10 things to do in Toronto today

It's not your typical Friday in Toronto. Events today include a little taste of the warmth of Brazil as a huge Carnival party channels the fun kicking off down south. Elsewhere, Winter Brewfest is back to remind us we're in Canada and the What the Film Festival is on.

Events you might want to check out:

Open Show (March 1 @ Black Cat Showroom)
Open show returns to Toronto with a collection of works by photographers and artists that explores themes of immigration around the world.
Carnaval em Toronto (March 1 @ Lithuanian House)
It might be February in Canada, but this party has all the Carnaval flavours of Brazil with music, dancing, drag, food and drinks all night long.
Tapette (March 1 @ Wayla Bar)
Euro without the trash, a French disco party is on as Tapette returns with a Eurovision-themed dance party and some high-powered hits.
Seize The 6ix (March 1 @ Burdock Hall)
Toronto's local up-and-coming R&B and hip-hop talent is ready to take the stage as Carpé Toronto looks to showcase the city's indie music artists.
Bent Beauty Supreme (March 1 @ Gladstone Ballroom)
Back again is this beauty pageant dedicated to alternative beauty and glamour with drag, burlesque, clowns and whatever else taking the stage.
Gavin James (March 1 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Touching on his Irish roots through traditional song, Gavin James adds a modern take that incorporates pop into his acoustics.
Irish Film Festival (March 1-3 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
It's almost that time of year to celebrate all-things Irish, starting with a weekend of films by local and regional filmmakers focusing on the Irish experience.
Winter Brewfest (March 1-3 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Cheers to a mid-winter beer festival with over 150 brews on tap from Ontario and Quebec, alongside a weekend of food, games, music and more.
What the Film Festival (March 1-3 @ The Royal Cinema)
Back again is this film festival dedicated to all the weird, unusual and eccentric films out there with programming, screenings, events and more.
Myseum: Intersections (March 1-31 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto gets a microscope to it, as this festival explores different aspect of the city and its history through exhibits, talks and events on all month.

by Lisa Power via blogTO