10 things to do in Toronto this week

Events this week in Toronto shine a light on the city's monstrously talented DJs, women, bands, comedians and artists. Along with the 500th Art Battle at the Great Hall, there are plenty of fun reasons to leave the heat of your house. 

Events you might want to check out:

Ban This Series (March 6 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Ban This Series is a mini-documentary festival of films from the seven countries included in Trump's travel ban. All screenings are free.
Infamous (March 6 @ Toronto Reference Library - Hinton Learning Theatre)
The ferocious professor Laurie K. Bertram discusses the real-life women and men behind one of Toronto's most secretive and fascinating economies - sex work.
The Debaters (March 7 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Comics will go toe to toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by Canada's Best Male Standup of 2013, Steve Patterson, this will be a good night to forget all your worries.
Art Battle 500! (March 7 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
At the 500th edition of Art Battle, painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels and vote for a winner!
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (March 7 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Remember in the mid-2000s when people would jump around joyously to feel good indie rock? This band was at the forefront of that movement and they're back!
Fempocalypse (March 8 @ Ernest Balmer Studio )
This cabaret for International Women’s Day features drag, burlesque, spoken word, singing, dancing and other performances. It's all about the world right now expressed through female art.
Chad Valley/Swim Good Now (March 9 @ The Drake Hotel)
Toronto's Swim Good Now opens for this British electronic star. Don't miss what is sure to be a very special show.
The Women Refugee Art Exhibit (March 9 @ Offsite Coffee Bar )
This exhibition celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting the experience of women refugees, both modern-day and historical.
Nite School (March 10 @ Nest)
Finally, school you can get excited about. Nite School is a new night featuring Nino Brown, Bambii and special guest Juliana Huxtable.
CDJ Show 2017 (March 10-12 @ Hilton Toronto)
DJs of Toronto! This is a conference, exhibit, networking event and huge party celebrating the nightlife music industry and the machines behind it.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO