8 things to do in Toronto today

Today in Toronto, TIFF keeps chugging away with the premiere of the Sarah Polley-produced Margaret Atwood adaptation of Alias Grace. There are also a handful of concerts and a couple choice dance parties to help usher in your weekend. 

Events you might want to check out:

Total Freedom (September 14 @ Bambi's)
This is a late night of dancing in the grotto with special guest Total Freedom from NYC and local support from Coco Supreme, Tona and Young Teesh. It's a 4 a.m. type deal, so prepare yourself.
Death Valley Girls (September 14 @ The Baby G)
L.A.'s Death Valley Girls, Washington's Naomi Punk and Texas' Al Lover and Annabelle Chairlegs all perform as part of the annual Night Owl Fest.
Toronto Loves Grace Jones (September 14-15 @ The Boat)
Paying tribute to the fashion, film and music icon with live art and live music. This is a Grace Jones experience where dressing up is highly encouraged.
Extend (September 14 @ The Great Hall)
This is a curated exhibition of film, music, art and photography by young women creators in Toronto’s independent film and arts communities.
Nerd Nite Toronto (September 14 @ Tranzac Club)
Spaced and Confused, A Hypnotic Journey is the first night of this festival for geeks. Events include hypnosis shows, and an exploration of the dark cosmos.
Kali Uchis (September 14 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Phony Ppl opens for the Columbian-American singer makes waves this year. Her Mixtape blew up in 2015 and since she's collaborated with The Gorillaz, Diplo, Tyler the Creator and Kaytranada.
Lewis Black & Kathleen Madigan (September 14 @ Massey Hall)
Informally billed as “Seeking Asylum,” the 49th Parallel Tour will take these two Comedians across the country. Both comedians have an episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee under his and her belt.
Toronto International Film Festival 2017 (September 7-17 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Today is the premiere the Sarah Polley-produced Margaret Atwood adaptation of Alias Grace. They'll be screening the first two episodes.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO