Events in Toronto this week include outdoor activities and musical performances happening all over the city as a part of Canadian Music Week. Street festival season officially arrives with Spring into Parkdale. There's plenty of free stuff going on, too.
Events you might want to check out:Haim (May 7 @ Massey Hall)
The California sisters and indie rock favourites get love whenever they visit Toronto and now they're here as part of their Sister Sister Sister Tour.
Sarah Burns on The Central Park Five (May 7 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Filmmaker and writer Sarah Burns talks about get her investigation of the Central Park Five that continues to make political waves to this day.
Trampoline Hall (May 7 @ Garrison)
The recurring speaker series is back featuring Celeste Yim, Jonathan Goldsbie and more. A small number of rush tickets are available at the door.
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 fabul-ish prize they never knew they wanted.
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market (May 8 - October 30 @ Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market)
It's farmers market season and locally produced goods will be available, plus food artisans on-site using local ingredients.
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.
James Comey (May 10 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Former FBI Director James Comey is in Toronto to discuss America's place on the world stage.
International Film Festival of South Asia (May 10-21 @ Multiple Venues)
Now in its seventh year, this film festival showcases a diverse and independent selection of films on themes from South Asian culture.
Dark Rainbow (May 11-25 @ Hashtag Gallery)
In a series of multi-media forms — including unicorns and confetti — artist Art Frak explores themes of violence, mental health, emotions and sexuality.
Spring into Parkdale (May 12 @ Parkdale Village)
Queen Street gets taken over by a sprawling festival and night market stretched out between Roncesvalles and Dufferin streets.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 12-13 @ Toronto Reference Library)
All things comic art are celebrated with exhibitions, readings, panels, interviews, art installations and workshops—free!
Toronto Flower Market (May 12 - October 20 @ CAMH)
This spring favourite kicks off the season, featuring locally grown flowers from fields and greenhouses around the city.
Liam Gallagher (May 13 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
90s British rock legend Liam Gallagher is making his way around the world and performing alongside Richard Ashcroft.
CONTACT Photography Festival (May 1-31 @ Multiple Venues)
The annual festival is showcasing works from hundreds of photographers at locations all over the city.
Canadian Music Week (May 7-13 @ Multiple Venues)
Now in its 37th year, CMW spans 7 nights of performances, over 800 showcasing bands at more than 40 live music venues in downtown Toronto.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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