9 things to do in Toronto today

Today in Toronto you can watch free comedy and drama short films, hear funny failure stories told live, dance at one of the week's best dance parties, and even catch a set from an eighteen year old French DJ making waves right now. 

Events you might want to check out:

Best Comedy & Drama Film Fest (January 17 @ Carlton Cinemas)
Witness the best in comedy and drama short films from filmmakers all around the world at this free kickoff to Carlton Cinema's 2018 festival season.
Petit Biscuit (January 17 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
The 18 year old French DJ is making waves internationally, and lands in Toronto for a set at the Danforth. His breakout track "Sunset Lover" currently sits at over 350 million streams online.
Intersection (January 17 @ Social Capital Theatre)
Intersection is a comedy and storytelling series where a diverse set of speakers share the joys and struggles on Canadian life. This January edition is about life as Filipino Canadians.
The S Word Free Screening (January 17 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
In lead up to the annual Bell Let's Talk Day, Hot Docs and Bell are screening free documentaries aiming to break the stigma around mental illness.
Fckup Nights (January 17 @ Shopify)
This raunchily titled events is a global speaker series where failed business and project leads share, question, and celebrate their screw ups. It could very well be the most humble speaker series out there.
Coding for Adults (January 17 @ Downsview Library)
Whether you're interested in a new hobby or preparing yourself for the robot apocalypse, Downsview Library is hosting an hour long intro into the world of coding.
Night Shift (January 17 @ Bambi's)
Top DJ talent in Toronto's underground scene rise up at Bambi's tonight for a free spotlight show. Tonight Mikey Apples, Ceremonies, plus Redmond & Mílu bring the good vibes.
Canada's Top Ten Film Festival (January 12-21 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
TIFF's picks of the best Canadian films of 2017 are spotlighted on screen all week. Tonight the Lightbox is showing drama Never Steady, Never Still and Indigenous focused doc Our People Will Be Healed.
Toronto Design Offsite Festival (January 15-21 @ Toronto, ON)
TO DO Festival is Canada's largest celebration of design, bringing over 100 free, not to mention stunning, exhibitions and events to Toronto during Design Week.

by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO