hot day.

To find out where Feedthe6 will be next check the Toronto Food Trucks website or download the Food Trucks app for iPhone or Android.

Photos by Hector Vasquez.

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is about to rain down on the Toronto area, and this year's show could be particularly spectacular. In an average year, stargazers might see 60 to 80 shootings stars an hour during the peak of the Perseid shower, but this year that number could reach 200.

The potential outburst comes thanks to Jupiter's gravitational pull. Astronomers note that the planet's orbit has shifted the path of the debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle closer to Earth, which orbits the sun every 133 years and is responsible for this particular celestial event.

In previous years Jupiter's orbital path has affected Swift-Tuttle's debris field, the Perseid shower has been more intense, but because the cometary debris we're talking about dates all the way back to the year 1079 (not a typo), it's difficult to know how much of it is intact. If much of it is, prepare for some astral fireworks.

There are, of course, a number of caveats to cover. If planning to view the Perseids, you need to make a bit of a commitment -- merely staring up at the sky from a city park won't be very rewarding. As such, here are some tips to maximize your experience.

When

People who live far from light pollution have probably already noticed meteor activity as Earth has entered the outer portions of Swift-Tuttle's debris field, but the peak of the shower will be Thursday night leading into the earliest hours of Friday morning. The best time to be watching is 1:00 a.m. to 4 a.m. on August 12, when the moon has just set.

If that doesn't work, you can also witness lots of meteor activity during nightfall before and after the peak (i.e. tonight and Friday). Be sure to check the Clear Sky forecast to make sure that you'll actually be able to see meteors and not just clouds no matter when you plan to watch.

Where

This is the really the key question. There are some events planned in Toronto, but to see meteors with any frequency, you have to head to the darkest area possible. Now's the time to hit up that friend of yours who owns a cottage or to plan a trip up north.

To evaluate your chances of a successful viewing, use the dark sky map to find an area that's well shielded from light pollution. If a cottage isn't an option, your best bet near Toronto is the Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve near Gravenhurst. A number of provincial parks near the city would also work well for star gazing.

How

Fortunately, this is the easy part. Just get somewhere dark and look up. Because you're going to want to stay a while, be sure to dress appropriately and have somewhere comfortable to sit. Meteors will appear all across the sky, but their radiant point will be in the northeast in the constellation of Perseus.

Photo by Mlu.fotos on Flickr.

Toronto's getting an influx of rather luxurious rental buildings. And a new project at Bloor and Avenue Road might be the swankiest one yet.

As BuzzBuzzHome reports, the city of Toronto received a development plan to transform the hotel suites in the Park Hyatt Hotel's original south tower into 65 rental units, including both one and two bedroom apartments. The north tower would continue to operate as a hotel.

Oxford Properties bought the Park Hyatt for $90 million USD back in 2014. Along with creating new rentals, it plans to give the hotel's storied top floor lounge a makeover.

This comes on the heals of an earlier plan, which looked at creating 113 rental units in the building at 4 Avenue Rd.

As BuzzBuzzHome notes, the south tower is a listed heritage building.

Photo by Michael Monastyrskyj via the blogTO Flickr pool.

Sunday August 14, roughly around 4 p.m. marks the 13th anniversary of the Toronto Blackout of 2003. Ahhh, what a glorious day that was. Ice cream melted and was eaten, humans spoke to each other, babies were made, it was a trip back to simpler times.

If you'd like to relive that day, don't worry, there's a pretty huge anniversary party planned.

Everything kicks off with a picnic at 6 p.m. in Jimmie Simpson Park featuring samba, musical and dance workshops! Folks are encouraged to bring their own blankets and snacks to share.

At 8 p.m. there's a group bike ride with promised surprises along the way, and a foot parade at 8:30 all in and around the park. There will be performances from Samba Elegua, Maracatu Mar Aberto, Blokoloko, Balfolk Toronto, Candy Apple Jazz Band, New Model Circus Army and so many more listed as well as special surprise guests. Check out the Martin Reis in the blogTO Flickr pool.

