Events in toronto: Weekend events in Toronto October 20-22 2017

Toronto is getting one last bout of warm and sunny weather, and lucky for you there are plenty of reasons to get out there this weekend. Halloween party season officially begins, meanwhile festivals celebrating beer, zines, and even bubble tea await. Events you might want to check out:

Cask Days (October 20-22 @ Evergreen Brickworks)
The cask-conditioned beer fest returns this year with over 400 beers and ciders served for three days at the Brick Works. This year, New York City has been chosen as the featured regional beer producer.
Canzine (October 21 @ AGO)
This free festival of zines and independents arts returns to the AGO, highlighting hundreds of zine, book, and comic creators while also hosting talks and workshops.
Fall Movie Wardrobe Sale (October 21 @ 721 Eastern Ave)
Visit one of Toronto’s film studios and scoop up unique finds from an eclectic mix of contemporary, designer, vintage clothing, one-of-a kind pieces, and more sourced from film and television productions shot in Toronto.
Toronto's International Festival of Authors (October 19-29 @ IFOA: International Festival of Authors)
Fans of literature won't want to miss out on 11 days of readings, interviews, panels and signings from internationally acclaimed authors. Students even get free access.
Free Bingsu (October 20-21 @ Dear Fro)
To mark its grand opening, new Korean dessert bar Dear Fro will give away 50 free bingsu desserts daily on October 21st and 22nd to the first customers to line up.
Another Story Bookshop's Anniversary (October 21 @ Another Story Bookshop)
Another Story turns 30 this year, and so the Roncesvalles book store is celebrating with a lineup of author readings, new book giveaways, and major sales on almost every book in store.
Digital Innovation Hub Grand Opening (October 21 @ Downsview Library - Digital Innovation Hub)
Downsview Library is opening its own digital innovation hub and celebrating by giving the public free demos of 3D printing, virtual reality and robotics.
Northern Arena Rocket League Invitational (October 21-22 @ The Great Hall)
Seven of the best Rocket League teams across the world head to Toronto to battle it out in this E-sport for a $30,000 USD prize.
Cratery Record Exchange (October 22 @ The Broadview Hotel)
This is a premium record fair specializing in soul, jazz, progressive, psychedelic and funky sounds from around the world.
Toast to Autumn (October 22 @ Lithuanian House)
Bloor by the Park celebrates the the changing leaves and crisp air of fall with live music, food and drink, art vendors, pumpkin carving, and loads more.
Bubble Tea Festival (October 22 @ Canary District)
If you have a passion for discovering the perfect drink, this is the place to be. Bubble tea, pearl milk tea, boba tea, whatever you call it, we love it!
Toronto Waterfront Marathon (October 22 @ Toronto Waterfront Marathon)
Over 25,000 runners from 60 countries will take over a large chunk of downtown roads in an effort to outdo last year's fundraising goal of $3.2 million raised for local charities. Sign up on site to join in on marathon, half marathon, or 5k runs.
A Farewell to Foxmoulder (October 20 @ D-Beastro)
Foxmoulder, a group that had a huge influence on the Toronto punk / emo scene is playing their final show. Dance and cry and celebrate the life of a band that moved an entire city with only sound.
Calpurnia & Hollerado (October 20 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Finn Wolfhard, the Canadian star of Stranger Things and It, makes his musical debut in Toronto fronting the garage-rock quartet Calpurnia. With them are Toronto outfits Hollerado and Little Junior.
The War On Drugs (October 21 @ Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall)
The Philadelphia indie vets hit the stage at the legendary Massey Hall.
Darcys & Ralph (October 21 @ Mod Club Theatre)
The art rock two-piece is joined by Toronto's latest pop savant, Ralph, for a dancey set at the Mod Club.
Shriek A Tail (October 21 @ The Rec Room)
The Rec Room is hosting its inaugural Halloween party a bit earlier than most, but with the massive space it's sure to be one to remember.
PKEW PKEW PKEW (October 21 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Toronto punk quartet made waves in 2016 with their self titled release, and are back with a headlining show. Come prepared to mosh.
AXHALLOWEEN17 (October 20 @ Fly 2.0)
With hair raising EDM, house, and kpop hits by DJ Sumation, this early entry in the Halloween party season is for those who can’t wait to get weird.
Duel of the Decades: 00s vs 10s (October 20 @ The Rec Room)
The Rec Room is hosting an interactive battle of the two huge eras in pop music, where you decide which jams gets represented by DJ Greedo.
Riverdale Dance Party (October 21 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Celebrate season 2 of Riverdale being in our lives by dancing with the same edginess seen on the show. Costumes are highly encouraged.
MyToronto (October 19-22 @ Artscape Youngplace)
This free exhibit stars those who experience homelessness capturing their perspectives of Toronto through photography, shining a light on the resilience of people often overlooked in our society.
Beach Studio Tour (October 20-22 @ Multiple Venues)
All weekend local visual artists are opening up their homes and studios to curious minds to explore.
Gal-loween Ladies Night at Paradise (October 21 @ Paradise Comics)
Paradise Comics is hosting a Halloween ladies night for pop culture loving women who can't wait for the 31st to come around.
Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters (September 30 - January 7 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Guillermo del Toro's fantastical and frightful world is still on display at the AGO, and with Halloween approaching now is better than ever to explore the 4,1500 + object exhibit.
Ex Libris: New York Public Library (October 20-26 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Hot Docs has a new documentary on its hands, one that explores every inch of the world renowned New York Public Library from newspaper archives to photo collections.
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.
Planet in Focus Film Festival (October 17-22 @ Multiple Venues)
The annual environmental film festival returns with four days of films about the planet and its inhabitants.
Ai Weiwei's Human Flow (October 20 - November 2 @ TIFF)
Shot in 23 countries over one eventful year, this epic film journey gives a powerful visual expression of this century's massive human migration crisis.
Night of the Hunter (October 20 @ AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario)
The AGO's Nightmare on Dundas Street series is back as part of the At Home With Monsters exhibition, this time screening the 1955 frightening fairy tale Night of the Hunter.
Indigenous Craft Sale (October 21 @ Native Canadian Centre of Toronto)
Toronto’s 100% handmade Indigenous arts and crafts sale includes over 40 local artisans selling paintings, beadwork, moccasins and more.
Dipped Donut Pop-Up (October 22 @ Left Field Brewery)
An array of delicious donut creations and flavours a plenty await. Admission is free, just show up ready to enjoy!
Gladstone Flea: Fall Clothing Swap (October 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Swap your gently used clothing and accessories for some sweet new finds. Any left over clothes are being donated to Sistering: A Woman's Place.
Trinity Bellwoods Autumn Flea Market (October 22 @ The Great Hall)
Local handmade art, fashion, food and more will fill the Historic Great Hall to help you get nesting for the coming winter.
Fab Fall Flea (October 22 @ ildsjel collective)
The first annual Fab Fall Flea, will be a vendor market combining makers selling their work with a rummage sale full of unique vintage finds.
Drop, Swap & Shop (October 22 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Drop your end-of-life electronics and pick up one of a kind items on site, contributing to the sharing economy and connection with the community.