Things to Do Victoria Day Weekend in Toronto May 16-18 2015

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Fireworks, photo by Amani Hasan
Fireworks, photo by Amani Hasan
Fireworks, photo by Amani Hasan
Fireworks, photo by Amani Hasan

If you’re staying in the city, there are always lots of Toronto events during the Victoria Day weekend. The May long weekend is the earliest that it can be this year: May 16-18, 2015. Don’t let its early arrival catch you off guard.

Victoria Day Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park

The only fireworks display in Toronto during the May 24 weekend takes place at Ashbridges Bay Park at Lake Shore Blvd. East and Coxwell Avenue on Monday, May 18, 2015 beginning at 10 p.m. Take the Queen Street East streetcar or the Bloor-Danforth subway and exit at Coxwell subway stop and take the 22A, Main subway stop and take the 64 or Woodbine subway stop and take Woodbine South 92A to get to the park. Event is rain or shine.

David Sedaris at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

The American humour writer appears in An Evening with David Sedaris at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8 p.m. Sedaris will read from his work, including his latest book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, and participate in a book signing. Tickets are $44.39-$59.30.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels on Mon., May 18, 2015

Edwin Encarnacion, photo Keith Allison flickr
Edwin Encarnacion, photo Keith Allison flickr

One of the most popular Toronto events during the Victoria Day weekend is watching a Blue Jays baseball game. The Toronto Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre on Monday, May 18, 2015. Ticket prices are $251.25, $83.25, $70.25, $68.25, $51.50, $31.50, $29.50 and $16.25. Purchase Toronto Blue Jays tickets online or at the Toronto Blue Jays Box Office.

American Idiot at the Lower Ossington Theatre

The Lower Ossington Theatre presents American Idiot, the musical adaptation of Green Day’s rock opera. The story follows three young men, two of whom flee their family homes in suburbia while the other remains behind to work things out with his pregnant girlfriend. Enjoy “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Holiday,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “21 Guns,” and “American Idiot.” Tickets are $49.99-$59.99 and can be purchased online.

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  1. David Sedaris is hilarious! I remember reading his book Naked and laughing out loud. I wonder if he’s just as funny in person.

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