17 things to do in Toronto this week

TIFF and its free Festival Street are only two of the major events happening this week in Toronto. There's also an east side street party, two more independent film fests, a few major pop concerts, and the brand new Toronto Fashion Week. 

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Fashion Week (September 5 @ Toronto Fashion Week Tent on Yorkville Avenue)
Kick off Toronto Fashion Week with a conversation with world renowned designer, Jean Paul Gaultier. It's a panel discussion with special guest host Derek Blasberg, fashion writer and host of CNN Style.
Skate Girls of Kabul (September 5 - October 8 @ Aga Khan Park)
This free outdoor photography installation features portraits of the young girls of Skateistan — a non-profit organization empowering youth through skateboarding in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.
The Bill Murray Day Fan Art Show (September 5-10 @ #Hashtag Gallery)
The Officially Unofficial Fan Art Show consists of a group of 10 artists celebrating a comic legend whose career has inspired countless fans.
CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (September 6-21 @ The Royal Theatre)
This is a festival with a street party celebrating the people and the beauty of the Caribbean. This year’s festival boasts 14 feature films and 30 short films from 18 countries.
Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour (September 6 @ Air Canada Centre)
The first night of Laday Gaga's sold-out Joanne tour takes a country twist, but still delivers all the pop hits. She'll be sticking around to premiere her documentary at TIFF afterwards. That is, assuming she gets over a bout of laryngitis she's battling.
Toronto International Film Festival 2017 (September 7-17 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
The return of the country's largest film festival has reached a fever pitch. The city feels electric with a huge list of world premieres, celebrities, and parties.
Festival Street 2017 (September 7-10 @ King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue)
This is a weekend of free concerts, an epic rap battle, film screenings, food trucks, virtual reality and giveaways, all along the main drag surrounded by red carpets and theatres.
Hard Twist Yarn (September 7 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Head up to the 3rd and 4th floor for the opening party of the Gladstone's cool show featuring textile-based art. Hard Twist 12 - Yarn challenges artists to spin a tale with thread, but without words.
Frank & Oak Warehouse Sale (September 7-10 @ 950 Dupont Street)
Shop up to 80 percent off Frank and Oak Men’s and Women’s apparel, outerwear, footwear (no ladies footwear) and accessories for four days. The stock is constantly replenished with sizes and styles. 
Toronto Beaches Film Fest September 7-9, 2017 (September 7-9 @ Beach United Church - Community Complex )
This is a film festival that showcases films with issues that this neighbourhood cares about issues in the developing world, activism against big companies, adventure, beach culture and surfing to name a few.
Veg Food Fest 2017 (September 8-10 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Admission is free to this vegetarian food fest down by the water with loads of food vendors and entertainment planned.
Taste of the Kingsway (September 8-10 @ Bloor Street West)
The Kingsway comes alive with midway rides, beer and wine gardens, live music, and samples upon samples of local food. This fest also features the largest dog show in Etobicoke.
The Weeknd Starboy Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour (September 9 @ Air Canada Centre)
The unstoppable pop star returns for the second round of the Starboy tour. Expect an updated stage show, even more hits, and probably a guest or two.
Toronto Bicycle Music Festival (September 10 @ Multiple Venues)
This is an annual series of free outdoor pedal-powered concerts taking place in and between our city's great community parks and streets. This year the shows happen between Trinity Bellwoods and Humber Bay Park West.
Cabbagetown Festival (September 9 @ Carlton and Parliament Streets)
One of the final outdoor street fests of the season takes over the entire neighbourhood with vendors, entertainment, art and way more.
Lauryn Hill & Nas Tour (September 10 @ Budweiser Stage)
Comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae fixture Chronixx open for Miss Lauryn Hill and Nas on their joint North American tour.
El Bogo Fring's Warehouse (September 10 @ 17 Noble Street)
This is a Susur Lee-inspired outdoor food and fashion event thrown by Chef Grant Soto where terrible designer clothing is encouraged. There'll be a $4.99 barbecue menu from Smoke Signals and every item will be wrapped in Gucci ribbons.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO