12 things to do in Toronto this week

Things to do this week in Toronto include lots of LOL'ing as the JFL24 comedy festival arrives in the city. There's also some great concerts, a massive vintage sportswear warehouse sale, and soup festival. 

Events you might want to check out:

Polaris Music Prize Gala Official After-Party (September 18 @ The Drake Hotel)
Minutes after the annual Polaris Music Prize is announced, the after party starts at the Drake. Celebrate your favourite music of the year, winners, losers and Polaris people with DJ Trevor Risk..
Father John Misty (September 18 @ Massey Hall)
Weyes Blood opens for the infamous Father John Misty and his folk strummings at this intimate show. Nab yourself a ticket somewhere on the internet if you can.
Art Battle (September 19 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Art Battle returns to the city after holding the Canada National Championships in July. Join the fun all over again as painters have 20 minutes to take their canvases from blank to beautiful, the audience votes to pick the winner.
The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (September 20-24 @ TIFF)
Celebrate the best in Palestinian films inside the Lightbox and catch some Canadian premieres you won't see anywhere else.
JFL42 (September 21-30 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Toronto's mega comedy festival returns with headliners like Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Janeane Garofalo and Tom Segura. There's also comedy happening in pretty much every club in the city.
Dwayne Gretzky does the 00s (September 22-24 @ The Opera House)
Re-live your fav tunes of the 00s without having to download them on Napster. Dwayne Gretsky play all the hits for two nights so you can go back for more.
Bi Arts Festival (September 22-24 @ Toronto)
Toronto's first-ever three-day celebration of bisexual arts and culture includes a pop-up market, a photography show, readings, comedy shows, and a film showcase.
Queen West Art Crawl (September 23-24 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
Take a stroll through Bellwoods as it's transformed into a great big outdoor art gallery for the weekend. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. check out art of all kinds, food trucks, a beer garden, and entertainment in the park.
Deadstock Depot Flea Market (September 24 @ Deadstock Depot Flea Market)
Toronto's first vintage streetwear flea market features over 25 local and international vendors with a massive selection of handpicked garments catering to 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s street and sports wear styles.
Word on the Street Festival 2017 (September 24 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Take in hundreds of author readings, discussions, and activities, then browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere. 
Soupalicious Toronto (September 24 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Soup season has arrived whether you like it or not. Sip, slurp and savour culinary soup sensations from Toronto chefs, restaurants, and caterers from noon to 4 p.m.
High Power Pon Di Roof (September 24 @ Mascot Brewery)
Manifesto's monthly High Power dance party raises the roof this month and heads outside with resident DJs Nino Brown, Dre Ngozi and friends. It starts at 1 p.m. until the sun goes down.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO