Weekend events in Toronto fill pretty much every club, bar, park and movie theatre in the city. It's Canadian Music Week, Fashion Art Toronto, Earth Day and Record Store Day, so get out there and enjoy the spring!
Events you might want to check out:Backyard Living Expo (April 21-23 @ The International Centre)
The Backyard Living Expo features a backyard oasis, the world’s first Smart Trampoline and a backyard sips area for special summer cocktails.
Art and Nationhood (April 21 @ Massey Hall)
Sir David Adjaye, Christi Belcourt, Junot Daz and Paul Gross lead a discussion as part of the AGO's Creative Minds series. CBC's Matt Galloway will moderate and Tanya Tagaq will perform.
Hockey Warehouse Clearance Sale (April 21-23 @ Hockey Warehouse)
Over 8,200 brand name hockey products (including sticks, helmets, pads, tape, bags) are on sale at this massive warehouse event.
Jane Jacobs - Battle for the City Opening Night (April 21 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Experience a Jane’s Walk led by former Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall and Ken Greenberg before a screening of the film Citizen Jane.
Grand Opening! (April 22 @ Rorschach Brewing Co.)
The Rorschach Brewing Co., grand opening will feature live music, food and beer. And there's a rooftop patio.
T.O. Chechnya with Love (April 22 @ Barbara Hall Park)
Head to this protest at 2 p.m. to show support for what is happening to gay men in Russia right now. Following a few short speeches, there will be a march to the Russian Embassy.
Earth Day / Record Store Day Extravaganza (April 22 @ Henderson Brewing Co)
Celebrate Earth Day and Record Store Day with this brewery as well as the Drake Commissary, Playa Cabana Cantina and Dead Dog Records. It's a party for music and the earth.
Earth Day Celebration (April 22 @ Christie Pits Park)
From noon to 5 p.m., show you love for our planet with a day of music courtesy of Christian Bridges, Jessica Speziale, Xes, Jungle Man Sam, Angela Saini, Bluebelle and many more.
Toronto March for Science (April 22 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
The March for Science is a call to support and safeguard the scientific community in Toronto. Gather at Nathan Phillips Square at 11 a.m. for some speeches and then march to Queen's Park.
Georgia O'Keeffe (April 22 - July 30 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Featuring over 80 works, the exhibition charts six decades in the career of one of America’s most celebrated painters.
Aleyards Spring BBQ (April 22 @ Rainhard Brewing parking lot)
The first annual Aleyards Spring BBQ starts at noon. Shacklands, Junction Craft and Draught Dodger will have booths to make sure nobody goes thirsty.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (April 23 @ The Great Hall - Lower Hall)
Head to the Great Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to shop for locally made goods. Admission is free and dogs are welcome.
Baby Blue (April 21 @ The Beaver)
It's the end of an era. This will be the last Baby Blue party at the Beaver. DJs Prince Josh and Young Teesh welcome special guest Kristie Muller to close down this night of global club sounds.
Saddle Up! (April 21 @ Owl's Club)
Hear honky tonk hits from your faves Dolly, Willie, Loretta and more. No bro country allowed.
Laidback Luke (April 21 @ UNIUN Nightclub)
EDM legend Laidback Luke will be taking over the decks. This will be a night of high-quality dance music for the soul.
Purple Rain Drinking Game & Dance Party (April 21 @ The Steady)
Celebrate the life and legacy of Prince with Drunken Cinema.
Dudebox - RecMob (April 22 @ Warehouse)
The lastest Dudebox party is free and helps to launch a new Toronto app called RecMob. It all goes down in a warehouse space with DJs Nino Brown, Nora Tones and PussyRiot's Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Beam Me Up's Edition Speciale! (April 22 @ The Piston)
Take a trip with the Beam Me Up residents for Édition Spéciale, a spin around the world of disco.
Solid Garage 19 Year Anniversary (April 22 @ Bunda Lounge)
Special guest Manoo from France helps celebrate almost two decades of house at this Solid Garage party!
Toronto International Porn Festival (April 21 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This diverse collection of porn breaks stereotypes and expands the diversity of representation on film.
Screen Queens Goes Green (April 23 @ The Royal Cinema - Toronto)
This monthly drag queen movie screening with lots of drinks celebrates Earth day with two episodes of Planet Earth.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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