Weekend events in Toronto mark a transition period between going out and staying in. If you do decide to go out, there's lots of markets worth checking out and a huge beer festival. A new soup festival arrives and there's parties a-plenty happening all over the city.
Events you might want to check out:Fall Opening Party (October 19 @ The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery)
The Power Plant kicks off a new season of programming with a big party featuring new exhibitions, drinks and free admission.
YouTube Music Night Market (October 19-20 @ 464 King Street West)
YouTube Music looks to showcase local culture with a two-night market featuring food, drinks, shopping and a performance by Roy Wood$.
Cask Days (October 19-21 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Beer as nature intended is on as Evergreen Brick Works hosts a massive brew festival with drinks served straight out of the cask.
Hush Hush (October 20 @ Bloor/Gladstone Library)
Bloor/Gladstone Library is being transformed into party central with drinks, neon signs and classic library nostalgia during this big party in the stacks.
Toronto Soup Festival (October 20-21 @ Garrison Common)
Just in time for comfort food season, this new festival is dedicated to all things soup, featuring exhibitors, non-soup food, drinks and more.
Shade (October 20 @ Rivoli)
Shade returns with a night of comedy by women, trans and non-binary performers for a night of laughs in celebration of Women's History Month.
KimiKon (October 19-21 @ Encare Centre)
A new festival for Japanese culture has arrived with a weekend of comics, cosplay, meet and greets, exhibitions and an artist alley.
Boo! at the Barns (October 20 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
A Halloween party is going down at Wychwood for the whole family, including storytelling, food and drinks, dancing and more.
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (October 21 @ Toronto Waterfront Marathon)
Hit the pavement at this annual run and walk by the water for all levels, including a full marathon, half and 5 kilometre stretch.
imagineNATIVE (October 17-21 @ Multiple Venues)
There's still time to catch a bunch of films and media by Indigenous artists during this festival dedicated to showcasing Indigenous culture.
Back to the Future (October 19-28 @ Cinesphere)
Marty and the Doc get the big, big screen treatment as the Cinesphere continues its leg-warmer phase of 80s film screenings.
Death Becomes Her (October 20 @ Revue Cinema)
The classic 90s goofball Halloween comedy starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis gets a special screening and a drag performance.
Cybertronic Spree (October 20 @ The Rec Room)
The Transformers in the flesh, the Cybertronic Spree are rocking all the intergalactic hits from famous movies, anime and video games.
The Milk Carton Kids (October 20 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
California indie folk singers arrive with a stripped down, acoustic sound and haunting songs about love and loss reminiscent of a time gone by.
Destroyer (October 21 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Dan Bejar and his Bob Dylan-like lyrics are set to take you on a strange and unusual journey of indie rock proportions.
ROM Friday Night Live (October 19 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The sounds of the 6ix takes over the museum for this big party featuring food, drinks and local artists and entertainers from the city's local scene.
Cherry Bomb (October 20 @ Round)
Cherry Bomb is back for a night of queer fun and a night of Carnival-style masquerade and dancing to beats by special guest Brazilian DJ Jess.
Devotion (October 20 @ SoSo Food Club)
A night of disco and house is on as the sprit of the 70s takes hold and your groove thang gets to shaking.
Spellbound (October 20 @ Remix Lounge)
Goth and industrial tunes are on during this big party with DJ Lazarus on deck and videos to help set the darkened mood.
Spooky Vibez (October 20 @ Handlebar)
Only the spookiest vibes are on at this drag/zine party featuring tunes by The FranDiscos, live drag performances and a screening of Dragula.
Open Mo Night (October 21 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Movember kicks off early with night of music, food and drinks at the Gladstone in support of The Movember Foundation.
Toronto Flower Market (October 20 @ CAMH)
Fresh cut flowers and hand-made bouquets from local growers are available at the final flower market of the season.
Garrison Fall Flea (October 21 @ Garrison)
Stock up on local goods at this fall flea featuring handmade and speciality vendors selling all kinds of goods, plus music, drinks and food.
Haunted Market (October 21 @ Eyesore Cinema)
Spooky goods are on at this haunted market with arts, crafts, collectibles, posters and more, just in time for Halloween.
Punk Rock Flea Market (October 21 @ Lee's Palace)
Back again is this flea market dedicated to all things punk with local makers, punk rock tunes and drinks on site.
Shuk Machane Yehuda (October 21-22 @ Former Sears at Promenade Mall)
Israeli goods from all over the world arrive at this huge market featuring food and drink, spices, artwork, home and lifestyle goods and more.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (October 21 @ The Great Hall)
This big flea has over 50 vendors selling handmade clothing, art, food and everything to get you good and ready for autumn nesting season.
Wellness Market (October 21 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
It's the age of wellness and this market centres on your centre with the latest in green beauty, healthy foods and spiritual practices.
Holding Patterns (October 11-21 @ Planet Storage)
It's the last weekend to check out this storage facility-turned-art exhibition with local artists filling each locker with a different installation.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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