The best pies in Toronto are a flaky bunch. While some uphold traditional techniques that would make Grandma proud, others have taken classic flavours to the next level with creative and even boozy additions.

Here are the best pies in Toronto.

Modernist architecture has never received the respect is deserves in Toronto, an observation that's underscored by the number of important mid-century buildings that have been demolished here. Even as these buildings have been wiped from the landscape, they do however continue to exert influence on the way that this city is designed today.

Here are 10 lost gems of modern architecture in Toronto.

The Inn on the Park (Demolished 2006-2014)
Architect Peter Dickinson had joined forces with Isadore Sharp on the groundbreaking Four Seasons Motor Hotel in 1961, but the two took the concept to its natural conclusion with the sprawling Inn on the Park, which brought a luxury resort to Eglinton and Leslie. The triangular forms lean on Frank Lloyd Wright for inspiration, but the sweeping porte-cochère is a Dickinson hallmark.

Aeroquay One (Demolished 2004)
Those who around to travel through Aeroquay One recall the observation deck and elegant control tower beside the modernist terminal. Designed by John C. Parkin and opened in 1964, the circular gate design, underground parking, and attention to passenger flow was widely considered groundbreaking. Alas, the novel design was rendered obsolete in the era of big jets.

Bata Building (Demolished 2007)
Also the work of John C. Parkin, the pavilion-like Bata Shoes Head Office was widely considered a Canadian icon of modernist architecture with its minimalist concrete and glass design. It was demolished to pave the way for the Aga Khan Museum when Bata relocated to Switzerland.

Don Mills Curling Rink (Demolished 1986)
They don't design them like this anymore! Part of the complex that housed Don Mills Mall, this flower-like structure was designed by architect Douglas M. Hall. The area was a blank slate when it was built in 1960, which allowed for the ambitious architecture, but curling diminished in popularity and it became a bingo hall before eventually being torn down in the 1980s.

Riverdale Hospital
This one stings. When Bridgepoint Health expanded with a new complex in 2013, the half-round gem that was the old Riverdale Hospital was demolished. Designed by architects Howard Chapman and Len Hurst, the building was proven to be structurally sound and capable of reuse at the time, but it was sadly deemed expendable in the absence of heritage designation.

Parkin Offices (Demolished 1980s?)
While the offices of John B. Parkin and Associates looked entirely utilitarian, the warehouse-like design was in fact entirely novel in 1958 when Toronto was mostly brick buildings. This was a factory for architecture, and, composed almost entirely of glass, it was importantly open to the world at large. Interior photos show a light-filled, collaborative work space.

Shell Oil Tower (Demolished 1985)
Built in 1955, this 36 metre welded steel tower was one of a number of modern structures built at the CNE, but probably its most recognizable until its unfortunate removal from the Exhibition grounds. Along with acting as the central meeting place at the Ex, the George Robb-designed structure offered a spectacular perch to view the action below.

Seaway Hotel
Unlike the ramshackle motels along Lake Shore to the west of the Humber River, the Seaway Hotel and the Seaway Towers Motor Hotel were more elegantly designed waterfront accommodations, the former of which won a Massey Medal for Architecture in 1955. The original hotel lived its last years as a bastardized Four Points Sheraton, and the whole complex will soon be condos.

CNE Grandstand (Demolished 1999)
There were three grand stands at the CNE over the years, the first two consumed by fire. Perhaps because many remember how terrible it was to watch baseball at Exhibition Stadium (which used the Grandstand), the novelty and design of the 1948 structure is often forgotten. That's a shame. It was a beauty, from its monumental roof to its red brick exterior.

Imperial Oil Ontario Regional Headquarters
Our architectural are so fickle in Toronto. A recipient of a Massey Medal in 1964, Imperial Oil's Ontario headquarters was unceremoniously demolished for a parking lot in the 1990s when the company vacated the space. It might not astound us today, but its bold pre-cast panels in the International Style showed a new way of thinking about buildings in Toronto.

Is there a modern building that you miss in Toronto? Let us know in the comments.

