1. THE HARLETTES PRESENT FUN IN THE SUN
Join these local burlesque babes for their latest sizzling summer blowout. They’ll be breaking out some of their favourite numbers, in addition to new performances sure to heat up the last of the lazy, hazy days of summer. August 24, doors 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Revival, 783 College St., 647-444-2662, www.harlettes.com.

2. BALLET IN THE PARK (FREE!)
Pack up the lawn chairs and head to Étienne Brûlé Park for Ballet Jörgen Canada’s outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet. If the kids are in tow, the earlier showings of The Emperor’s New Clothes are a better bet. Romeo and Juliet, August 22 and 23, 7 p.m. The Emperor’s New Clothes, August 22, 10 a.m.; August 23, 4 p.m. Étienne Brûlé Park (at Bloor St. W. and Old Mill Dr.), 416-961-4725, www.balletjorgen.ca.

3. GOLDEN TAP AWARDS (FREE!)
Beer lovers indulge at this celebration of the best of Ontario’s craft breweries, pubs and bars. Awards for best bar, best microbrewery and best beer highlight traditional brewers, including such local outfits as Steam Whistle and Mill Street Brewery. August 23, doors 4 p.m.; award show 8 p.m. Food and beer tickets $2 each. Beerbistro, 18 King St. E., 416-520-5817, www.goldentap.com.

4. ZINE DREAM
Alterna-press-lovin’ Torontonians unite. With over 40 local artists and zinesters to chat with, music and performances to enjoy, plenty of reading material and a bake sale, it’s an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon. August 24, noon–6 p.m. PWYC. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave., www.geocities.com/zine_dream1.

5. WHIPPERSNAPPER SUMMER SHOWCASE (FREE!)
Catch the best and brightest of up-and-coming Ontario talent at this artists’ showcase. Over 20 young artists will display their work—paintings, multimedia works and photos—at this two-week showcase. To August 29. August 22 and 23, by appointment. WhipperSnapper Gallery, 587A College St., 416-838-7867, www.whippersnapper.ca.

6. AFRIVILLAGE FEST (FREE!)
Short of hopping on a plane at Pearson, Bloor Street is the place to go for quality African fare, and this weekend’s food fest is a sure way to get a fix. Featuring live performances, a fashion show and tasty treats from local restaurants, this is a must for Toronto foodies. August 23 and 24, 10–10. Bloor St. W. (between Ossington and Crawford St.), 416-510-8214, www.afrivillagefest.com.

7. TOTALLY TUBULAR ’80S FILM FESTIVAL
The ’80s get a bad rap for big hair and bad fashion, but at the very least, a lot of memorable films came out of the decade. Fox Theatre will screen its faves in this week-long tribute. This weekend’s lineup includes Ghostbusters (Saturday), Dirty Dancing (Sunday) and John Hughes’ hits Pretty in Pink, The Breakfast Club (Friday) and Sixteen Candles (Sunday), among others. To August 28, times vary. Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., 416-691-7330, www.foxtheatre.ca.

ALSO HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND:
• This Sunday, Todmorden Mills’ Dog Days of Summer is the season’s hottest destination for on-leash encounters
• Street performers from all over the world hit T.O. for BuskerFest
• Toronto’s Street Dance Academy championship qualifier for the renowned Battle of the Year competition is on Saturday
• The Annual Exhibition of Bonsai runs Saturday and Sunday