<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20250422-things-to-do-weekend.jpeg?w=1200&amp;cmd=resize_then_crop&amp;height=630&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpeg" width="100%" /><p>Things to do in Toronto this weekend include Metallica's <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/metallica-m72-world-tour-toronto-2/">epic return to the city</a> for two nights at the Rogers Centre, a <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/toronto-west-beer-rye-fest-toronto/">beer and alcohol festival</a> that focuses on local breweries and distillers and a lively <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/barkada-market-toronto-3/">vendor market</a> featuring dozens of Toronto-based small businesses.</p><p>You can also spend some time in the sun doing a good deed at a <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/earth-month-cleanup-on-the-york-beltline-trail-toronto/">community cleanup</a> or check out <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/shedding-a-skin-toronto/">Nightwood Theatre's</a> latest show.</p><p>For more ideas, check out our previous <a href="https://www.blogto.com/radar/2025/04/things-do-toronto-week-april-21/">roundup for the week</a>&nbsp;and be sure to head over to our <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/">events </a>section for complete listings.</p><p>Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend.</p><b>Events you might want to check out:</b><br /><br /> <b>Metallica - M72 World Tour (April 26 @ Rogers Centre)</b> <br />This iconic metal group is bringing the house down at the Rogers Centre for two nights. <br /> <b>Toronto West Beer &amp; Rye Fest (April 26 @ Henderson Brewing Co.)</b> <br />Supporting Canadian is more important than ever, and this beer and rye festival will open your eyes to a host of local distillers and breweries. <br /> <b>Barkada Market (April 27 @ STACKT MARKET)</b> <br />You&#x27;ll get free access to over 30 local vendors on top of food, drinks and swag at this lively vendor market. <br /> <b>Irene Tu Live in Toronto (April 25-26 @ Comedy Bar East)</b> <br />This up-and-coming LA-based comedian might just cement herself as a new favourite as she brings her latest stand-up special to the city. <br /> <b>Standup on Sunday (April 27 @ Comedy Bar)</b> <br />End your weekend on a high note with a light-hearted standup comedy night. <br /> <b>#CampMilkUP (April 25 - May 4 @ The Bentway)</b> <br />This camp-inspired pop-up is bringing all of your favourite old-school snacks and artisanal treats to one place, and it&#x27;s all free in exchange for a social media post. <br /> <b>Living Luxe Design Show (April 25-27 @ Toronto Congress Centre (North Building))</b> <br />100,000 sq. ft. of event space will be filled to the rafters with luxury furniture, fashion and decor at this annual event. <br /> <b>Lucy Dacus - Forever is a Feeling Tour (April 25 @ Massey Hall)</b> <br />This three-time Grammy winner (and one third of Boygenius) hits the stage with her soulful sound this weekend. <br /> <b>Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man&#x27;s Chest In Concert - Film With Live Orchestra (April 25 @ Meridian Hall)</b> <br />Experience the swashbuckling antics of Captain Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl like never before at a screening scored by a live orchestra. <br /> <b>Saturday Night Rockers - Live Reggae (April 26 @ BSMT 254)</b> <br />Sink into the supple sounds of Reggae as the legendary Toronto group The Arsenals keep the beats bumping all night long. <br /> <b>Ambient Afternoon: A Free Ambient Music Showcase by Imaginary North (April 27 @ Standard Time)</b> <br />Unwind to the ambient sounds by Imaginary North at one of the city&#x27;s most unique venues. <br /> <b>Loveless: Shoegaze &amp; Dreampop Video Dance Party (April 25 @ Ground Control)</b> <br />Get mellow with your favourite Shoegaze and Dreampop tunes at this low-key video dance party. <br /> <b>Shedding a Skin (April 22 - May 4 @ Buddies in Bad Times)</b> <br />A two-week run for this radically uplifting one-woman collaboration between Nightwood Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times kicks off this week. <br /> <b>Liar Liar 2.0 - An Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre (April 25 @ The Dopamine Lounge)</b> <br />The tried-and-true murder mystery dinner format is getting a second wind at this brand-new immersive event. <br /> <b>Forever Young - 80s Dance Party (April 26 @ Vatican Gift Shop)</b> <br />Age is but a number, but this bar is celebrating its 3rd birthday with an all-80s dance party. <br />