Events in Toronto this week can feel the holidays inching closer as the festivities continue around the city. Holiday wrestling, comedy, mixtape exchange and markets are all part of the excitement, while Cirque du Soleil arrives with high-flying fun. There's lots of free stuff on, too.
Events you might want to check out:Tika (December 10 @ Drake Hotel)
Toronto singer TIka has been having a great year and is capping it off with a musical showcase with host Jully Black and Sydanie and Khadijah Lopez.
Alvvays (December 10 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
If you move quickly enough, you can still grab tickets for the fifth and final show in this concert series by Toronto's own indie pop rockers.
Trampoline Hall (December 10 @ The Garrison)
The last Trampoline Hall for the year sees artists, storytellers, comedians and performers out for a night of talks, drinks and inspiration.
TransMilitary (December 11 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Catch a free screening of this documentary that follows trans people in the U.S. military and a panel on the film in a Canadian context.
Cirque du Soleil (December 12-16 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Corteo tells the story of "a festive parade imagined by a clown" and includes its signature acrobatic marvels and mind-bending contortion.
A Merry Lucha Libre Christmas Show (December 13 @ Opera House)
There's nothing like a little wrestling to get you into the holiday spirit and Lucha Libre is back with a Christmas show with live performances and more.
The Fifth Element (December 14-16 @ Cinesphere)
Another Bruce Willis classic, this futurist sci-fi thriller centres around good and evil in a world beyond the stars.
Holiday Mixtape Exchange (December 15 @ The Dupe Shop)
Give the gift of music at this holiday mixtape exchange. Don't have a tape? The Dupe Shop can whip one up for you on the spot.
Rupi Kaur (December 15 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Known across the world for her Insta-famous poems, Brampton's own Rupi Kaur is home to chat about her short and sweet works of art.
Xpace Holiday Zine and Maker Fair (December 15 @ XPACE (Lansdowne))
Artists from all over the city are selling their works, including a huge selection of zines, comics, prints, t-shirts, tote bags, jewellery, ceramics and crafts.
Caribbean Christmas Market (December 15 @ Ralph Thornton Community Centre)
All kinds of traditional Caribbean goodies are on at this holiday market with food and huge local makers market with gifts and accessories.
The Bazaar of the Bizarre (December 15 @ 6 Noble St)
Weird and strange goodies can be found at this non-traditional holiday market, featuring a ton of local makers specializing in the macabre.
Creed Bratton (December 16 @ Velvet Underground)
Arguably one of the most iconic characters from the U.S version of The Office, comedian and musician Creed Bratton is here for a night of tunes and laughs.
Venus Fest Winter Market (December 16 @ Lula Lounge)
Toronto's annual feminists' musical showcase Venus Fest is hosting a holiday market with lots of handmade goodies by women and non-binary artists.
Wavelength Holiday Fundraiser (December 16 @ The Baby G)
Wavelength Music Festival makes a brief return with a night of spacey tunes and hearty laughs in support of Unison Benevolent Fund.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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