Weekend events in Toronto are ready to get you up and out on King Street during TIFF Festival Street or at a new photo exhibit featuring The Weeknd. If you're looking for TIFF parties, movies to see, stars to watch out for or free stuff to do during the festival, we've got you covered.
Events you might want to check out:TIFF Festival Street (September 6-9 @ King Street West)
TIFF fever takes over downtown during this street festival featuring red carpet watching, free outdoor screenings, music and a rally for women in film.
Toronto International Film Festival (September 6-16 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Toronto takes centre stage during this star-studded film festival with screenings, a street festival, parties, events and lots more.
Aqua and Prozzak (September 8 @ RBC Echo Beach)
Rewind it back to the 90s when pop music ran the world while Aqua's hyper dance hits and Prozzak's animated videos ruled the airwaves.
In Time (September 8-9 @ The Coterie)
The Weeknd stars in this photo exhibit by Hyghly Alleyne that takes a look inside the dreamy, smoke-filled, on-and-off-stage world of the XO crew.
Taste of the Kingsway (September 7-9 @ The Kingsway)
Take a stroll through the Kingsway, where 150 vendors will be lined up with food and drinks, served alongside exhibits and entertainment.
St. James Town Festival (September 8 @ St. James Town)
Toronto's historic James Town shows off its colours during this community-wide festival including local artists, vendors, food and programming.
Share Her Journey Rally (September 8 @ King Street West)
Part of Festival Street, a rally and march is planned to raise awareness of women in the film industry and support them in their fight for equal treatment.
Cabbagetown Festival (September 8-9 @ Cabbagetown)
Historic Cabbagetown comes out for a big festival with an all-Canadian market, food from local vendors, activities and live performances.
Bicycle Music Festival (September 9 @ Humber Bay Park West)
Put your pedal to the metal and take part in the big bike-powered concert and communal street ride through the city.
Veg Food Fest (September 7-9 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Eat your heart out at this huge vegetarian food festival with over 140 vendors, all within a huge market place full of yummy goodies.
Ossington Ice Cream (September 8 @ Alley behind Oddseoul)
Come grab some ice cream the way it was meant: served up in an alley with flavours named after Toronto stereotypes like "I'm Drake's cousin."
Burgers + Beers (September 9 @ 86 Miller Street)
Is there anything better than a sweaty, cheese-smothered burger? How about a party with all-you-can-eat burgers and $4 beer? It's lit!
Bülow (September 8 @ Mod Club Theatre)
All the way from Germany comes pop singer Bülow with her soft, distinct voice and cooled out tunes about real life stuff.
Yuno (September 8 @ The Garrison)
Hypnotic and raw, Yuno's down-to-earth R&B style and raps capture and blend psych-rock for new kind of musical trip.
Outlaw Music Festival (September 9 @ Budweiser Stage)
Some of country's biggest stars arrive in Toronto for an all-day concert with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Nathaniel Rateliff.
Downsview Park Friday Night Lights (September 7 @ Downsview Park)
The final DPRNL is here with a free outdoor screening of Avengers: Infinity War. Bring a blanket to stay cozy, a chair to sit on and enter to win some prizes.
Movie Night in Liberty Village Park (September 7 @ Liberty Village Park)
Maybe bring a blanket fo this free outdoor screening of Black Panther and catch one of the last free outdoor screenings of the season.
The Sandlot (September 9 @ The Royal Cinema)
Left Field Brewery joins the Royal for a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the The Sandlot, plus a pre-show Blue Jays panel from Pitch Talks.
Xpace Cultural Centre Programming Launch Party (September 7 @ XPACE (Lansdowne))
This eclectic gallery is throwing a party in celebration of its 2018-2019 programming launch with DJs, snacks, drinks and, of course, lots of new art.
Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Fair (September 7-9 @ Riverdale Park West)
Visual art of all kinds from local artists is available at this big arts and crafts fair with activities, demos and more.
NookFest (September 8 @ Woodbine and Woodmount)
Back again is this little art festival with a lot of heart featuring live music, food, beer, wine, shopping, performances and more.
The Mystic Forest (September 8 @ Opera House)
The Opera House is getting a makeover of psychedelic proportions as The Mystic Forest returns with all kinds of trippy fun inside the concert hall.
Bike Rave (September 8 @ The Bentway)
Rave all night under the Gardiner with your bike and join together to make one big glowing, hyped-up, synchronized party machine.
Aretha Franklin Dance Party (September 8 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Celebrate the life of the Queen of Soul with a night of grooves, gospel and R&B's greatest artists form the Motown area spinning all night long.
Summerdaze (September 9 @ 54 Fraser Ave)
After a successful season of showcasing the city's underground DJ scene, Summerdaze returns for one last thank-you party of the year.
Liberty Village Market (September 8 @ Liberty Towers Presentation Centre)
Over fourty vendors come out for a European-style market featuring fashion, home decor, pet products, jewellery, art, photography and more.
Surfers Market (September 8 @ Surf the Greats)
Surf season is always on somewhere and this swap and shop encourages people to sell gear they're no longer using and pick up something new.
Kensington Pop-Up (September 8-9 @ 301 Augusta Ave)
Kensington's creative community joins together for this curated market with original works, prints, vintage clothing, leather goods, jewellery and more.
Parkdale Flea (September 8-9 @ Northern Contemporary Gallery)
The back to school edition of the Parkdale Flea promises everything you need to get into the groove with clothes, lifestyle and home products.
Hard Feelings Mental Health Pop-Up Market (September 9 @ Hard Feelings Mental Health)
Come out, craft and shop at this artisan market dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access to mental health supports.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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