Photos via Chuckman's Blog, Toronto Modern, Patrick Hirlehey, and the Panda Fonds.

Today in Toronto you can sense the ramp up to a crazy summer weekend. It's like the city is giving you all kinds of life on a Thursday so that by Friday you won't be able to stop. Fifth Harmony will perform their song of the summer at the Molson Amp, there's high energy Japanese drumming in St. James Park, and a night of ferocious girl power at the Honey Jam... to name a few.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Easy Tiger turns three (Easy Tiger)
• Get Lo (Clinton's)
• Eyes of Giants (Sneaky Dee's)
• Tequila House Band and The Number 5 Over and Over (Holy Oak)
• Hey, let's make music! (Social Capital Theatre)
• Ida Blue live (Cherry Street Bar-B-Que)
• UnSpun Theatre: All the things I've lost (Gardiner Museum)
• Aniqa Dear, Secret Sign, Native Other and The Girl (Burdock)
• Goose Island Beer Co. tap takeover (Spin Toronto)
• Honey Jam (Mod Club)
• Toronto Queer West Film Festival reception (The Steady)
• Fifth Harmony (Molson Amphitheatre)
• West Side Story (Lower Ossington Theatre)
• Music in St. James Park: Nagata Shachu (St. James Park)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photo of Cherry St. Bar-B-Que by Jesse Milns.

A multi-million dollar penthouse is up for grabs at the base of Forest Hill in a building that is pretty elegant. According to the listing, it's a rare real-estate opening, and one that's all yours for the modest sum of $5.5 million (eek).

The penthouse is filled with high-end features, with a private elevator to take you directly to your abode along with top-notch finishings like fireplaces and coffered ceilings. The south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a private balcony overlooking the skyline.

The master bedroom comes equipped with a spacious ensuite bathroom and an oversized dressing room. It also has a fireplace at the foot of the bed for cozy winter nights. Sitting at 3,275 square feet, this unit feels perfectly spacious with a generously sized foyer, living room, and office/library.

Perched atop St. Clair at Avenue Road, the building comes equipped with private event rooms, a spa, indoor pool, whirlpool, yoga room and steam room. This all comes at a price, though. With $3,399.68 in monthly maintenance fees, you may think twice about needing that extra event room.

SPECS

• Address: 155 St. Clair Ave W, PH
• Price: $5,500,000
• Square Feet: 3,275
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathrooms: 3
• Parking: 4
• Maintenance Fee: $3,399.68
• Walk Score: 86
• Listing agent: Janice Fox
• Listing ID: C3551717

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Private elevator access
• Oversized dressing room
• Two fireplaces
• Four parking spots
• Coffered ceilings
• Private South facing terrace
• Valet parking for residents and guests

GOOD FOR

Living the fancy life. While the condo itself isn't the flashiest condo we've ever seen, the neighbourhood and amenities are first class, with valet parking and direct elevator access.

MOVE ON IF

You'd prefer spending $5.5 million on a penthouse with a larger terrace or perhaps even a home. While the privacy is nice, it's a long, narrow space that won't work for entertaining a large group.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Is this penthouse worth the asking price? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

OPEN NOW

• Lasa by Lamesa is a quick-service Filipino eatery at 634 St. Clair W.
• Poke Guys at 112 Elizabeth St., is dishing out poke bowls loaded with salmon, ahi tuna and tofu.
• It's All GRK has suddenly rebranded - it's now Greek & Co. Locations at 756 Queen St. W., and 366 Bloor St., are both still serving up the same menu.
• Black Rock Coffee inside Basecamp Climbing at 677 Bloor St. W., is now open for business.
• Célestin at 623 Mount Pleasant Rd., is now Bar Mar, a new spot for Peruvian-Spanish tapas and sharable mains.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

• When The Pig Came Home
• Jal Gua
• Little Master
• Ricarda's
• Jung Soo Nae
• Kwan (York Mills)

OPENING SOON

• Baddies, a new coffee shop from Aussie transplant Alex White, is planning to offer morning joe along with substantial breakfast options when it opens in a yet to be disclosed location in the coming weeks.
• BQM is expanding with a new location at 901 King St. W.
• Pinky's CaPhe has already collaborated with Oddseoul on a menu at Cold Tea. Their new snack bar will open at 53 Clinton Street (formerly Fuel House).
• Bravo Organic Burger Bar is in the works at 1588 Dundas St. W., where Cafe Bar Pasta used to be.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo from @pokeguysto.

