Weekend events in Toronto: May 29 - 31

It's supposed to be warm this weekend, so here's a roundup of reasons to get outside and enjoy the city.

20th Annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale

Considered a not-to-be-missed event for craft enthusiasts, the Textile Museum of Canada hosts its annual “Yardage Sale” on Friday. The one-day event features quilting supplies, vintage linens, patterns and more.

When: Friday, May 29

Location: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave.

Cost: Admission to the sale is free

A Weekend with Jane Austen

Immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world this weekend and learn about some of the customs and rhythms from a different time.

When: Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31

Location: Details online

Cost: Details online

Midnight MRKT

Kick off the start of the weekend at the last Midnight MRKT event of the season. As always, there will be local retailers, street food and music.

When: Friday, May 29

Location: 461 King St. W.

Cost: $5 at the door

Rexdale Food Festival

For those who don’t want to slave away in a kitchen on Friday, head down to the Albion Library for the annual Rexdale Foodie Festival.

When: Friday, May 29

Location: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd.

Cost: Free

The Toronto Coin Expo

Buff up your collectible coin collection and make your way to the Toronto Reference Library where internationally renowned coin and banknote dealers will be on hand to appraise your precious metals.

When: Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30

Location: Toronto Reference Library

Cost: $6

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Yo-Yo Ma

Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma will revisit the first work he ever performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on Friday.

When: Friday, May 29

Location: Roy Thomson Hall

Cost: $49-$185

MEC Bikefest Toronto 2015

Billed as the “sweetest cycling celebration” of the season, the MEC Bikefest will feature demos, clinics, group rides and activities for the little ones.

When: Saturday, May 30

Location: MEC Toronto, 400 King St. W.

Cost: Free

Halal Food Fest

One of North America’s largest halal food festivals descends on the Greater Toronto Area this weekend. The two-day event features dozens of exhibitors, guest chefs and more.

When: Saturday May 30 – Sunday May 31

Location: The International Centre, Entrance 5, 6900 Airport Rd.

Cost: Details online

Kensington Market Art Fair

An outdoor art fair featuring the works of professional and student artists will take over a section of Toronto’s Kensington Market on Sunday.

When: Sunday, May 31

Location: Kensington Market

Urban Bee Keeping: Beyond the Backyard Gardening Workshop

Learn how to take care of bees in the big city at this one-day workshop with Evergreen Brick Works resident beekeeper Jozef Winter.

When: Sunday, May 31

Location: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave.

Cost: $35

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