May 27th-31st Durango @ Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. The Canadian premiere of Korean-American playwright Julia Cho’s most acclaimed play. Durango is the story of a man who sacrificed everything – a home, a country – for the American Dream, and whose sons must now grapple with the consequences of that choice. $32-37 advance tickets available online.

May 30th-31st Eastside Pop-Up Market @ 1383 Queen St. E. The first of six themed monthly markets for the entire east side, presented by the VandenBerg House. Featuring one-of-a-kind artisan goods; unique east-side entrepreneurs and businesses; live soul, funk, and indie musicians; raffles and prizes. Saturday from 10-11:30 pm and Sunday from 10-5 pm.

WEDNESDAY

8:30 pm Wet Hot Canadian Summer @ Smiling Buddha, 961 College St. A new theme party that will perfectly recreate your summer camp experience (provided that the camp you went to as a child took place in a bar and served alcohol). Meet new people, play games, earn merit badges, make shoddy crafts (yes: there will be googly eyes!), and shake your booty at the End of Camp Dance! Admission is free and dress code is casual – shorts, fanny packs, and clothes from Northern Getaway are encouraged. Register online.

10 pm Liquid Karaoke @ Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas St. W. Colin Bergh, James McDonough, Nadia Belerique, and Jeff Hayward are your hosts. $4 Jameson and $5.50 pints before midnight.

10 pm Home Based @ Weldon Park, 569 College St. A night filled with good hip-hop, good people and good vibes with DJs Sanga Genesis, James Redi, and special guests. Every Wednesday.

THURSDAY

8 pm Dance Mix 416 @ Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. Discover 416 and Good Kids present: Dance Mix 416, a night celebrating the countless incredible bands and songs that have emerged from the Toronto music scene over the past three decades. DJ Caff and DJ Mensa will be spinning all your favourite hits from the 6: Kardinal Offishall, Love Inc., Len, Metric, Snow, Prozzak, Crystal Castles, Shad, Serial Joe, Broken Social Scene, MSTRKRFT, K-OS, Drake, Alvvays, and more! Free tallboy of 416 Local Lager to the first 125 people who arrive. Free entry with RSVP on Do416.

10 pm Strangelove @ Weldon Park, 569 College St. The return of a Toronto cultural institution. Every Thursday. $5.

10 pm Get Lo @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. The secret is out and now we know why Gretchen Weiners’ hair was so big! Bangs & Blush and She Does the City are taking over Clinton’s with the ULTIMATE 2000s dance party, GET LO! So slap on your Von Dutch hat and get ready for a total ear assault because your Thursdays will never be the same!

10 pm Fat Laces @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. DJ Big Jimmy Mills, the scratch-monster, spins old-school hip-hop.

FRIDAY

6:30 pm Mardi Gras Cruise @ Mariposa Cruises, 207 Queen’s Quay W. Celebrate Mardi Gras in May on the Toronto Harbour! After being greeted with your own set of Mardi Gras beads, you’ll start your own New Orleans experience with a delicious southern buffet prepared fresh by Mariposa’s talented chefs. After dinner, the real party begins! The most impressive outfit wins the grand prize, so come dressed to impress. Reserve your seats online.

7 pm Friday Night Live: Asia Today @ Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Toronto’s most unique social destination, with eclectic eats, drinks, DJs, dancing, live music, and unexpected experiences. This week, FNL celebrates Pan Asian Heritage Month. $15 advance tickets available online.

9 pm Midnight MRKT @ 2nd Floor, 461 King St. W. Toronto’s sexiest night MRKT returns with some of the best local retailers, street food, craft cocktails, and DJs Toronto has to offer. Music provided by Johnny Hockin and Jeff Hayward (Famous Players). Until 1 am. $5 at the door (bring cash for the good goods).

9 pm Big Shiny Dwayne II: Dwayne Gretzy’s Songs of the ’90s @ The Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St. Rich and Adam come back with another one of those Block Rockin’ Beats. Ian Loses His Religion back stage when he Gets What He Gives from Dave’s bass. Edwin Gives Us One Reason to stick around for his all-sax Tracy Chapman medley in the encore. $15 advance tickets available at Rotate This, Soundscapes, and online.

10 pm Essence Brown @ The Steady, 1051 Bloor St. W. Sexy, smooth, seductive hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall with your hosts: Teej Mahal, Hoiking, and Sims. Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

10 pm “$moove” @ The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. Music to make you feel your best and leave the rest: disco, boogie, funk, soul, and more. Dance floor space available for your pleasure. Selections provided by Tommy D and Raf Rez.

