What’s Happening Nearby
Class doesn’t end when you leave SCHOOL.
From concerts at RBC Amphitheatre and games at BMO Field to festivals, markets and events around Exhibition Place and Liberty Village, here’s a look at what’s happening nearby.
And because every good night out needs a little planning, we’ve added our completely unofficial SCHOOL food + drink pairing for the occasion.
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
August 21 to September 7 at Exhibition Place, 210 Princes’ Blvd. Open daily from 10 AM to midnight, with Labour Day hours from 10 AM to 9 PM.
Before a full day at The Ex, our SCHOOL pick is the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with house hot honey and brown sugar butter, paired with a fresh mango-tangerine juice.
Sean Paul x Farruko
Friday, August 28 at 6 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: After School Skillet Nachos with braised beef short rib, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guac and jalapeño sour cream, paired with a Lemonade Stand with rum, made with fresh lemonade and Prosecco.
Blue Rodeo with William Prince and Billianne
Saturday, August 29 at 6:45 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: The Principal’s Poutine with golden russet fries, cheese curds, braised beef short rib and peppercorn gravy, paired with a Muskoka Tread Lightly Lager. Canadian comfort food before a Canadian classic.
Toronto FC v New York City FC
Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-game pick: the Bacon Cheddar Burger with savoury tomato chutney, garlic pickles, roasted kale and sriracha mayo, paired with a Muskoka Detour IPA.
AFC Toronto vs. Ottawa Rapid FC
Sunday, August 30 at 4 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Make it a brunch-before-the-match afternoon with “The Breakfast Club” Wrap, filled with soft scrambled eggs, house-made maple sausage, twice-cooked potatoes, pico de gallo and cheddar, paired with a Juicy Lunch Lady with fresh mango-tangerine juice.
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT’S ICONIC
Wednesday, September 2 at 7:30 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: After School Skillet Nachos with roasted chicken, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guac and jalapeño sour cream, paired with a Summer Crush Sangria made with white wine, elderflower liqueur, crème de violette and mango-tangerine juice.
Toronto FC v Chicago Fire FC
Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-game pick: The Hall Monitor, crispy fried chicken with spicy aioli, pickles and tangy cabbage slaw, paired with a Detention Mule made with vodka, ginger beer and lime.
Pitbull - I’m Back with special guest Lil Jon
Saturday, September 5 at 8 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: The Bacon Cheddar Burger with savoury tomato chutney, garlic pickles, roasted kale and sriracha mayo, paired with a Gold Star made with vodka, gin, tequila, rum, Cointreau, lemon and Coke.
AFC Toronto vs. Calgary Wild FC
Sunday, September 6 at 2 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-game brunch pick: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with house hot honey and brown sugar butter, paired with a glass of SCHOOL’s freshly squeezed lemonade.
Breaking Benjamin
Wednesday, September 9 at 6 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: The Hall Monitor, crispy fried chicken with spicy aioli, pickles and tangy cabbage slaw, paired with a Detention Mule made with vodka, ginger beer and lime.
Toronto FC v Nashville SC
Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-game pick: The Principal’s Poutine with golden russet fries, cheese curds, braised beef short rib and peppercorn gravy, paired with a Muskoka Tread Lightly Lager.
Lily Allen Performs West End Girl
Thursday, September 10 at 8 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: Health Class Chicken with charred broccolini, roasted fingerling potatoes, king oyster mushrooms and preserved lemon herb pan sauce, paired with a Last Period made with Aperol, Prosecco and soda.
Toronto Argonauts vs. Ottawa REDBLACKS
Saturday, September 12 at 1 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Start game day with the Bacon Cheddar Burger, topped with savoury tomato chutney, garlic pickles, roasted kale and spicy aioli, paired with a Muskoka Detour IPA.
Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years of Mt. Joy
Saturday, September 12 at 8 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: Study Hall Hummus with olives, sundried tomato, Calabrian chili, tahini, garlic and lemon, served with warm flatbread, paired with a glass of MW Cellars Gamay 2024.
Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: The Hall Monitor, crispy fried chicken with spicy aioli, pickles and tangy cabbage slaw, paired with an All Nighter espresso martini made with vodka, Kahlúa, espresso and vanilla-bean syrup.
Give Me Liberty After-Work Street Party 2026
Thursday, September 17 from 4 PM to 11 PM at the Lamport Stadium Parking Lot, 75 Fraser Avenue.
