10 things to do in Toronto this week

Events in Toronto this week will make it easier for you to forget all about the glorious long weekend. The Raptors are back in action, Canadian Music Week kicks off, and it's time for Fashion Art Toronto. The season's first Friday Night Live party at the ROM also goes down this week.

Events you might want to check out:

Raptors Tailgate Party (April 18-22 @ Maple Leaf Square)
Get here early to watch the game on the big screen with thousands of screaming fans.
Canadian Music Week 2017 (April 18-23 @ Various locations)
CMW features five nights of performances at 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto. There's also a music showcase, conference and film fest. 
Fashion Art Toronto (April 18-22 @ Daniels Spectrum)
See Toronto's most creative, innovative and uninhibited runway shows. Also look out for performances, photography installations and films.
National Canadian Film Day (April 19 @ Various locations)
National Canadian Film Day 150 is a free one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema. Check the website for local listings and times.
Gladstone Grow Op 2017 (April 19-23 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Grow Op is an exhibition of art and design featuring lots and lots of plants.
420 Toronto 2017 (April 20 @ Yonge Dundas Square)
Get lost in the haze at the 420 session in Yonge-Dundas Square from noon until 7 p.m. Expect bands, performers, comedians and vendors too.
Images Festival 2017 (April 20-27 @ Venues across Toronto)
This is Canada’s largest on and off screen showcase of innovative contemporary art, featuring eight days of screenings, events, performances and exhibitions.
Friday Night Live (April 20 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
ROM's first Friday Night Live party of the season features Sean Frey and Tasseomancy. DJs Wayne Wunder and Simon Jain spin around the giant whale.
Toronto International Porn Festival (April 21 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
See a diversity of porn films that break stereotypes and expand the diversity of representation on screen.
AGO Creative Minds - Art and Nationhood (April 21 @ Massey Hall)
This night of discussion and performances features Sir David Adjaye, Christi Belcourt, Junot Daz and Paul Gross alongside Tanya Tagaq and moderator Matt Galloway.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO