Weekend events in Toronto land right between post-Halloween festivities and the start of the holiday season. LeVar Burton is here as part of the Hot Docs Podcast Festival while a big record show, giant confetti dome and The Bay's unveiling of its holiday windows are all happening as well.
Events you might want to check out:Hot Docs Podcast Festival (November 1-5 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Podcasters from all over arrive for a week of programming that includes talks, screenings, a creators forum and lots more.
Happy Place (November 1 - December 31 @ Harbourfront Centre)
A massive double rainbow, a room made of rubber ducks and a confetti dome are just some of the outrageously happy exhibits that make up this place.
LeVar Burton Reads Live (November 2 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
From Roots, Star Trek and Reading Rainbow, LeVar Burton himself arrives as part of the Podcast Festival for a special live reading.
The Royal Winter Fair (November 2-11 @ Enercare Centre)
Country meets city at this annual showcase of rural culture with exhibits, a horticultural competition, food, shopping, entertainment and more.
Downtown Record Show (November 4 @ Estonian House)
Over 100,000 records are up for the buying at this giant record sale, featuring nearly every conceivable music genre spread across 50 tables in two rooms.
Hudson's Bay Holiday Window Unveiling (November 4 @ Hudson’s Bay)
The Bay is unveiling its iconic window scenes to mark the beginning of the holiday season, accompanied by no less than FAO Schwarz pop-up inside.
RastaFest (November 2 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
A celebration of all things Rastafarian and reggae is on with live performances, music, a market place, traditional Caribbean food and more.
The Everything to Do With Sex Show (November 2-4 @ The International Centre)
A weekend of all-things "adult" is on with a market place full of the newest trends in sex merch, workshops, seminars, entrainment and more.
Day of the Dead (November 3-4 @ Harbourfront Centre)
A celebration of Mexican culture is on with a weekend of music, performances, art, food and family-friendly activities.
HorrorRama (November 3-4 @ 918 Bathurst)
Halloween might be over but horror buffs are coming together for more scares at this annual horror convention with programming and special guests.
EcoFair at the Barns (November 4 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Like the science fairs of middle school, this fair is filled with planet-friendly activities like workshops, exhibitions and sustainable lifestyle products.
Taste of Iceland (November 1-5 @ Multiple Venues)
Traditional Icelandic food and culture is on with a week of music, design, film and events happening throughout the city.
Soupalicious (November 4 @ St. Archangel Michael Church)
Soup of all shapes, sizes and flavours is on at this annual soup festival with local chefs, ingredients and tastings on all day.
Brazil Film Fest (November 1-4 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
With everything that's going on in Brazil right now, filmmakers look to capture the changing cultural landscape and tell the stories of its people.
Toronto Queer Film Festival (November 1-4 @ Multiple Venues)
Queer activism, Queer aesthetics and all independent programming, the queer film festival showcases stories about marginalized queer and trans people.
The Seventh Seal (November 2 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Ingmar Bergman's classic 1957 French new wave arthouse fantasy film gets a screening in 35mm for all the cinephiles out there.
Ghostbusters (November 2-4 @ Cinesphere)
Who you gonna call? The Cinesphere is screening the classic supernatural comedy as part of its ongoing 80s flick series.
Take Light (November 2-8 @ Carlton Cinema)
This acclaimed documentary has been making waves for its compelling tale of Nigeria's complicated electricity crisis.
The Return of the Living Dead (November 3 @ Revue Cinema)
Continue the Halloween celebrations with a drunken screening of the 1985 zombie comedy, featuring special guest Ms. Linnea Quigley.
Bahamas (November 2 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Toronto's own indie rocker continues his four-night stint with another night of bluesy, soulful music and the distinct singing styles of Afie Jurvanen.
They Might Be Giants (November 2 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Early pioneers of alternative college rock, They Might Be Giants have amassed a loyal following thanks for their unusual sound.
The Bigger Picture Show (November 3 @ Handlebar)
Memphis isn't always known for it's hip-hop scene, but out comes rapper Daz Rinko with a distinctive style that draws on a variety of musical genres.
Cadence Weapon (November 3 @ Velvet Underground)
Edmonton rapper Cadence Weapon's flow is as smooth as they come, and it's been a big factor in his rise amongst Canada's indie hip-hop scene.
ROM Friday Night Live (November 2 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Party is up in museum with food, music and live entertainment and a spotlight on local musicians and artists performing throughout the space.
The House Party (November 2 @ The Great Hall)
The 90s never left and this big house party harkens back to a time of backwards jeans and pagers in support of Ronald McDonald House.
Drag of the Decades (November 2 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
The Halloween festivities continue with a drag show filled with Kings and Queens performing spooky themed numbers spanning the decades.
Celine Dion Dance Party (November 2 @ Garrison)
The national treasure herself gets the dance party she deserves with a night of hits, misses, rarities and remixes with DJ Phillippe.
Robyn Dance Party (November 3 @ Mod Club)
Robyn's new album has been making waves and it's about time for a Robyn-themed dance party featuring her high-powered pop hits.
Darkrave (November 3 @ Remix Lounge)
Dead celebrities come back to life at this costume rave featuring visuals, a costume contest and DJ's spinning the hits all night long.
Guilty Pleasures Dance Party (November 3 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Guilty is a subjective term and this party has all the guiltiest pleasures on deck with throwbacks, nowbacks and the best and worst in music.
Textile Treasures Sale (November 2-3 @ Artscape Youngplace)
Fabrics, upholstery, yardage, drapery, sample squares and more are all for sale with proceeds going to support the Textile Museum programming.
Really Really Free Market (November 3 @ Campbell Park)
The price is right at this no-money market filled with treasures ready to find new life, totally free of charge.
Evolve Showrooms Sample Sale (November 3-8 @ Evolve Showrooms)
Men's and women's designer fashions are all on sale with big savings on stuff from Ava & Kris, Baciano, Boy London, Criminal Damage and lots more.
Closet Raid (November 4 @ Leña Restaurante)
Consigned goodies are up for sale at this curated market with designer brands, vintage stuff and cool finds up for grabs.
Citizen Crafts (November 4 @ The Great Hall)
Over 45 local vendors are gathering for a day of handmade goodies including lifestyle, clothing, gifts, art, decor food and lots more.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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