There's a brand new patio to get to before the summer ends. Mexican staples like tacos, ceviche and guac' are all on the menu, but the real reason to hit this place is for the margaritas and massive sunny patio.

Read my profile of Barrio in the restaurants section.

The Rob Ford crack video gripped Toronto from the time its existence was first reported to the end of his mayoralty, and yet few people had ever actually seen the thing thanks to a publication ban related to Sandro Lisi's extortion trial.

Now, with charges dropped against Sandro Lisi, that ban has been lifted and the tape is finally available for everyone to view. Much of the intrigue related to the video has evaporated in light of Ford's death, but given the hoopla surrounding its initial discovery, I suspect there will be enough residual curiosity to drive most to give it a watch.

There's no surprises here. What happens in the video is quite close to the reports offered by Gawker and the Toronto Star (though some minor details are different). If there's anything remarkable here, it's just how incoherent Ford is as Elena Basso seems to goad him throughout the 1:46 minute clip.

Now it just seems sad rather than shocking.

Indoor plants breath life into dull interiors, reduce stress levels, boost Zen and make our habitual spaces look design savvy. Be it a 12-foot cactus, trendy terrarium or fool-proof succulent, botanicals are a chic necessity in the concrete jungle, and we can't live without them.

Here are my picks for where to buy indoor plants in Toronto.

Dynasty
Owner Michael Leach curates a stylish selection of tropical botanicals to suit any personality and home. Look no further than this West Queen West boutique for cool cacti, succulents, ceramic pots and ultra-trendy plant accessories. There's even hand painted pots (painted by local artists, like Laura Dawe), and incense to make you feel extra bohemian. Far out, dude!

Stamen and Pistil Botanicals
Create an indoor oasis with the help of Stamen and Pistil Botanicals, the College Street go-to for green thumbs looking for nerve plants, philodendrons, jades and quirky succulents. Co-owners Karen Newstead and horticulturist Audrey Flanders, are equipped to help you on your urban plant journey, one succulent at a time.

Plant World
Welcome to Toronto's plant mecca. This family-run gardening center has everything you need to turn your casual plant hobby into a full-blown hoarding disorder. Whatever you're looking for, small scale to in your face statement, you can bet your bonsai they've got it. And totally worth the trip to Etobicoke. Eternal happiness included with every plant purchase.

Quince Flowers
Riverside is vibin' out with a vibrant selection of botanicals, hanging planters, floral chandeliers, cacti and cool-looking succulents. Well-known for their gorgeous flower arrangements, the east end is blooming with plant possibilities at this adorable east-end shop. Just wait until you see Quince's copper planters, you'll freak your freak.

Sheridan Nursuries
With nine garden centres across the city, Sheridan is a one-stop shop for plant lovers everywhere. Get lost in an inventory of flowering houseplants, ornamental plants, tropicals, and gardening stuff for every season and occasion. Look out for coloured tags to match lighting conditions for basement bachelor pads and dim-lit cubicles.

21Seven
Shhhh! 1000 Bloor Street is Toronto's best-kept secret for indoor plants. Behind its front as a convenience market, you'll be chuffed to find a casual gardening center of bedroom tropicals, hard-to-kill succulents and giant vines that grow forever. All sold at reasonably cheap prices alongside chocolate bars, soda and everyday necessities.

Crown Flora Studio
This pretty studio is fully stocked with terrariums of all shapes and sizes. Leave it to owners Davis Khounnoraj and Adam Mallory to make Parkdale glamorous with a shop that specializes in custom floral arrangements, wedding flowers, workshops and hand-crafted accessories that make high-end style look effortless. There's also a location on West Queen West.

