Weekend events in Toronto look to celebrate the grand opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art and encourage you to pick up a new book buddy at Word on the Street. House of Vans takes over The Bentway and there's lots of festivals, music, parties and markets to check out.
Events you might want to check out:House of Vans (September 21-23 @ The Bentway)
Vans takes over The Bentway for a weekend of cool events, including a community market, workshops, a cook-off and performances.
Canzine (September 22 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Zine culture is getting a big festival with hundreds of zines and art books to peruse, talks, events and an awards ceremony.
Bruno Mars (September 22 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Put your pinky rings up to the moon because Bruno Mars is stopping in Toronto to give us some of that 24k Magic, the first of a two-night stint.
MOCA Grand Opening (September 22-23 @ MOCA)
After an initial delay, the MOCA is finally ready to reveal its revamped space. Tour through all five floors during this free, two-day grand opening event.
The Word on the Street (September 23 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Lit nerds, rejoice! This all-day book and magazine festival is back with literature-based programming, vendors, author talks and activities.
JFL42 (September 20-29 @ Multiple Venues)
Just for Laughs is just getting started this weekend with big-name comedians from all over arriving to perform at venues across the city.
Elevate (September 21-27 @ Multiple Venues)
Industry leaders, innovators and experts arrive to link up with Toronto's tech community for a week of talks, events, special programming and more.
Queen West Art Crawl (September 22-23 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
Take a tour through the historic, artsy and eclectic Queen Street West and its many art galleries that feature the work of tons of local artists.
Toronto Beaches Festival (September 22-23 @ Woodbine Beach)
There's still time to hit the beach and this sand bash offers free admission, food and drinks, yoga, a 90s dance party and shopping.
Harvest Apple Festival (September 22-23 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
The first annual Harvest Apple Festival kicks off just in time for fall with a whole weekend of cider, treats, a farmers' market, music and activities.
Venus Fest (September 15-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Venus Fest continues this weekend with women and non-binary artists participating in panels, discussions and musical performances.
Big Sound (September 21 @ The Great Hall)
Big Sound is back with a night of live music from over 30 musicians banging out a tribute to Aretha Franklin, the Motown Sound and classic soul.
Conrad Sewell (September 21 @ The Drake Hotel)
Australian singer Conrad Sewell fuses pop and soul to show off his powerful voice, hopeful message and upbeat tunes.
Roar Music Festival (September 22 @ Henderson Brewing)
This little music festival with a big heart is meant to welcome the cozy days of fall with live music, food, brews, games and just a good ol' time.
Dead Sara (September 23 @ The Horseshoe Tavern)
LA's trio of post-hardcore rockers arrives for some good old-fashioned cathartic primal screaming from some bad ass chicks.
Big Trouble in Little China (September 21-22 @ Revue Cinema)
The classic John Carpenter “action adventure comedy kung-fu ghost story monster movie” gets a drunk screening with special cocktails and prizes.
Love, Gilda (September 21-27 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This documentary shines a light on one of Saturday Night Live's most beloved comedians gone too soon, Gilda Radner.
Art House Theater Day (September 23 @ Revue Cinema)
It's Art House Theater Day in the city and to celebrate, Agnès Varda's Cléo de 5 à 7 is screening free of charge.
Big Fun! (September 21 @ The Rec Room)
Big tunes, big visuals and big Queens are on for the evening at this dance party and all around multi-sensory experience.
Venus Fest Afterparty (September 22 @ Farside)
Venus Fest comes to an end with a big after-party featuring DJ sets by Scarlett Rose and Lavender Bruisers spinning all night long.
Fancy Footwork (September 22 @ The Piston)
Fancy Footwork celebrates one year of movin' and groovin' with a night of top notch indie dance, nu disco, funk and new wave sounds.
Sterling Road Block Party (September 23 @ Drake Commissary)
A big community street party is happening along Sterling Road with a full day of food, activities, music, entertainment and a market.
Inland (September 21-22 @ Queen Richmond Centre West)
Check out local and national designer brands at this big fashion shopping event with fresh looks and many made-in-Canada products.
Bi Arts Festival Handmade Market (September 22 @ Trinity-St Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts)
Artists and makers from across the sexuality spectrum are selling their one-of-a-kind goods, including zines, gifts, decor and artwork.
Trans Makers' Market (September 22 @ The 519)
Pick up a ton of goodies from this market designed to support trans, non-binary and two spirit artists, entrepreneurs and vendors.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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