22 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Weekend events in Toronto open up a world of art waiting to be appreciated as Slow Art Day returns to galleries all over the city. A new pop-up includes nature-inspired rooms and Earl Sweatshirt is here. You can get designer duds and there's lots of film, music and markets.

Events you might want to check out:

Utopia Toronto (April 2 - July 31 @ Utopia Pop-Up)
A new LA-concept, this self-guided pop-up has arrived with a series of nature-inspired rooms that include floating umbrellas.
Earl Sweatshirt (April 5 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Staying true to his roots, Earl Sweatshirt's unique raps maintain the flavour and sound of his Odd Future pals but with a style of his own.
Slow Art Day (April 6 @ Multiple Venues)
Taking place at galleries all over the world at the same time, Slow Art Day encourages patrons to view art slowly and talk about their experiences.
Chronologic (April 6 @ The Garrison)
The return of this huge dance party is back with Goin' Steady DJs spinning all the best pop and anti-pop through the ages and into the night.
Eivey Designer Pop-Up (April 6 @ Shine PR)
Influencers are clearing out their designer duds during this sale with men's and women's clothing and accessories found on the cheap.
Thorrablót (April 6 @ Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre)
Traditional Icelandic fare is on as Thorrablót returns with a full day of Icelandic food, music and a big silent auction.
Middleditch and Schwartz (April 7 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
The dynamic duo Thomas Middleditch from Silicon Valley and Ben Schwartz of Parks and Recreation are bring the goofball laughs to Toronto.
Lemon Bucket Orkestra (April 5 @ The Opera House)
The last thing you want to do is miss the eclectic and energetic sounds of this Toronto orchestra collective before they embark on a U.S. tour.
Olivia O'Brien (April 6 @ Velvet Underground)
Scoring a hit with "I Hate U, I Love U", California's Olivia O'Brien keeps the vibes real as she mixes pop with trip hop.
Krystal Beth (April 6 @ Bovine Sex Club)
Members of Indian Handcrafts and Krystal Beth are set to perform the songs of KISS alongside other local bands covering some classic rock.
Toronto R&B Sounds (April 7 @ The Baby G)
This month's edition of R&B Sounds is back with a dreamy and soulful showcase of the city's up-and-coming R&B artists.
Om Dar-B-Dar (April 5 @ The Royal Cinema)
Part of a new South Asian film series, this underground cult classic is noteworthy for being the antithesis of a typical Bollywood film.
Spring of Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (April 5-7 @ Imagine Carlton Cinema)
Get your fill of horror and fantasy features and short films by local and international filmmakers, plus video screenings and events.
Celebration (April 6 @ Fox Theatre)
The Canadian premiere of Olivier Meyrou's film is here to tell the story of fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent and his design process.
Road House (April 6 @ Revue Cinema)
It's a drunken screening of the classic bar-room brawl film starring Patrick Swayze alongside themed drinks and slurred commentary.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (April 6 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
The ultimate glam rock flick is screening to tell the story of Hedwig's transformation through their ongoing pursuit of the one and only Tommy Gnosis.
Beam Me Up (April 5 @ Drake Hotel)
Beam Me Up’s Disco is back with another night of disco soul flavours, boogie, funk, jazz and retro hits, now at its new home at the Drake.
Millennial Falcon (April 5 @ The Boat)
All the hits from the decade of Juicy Couture and hip huggers are on with DJs Shandy and Keith spinning Outkast, Kendrick, Kanye and Ke$ha.
The Strokes Dance Party (April 6 @ Sneaky Dee's)
The Strokes are coming to Toronto this spring but tonight you can dust off that leather jacket and mess up your hair and party with the cool kids.
The Geeky Craftorium (April 6 @ See Scape)
Locally made odds and ends of the nerdy persuasion are on at this mini-market with 3D printing, dice drilling, mod podge, riveting, crochet and more.
Really Really Free Market (April 6 - July 6 @ Campbell Park)
Free as a bird is the name of the game as this monthly market with all kinds of goodies available totally free of charge.
Toronto Art Crawl (April 7 @ The Great Hall)
A day of local shopping is on as over 50 artist vendors drop by to feature works of art of all kind, plus music, demos, activities and more.

by Lisa Power via blogTO