Weekend events in Toronto kick off with St. Patrick's Day shenanigans on Friday, but don't let your green beer goggles fool you; there are tons of other fun things to get up to.
Events you might want to check out:Toronto ComiCon 2017 (March 17-19 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building)
Toronto ComiCon is a comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event packed with activities, celebrity guests, pop culture pop-ups, and vendors.
Steam Whistle's St. Patrick's Day Party (March 17 @ Steam Whistle Brewing)
Expect fresh pilsner, traditional eats from the Irish Embassy, entertainment from the Woodgate-Shamrock Irish Dancers and Brogue, Scantily Plaid and Fresh Eire at this party.
Gag (March 17-25 @ DAIS)
Check out the opening night of Toronto's Pansy Ass Ceramics first solo art show. Expect a lot of homoerotic art and one-of-a-kind ceramics that'll make you blush.
Toronto Spring Festival (March 18 @ Centre For Social Innovation)
This is an annual multidisciplinary arts and culture festival that brings people together to celebrate the coming of spring.
Guinness SPD Toronto (March 18 @ 11 Polson Street)
If your idea of St. Patrick's Day is a sea of green, lots of beer, and hundreds of people dancing in a massive room, this is the party for you.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (March 19 @ The Great Hall)
It may not feel like spring yet, but this indoor market will warm your heart, soul and wallet with an afternoon of local artisans, food and cocktails.
The 9th Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off (March 19 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Love cruelty-free cupcakes? Dairy-free donuts? Plant-based pies and tarts? Then you should get yourself to this ever-growing vegan bake-off and market.
Course Of Time LXX (March 17 @ Drake Underground)
The 70th instalment of this monthly dance party will feature music from Tribe and Charlton as well as graphics from UK visual artist Phil Armson.
Yes Yes Y'all 8 Year Anniversary Party (March 17 @ Nest)
One of Toronto's most inclusive dance parties turns eight this month with a party featuring Tasha Rozez, Lissa Mone,t and rapper Matthew Progress. The YYY crew will spin throughout.
Souk Sessions (March 17 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Head to a special one-off edition of Toronto's hot hit Arab techno party - Souk Sessions - at the ROM!
Bjork Party III (March 17 @ The Baby G)
The third annual Bjork party is a night of Bjork hits, misses and remixes with visuals from Charziie and Michael Soulard and a performance by Leelando.
Spacedisco Pop-Up (March 18 @ One Loft)
Spacedisco Records presents a big dance party featuring J Paul Getto, Vincent Ciara, Jonathan McNeil, Paul E, Gerard Valdez and more.
Nasty Women (March 18 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This is a celebration of electro females. Drag Queens Fay Slift, Nancy Bocock and Scarlett Bobo perform while DJs Winnie and Phillippe spin.
39th Martian Awareness Ball (March 17 @ The Garrison)
Mary Margaret and Marcus O'Hara's out of this world party returns and this year it's at the Garrison.
The Knocks (March 17 @ Velvet Underground)
The Knocks have been igniting dance floors for years. If you're up for a big night of dancing, hands in the air and singing along, be there.
Boxing Loft Cabaret (March 18 @ Address on RSVP)
When a boxing gym turns into a cabaret, you get this night of opera, jazz and storytelling. It's one of the city's most unexpected music venues and make sure you RSVP in advance to get in.
R&B/Soul Night (March 18 @ The Cameron House)
Toronto heavy-hitters Moonhead are joined by Ottawa's pop/soul band to bring you a party like no other.
Opening Night of The Lure (March 17 @ The Royal Cinema - Toronto)
Arrive early for the strange musical and mermaid pre-show before the screening of Agnieszka Smoczynska's horror musical that's getting rave reviews.
Weirdos (March 17 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Bruce McDonald teams up with veteran playwright and screenwriter Daniel MacIvor for this offbeat coming-of-age comedy-drama about two Nova Scotian teens who hit the road in July 1976 with a ghost.
Showgirls (March 19 @ The Royal Cinema)
Screen Queens presents this cult classic with host Allysin Chaynes and a lot of wine. They'll be adding commentary throughout the film, saying all the things you've always wanted to.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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