Poppies
One of the very first plant shops on the West Queen West block, Poppies keeps things interesting with a curious display of flower arrangements, succulents, and good vibe Himalayan Salt rock lamps to lick at night. Score extra zen with mineral rocks and plant life accessories that will make any space feel balanced and chillllll.

Wilbe Bloomin
Located in the heart of Kensington Market, hippies swarm this charming little flower boutique looking for hope, happiness and spiritual enlightenment. Green out with peace lilies, jades, lucky bamboo and craton plants for a man-made plant paradise. So groovy, man. It's lit.

IKEA
If there's one thing Toronto secretly loves just as much as plants, it's IKEA. Beyond the Swedish meatballs and catalogue furniture, there's plenty of trendy-looking plants at affordable prices. Go wild with dragon, bonsai, and money trees; there's more than enough to decorate a Pinterest style dorm room. But seriously, shop here last though. Local first, for sure.

What stores did I miss? Add more to the comments.

Photo of Crown Flora by Hector Vasquez.

Weekend events in Toronto will keep you good and sweaty if you aren't one of the lucky few to escape to someone's dock. For those soaking up the heat of the city, there's tons that'll keep you entertained as we ride out another heatwave and absorb as much summer weather as possible.

FOOD & DRINK

Vegan Food and Drink Festival (Fork York)
All vegan comfort food, craft brews, wines and spirits alongside two stages of entertainment. Meet fellow vegans in their natural habitat. Vendors include some of our faves like Doomies, Doug McNish and Goose Island beer.

Pan American Food Festival (August 13, Yonge-Dundas Square)
Free admission to this global food fest featuring 41 different food vendors. This year's host country is Ecuador, who if you didn't know is one of the global leaders in chocolate making. Admission is free, and there will be food demos and other fun.

Roundhouse Summer Craft Beer Fest (Steam Whistle Brewery)
Sample Ontario's finest craft beer and ciders with the bonus of food trucks underneath the CN Tower. Check out their FB page for a full (and impressive!) list of beer vendors and go pig out from noon to 6 p.m. both days.

FESTIVALS

Wheels on the Danforth (August 12-13, Danforth Avenue)
Not only will there naturally be loads of classic cars on display at Danforth Ave and Danforth Road, there will also be a Xtreme BMX & skateboard stunt demonstrations, live music, and a free movie screening in Oakridge Park.

Habari Africa Festival (August 12-14, Harbourfront Centre)
There will be three days of rich African culture down by the water. Food, dance, signing, workshops, discussions, visual art, fashion and dancing are all on tap. I don't know about you, but that is an equation for an amazing summer weekend to me. Their Facebook page has all the details.

York-Eglinton International Street Festival (Eglinton Avenue West)
Caribbean, Italian, Portuguese, and Latin communities come together for this lively street fest along Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Dufferin Street in North York. Musical performances are the highlight, food and other kinds of family fun are just details.

Feast of St. Lawrence Festival (St. Lawrence Market)
The Market's first-ever neighbourhood festival features outdoor food stalls and seating areas, farm fresh produce, canning sessions in the Market Kitchen, extended patios at Market Street restaurants and live entertainment from the Beatles cover band The Rattles.

DesignFest (Tract 9)
A full day celebrating the massive world of design at Tract 9 on Dufferin. Designers and lovers of design are welcome to bring their laptops and portfolios to collaborate, show off and potentially meet their next client. There's also a live, head-to-head design tournament.

FILM

Queer West Film Festival (August 12-14)
Toronto is so gay we have our own film festival in the West End! It all takes place at Innis Town Hall with 24 queer films never before screened in Canada.There's a different theme each night of the fest and films start at 6:30 p.m.

Screen Queens presents: Heathers (August 14, The Royal Cinema)
What better way to spend a Sunday night now that our girl Winona Ryder's comeback is in full swing!? This movie night is a combo of Mystery Science Theatre + Drunk History + Elvira. Pre-show fun starts at 8:45 p.m.

