This week's free event offerings in Toronto are noticeably festive, with things like the massive Christmas tree unveiling at the Eaton Centre. A new installation-based museum also arrives this weekend, and a Filipino filmmaker's work is being spotlighted throughout the week.
Events you might want to check out:Practice - S4E4 (November 13 @ Drake Underground)
Practice is a musical meeting of the minds and curated jam session where some of Toronto's best players meet up on stage to create brand new sounds.
Tree Lighting at the Eaton Centre (November 16 @ CF Toronto Eaton Centre)
Standing three-stories tall, the Christmas tree at the Eaton Centre is the largest in the country. CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! will preside over the lighting ceremony.
The Films of Kidlat Tahimik (November 16-21 @ TIFF)
Here's a free screening series celebrating Kidlat Tahimik, the father of the Philippine New Wave cinema. Night one includes traditional and contemporary Filipino dance performances in the LIghtbox atrium.
Toronto Christmas Market (November 16 - December 23 @ Distillery District)
The Distillery District's annual transformation into a winter wonderland begins this Thursday. Entry is free during weekdays up until Friday at 5pm.
Studio Nine x Canon Creator Lab (November 18-19 @ Free Space)
A new experiential installation-based museum arrives in Toronto, letting attendees experience nine Insta-worthy image sets designed to motivate women to get involved in visual storytelling.
Best of Female Directors Short Film Festival (November 13 @ Carlton Cinemas)
This is a showcase of the best seven female-directed short films from around the world today in genres of animation, comedy, drama, family, fantasy, and romance.
European Union Film Festival (November 9-23 @ The Royal Cinema)
This is a unique film fest where award-winning films from countries who are part of the EU are screened for free. It's one of the largest free film festivals in the country. Lineup early to secure seats!
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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