Events in Toronto this weekend are a sweet treat as Sugar Shack returns to the waterfront. Luke Jerram's giant moon sculpture is here and the Gardiner Museum is opening its doors for free. The city is celebrating its birthday and there's a festival devoted to women musicians.
Events you might want to check out:Women From Space Festival (March 8-11 @ Multiple Venues)
Working to create space for women musicians, this festival showcases female artists in the areas of music and dance at venues around the city.
Celebrate Toronto (March 9-10 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Celebrate the city at this two-day festival to mark Toronto's 185th birthday with a marketplace, activities, music, food and lots more.
Sugar Shack TO (March 9-10 @ Sherbourne Common)
All things maple syrup is on as Sugar Shack returns with a weekend of sweet fun, including activities, ice carving, music, treats and a warming station.
Gardiner Museum Birthday Weekend (March 9-10 @ Gardiner Museum)
The Gardiner Museum is ready to celebrate 35 years of ceramics with a special weekend of programming and access to all exhibitions for free.
The Moon: A Voyage Through Time (March 9 - August 18 @ Aga Khan Museum)
Marking the 50 years since the lunar landing, this exhibit explores our enduring fascination with it and includes artist Luke Jerram's giant sculpture.
St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 10 @ Multiple Venues)
Irish pride takes to the street during this annual parade through the city to celebrate Ireland’s history, culture and heritage through entertainment.
Tirgan Nowruz Festival (March 8-10 @ Toronto Centre For The Arts)
A huge celebration of Iranian art is on with three days of traditional theatre, dance, music, a DJ night, a traditional tea house and lots of good food.
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (March 9 - April 7 @ Kortright Centre for Conservation)
Nature lovers can relish in maple syrup tapped straight from the tree at this festival that is happening all season long, along with indoor and outdoor festivities.
Sports Cards & Beer (March 10 @ Brunswick Bierworks)
Free craft beer tastings and barbecue are both on for this sports card trading market, with vendors buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia.
The Conversation (March 8 @ The Royal Cinema)
It's the 45th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s timely political spy thriller he managed to squeeze in between Godfather films.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (March 8-11 @ Cinesphere)
Frodo Baggins is ready to set out on a daunting task in the first part of Peter Jackson's adventure trilogy based on the works of J R.R. Tolkien.
Black Women in Films and Television (March 9 @ Revue Cinema)
Black women in film and television take the spotlight with screenings and a panel on the tangible and intangible presence of Black women on screen.
Puma Blue (March 8 @ The Drake Hotel)
Minimalist new wave jazz as Puma Blue brings a smooth, experimental vibe to the stage alongside the indie electro sounds of Westerman.
Nina Nesbitt (March 9 @ Velvet Underground)
The small but mighty sound of Nina Nesbit combines soft electro waves with bursts of sound as her poetic lyrics speak of life and love.
Toronto R&B Sounds (March 10 @ The Baby G)
Dreamy, sensuous and powerful: Toronto's local R&B scene is taking the stage with rare and live performances by rising stars.
God is a Woman (March 8 @ Clinton's Tavern)
Indeed God is a woman, and this celebration of the inner goddess in all of us has Bangs&Blush playing so much Ariana Grande it will make you weep.
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
Tell Mama (March 8 @ Handlebar)
An ode to all the badass women of soul, funk and rock 'n' roll is on with all the best Aretha, Etta, Jackie Shane, Blondie, The Runaways and more.
Björk Party (March 9 @ The Baby G)
Now in its 5th year, all things Icelandic goddess Bjork are on with DJ Phillippe spinning her hits, misses, remixes and rarities.
Carnival Rebel (March 9 @ Rebel)
It's cold outside but it's hot in here as Carnival takes over Rebel with a night of sweaty Brazilian beats and colourful costumes.
Lavender (March 9 @ Glad Day Bookshop)
Lavender is turning one and celebrating with a night of fun dedicated to lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer, non-binary and trans folks.
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.
Ossington Pop-Up (March 9 @ 45 Ossington Ave)
Vinyl lovers can get their fill of hot wax at this pop-up sale featuring a vintage market hosted by independent sellers and makers.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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