Events in Toronto this week are ripe with ribs, brews, films and tunes. Don't sleep on the future film stars of Canada and make sure to check out some cool art. And there's lots of free stuff happening, too!
Events you might want to check out:The Future of Film Showcase (May 14 @ ScotiaBank Theatre Toronto)
Emerging talent across Canada gets the spotlight in this selection of short films made by Canadian filmmakers aged 30 and younger.
TechTO (May 14 @ Rbc Waterpark Auditorium)
The monthly tech event is back featuring speakers from Senso, EnergyX Solutions, autotrader.ca, Flipd and Xesto.
The Pittsburgh Trilogy (May 15 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
This free screening includes three films by director Stan Brakhage, including Eyes, Deus Ex and The Act of Seeing With One's Own Eyes.
Andrew W.K. (May 16 @ The Opera House)
You're in for a thrashing with Andrew W.K.'s brand of sweat-soaked party rock, heavy metal mashups, also featuring The Maysides.
In Conversation with Manolo Blahnik (May 16 @ Bata Shoe Museum)
Legendary designer Manolo Blahnik drops by in the flesh for the opening of an exhibition centred on his stunning shoes-as-art.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert (May 16-18 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Prisoner of Azkaban is definitely up there on the list of top Harry Potter books and it's getting the live orchestral treatment it deserves.
Fever Ray (May 17 @ Rebel)
Just have a mind melting evening with the ambient, tripped-out sounds of the longtime star of Sweden's electro scene.
Rib Fest (May 17-20 @ Yonge and Dundas Square)
Bibs and ribs are on all weekend, alongside barbecue chicken, desserts, roasted veggies and, yes, blooming onions.
Just for Fun! (May 17 - June 3 @ Thompson Landry Gallery)
Artists Bao and Boudro and Montreal's Rock Therrien look at iconic characters from pop culture and their impact on contemporary culture.
Amber (May 18 @ John Bassett Theatre)
Heaven is Kpop superstar Amber Liu's voice paired with upbeat tunes about love, loss, heartbreak and healing.
RBG (May 18-19 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
A hit at this year's Sundance, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg got her own doc about her trailblazing legal legacy and internet stardom.
Toronto Kpop Con (May 18-20 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
It's a huge gathering of all things Kpop with performances, speakers, fanmeets, special guests and exhibitions all weekend long.
Spring Beerfest TO (May 19-20 @ Fort York: Garrison Common)
Pour some out for the historic homies at Fort York and enjoy brews, food trucks, roasted 'mellows and games in celebration of the long weekend.
Sunnyside 20 (May 20 @ Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe)
Sunnyside Pavilion kicks off a season of summer in the sun with live music, dancing and drinks beside the lake.
Electric Island (May 20 - September 3 @ Hanlan's Point)
Electric Island returns to the Islands after last year's flooding with Archie Hamilton, Green Velvet, Yoko0 and more headlining the EDM festival.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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