10 things to do in Toronto today

Events in Toronto today include a free/pwyc ice cream giveaway, a huge art party and a showcasing of new work from the Canadian National Ballet. 

Events you might want to check out:

Cultural Hotspot Launch Event (May 9 @ Malvern Town Centre)
Scarborough officially becomes a cultural hotspot for the summer at this free event featuring Michie Mee, Maestro Fresh Wes, DJ Baba Kahn, Lisa Odjig, BUCC N FLVR, and The Wexford Gleeks.
Life As We Know It (May 9 @ Fort York Public Library)
Filmmaker and visual humourist Cameron Tingley presents his short live-action films and shares his observations of modern society.
Art Bash (May 9 @ Daniels Spectrum)
This interactive art party featuring a cocktail reception, live art competition and a silent auction will all be in support of the SickKids Foundation.
Ambient Ping (May 9 @ Handlebar)
Deep vibes are on deck with Toronto's own iderdown uses noise and melody to create danceable soundscapes.
Free/Pay-What-You-Can Ice Cream (May 9 @ Front Street West & Simcoe Street)
TogetherWeSee.com is giving out free/pwyc ice cream to help reach their goal of 130k to help those who are blind or visually impaired see again.
Identity-s- Masked and UnMasked (May 9 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
Created by Toronto youth, this mixed-media art show explores identities and how, though they may distinguish us, they do not define us.
Brockton Writers Series (May 9 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Writers from the local literary community read their works, with authors Tylor Pennock, Kaleigh Trace, Ralph Kelowe and Karen Lee in tow.
Canada's National Ballet School's Spring Showcase (May 9-12 @ Betty Oliphant Theatre)
Spring is ballet season and this show will feature two classical excerpts, the Pas de Deux from Paquita and the Pas de Sept from Bournonville’s A Folk Tale.
Toronto Vinyl Summit (May 9 @ The Rec Room)
This first in what is expected to be an annual event is hosted by Alan Cross and featuring musical guests Julian Taylor and Morgan Cameron Ross. Cross and experts will discuss the history, present and future of Canadian vinyl records and culture.
Canadian Music Week (May 7-13 @ Multiple Venues)
The city is alive as musicians from all over are here—right now—playing their talented hearts out at venues all over the city.

by Lisa Power via blogTO