Friday, July 1

Event: Legends of Bhangra
Details: Celebrate Canada Day at Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Ave. E. at 6:30 p.m. The U.K. band features: Balwinder Safri, Johal Premi, Apna Sangeet, Heera and others, all of who are putting on the show for the first time in Toronto.
Contact: Here

Wednesday, July 6

Event: MacEid Festival
Details: Dubbed one of the biggest Eid celebrations to hit Toronto, Muslim Association Canada’s (MAC) annual event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd #1, Toronto. Highlights include a carnival with fun-filled rides, shows, sport tournaments and a variety of international cuisines.
Contact: Here

Sunday, July 10

Event: Concert
Details: Two of Bollywood’s biggest crooners–Sunidhi Chauhan and Ayushman Khurana–will perform a live concert at the Hershey Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Place in

Mississauga. Doors open at 6 p.m. (Hope, it’s not one of the IST events). Tickets cost from $45/person to upwards of $100.
Contact: Here

Friday, July 15

Event: Unplugged Eid
Details: Omni Promotions Canada is hosting an Unplugged Eid Gala at Milan Banquet Hall, 1989 A Dundas St E., Mississauga. There’s live music, food and more.
Contact: Here

Saturday, July 16-17

Event: Festival of South Asia
Details: The TD Festival of South Asia returns to Little India, Gerrard India Bazaar, for another year. Popular stand-up comedian Vasu Primalni will co-host this year’s festivities along with Randy Persaud. There will be a rangoli competition, entertainment, food, a literary and visual arts features, concerts and more.
Contact: Here

Saturday, July 16-17

Event: Festival of India
Details: Festival of India, one of Toronto’s most dazzling, summer events is here. The 44th Annual Festival of India (also known as Ratha-Yatra), organized by the Toronto chapter of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON Toronto) will be taking place as a parade down Yonge Street (beginning at Bloor and south to Queens Quay). Highlights include a vegetarian festival.
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Saturday, July 16

Event: BM does Brampton
Details: Bollywood Monster Mashup, will present an uncensored side of South Asian entertainment at the Bollywood Monster does Brampton: A Stand-up Comedy and Urban Music Showcase happening at the Spot1 Grill at 289 Rutherford Rd. S. at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 when purchased online and $15 at the door. Television star, Ben Mathai will be headlining the event, while comedian-turned-entrepreneur Amish Patel will be in the limelight as event host.
Contact: Here

Friday, July 22-23

Event: Bollywood Monster Mashup
Details: The sixth annual Bollywood Monster Mashup, which includes a free Bollywood show, is happening at Mississauga Celebration Square. On Saturday, Aishwarya Nigan, the voice behind Salman Khan’s Munni badnam hui is the headliner. Also Symphony Nights: An original Bollywood arrangement by the Mississauga Pops Concert Band 55-piece wind orchestra is on the cards.
This year, the event brings includes special fusion acts, a bigger KidZone, more singers, dancers and musicians and more Bollywood dance lessons.
Contact: Here