Events in Toronto today include the second day of Canadian Music Week, a cherry blossoms ambient picnic and some karaoke.
Events you might want to check out:High Park Cherry Trees Ambient Picnic (May 8 @ High Park)
Avoid the weekend crowds and hit up High Park to enjoy the cherry blossoms along with the sounds of local DJs.
Harry Potter Trivia Night (May 8-22 @ The Lockhart)
Get your monthly dose of Harry Potter trivia at this Dundas West bar. Arrive early to play. No Cover.
Rowers Reading Series (May 8 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Stop by Church Streets favourite hangout spot for a free evening of poetry and prose featuring Gwen Benaway, George Elliott Clarke, Liz Howard and Jennifer LoveGrove.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (May 8 @ The Garrison)
Melbourne's Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever are in Toronto with their high-energy brand of sub pop, with a hint of acoustic charm.
The Used (May 8 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Screamo stars The Used are hot off the release of their new album, The Canyon, and here along with Red Sun Rising and THE FEVER 333.
Walk With Me (May 8-10 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Back by popular demand is the doc that follows Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and the popularization of mindfulness.
After the Blackout (May 8-26 @ Young Centre for the Perfoming Arts)
Under the stars, an interwoven group meets to find connection through adversity in this new Judith Thompson-directed play.
Hot Breath Karaoke (May 8-30 @ Handlebar)
Everyone who braves the stage gets to spin the wheel of fortune with the chance of winning a prize they never knew they wanted.
Freethinker (May 8 @ Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall)
Historian Andre Levesque discusses the life and works of Québécois poet, playwright, journalist and feminist: Éva Circé-Côté.
Canadian Music Week (May 7-13 @ Multiple Venues)
Now in its 37th year, CMW spans seven nights of performances, there are over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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