Events in Toronto this week begin to show signs of life as the weather warms up and the flowers start to bud. AGO is back with a huge party in the gallery and a new film series is for all the weed aficionados out there. Dogs, art, music and markets are all on, plus lots of free stuff, too.
Events you might want to check out:Fleetwood Mac (April 8 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Back again are the legendary 70's rockers that have found love with a new generation of easy-listeners.
Trampoline Hall (April 8 @ Garrison)
Chantal Braganza, Laura Fisher and Anupa Mistry are in to chat about their lives and work as Trampoline Hall returns for night of insight and ideas.
High Minded (April 9 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Cannabis fever is here and Hot Docs is launching a series tailored for weed fans with a screening of the tripped-out and visually arresting Samsara.
Cover Me Urban (April 10 @ The Rec Room)
A night of street food from top local chefs, drinks, music and more is on that looks to capture the essence of the city's neighbourhoods for charity.
First Wives Fight Club (April 10 @ Winter Garden Theatre)
Stars of RuPaul's Drag Race are coming out for this drag-musical-parody-90s-classics-mash-up extraordinaire that's got camp and comedy all over it.
AGO Massive (April 11 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Get your brightest sequins and shimmery duds out and party it up in the gallery at the AGO's huge annual party with this year's theme: crystal.
Images Festival (April 11-18 @ Multiple Venues)
Independent multi-media artists are putting on exhibitions, performances, and programming shows in galleries all over the city.
Pancakes and Booze Art Show (April 12 @ Revival)
Pancakes and booze are together again at this travelling art show that's making a stop in Toronto for a night of food, drinks, live art and music.
Barkworks (April 13 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
New this year is a festival devoted to all the furry friends out there with a day of Easter egg hunting, live entertainment, activities and shopping.
Get Out (April 13 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Relive the terror of the sunken place has you during this screening of Jorden Peele's seminal social thriller that asks: "Where's the keys, Rose?"
Steve Martin and Martin Short (April 13 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
There's still a handful of tickets left to catch the legendary comedy duo as they return for a second special due to popular demand.
Wintersleep (April 13 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
From Halifax comes indie rockers Wintersleep and an upbeat sound that harkens back to Maritime traditions of catchy tunes.
Wavelength Monthly (April 13 @ Brothers Dressler)
Wavelength is back with its monthly showcase of synth-centric musicians, this time playing inside Brothers Dressler, the contemporary furniture store.
Parkdale Flea (April 13 - May 11 @ Northern Contemporary Gallery)
The Parkdale Flea is back with a spring market stacked with locally-made items, art, vintage clothes and crafts. Dogs welcome!
Etsy Spring Market (April 14 @ The Great Hall)
Etsy comes alive as local Toronto makers drop by to sell their handmade arts and crafts, treats, fashion, gifts and lifestyle goods.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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