Weekend events in Toronto: June 19 - 21

From the Toronto Jazz Festival to a three-day food event celebrating the city's Little Italy neighbourhood, here's a roundup of what's happening this weekend.

Toronto Jazz Festival

The 2015 TD Toronto Jazz Festival gets underway on Friday. This year's event features more than 350 performances at dozens of locations around the city.

When: June 19 – June 25

Location: Details online

Cost: Details online

Luminato

Considered one of the preeminent arts festival in North America, Luminato is a celebration of the citys diverse arts and culture scene. There are a number of big events this weekend including Unsound, a performance where experimental and club music collide.

When: June 19 – June 28

Location: Details online

Cost: Details online

Toronto Pride

Toronto Pride kicks off with an opening party at the BIA Stage on Church Street, between Maitland and Alexander.

When: June 19 – June 28

Location: Details online

Northern Ink Exposure

Some of the world's tattoo top artists will be at the Westin Harbour Castle this weekend for the annual Northern Ink Exposure.

When: June 19 – June 21

Location: Westin Harbour Castle

Cost: Details online

Barilla: Taste of Little Italy

Head down to Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood this weekend where food vendors, local artisans and music will fill the street.

When: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21

Location: College Street, between Bathurst and Shaw Streets

Bloor Hot Docs Cinema: 'Deli Man'

Learn about the history of American Jewish-style delis in this documentary directed by Erik Greenberg Anjou. Toronto deli giant Zane Caplansky of Caplansky's Delicatessen will participate in a Q and A session on Saturday and Sunday.

When: Friday, June 19 – Monday, June 29

Location: 506 Bloor St. West

Cost: Details online

Dragon Boat Festival 

The International Dragon Boat Race Festival will once again take over Lake Ontario this weekend. For those who want to cheer on racers, head down to the Toronto Islands.

When: June 20 – June 21

Location: Toronto Islands

MMVAs 

Some of the music industry's biggest stars will descend on Toronto this weekend for the Much Music Video Awards. This year's special presenters include actress Hailee Steineld, rockers Arkells and model Gigi Hadid.

When: June 21

Location: 299 Queen St. West

NXNE Block Party

As part of the NXNE festival, the East Room will be co-hosting an outdoor bash filled with music, art and food.

When: June 20

Location: 50 Carroll St., Unit 200

Cost: Details online