Weekend events in Toronto have something for everyone. If you're intent on going outside, there are plenty of spring markets and Earth Hour celebrations. Elsewhere, there's art waiting to be discovered and the last night for Friday Night Live at the ROM.
Events you might want to check out:Long Winter Year (March 23 @ Tranzac Club)
The latest instalment of Long Winter features music, art, and comedy performances all night long.
People's Pint Grand Opening Weekend (March 23-25 @ People's Pint Brewing Company)
The DIY brewery is finally opening its doors this weekend with tons of brews on tap and the opportunity to try your hand at making your own batch.
#FNLROM (February 16 - March 23 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
Celebrate the start of the new season with a bang at the latest instalment of the Friday Night Live series at the ROM.
Do You See What I See? (March 23-24 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
This group exhibition will feature feminist art by South Asian Canadian artists who look to challenge the societal role of South Asian women from various perspectives.
Banff Mountain Film Festival (March 23-25 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Showcasing a selection of Canadian outdoor adventurers, the Banff Mountain Festival World Tour brings Banff to audiences around the globe.
SheStories (March 24 @ Comedy Bar)
Part of the SheDot Festival, SheStories is an evening of compelling and hilarious stories from some of Toronto's best storytellers.
AC2 (March 24 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
CNN's Anderson Cooper and Real Housewives Executive Producer Andy Cohen are in Toronto for an unscripted uncensored night of conversation.
What The Film Festival (March 24-25 @ The Royal Cinema)
Eccentrics rejoice! It's a film festival inspired by and expressly for all things absurd, strange, and unsual.
Unplug to Connect (March 24 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Earth Hour is this Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. You can join others in Nathan Phillips Square as the skyline turns dark for one hour a year.
Toronto Pug Grumble (March 25 @ Trinity Bellwoods Dog Bowl)
Heavy breathing and butt-sniffing is on the menu for Sunday when tons of smoothy-faced pugs gather to frolic around together.
Lucha Palooza (March 25 @ Lee's Palace)
A different take on cabaret is going down as the Lucha Libre Wrestling Cabaret Show returns to Toronto for a night of high-flying and hard hitting action.
Charlotte Cardin (March 23 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Quebec pop singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin has been gaining a loyal following in Ontario and has returned to Toronto for the night.
Secrets (March 23 @ Hard Luck Bar)
A twist on the Cali sound comes to town with post-hardcore band Secrets while they hit up Toronto as part of their world tour.
Nelly (March 24 @ REBEL)
Rapper Nelly is dropping by Rebel on Saturday to perform some of his iconic hits.
The Wedding Present (March 24 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
British indie rock group The Wedding Present is at the Horseshoe to perform alongside Terry de Castro.
The Tyler Effect (March 23 @ Love Child Social House)
This charity event will honour Tyler McLean and feature live music, drinks, dancing, a pizza party, live paint performance, and a curated art show.
Electrovelo (March 23 @ Handlebar)
This eclectic dance party mixes synth-pop, italo disco, mutant disco, and electroclash.
Shake, Rattle and Roll (March 23 @ Clinton's Tavern)
Shake your tail feather to the oldies with classic rock, pop, and soul hits playing all night long.
Guilty Pleasures (March 23 @ Swan Dive)
There's nothing wrong with loving The Thong Song. Dance it out like nobody's judging to all the forbidden hits.
Gagapalooza (March 23 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
All things Gaga are going down at Gagapalooza. Her mega monster hits will be spinning all night, plus costumes and lots of glitter.
Pump Up the Volume (March 24 @ Velvet Underground)
It's a video dance party with DJ Lazarus spinning retro dance, classic house, and electronica from the 80s to the early 2000s.
Arta Gallery Pop-Up Shop (March 24-31 @ Arta Gallery)
Arta Gallery is hosting a spring pop-up with everything from ceramics to jewellery, to handmade artisanal items and small artworks.
Nerd Market (March 24 @ OISE)
Finally, a place for nerds to buy, swap, and sell geeky goods like magic cards, comics, video games or used anime.
Old Book and Paper Show (March 25 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Soak in the sights and smells of old paper, plus mountains of other printed material like antique photography and vintage books.
Trinity Bellwoods Flea (March 25 @ The Great Hall)
The March edition of the Trinity Bellwoods Flea is on with plenty of artisans and vendors on hand to help freshen up for spring.
Port Lands Onsite (March 25 @ Ildsjel Collective)
Artists and designers and their respective processes will take the spotlight to showcase the care and expertise that goes into making everyday items.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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