Just For Laughs
Some of the world’s funniest comedians are gathering to put Torontonians into fits of laughter. Toronto. www.hahaha.com. To July 11, various venues

Legally Blonde: The Musical
The musical adaptation of the 2001 Reese Witherspoon film follows sorority queen Elle Woods as she pursues her degree at Harvard Law. The musical earned seven Tony nods before beginning its tour www.mirvish.com. July 7-Aug. 8, Princess of Wales Theatre

Rakim @ Beats, Breaks and Culture
This year’s Beats, Breaks and Culture fest steps heavy with hip-hop as pioneering New York MC Rakim along with many other acts. July 9-11 Harbourfront Centre

Afrofest
African music is arguably trendier than it’s ever been, but Afrofest sits firmly above the hype. Now in its 22nd year, non-profit organizer Music Africa’s often riotously jubilant (especially for a family-friendly event) festival is always well-attended. July 10-11, Queen’s Park

Sleepy LaBeef
If you’re a fan of rockabilly and honky-tonk, you cannot miss this show: LaBeef first charted in the late ’60s and has been working constantly for half a century. July 10, Dominion on Queen

Fringe Festival
This year’s Fringe Festival features 151 chances to see the next huge Mirvish hit for just $10. At the top of heap are Sia, Dale Beaner and the Turtle Boya and Cactus: The Seduction. To July 11, Various venues