Weekend events in Toronto September 22-24 2017

The first official days of fall arrive this weekend in Toronto and that means events, parties, concerts (like the huge Miguel show in the Port Lands), and markets are all ramping up their game to keep you distracted from summer's demise. 

Events you might want to check out:

Sundown Music Festival (September 22 @ 20 Polson Street)
Squeeze in one last festival before fall truly arrives. This is a 16+ music festival with very special guests The Sorority, Intrinity, Jayemkayem, Sean Leon, The Skins, Joey Badass and headliner, Miguel.
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.
The Drake x Henderson Brewing Block Party (September 24 @ Drake Commissary)
The Drake Commissary teams up with their neighbours for a block party. There will be pop-up artisans including Pixel & Bristle design market, food by Drake Commissary and fresh produce. There'll also be DJs and a bouncy castle.
Pedestrian Sunday September (September 24 @ Kensington Market)
This is a full day of car-free fun, music, food vendors, performances, shopping and all kinds of street side surprises. Take the afternoon and check out a dance party, a band, a food stand and more. 
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.
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.
Feminist Live Reads Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion (September 22 @ TIFF)
A JFL42 collaboration, this is a staged reading of the Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion, with a dream team of Toronto comics, improvisers, writers, and actors at the helm.
TTC Streetcar Shop (September 23 @ 391 Alliance Ave)
The TTC's streetcar overhead shop and car show will feature TTC merch, guided tours, a silent auction, a BBQ and live entertainment. 
Luchafest (September 23 @ El Gordo Fine Foods)
Lucha Libre Wrestling from Mexico comes to Kensington Market so you can experience high-flying, over the top wrestling while enjoying cold drinks and tacos.
Gallery Day (September 23 @ Multiple Venues)
Join Canadian Art editors and contributors for a free day of talks and hour-long tours in galleries all over Toronto. The day kicks off at 1 p.m. at Mercer Union.
Arts of the East (September 23 - January 21 @ Aga Khan Museum)
From lavish textiles and intricately patterned carpets to colourful paintings, polychrome Iznik wares, and precious inlaid metalwork: this is the world premiere of one of the most important private collections of Islamic art.
Word on the Street Festival (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. 
13th Annual Stylegarage Sample Sale (September 23 @ 502 Adelaide Street West)
The 13th annual Sample Sale includes a huge assortment of samples, prototypes, scratch and dents, and discontinued beds, sofas, sectionals, chairs, dining, storage, accents, and way more from the local furniture store.
Fall High Park Record Garage Sale (September 23 @ High Park Record Garage Sale)
From 9 a.m. to noon (get there early to get the good stuff!) check out hundreds of records, crates upon crates of vinyl, including an expanded 45s section. Expect tons of indie rock, funk, soul, jazz, Motown and folk.
Etsy Made in Canada (September 23 @ MaRS Discovery District)
Check out 130 top handmade and vintage Canadian Etsy sellers in one place. There'll also be workshops and talks throughout the day.
For The Low Pop-Up Market (September 23 @ Blank Canvas Gallery)
This is a curated market of vintage and handmade clothing, accessories, art and housewares made by local designers. Check out all the quirky and unique items to freshen up your life and look. 
Geary Avenue Flea: Septmeber Edition (September 24 @ 34 Westmoreland Avenue)
Head to one of the coolest streets in TO for delicious eats, craft beers from Blood Brothers Brewing and artisan-made crafts. There'll also be plenty of vintage items from Eclectisaurus, BlackroseVintage, Studio 342 and more.
Food Truck'N Friday (September 22 @ Resurrection Road)
Find this outdoor food truck event just west of  Islington subway station and trucks like Pronto, Canadiana-a-go-go, FeasTO, Heirloom, Bestia and more. 
Get Skewered Pop-Up (September 22 @ Left Field Brewery)
From 4-9 p.m. the Get Skewered food truck parks at this brewery for an evening of tasty, healthy eats like grilled skewers, burgers and vegan burgers.
Urban Swine Sausage Pop-up (September 22 @ Churchill)
