July 23, 2026 | 5 Free Events in Toronto Today

Here are today's picks:

Tartan Turban Secret Readings #49
Barrett and Welsh, 577 Kingston Road, Suite #301 | 7p-10p

Anything that's got secret in the title gets my attention. And then I realize it can't be that much of a secret if they have a website and post about their events. But even then, this sounds interesting. And you can get in before they hit 50 events. Deepa Rajagopalan curates this edition with readers Su Chang, Chido Muchemwa, Farah Ghafoor, Atom Cheung, and Taneet Grewal at a 3 hour secret reading session.

Tartan Turban Secret Readings #49

Welcome to our 49th Tartan Turban Secret Reading. ​Curated by Deepa Rajagopalan. Featuring Su Chang, Chido Muchemwa, Farah Ghafoor, Atom Cheung and Taneet Grewal. 7–10 pm, Thursday, July 23rd, 2026…

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Beaches Jazzfest StreetFest
Queen St E & Woodbine Ave | 7p-11p

Opening night of the real Jazz festival. The live music is everywhere and besides the usual drink in a fruit, churro truck, and corn on the cob trucks, the local businesses really get into. Today is the quietest it gets if you're looking for that.

StreetFest | Beaches Jazz Fest

Beaches Jazz Fest

Rooftop Outdoor Movie: School Of Rock
CIBC Square Park | 9p

A park on the rooftop of the building next to Union Station. A classic comedy paired with complimentary popcorn and candy stations, bracelet-making, the whole deal. Bring something to sit on cause unless you're really early you're not getting a chair. Access via the Bay Street staircase on the West side or take the elevator up to the 4th floor.

Welcome to the elevated park at CIBC SQUARE in Toronto - CIBC SQUARE

Join us at The Park in Toronto, and enjoy an unparalleled green space where community and neighbours engage with year-round programming.

CIBC SQUARE

TOPS Outdoor Movie: It Was Just An Accident
Corktown Common | 8:30p

Palme d'Or-winning Iranian thriller that's genuinely masterful and oddly funny. They're also screening a 15-minute short called "perfectly a strangeness" before it. BYO blanket or chair, eats and treats available at 7pm.

It Was Just an Accident — Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

<p>Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is dedicated to sharing high quality, diverse, and engaging outdoor cinema to communities across the city. Its signature project is Christie Pits Film Festival (CPFF), a cornerstone of west Toronto’s summer calendar since 2011, taking place in the natural amphitheatre of Christie Pits Park.</p>

Toronto Outdoor Picture ShowTOPS 2026

Lula x Union: Marta Elena
Union Station | 5:30p

JUNO Award-winning Cuban-Canadian artist Marta Elena is taking over Union Summer in a collab with Lula Lounge. Expect lots of dancing and I hope you join in.

TGIT: Marta Elena - Union

Thursdays just became the new Fridays. Head to Union Summer for a high-energy night featuring live bands. Union Summer’s TGIT series transforms the patio into a vibrant evening destination, kicking off the weekend early with live performances, great energy, and a lively crowd. Come for the vibes, stay for everything that makes Thursday the best

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Underpass Park Farmers Market
Underpass Park | 4p

Weekly Thursday market with fresh produce, meat, prepared foods, and local arts and crafts. They've got live music too so it's not just a grab-and-go situation. Runs rain or shine, every Thursday through October. See a few more farmers' markets below and the full calendar.

Underpass Park Farmers Market

Make it. Bake it. Grow it. Buy it.

Underpass Park Farmers MarketUPFM Manager

Live Music
Lee Lifeson Art Park, 7p | The Sandra Bouza Band
Music Garden, 7p | The Sweet Hots
Trinity Square Park, 12p | Alessandro Montelli
Botanical Garden, 7p | Mimi O'Bonsawin

Outdoor Movies
Jean Sibelius Square, 8p | Bend It Like Beckham

Farmers' Markets
Black Creek Farm, 2p | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market
Scadding Court, 4p | Scadding Court Community Market