Liberty Village BIA’s signature annual street party brings together 40+ local vendors, live music and entertainment, interactive activities, food, drinks, a pop-up market and a beer garden for an evening celebrating the neighbourhood.
SCHOOL will be there too, serving our famous Chicken & Waffles as a handheld, plus Lunch Lady Joe’s featured Crispy Crust French Toast, an off-menu special just for the event. Come find us, grab a bite and enjoy the party!
Of Monsters and Men - The Mouse Parade Tour
Thursday, September 17 at 8 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: Warm Cauliflower with crispy chickpeas, pickled cabbage, seasoned rice, arugula and tahini vinaigrette, paired with an Exchange Student made with gin, sweet vermouth and Campari.
Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Elks
Saturday, September 19 at 3 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-game pick: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with house hot honey and brown sugar butter, paired with a Muskoka Tread Lightly Lager.
Dean Brody & The Reklaws “Hometown Heroes” Tour
Thursday, September 24 at 7:30 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles with house hot honey and brown sugar butter, paired with a Muskoka Detour IPA. This one pretty much paired itself.
Friday, September 25 at 8 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: The Principal’s Poutine with cheese curds, braised beef short rib and peppercorn gravy, paired with an Academic Probation made with whiskey, lemon, egg white and bitters. Country night calls for whiskey.
Shaboozey - Outlaws Never Die Tour
SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK
Saturday, September 26 at 6 PM at RBC Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Pre-show pick: After School Skillet Nachos with braised beef short rib, paired with a Lemonade Stand with tequila, mixing fresh lemonade, Prosecco and tequila before a night built for dancing.
Canada MNT v Chile
Saturday, September 26 at 7 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Pre-match pick: The After School Skillet Nachos with braised beef short rib, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guac and jalapeño sour cream, paired with a Gold Star made with vodka, gin, tequila, rum, Cointreau, lemon and Coke.
Toronto Vintage Show
Saturday, September 26 from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, September 27 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, 180 Princes’ Blvd.
Lean into the throwback theme with Synonym Toast, smothered with dulce de leche and cream cheese frosting, paired with an All Nighter espresso martini made with vodka, Kahlúa, espresso and vanilla-bean syrup.
GoodLife HYROX Toronto
October 1 to 4 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. Race waves run throughout all four days.
Whether you’re racing or cheering someone on, our SCHOOL pick is Health 101 with kale, arugula, spiced squash, pomegranate, goat cheese, almonds and apple-cider vinaigrette, with spiced roasted chicken added, plus a fresh mango-tangerine juice.
Fall Home Show
October 2 to 4 at Enercare Centre, Hall A, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Friday: 11 AM-7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM-7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM-6 PM
Take a break from renovation plans and design inspiration with The Safe Bet: soft scrambled eggs, sugar-cured bacon, crispy hash, mixed greens and toasted challah with brown sugar butter, paired with a Maple Latte.
Toronto Fall Baby Show
October 2 to 4 at Enercare Centre, Hall B, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Friday: 1 PM–7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Before or after the show, our pick is “The Breakfast Club” Wrap with soft scrambled eggs, house-made maple sausage, twice-cooked potatoes, pico de gallo and cheddar, paired with a Vanilla Latte.
Toronto Argonauts vs. BC Lions
Saturday, October 3 at 3 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Make brunch your pre-game with Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffles, served with house hot honey and brown sugar butter, paired with a Muskoka Detour IPA.
Toronto FC v CF Montréal
Saturday, October 10 at 1 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Brunch before the rivalry match with “The Breakfast Club” Wrap, packed with soft scrambled eggs, house-made maple sausage, twice-cooked potatoes, pico de gallo and cheddar, paired with a Juicy Lunch Lady with fresh mango-tangerine juice.
Canada WNT v Denmark
Monday, October 12 at 3:30 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Stop in for lunch before the match with The Hall Monitor, crispy fried chicken with spicy aioli, pickles and tangy cabbage-carrot slaw, served with your choice of fries, mixed greens or daily soup, paired with a house-made iced tea.
AFC Toronto vs. Calgary Wild FC
Sunday, October 18 at 1 PM at BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd.
Start match day with The Safe Bet: two soft scrambled eggs with sugar-cured bacon, crispy hash, mixed greens and toasted challah with brown sugar butter, paired with a Maple Latte.