It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Toronto, what with Illuminite, the Toronto Christmas Market, and more festive events kicking off this week. Music fans can look forward to the return of the Long Winter concert series, Big Sound, and major pop and hip hop shows across town.
Events you might want to check out:Bleachers (November 14 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Pop extraordinaire Jack Antanoff has had a heck of a year producing music for the likes of Lorde and St. Vincent, and now he's in town playing music off his own two records.
Regent Park Free Film Festival (November 15-18 @ Daniels Spectrum)
Join the Regent Park Film Festival in celebrating 15 years of free storytelling with a culturally diverse array of films, workshops, and panels.
Toronto Christmas Market (November 16 - December 23 @ Distillery District)
The Distillery District is transformed into a winter wonderland leading up to Christmas with food and drinks vendors, carollers, elves, lights, and one of the city's largest Christmas trees.
Galantis (November 16 @ REBEL)
Swedish electronic dance duo Galantis land in Toronto to play music from their 2017 release, The Aviary, with support by the Him.
Long Winter (November 17 @ Tranzac Club)
Back for its sixth season, the Long Winter concert series returns with its beloved policies still in place: pay what you can tickets, all ages, all access.
Big Sound (November 17 @ The Great Hall)
A wrecking crew of 30 musicians and singers return to the Great Hall to perform just as many tunes as there are bodies at this celebration of all things mo town.
Illuminite (November 18 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
The 10 year anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony at the heart of downtown is sure to feature an impressive light show and over-the-top performances, including one by Toronto up-and-comers Jane's Party.
Eye Buy Art Weekend Pop-up (November 18-19 @ FCP Gallery)
Over 1500 square feet of award-winning photographs from some of Canada's most promising new artists. Take the art off your phone screen and onto your home's walls.
Hoodie Allen (November 18 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
The much-buzzed rapper is touring his latest album, Happy Camper, with one night in Toronto.
Democracy Exchange (November 18-19 @ Ryerson University)
At this civic campaign and technology summit you'll find speakers, talks, workshops, training sessions and a whole lot of forward thinking political talk and networking.
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade (November 19 @ Christie Pits, Toronto)
You know the holidays are right around the corner when jolly ol' St. Nick rolls through town. The annual Santa Claus Parade gets underway at 12:30 p.m. near Christie Pits before winding its way through the city.
Trinity Bellwoods Flea: Christmas is Coming (November 19 @ The Great Hall)
Fifty vendors assemble under one roof at the historic Great Hall to take the hard work out of holiday shopping. Admission is free as always, and pets are welcome.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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