TIFF continues to hover over Toronto this week, but it's also the kickoff of Toronto Beer Week! If cerveza isn't really your thing, there's also the Ukrainian Festival, Polish Fest on Roncesvalles, and a giant Drake General Store warehouse sale.
Events you might want to check out:The Marcus King Band (September 11 @ The Mod Club )
Don't miss your chance to see the band hailed as "soul-influenced psychedelic southern rock." King's voice is an unmatchable force.
Drake General Store Warehouse Sale (September 12-17 @ 950 Dupont Street)
Once in a while the Drake General Store host a great big warehouse sale with clothing of all sizes, accessories and cute stuff for your apartment at up to 80 percent off. It's worth a visit no matter what.
Elevate Toronto (September 12-14 @ Multiple Venues)
Elevate Toronto is a three-day tech festival that showcases some of the best in Canadian innovation through talks, tours, panels and parties.
STIFF 8" (September 12 @ Odd Thomas Bar)
TIFF's only party celebrating the best in queer and sex-positive films at TIFF returns this year in a new venue just a hop, skip and a hump away from the Lightbox. Miss Margot and Phillippe DJ 'till late.
Bryson Tiller (September 13 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Buzz boy Bryson Tiller finally makes his Toronto stop on the True to Self tour. R&B singer H.E.R. opens the night.
The Besnard Lakes (September 15 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Toronto's Night Owl Music Festival presents this special show where the Montreal indie rockers will perform Are The Dark Horse in its entirety to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Toronto Beer Week (September 15-23 @ Multiple Venues)
TBW isn't a single event, but rather a series of 200-plus happenings over nine days at venues across Toronto. Over 30 craft breweries help celebrate with beer crawls, drinking games, and other beer-related festivities
Toronto Ukrainian Festival (September 15-17 @ Bloor West Village )
North American's largest Ukrainian Festival happens in our very own city with three days of entertainment, music, dancing, vendors, community awareness and of course, food. So much food.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival (September 16 @ Roncesvalles Ave)
This massive celebration of Polish culture takes place along Roncesvalles Ave., which closes to car traffic and opens to humans taking in polka dances under the stars, various street performances, and a host of food vendors.
Food Truck Fest Ontario (September 16 @ Sherbourne Common)
Eat your way through $6 menus from some of most mouth watering trucks, all found in one park. Vote for your favourite after you've tried them all.
Toronto Wolfpack Home Playoff Game (September 16 @ Lamport Stadium)
Support our local Rugby team as they head into the playoffs against some of the UK's best teams.
Toronto Garlic Festival (September 17 @ Artscpape Wychwood Barns)
Taste 20 garlic-themed dishes paired with Ontario craft beer and wine. There will also be cooking demos, screenings, and live music. Don't forget to bring mints.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea - Back To School Market (September 17 @ The Great Hall)
Head down into the lower hall for an end-of-summer market of local goods, sweet treats, local eats and plenty of good vibes. Dogs are welcome, and there will be cocktails.
Small World in the Park (September 17 @ Trillium Park)
This is a day of global sounds at the stunning new Ontario Place park. Join the folks behind the Small World Music Fest for shows from Tich Maredza Band, Yusuke Hoshi, Nya Soleil and way, way more. Music starts around 2 p.m.
WizKid (September 17 @ REBEL)
Drake is a big fan, in fact, he did a verse of Wizkid's "Come Closer," so checking out this buzzing UK rapper's only Toronto show is basically a must.
Toronto International Film Festival (September 7-17 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
World premieres, celebrities, and parties take over the city all week until the big finale on Sunday where you can watch the People's Choice film for free at Roy Thomson Hall.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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