10 things to do in Toronto today

It may seem like the weird weather is here to stay but events in Toronto today offer some reprive with music, film, books and butter tarts. The Raps are ready to take on the 76ers in the first game of the second playoff series and the city's biggest deadstock flea has found a new home.

Events you might want to check out:

Toronto Raptors Tailgate Party (April 27 @ Maple Leaf Square)
We're into it now as the Raps enter the second playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers and this tailgate party is ready for it.
Independent Bookstore Day (April 27 @ Queen Books)
An all-day celebration of indie book stores is on at Queen Books with a big sidewalk sale, special guests, storytelling and prizes.
Afro-Caribbean Vegan Market (April 27 @ The 519 Community Centre)
A huge market is here that looks to showcase vegan goodies, with everything from art, food and lifestyle products from Afro-Caribbean vendors.
Metaverse (April 27 @ 500 Keele Street)
Heavy Meta is back for an epic night of fire-breathing metal dragons and festivities like aerial and fire performances, art, music and more.
Etobicoke Butter Tart Festival (April 27 @ 516 The Kingsway)
Returning for a second year is this big community butter tart festival with flaky and gooey goodies in all varieties up for the tasting.
Deadstock Depot Flea Market (April 27 @ Ossington Tire)
Freshen up your drip at this huge vintage streetwear flea with old-school Tommy Hilfiger, Champion, Kappa, Gucci and more, all up for grabs.
News from the South (April 27 @ Arcadia Housing Co-Op)
Artist collective Pleasure Dome is looking to reinvent the diary format through innovative use of video by artists from around the world.
2SQTBIPoC Community Zine Fair (April 27 @ Tranzac Club)
Toronto's 2SQTBIPoC's communities are coming out for a big art and zine fair with tons of handmade gifts and one-of-a-kind works up for grabs.
Shy Girls (April 27 @ The Garrison)
Shy Girls has been steadily gaining a following due to the occasional feature and for an eclectic R&B-alternative-indie-pop sound that is so versatile.
Wings of Desire (April 27 @ The Royal Cinema)
Fears, hopes and dreams are a huge part of this restored version of Wim Wenders' film that contains one of cinema's loveliest city symphonies.

by Lisa Power via blogTO