10 things to do in Toronto today

It's International Women's Day in Toronto and events today look to celebrate women and their creative achievements with art, film and music. The Women From Space Festival kicks off while a weekend of traditional Iranian festivities is on at the Tirgan Nowruz Festival.

Events you might want to check out:

Women's Day Craft Market (March 8 @ Tranzac Club)
International Women's Day gets a celebration with a pop-up market that brings together local artists and makers for a day of shopping and activities.
Call the Shots (March 8 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Female-driven cinema takes the spotlight with an event that looks at successful women in film with screenings and talks.
If 1 More Person Calls Me Strong Im Going 2 Cry (March 8 @ Likely General)
Toronto's blackpowerbarbie uses multimedia to create portraits of Black beauty that challenges notions of representation and privilege.
Crawl (March 8 @ Bovine Sex Club)
Punk, hard rock and metal are all on the menu tonight with Toronto's own Crawl, The Murder Squad, Valyear and God Helmet.
The Conversation (March 8 @ The Royal Cinema)
It's the 45th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s timely political spy thriller that he managed to squeeze in between Godfather films.
Kuruza (March 8 @ SoSo Food Club)
A celebration of female DJ's is on as African artist collective Kuruza throws down the beats at this women-led afro dance party
Puma Blue (March 8 @ The Drake Hotel)
Minimalist new wave jazz is here as Puma Blue brings a smooth, experimental vibe to the stage alongside the indie electro sounds of Westerman.
Tirgan Nowruz Festival (March 8-10 @ Toronto Centre For The Arts)
A huge celebration of Iranian art is on with three days of theatre, dance, music, a DJ night, a traditional tea house and lots of good food.
Women From Space Festival (March 8-11 @ Multiple Venues)
Working to create space for female musicians, this festival showcases artists in the areas of music and dance at venues around the city.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (March 8-11 @ Cinesphere)
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

by Lisa Power via blogTO