Thanksgiving might be all the buzz in Toronto this long weekend, but there's lots to do for those who want to go beyond turkey and stuffing. Casa Loma is now a giant haunted house, Cinefranco kicks off, EDIT wraps up, and you can catch some Studio Ghibli films under the stars. Events you might want to check out:Legends of Horror (September 29 - October 31 @ Casa Loma)
Walk through the lower gardens of Casa Loma and explore areas rarely seen by the public, with an immersive theatrical interpretation of classic horror figures.
Cinefranco (October 6-12 @ Carlton Cinemas)
The only Francophone indie film festival celebrates its 20th year with 16 feature films from around the world and six Canadian shorts.
Lightsaber Battle (October 7 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
An epic battle between good and evil will be waged in Nathan Phillips Square. Grab your glowing sword and join the fight.
EDIT Grand Finale: Feeding the 5000 (October 8 @ East Harbour)
The EDIT Festival wraps up this weekend with a massive feast that aims to shed light on global food waste. Hosted by celebrity chef Bob Blummer, the meal will be made with food that would normally be scrapped. It's also free!
Are You There Margaret? It's me, Gahd. (October 6-7 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Montreal Drag Queen Uma Gahd brings her award-winning comedy to Toronto for the first time.
Haunted Market (October 6 @ D-Beatstro)
For all the goth and halloween lovers, ‘tis the season for getting your hands on supernatural-themed items. Toronto Indie Horror Fest presents a Haunted Market in Bloordale with arts, crafts, collectibles, posters, and loads more.
The Bazaar of The Bizarre (October 8 @ Pia Bouman Ballet School)
This macabre marketplace also features DJs, stilt walkers, tarot readers and more.
KNST KIDS Presents HalloQueer (October 6 @ The Beaver)
If regular drag isn’t spooky enough for you, check out the first ever HalloQueer, with performances by Jupiter Darling, Kasper the Queer Ghost, Dottie Dangerfield and Allysin Chains DJing all night.
Hausu 40th Anniversary (October 6-8 @ The Royal Cinema)
Hausu (also known as House) is one of the most bonkers cult classic horror films ever made. This psychedelic 1977 Japanese ghost tale celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
The Ghosts of the University of Toronto (October 6-28 @ The steps outside of the Royal Ontario Museum)
The University of Toronto downtown campus has a dark history with the supernatural. You’ll hear about fateful love stories, secret chambers, and troubled spirits.
Unarmed Verses (October 6-11 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
A young girl in Toronto turns to the arts while facing eviction from her north-end home. See why this film snagged the Best Canadian Feature Documentary Award at this year’s Hot Docs Festival.
Anime Under the Stars (October 8-9 @ Daniels Spectrum)
As the warm weather fades, enjoy a night of anime featuring three Studio Ghibli films, with contests, cosplay, dance, music, and more.
Next Music from Tokyo (October 6 @ Tranzac Club)
Every year Toronto-based anesthesiologist Steven Tanaka travels to Japan searching for the most interesting bands and then brings them to Toronto to say “Hey, check this out!” Catch two shows this weekend.
Chameleon Project (October 6 @ Junction City Music Hall)
Blending electronic and organic sounds, Chameleon Project brings his livetronica to the Junction with Jamie Kidd and DJ Spktra.
Future Islands (October 6 @ Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall)
A band that cut their teeth in house basements and dingy tour vans returns to Toronto to play under the bright lights and big stage of Massey Hall.
Yani Borrell and DJ Suave (October 6 @ Lula Lounge)
Well loved salsa singer Yani Borrell brings his distinctive vocal style to the Lula Lounge. If you’re not sure how to swing your hips, cover includes a dance lesson.
Tough Age LP release (October 6 @ The Baby G)
Tough Age celebrate the release of their LP 'Shame' with New York's Future Punx and locals Eyeballs and New Chance.
Yelle (October 7 @ Adelaide Hall)
It doesn’t matter how well you understand her French, Yelle has been making booties shake and hearts break all over the world for more than a decade.
Blue Hawaii (October 7-8 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Not to be confused with the 1961 film of the same name, Blue Hawaii are able to be wistful and sullen while mixing in disco and old school dance music.
Testpilot at REBEL (October 8 @ REBEL)
After initially cancelling this show, Deadmau5 will once again hit the stage this weekend. Support comes from Attlas.
Azealia Banks (October 8 @ The Opera House)
The Harlem-born diva brings the 212 to the 6ix.
The Concierge Club's Sherway Gardens Mocktail Bar (October 6-8 @ Sherway Gardens)
Feeling parched as you shop? Enjoy this mocktail pop-up bar serving complimentary drinks at Sherway Gardens.
Le Tour de Cafe (October 7 @ Rooster Coffee House (King East))
Enjoy a tour through Corktown and Riverside while enjoying specialty drinks, treats, and pastries from local cafés and pastry shops.
Chamak The Glitter Ball (October 6 @ Club 120)
Put on your best glitter, sequins, and gems while DJ Deep spins Bollywood beats.
Beam Me Up! Disco Fridays (October 6 @ The Piston)
Beam Me Up unearths underground and underrated disco jams covering soul, boogie, reggae, and proto-house.
Y2K The Millennial Dance Party (October 6 @ Drake Hotel)
The early to mid 2000s are the new retro, and this party spins all the one hit wonders and guilty pleasures from the age of Friendster and ICQ.
Magical Unicorn Fashion Show (October 6 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
Share the dance floor with DJ Shine and a host of unicorns dressed by 16 artists and designers.
It's Not U It's Me (October 7 @ Toronto, ON)
If you’re looking for some dubstep, house, and garage, Ben UFO makes the trip from England to join Toronto artists Nautiluss, Ciel, and more.
DJ Abel Thanksgiving Weekend (October 8 @ Fly 2.0)
After having dinner with your family, shake off that turkey with a seven hour set by DJ Abel.
CAMINOS (October 4-8 @ Aki Studio & Ada Slaight Hall, Daniels Spectrum)
A festival of new works-in-progress from local Pan-American, Indigenous, and Latinx artists who are pushing the boundaries of theatre, dance, performance art, music, visual arts, installation, and film.
Arts of the East (September 23 - January 21 @ Aga Khan Museum)
The world premiere of the Bruschettini Collection of vibrant and technically adept Islamic masterwork from the 13th to 17th centuries.
GO Transit Exhibit (May 27 - December 31 @ Toronto Railway Museum)
Check out the 50-year history of GO Transit including the the very first GO Train coach.
by Ryan McLaren via blogTO
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