10 things to do in Toronto today

We're nowhere near the weekend but we're in this together with events in Toronto today including two ways to celebrate David Bowie's birthday while many are gathering in downtown in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en First Nations in British Columbia.

Events you might want to check out:

David Bowie Birthday Celebration (January 8 @ Cherry Cola's)
Cherry Cola's is ready to celebrate all things Bowie with a birthday party featuring live covers of his greatest hits, drink specials and lots of dancing.
Toronto Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en (January 8 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Hundreds are gathering to stand in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en to protest the Transcanada Pipline with a rally, round dance and march.
Citizenfour (January 8 @ Ryerson Image Arts Centre)
This documentary looks at how Edward Snowden uncovered a massive government surveillance program, in a move that's made him both a hero and villain.
Parks and Recreation Trivia (January 8 @ Hemingway's)
Treat Yo'self to a night of laughter, tears, goofiness and miniature ponies as Hemingway's hosts the first edition of Parks and Rec trivia
Working Women Comedy (January 8 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The girls are back with a night of hilarious comedy from local queer comedians ready to have you feeling the new year, new you vibes.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (January 8 @ The Royal Cinema)
In the role he was born to play, Bowie plays lonely alien Thomas Jerome Newton trying to navigate life on earth in this 1973 sci-fi cult film.
Indie Night (January 8 @ The Piston)
Catch some live tunes by local indie bands Future Lovely and Mercy Flight as they drop by The Piston for a no cover/PWYC night of music.
Vacant Nobodies (January 8 @ The Ossington)
A night of literature and poetry to fuel the soul is on with artists reading their works live and sharing stories, opening themselves up to the audience.
Vyle (January 8 @ The Beaver)
Selena Vyle is taking over The Beaver with a new one-woman drag show beginning today. Hot looks, lip-syching, comedy and more are all part of the fun.
Grace (January 8-26 @ Streetcar Crowsnest)
A new production by writer Jane Doe explores the complications and pressures that arise when a woman discloses childhood sexual assault.

by Lisa Power via blogTO