1. ROGERS CUP WOMEN’S TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The rivalry between tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer has just about wound down with the end of the men’s tournament in Montreal, but that doesn’t mean the action is over. The women’s competition gives local tennis buffs a chance to see defending champ Dinara Safina battle Maria Sharapova, Aleksandra Wozniak (the sole Canuck) and both Williams sisters for top honours. Aug. 15 to 23. $15–$230. Rexall Centre, York University, 1 Shoreham Dr., 416-665-9777, rogerscup.com.

2. TORONTO AFTER DARK FESTIVAL
The city’s spookiest film festival features 17 feature-length flicks and two shorts showcases. Must-sees include Dead Snow, a Norwegian zombie movie that pits undead Nazis against partying skiers; The Revenant, a movie in the same vein as classic buddy movies, except one of the buddies is not quite alive; and The Children, a British offering in which a group of children turn evil just as their families arrive at a remote cottage for a holiday. Aug. 14 to 21. $12 per screening. Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor St. W., torontoafterdark.com.

3. A NIGHT AT THE BREWERY IN BLACK CREEK PIONEER VILLAGE
Beer lovers and history buffs will love this evening event, which takes place at Black Creek’s recently opened recreation of an 1860s brewery. There’s the obligatory tour and costumed staff, but the yummy craft brews are the real draw. Porters and ales are prepared on-site by hand, using techniques from the mid-1800s; this Saturday, sample the brews paired with a three-course dinner. Reservation required. Aug. 15. $75. Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy., 416-667-6295, blackcreekbrewery.ca.

4. HONEY JAM
This ladies-only musical showcase has been making urban music a little less of a boys’ club for more than a decade. The proof is in the alumnae: Nelly Furtado, Jully Black, Melanie Durrant and Masia One have all gone on to big things. This weekend, such up-and-comers as jazz singer Janelle Monique and Canadian Idol competitor Katelyn Dawn perform alongside more seasoned artists, like Mel Boogie, named Canada’s top female DJ at last year’s Stylus DJ Awards. Aug. 16. $25. The Mod Club, 722 College St., honeyjam.com.

5. PLANET INDIGENUS (FREE!)
Harbourfront celebrates indigenous cultures from around the world over two weekends this summer. Canada’s native people are the focus of this first weekend, with a screening of They Call Me Chief, a documentary about natives in the NHL. But there are also such international offerings as a performance by Polytoxic ($25), an Aussie dance company, and family-friendly workshops, including wampum belt–making lessons. Aug. 14 to 23. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

6. BLACKOUT ANNIVERSARY PARTY (FREE!)
This neighbourhood party commemorates the Great Blackout of 2003 with an evening of electricity-free entertainment on Ossington Avenue. There’ll be buskers, live acoustic music and Parking Meter Parties; put a few coins in the meter and use the space any way you want—play the guitar, recite poetry or play board games. Aug. 14. Ossington Ave. between Dundas St. W. and Queen St. W., streetsareforpeople.org.

7. ZOOZAPALOOZA
The Toronto Zoo celebrates its 35th birthday with two days of kid-approved entertainment. Spend the morning visiting animals that have been at the zoo since day one—including Puppe the Sumatran orangutan, Tara the African elephant and Charles the western lowland gorilla—before checking out the Soli and Rob singalong, African drummer Njacko Backo and an anniversary animal show. Aug. 15 and 16. $13–$21. Toronto Zoo, 416-392-5929, torontozoo.com.

8. BRYAN ADAMS
Bryan Adams, the Vancouver native turned international superstar, hits Toronto this weekend to play a series of acoustic concerts at Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall. The much-lauded musician—who has collected a Grammy, 18 Junos and even a few Oscar and Golden Globe nods since he first started jamming in the late ’70s—will play acoustic versions of some of his most popular songs, including “Summer of ’69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.” July 13 and 15. $69.50–$119.50. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St. July 14. $79.50–$119.50. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 416-872-4255, livenation.com.