10 pm Regretro: “She Doesn’t Even Go Here” Edition @ The Henhouse, 1532 Dundas St. W. May is Regretro’s anything goes month! Retro, retro-ish, and straight-up new tunes + Mean Girls references, dancing, and unabashed fun all night. As always requests welcome. Time to turn back time.

10 pm Peak Freaks @ The Embassy, 223 Augusta Ave. Screaming psych, beat treats, mod movers, hi-fi sci-fi, and disk wizardry with DJ Leafy Chiefy and guests.

10 pm Get It Together… again! @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Get It Together happens once a month – except May has five weekends, so you get TWO doses of dance-floor deliciousness! All genres, all peoples welcome. Selections by Mikey McFly. $5.

10 pm Col·lage @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. An open-format dance party featuring DJ Dopey (World DMC Champion/MTV Canada). Prizes and giveaways by Nixon. Email kyle@coldwaxmusic.com for guestlist.

10 pm No Sleep ‘Til Brooklynn @ Brooklynn, 1186 Queen St. W. Make new friends. No dress code. No bullshit. Mickey “bottle service” available. Music $5 with guestlist before 11:30 pm, $10 otherwise.

10 pm Dutty @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. Reggae and dancehall tunes with DJs Paul E. Lopes and Choppa Chop. $5.

10 pm Get Buck @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. Hip-hop, soul, RnB, soca, dancehall, and deep grooves with DJ Nino Brown.

11 pm Family Reunion @ Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. DJs Bobbleheads, Dick Tracey, Kings of The North, Millard, and Natural Animal throw it down, family style.

SATURDAY

10 pm Zoï Zoï @ The Boat, 158 Augusta Ave. Toronto’s French pop dance party is back! Join DJs Mimi La Twisteuse and Soju for a night of all-French ’60s mod pop, ’70s punk rock, ’80s new wave, ’90s hip-hop, and today’s finest indie pop gems. $5.

10 pm Bitch Craft @ The Shop under Parts & Labour, 1566 Queen St. W. DJs Blonde & Redhead play LOUD RAP MUSIC. Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

10 pm Juicebox @ The Piston, 937 Bloor St. W. Indie hits dance party with DJs Tweed and What’s Her Problem. The Strokes, Bowie, Arcade Fire, New Order, LCD Soundsystem, and more! Free before 11 pm, $5 after.

10 pm Shake, Rattle & Roll @ Clinton’s, 693 Bloor St. W. Spend the night together with the Bangs & Blush ladies! ’60s pop, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to drink, dance, and get messy to. $5.

10 pm Turning Point @ The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. Resident selector A Man Called Warwick and special guest Paulo Superfly (Paris) share a top-notch selection of vintage tropical dance floor shakers from all over the map. Dress to move and sweat! $10 before midnight, $15 after.

10 pm Feel So Good @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. DJ Benny B takes you through his personal collection of amazing vinyl. Soul, funk, grooves, hip-hop… it’s all you need.

10 pm Panic @ Velvet Underground, 510 Queen St. W. The ultimate retro party with DJ Lazarus spinning the kind of retro that changed your life. ’80s, ’90s, new wave, classic alternatives, ska, Brit-pop, dance, shoegaze, post-punk, and more. This month’s spotlight is The Jesus and Mary Chain. $5 before 11 pm, $10 after.

10 pm My Side Project Presents: Escape From Chinatown @ Wrongbar, 1279 Queen St. W. Good music, family vibes, nice people moving on the floor. With DJs Brennan Green, Raf Reza, and Paul Revered. $10 before 11 pm, $15 after.

11 pm Shake A Tail @ Sneaky Dee’s, 431 College St. ’60s pop, rock, soul, funk, garage, ska, ANYTHING! Always humid. $5.

11 pm Itzsoweezee @ The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St. W. A feel-good house party atmosphere! DJs Soundbwoy, DeMiggs, and ΛV play music to make you dance, smile, and holler. For $5 reduced guestlist and line bypass, email guestlist@itzsoweezee.com (closes at midnight). $10.

SUNDAY

11 am Beer Garden Brunch @ Mascot Brewery, 31 Mercer St. Mascot Beer Garden is a stunning rooftop patio featuring sessionable beers and an outdoor grilling kitchen replete with a smoker. Expect Bavarian and BBQ food + beer + an insane view of Toronto’s downtown from above!

12 pm Pedestrian Sundays @ Kensington Market. The first Pedestrian Sunday of 2015! The streets are yours from noon to 7 pm.

7 pm Brass Facts Trivia @ The Ossington, 61 Ossington Ave. Test your knowledge and win prizes! Hosted by Famous Kirk Hero. Until 10 pm.

~ For event submissions, email Caitlyn Holroyd at caitlyn_holroyd@hotmail.com