Every two years, the Ashkenaz Festival brings incredible artists to Toronto to celebrate Jewish culture and music. This month until Sept. 7, 250 acts from more than a dozen countries will take part, including the legendary Klezmatics from New York City and Lucidarium Ensemble from Italy and Switzerland as well as Toronto’s incredible Lemon Bucket Orchestra (pictured).

The Roncy neighbourhood is home to North America’s largest celebration of Polish culture. Come for the pierogies, kielbasa, bigos and cabbage rolls, and after that, stay for the legendary Saturday night polka party. In addition, the festival features a midway, two massive beer gardens and six stages for live entertainment of all shapes and sizes.