It's a big week in Toronto for those who love to get out there and attend the city's highest profile events. In the music realm, Jay-Z is in town, and members of Broken Social Scene and Billy Talent have a new stage production. Fashion fans can visit the ROM's new Christian Dior exhibit, and lovers of fireworks have Toronto's Cavalcade of Lights.
Events you might want to check out:A&R Angels (November 20 @ Streetcar Crowsnest)
Broken Social Scene bandleader Kevin Drew and Billy Talent frontman Ben Kowalewicz co-star in the premiere of their rock-fable and stage play, A&R Angels.
Drake 86'd (November 20 @ The Drake Hotel)
Fill up on free donairs and poutine while listening to labour rights lawyer Christopher Achkar discuss issues affecting workers in the food industry.
InfluenceTO 2017 (November 21 @ Enercare Centre)
This conferences encourages people to be active in their community, and features speakers like YouTube's Casey Neistat and one of President Obama's former Senior Advisors.
Stars (November 22 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
The Montreal based indie pop veterans land in Toronto for one night at the Great Hall, playing tunes from their nearly 20 year long discography.
Dua Lipa (November 22 @ REBEL)
The English singer and model puts on an all ages show at Rebel in support of her self titled 2017 full length record.
Blood in the Snow (November 23-26 @ The Royal Cinema)
The festival dedicated to Canadian genre films returns to the Royal Cinema for its sixth consecutive year in Toronto. Expect national and world premieres as well as panels with the filmmakers.
One of a Kind Christmas Show (November 23 - December 3 @ Enercare Centre)
This sprawling show featuring over 800 makers, artisans and designers to shop from.
JAY-Z (November 23 @ Air Canada Centre)
The 4:44 Tour, or what one of our writers calls the Bey Apology Tour, is about to hit Toronto. Unsurprisingly, the demand for Jay-Z has caused the rapper to add a second night.
Liam Gallagher (November 23 @ Rebel)
One of the endlessly feuding brothers formerly of Oasis hits Toronto as part of his one man solo world tour.
Waves & Whisky (November 24 @ Ripley's Aquarium of Canada)
Warp back in time to the Prohibition era as Ripley's Aquarium redecorates itself with rustic, whisky filled bars for this 19+ event. No snitches allowed!
The Gentlemen's Expo (November 24-25 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building)
Toronto's mega show for guys features the latest in style, tech, music, sports, cards, sex, food, gaming and more.
Christian Dior at the ROM (November 25 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
In celebration of the House of Dior’s 70th anniversary, the ROM explores the brilliance behind Dior’s dramatic creations that revived the entire Paris haute couture industry.
Cavalcade of Lights (November 25 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
A spectacular fireworks show and skating party complement the official illumination of Toronto's official Christmas Tree outside of Nathan Phillips Square.
Swedish Christmas Fair (November 25-26 @ Harbourfront Centre)
This two-day holiday extravaganza includes folk dancing, craft making and Scandinavian food and drink.
Gladstone Flea Holiday Markets (November 26 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Like to wait until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping? Don't sweat it! The Gladstone Holiday Flea offers 20 unique and local vendors and is devoid of busy parking or endless line-ups.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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