The Urban Swine are makers of hand-crafted sausages and they're popping up at Churchill for two nights. They're serving up beer and three flavours of sausage all made from ethically sourced meats and fresh, local ingredients.
The Aleyards Fall BBQ (September 23 @ Rainhard Brewing Co.)
Celebrate the end of Toronto Beer Week with some local food, music and beer from several much-buzzed about breweries.
Scarborough's Oktoberfest (September 23-24 @ Toronto Blue Danube)
Oktoberfest beer, traditional German food, best-dressed contests, games and all kinds of prizes make up this celebration that starts at 5 p.m. There will also be live shows and lots of free samples.
Fried pickle & grilled cheese pop up! (September 24 @ Halo Brewery)
Here you'll find fried pickles and triple decker grilled cheese, with a special guest, the fried pickle dog. Wash it all down with beer from Halo Noon until 7 p.m.
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.
Scorpions (September 22 @ Budweiser Stage)
Need a big night of metal music, lights, smoke and explosions under the stars? Then get to this show from the Scorpions with very special guest Megadeth.
The Crystal Method (September 22 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Meech & Rynecologist open for chillout electronic masters the Crystal Method.
Dwayne Gretzky does the 00s (September 22-24 @ The Opera House)
Is it Y2K? The launch of the Motorola Razr? Almost! Its Dwayne 2000! Re-live your fav tunes of the 00s without having to download them on Napster via this two-night Dwayne Gretzky extravaganza.
Birds of Bellwoods (September 23 @ Mod Club)
Toronto's Birds of Bellwoods celebrate their new album with an intimate show. The band's frontman also stars in Alias Grace! It's like a two for one deal!
Feist (September 24 @ Massey Hall)
This show is beyond sold out, but try the internet, call a friend, stand outside the venue and try to make it into what is sure to be a beautiful show from Feist.
Beam Me Up Disco Fridays! (September 22 @ The Piston)
Beam Me Up's disco parties now happen every Friday! If you need to dance and sweat it all out, The Patchouli Brothers and Cyclist are here for you with a night of deep disco cuts.
Rude presents ALT (September 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The RUDE collective feels it necessary to say and do something about the recent events in Charlottesville, so they're throwing this sick dance party to raise awareness, money and bring people together.
Fit (September 22 @ The Beaver)
A special Friday Night Fit means a good old sweaty dance party on one of the smallest but greatest dance floors in the West end. It's also a salute to all the sexy men of the film industry.
Saddle Up! (September 22-23 @ Owl's Club)
Dance to Dolly, Waylon, Shania and and the rest of your honky-tonk favourites at a legion hall at Dovercourt & Bloor. Featuring a 10:30 pm live set by Terry Savage & The Wonky Honkees.
The Big Sound (September 22 @ The Great Hall)
Toronto's biggest Motown and classic soul revue featuring a huge live band (30 musicians on stage!) and DJ Wes Allen during breaks. You won't dance this hard the rest of the year.
Wimmin queer rock and punk dance party (September 22 @ Less Bar)
To help celebrate the opening weekend of Less Bar: a queer-friendly, queer-run venue from local hero Carmen Elle, this is a heavy, queer rock n' roll dance party, featuring music by only female and gender-expansive rockers.
Jennifer Lopez Tribute (September 23 @ Glad Day Bookshop)
Calling All J LO Fans! It's a night dedicated to the Latin diva with Jennifer Lopez hits all night from DJ Crazygirl, Maggy and drag performances.
Fancy Footwork (September 23 @ The Piston)
Daft Punk vs Blondie, Chromeo vs Parliament and AlunaGeorge vs Duran Duran all clash during this party that celebrates indie dance, nu disco, funk and new wave. DJs Mista Jiggz and Mike Don't and Mix Chopin spin all night.
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.
JFL42 (September 21-30 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
The comedy festival runs all weekend with show from Ali Wong and a live reading of Romi and Michelle's High School reunion.
Toronto Beer Week (September 15-23 @ Multiple Venues)
TBW continues to invade pubs, bars and breweries around the city this weekend, include some tap takeovers and a beer and street food party in the Junction.
Toronto Palestine Film Festival (September 20-24 @ TIFF)
Catch some award-winning and Canadian premieres at this unique film fest taking over the Lightbox.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO