Events in Toronto this week range from soup to hardcore punk, Justin Timberlake to yoga. The Bunz Flea is back with a big assortment of handmade goodies and Toronto After Dark is set to scare you silly. There's lots of free stuff happening, too!
Events you might want to check out:Justin Timberlake (October 9 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Now a man of the woods, Justin Timberlake is over the pop scene and has stripped his sound down into a simpler, more artsy product.
Bunz Flea (October 9 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Local makers come together for this huge annual flea. Goodies of all sorts are up for sale alongside music, tarot and a big trading zone.
Cat Power (October 9 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
A pioneer for female musicians in the indie rock scene, Cat Power's powerful voice has defined her decorated career spanning nearly three decades.
Reelworld Film Festival (October 9-14 @ Multiple Venues)
Indigenous directors and others from diverse backgrounds look to inspire discussion on gender identity, environmental issues and human rights.
Rendezvous With Madness (October 10-21 @ Multiple Venues)
Mental health takes centre stage during this city-wide festival that uses media installations, visual art, theatre and film to address issues in health.
Empty Bowls (October 11 @ Gardiner Museum)
Empty Bowls returns with gourmet soups served up in donated bowls by local makers in support of Anishnawbe Health Toronto.
X Avant New Music Festival (October 11-14 @ Music Gallery)
Bear Witness of A Tribe Called Red looks to curate this multi-day musical festival centred around identity, art and featuring many Canadian acts.
Not Dead Yet (October 11-14 @ Multiple Venues)
Punk and lots of it hits venues across the city for a big DIY hardcore punk festival with local and national acts arriving to get in on the action.
Toronto After Dark Film Festival (October 11-19 @ Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre)
Feature films and shorts of the horror, thriller and sci-fi persuasion are being screened over nine nights, just in time for spooky season.
Boobyball Wild West (October 12 @ Rebel)
Strap on the boots and break out the cowhide for this big country-themed, all-night fundraiser in support of Rethink Breast Cancer.
Living Hyphen Launch Party (October 12 @ Page One)
Living Hyphen is launching its inaugural issue that looks to showcase and celebrate the diverse voices found in Canadian art and literature.
Studio 54 (October 12-24 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This documentary not only showcases the disco and debauchery at this storied club, but how it also challenged the homophobic attitudes of the day.
Fob Mob (October 13 @ Chinatown Centre)
A celebration of pan-Asian diasporic narratives is on with a series of events, pop-ups, parties and collaborations that look to inspire and empower.
Yoga and Wellness Show (October 13-14 @ Enercare Centre)
Everything needed to step up your yoga and wellness game from nutrition, health, merch and motivation are on at this big show.
Vegan Oktoberfest Market (October 14 @ The Great Hall)
For all the vegans who love a good Oktoberfesting, this market is jam-packed with vegan goodies in the style of traditional German treats.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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