10 things to do in toronto today

Today in Toronto a huge Mexican dinner party goes down, a one-night beer festival takes place, and an Indigenous film festival arrives. Events you might want to check out:

imagineNATIVE (October 18-21 @ Multiple Venues)
See over 100 international, Canadian and North American film premieres created by Indigenous filmmakers with almost three quarters of the films (72%) made by Indigenous female directors.
Fresh Hop Fest (October 18 @ Berkeley Church)
Featuring countless samples of local brewers' specialty beers along with live entertainment and delicious food, Fresh Hop wants to deepen the connection between local hop farmers, breweries, and your taste buds.
Salud To Mexico (October 18 @ El Caballito)
The three restaurants at 220 King Street West are hosting one epic dinner party to help raise funds for victims of the earthquake in Mexico. You'll even find a live mariachi band on site!
Shamie Awards Gala (October 18 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Part comedic roast, part satirical awards show and 100% fundraiser, the Shamies put the year's biggest media personalities on blast for a night of goofy fun.
The Toronto Zine Off (October 18 @ The Steady)
Bring your zine to the Steady to trade with other zine-makers at this inaugural meeting of local self-published creators. You don't need to create your own to attend and can pick up others' art for free.
World Dodgeball Championship (October 18-21 @ Markham Pan Am Centre)
For four days some of the best dodgeball athletes from around the world will compete for gold.
Transcendence (October 18 @ InterAccess)
It's the opening party for the 16th Annual InterAccess Current Exhibition, this one all about spirituality and digital technology inspired by the media theories of Douglas Rushkoff and Neil Postman.
Square Shop (October 18-22 @ Square Shop)
The popular payment provider is hosting its first Toronto pop-uo with $2 food, drink and other specials.
Planet in Focus (October 17-22 @ Multiple Venues)
The annual environmental film festival returns with four days of films about the planet and its inhabitants.
Toronto After Dark (October 12-20 @ Scotiabank Theatre Toronto)
The annual the cult horror, sci-fi, and action film festival continues today with the Toronto premieres of Canadian horror thriller Poor Agnes and action comedy Game of Death.

by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO