CONCERTS
CEREMONY These California punks celebrate the release of their fifth album with a summer tour across North America and Europe. Saturday, 6 p.m. ($17.51 at 416-519-9439). Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. DEATH GRIPS This experimental rapnoise trio will perform a sold-out show in Toronto. Friday, 7 p.m. ($26-$35.25 at 416-778-8163). Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. DICK DIVER This Aussie four-piece brings its indie-pop sounds to a Toronto audience. Friday, 9 p.m. ($10.92 at 416975-0909). Silver Dollar Room, 486 Spadina Ave. THE EDWARDS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: GARDENS OF SONG Listen to 10 different artists perform while in the summer sun in this series of free concerts. Thursday, 7 p.m. Until Aug. 27 (Free at 416-397-1340). Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. E., North York. FOO FIGHTERS This Seattle alternative rock group will perform as part of its largest ever North American tour. Wednesday to July 9, 7 p.m. ($55.25-$91 at 855-985-5000). Echo Beach, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W. GOATWHORE This four-piece band will perform songs from its latest metal release, Constricting Rage of the Merciless. Thursday, 7 p.m. ($24 at 647-748-0772). Hard Luck Bar, 772A Dundas St. W. TREVOR HALL After a sold-out tour last fall, this acoustic artist is back on the road with fellow songwriter Chris Assaad. Friday, 9 p.m. ($21.53 at 416-532-1598). Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor St. W. IMAGINE DRAGONS This Grammy Award-winning rock band returns to Toronto to perform songs from its new record, Smoke + Mirrors. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ($46-$300 at 855-985-5000). Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St. INDIE FRIDAYS is a free concert featuring some of Canada’s top indie musicians. This week features multiple Juno Award winner Buck 65, Grand Analog, the Mission with Keita Juma, Zaki Ibrahim and Fast Romantics with Kandle & the Krooks. Friday, 8 p.m. Until Aug. 7 (Free at 416-979-9960). YongeDundas Square, 1 Dundas St. E. I THE MIGHTY This up-and-coming post-hardcore outfit headlines its first North American tour. Friday, 6 p.m. ($15.19 at 416-603-3090). Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. SONDRE LERCHE This Norwegian multi-instrumentalist will perform new material from his latest art pop release,
Despite The Night. Saturday, 7 p.m. ($23.81 at 416-205-1234). Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide St. W. SOUL OF THE CITY Sean Jones is an internationally known musician and will perform a selection of R&B and soul classics during his tenure at the castle all throughout July. The concert is included with regular admission and takes place under the stars in the Glass Pavilion. Monday, 7:30 p.m. ($24 at 416-923-1171). Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK This series of live music events on weekdays and weekends in Toronto is a great way to enjoy some afternoon sun and great music. Weather permitting, local musicians will play everything from jazz to Celtic pop. This week features the Johnson Chung Trio. Friday, 11:30 a.m. (Free at 416-928-3553). Village of Yorkville Park, 115 Cumberland St. SYMPHONY IN THE GARDENS Classical music will ring throughout this historic Toronto landmark at this weekly summer symphony series. This week features Viva Delgado! in which Romulo Delagado will perform music from Mexico and Spain. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ($24 at 416923-1171). Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Led by singer Big Dad Ritch, this band brings its self-described “red dirt metal” to Toronto fans. Friday, 8:30 p.m. ($20 at 416-5199439). Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W.
U2 This legendary band will rock out for two nights in Toronto as part of its iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE 2015 tour in support of its latest release, Songs of
Innocence. Monday-Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ($46.50-$495 at 855-985-5000). Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St. XYLOURIS WHITE will perform its style of avant-garde folk for hometown fans. Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. ($17.22 at 416-5315042). Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W.