Hump Days after an epic flood call for a pick-me-up, and events in Toronto today have just that. The Smashing Pumpkins are here and there's a big fitness expo. Several film screenings are happening as well as long as rain doesn't wash them away.
Events you might want to check out:The Smashing Pumpkins (August 8 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Relive the melancholy of the 90s with the rock band that helped paved the way for the many angsty, tragic, and beautiful bands that came after them.
Hidden Figures (August 8 @ Ivan Forrest Gardens)
Catch an outdoor screening the critically-acclaimed 2016 film Hidden Figures, alongside free popcorn and snuggly blankets.
Gratitude. (August 8 @ Drake Underground)
A goodbye celebration to local soul and RnB artist Ellen Bryant is going down, with special performances by DonPaulo and JAYEMKAYEM.
Pedro The Lion (August 8 @ Lee's Palace)
Indie rockers long before it was was cool, Seattle's Pedro The Lion are known for using lo-fi sounds to underscore their slowcore tunes.
Bollywood Hollywood (August 8 @ Regent Park)
Bollywood hits the big, outdoor screen during Regent Park's Under the Stars showing of this 2002 film, plus family-friendly pre-show activities.
The Afro-Metis Nation Constitution Launch (August 8 @ A Different Booklist Cultural Centre)
Explore the rich history of Canada's mixed Indigenous and Black community with a night of discussion, poetry, music and storytelling.
Canne Rt Sho (August 8 @ Buddies in Bad Times)
Artist Canne's newest line illustrations are a beautiful testament to "the thread that keeps us all together and the dreams that compel us forward."
Catwalk (August 8 @ The Royal Cinema)
Celebrate International Cat Day with a look into the competitive world of cat shows full of impassioned personalities and intense rivalries.
World Fitness Expo (August 8-12 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
For all the fitness enthusiasts out there, this big expo has education sessions, seminars, meet and greets and workshops to check out.
Fusion Comedy (August 8 - January 9 @ Social Capital Theatre)
Catch a laugh at this sketch comedy showcase featuring a culturally-diverse, LGBTQ+ perspective from local up-and-comers.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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