Christie Pits Film Fest (Christie Pits Park)
Get a blanket and install yourself on the hill for a screening of Meek's Cutoff, an ill-fated pioneer journey film. Early shows and snacks start at 6 p.m. movie at sundown.

MUSIC

Genene Haile at the Africa Festival(August 12-1, Harbourfront Centre)
Hailed as the rising star of East Africa, this guy is a musician worth checking out during the weekend-long Habari African cultural fest down on the water.

• Autumn Portrait, Of Gentlemen & Cowards, Eleven North & Gillian Nicola (August 12, Adelaide Hall)
• Zeds Dead and Friends (August 12, Echo Beach)
• Bard From The Club, The Responsables and DJ Yanna Runa (August 12, Junction City Music Hall)
• Crabe, Creep Highway, La Fete, Zwarun (August 13, Handlebar)

PERFORMANCE

Fables for the Future (August 12-21)
Performance theatre in Dufferin Grove Park! Fables for the Future incorporates giant puppets, mask, original and vibrant design, live music, dance, a robot and shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

That's My Drag Xtravaganza (August 12, Mod Club)
A "professional" travelling Drag Show that originates in Guelph starring drag performers from all across the province. It also features Rupaul's Drag Race star Kennedy Davenport. Tickets at $35, show is at 9 p.m.

YouTube Fan Fest (August 13, Molson Amphitheatre)
Check out 17 of your favourite YouTubers in the flesh at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre. This is a free event and we made a list of who not to miss to help guide you.

Toronto Jewish Comedy Festival presents: Jews on the Roof (August 14, Regent Theatre)
They can't promise this show will be kosher, but they can pretty much promise laughs. Join a stellar Canadian and US Jewish comics and let them entertain you. Show is at 8 p.m.

DANCING

Chronologic 9 Year Anniversary (The Garrison)
Probably Toronto's most enduring dance party, the Goin' Steady DJs spin hits from 1890 all the way to summer 2016. Celebrate nine years of this time-travelling party.

• Course in Time 5 year with Action, KOTN and Squirt DJs (August 12, Drake Underground)
• Fuck It (August 12, Clinton's)
• CanCon Gold: Country Edition (August 12, Yukon)
• Puppy Love (August 12, The Beaver)
• Stranger Tings dance party (August 13, Edenhall)
• Business Woman's Special (August 13, Round)
• Glitterbox with DJ Kitty (The Steady)
• Wyze Gyal (WAYLA)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section and have a great weekend!

Photo of last year's Vegan Food Fest.

Sushi burritos are one of the "it" foods right now, and while we've had a couple of food trucks and pop-ups this summer, this is Toronto's first bricks and mortar restaurant to capitalize on the trend

Read my profile of Rolltation in the restaurants section.

If you haven't noticed, it's pretty hot outside in Toronto. We're in throes of a heat wave, and apparently, we're experiencing the driest summer in 75 years. Sure, you can try to cool down with a frozen treat, cold shower, or if you're lucky, air conditioning. Or, just take a dip in your local pool.

Thankfully, in response to the ongoing Extended Heat Warning, the city's keeping seven public pools open until 11:45 p.m. This is for tonight only, weather permitting.

City extends hours at seven pools to help #CityofTO residents cool off. More info: https://t.co/HkwbVP5IDy.

— City of Toronto (@TorontoComms) August 11, 2016

While we're supposed to get some relief from the heat this evening, it'll still be warm out. So here's where you can take a dip after the sun goes down.

• Alexandra Park (275 Bathurst St.)
• Alex Duff Pool (779 Crawford St.)
• Earlscourt Park/Giovanni Caboto Pool (1369 St. Clair Ave. W.)
• Monarch Park (115 Felstead Ave.)
• McGregor Park (2231 Lawrence Ave. E.)
• Smithfield Park (175 Mount Olive Dr.)
• Sunnyside Park/Gus Ryder Pool (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W.)

Top photo by DdotG in the blogTO Flickr pool