It's may be a holiday in Canada today, but don't worry — we're still here with our weekly picks of can't-miss concerts! Including '80s rock vets and your dream blunt rotation, here are six shows to check out in Toronto this week.
See the rest of Exclaim!'s Canadian concert listings and tour announcements here.
LU KALA
The Axis Club, May 21
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Step into your "Pretty Girl Era" with Toronto's resident pop star LU KALA this week at the Axis Club.
Basia Bulat
The Great Hall, May 22
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The Great Hall will transform into the grand foyer of Basia's Palace as Bulat welcomes visitors from far and wide to bask in her royal harmonies.
Cypress Hill
Coca-Cola Coliseum, May 22
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The Simpsons may have predicted Cypress Hill and London Symphony Orchestra's joint (get it?) performance, but did they prophecize the hip-hop group claiming to have had a hand in Canada legalizing marijuana? Get ready to experience the high of your life with dream blunt rotation Cypress Hill, De La Soul and the Pharcyde on the O Canadabis tour this week at the Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Billy Idol
Budweiser Stage, May 23
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Billy Idol and openers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will be bringing the good ol' '80s stomp-clap rocking to Toronto as Budweiser Stage opens its doors for the 2025 season.
Bartees Strange
The Axis Club, May 23
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It's time to face the horrors with Bartees Strange, as he'll be taking everyone to the Horror show in support of his recent LP.
Preoccupations
Lee's Palace, May 25
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Calgary post-punks Preoccupation released their fifth record Ill at ease this month, and will be taking the new tunes on the road this spring.