Weekend events in Toronto are ready to brave the weird weather swings in the name of fun as a neon pop-up gallery includes some iconic signs. If you're looking for places to watch the Game of Thrones premiere, we've got you covered. Dogs, music, markets and more are all on as well.
Events you might want to check out:Pancakes & 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.
Pop-Up Neon Gallery (April 12-14 @ Junction House)
The Hard Rock guitar is just one of the iconic neon lights on display at this pop-up gallery raising awareness for a permanent neon sign museum.
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.
Record Store Day (April 13 @ Multiple Venues)
Record Store Day returns to local shops all over the city with an international celebration of all things vinyl, featuring live performances and parties.
Game of Thrones Viewing Party (April 14 @ Dundas Video)
Grab your freshest GoT gear and head to Dundas Video for a season premiere viewing party with drink specials, popcorn, music and prizes.
April Exhibitions Opening (April 12 @ XPACE (Lansdowne))
A new season of art are being unveiled at Xpace with new works by that explore childhood, record-keeping, colonial regimes and consumption.
MEC Store Grand Opening (April 13-14 @ MEC)
The massive new MEC Flagship store on Queen is ready to open with a weekend of celebrations that include drinks, DJs and clinics.
Droeloe (April 12 @ Velvet Underground)
Go on a musical journey with Droeloe as the EDM duo mix in different sounds to bring their future bass beats to another level.
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.
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.
MK (April 13 @ Rebel)
Marc Kinchen aka MK is dropping by Toronto as part of his House Mates tour for a night of incredibly infectious beats, alongside Manzone & Strong.
SWMRS (April 14 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Rock out with pop punkers SWMRS, here for a night of high energy hits alongside The Regrettes and Beach Goons.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (April 12-14 @ Cinesphere)
The plot thickens as the Fellowship is broken and Frodo continues on to destroy the ring with Sam in the second instalment of this epic fantasy trilogy.
Get Out (April 13 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Relive the terror of the sunken place during this screening of Jordan Peele's seminal social thriller that asks: "Where's the keys, Rose?"
Purple Rain (April 13 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
It's been 35 years since we first swam in the waters of Lake Minnetonka and we'd do it again with a special pre-party and screening of this Prince masterpiece.
Oldboy (April 13 @ The Royal Cinema)
Part of the new Eastern promises series, Oldboy sees Oh Dae Su set on a bloody path of revenge in Park Chan-Wook’s great directorial achievement.
Extraordinary Women (April 14 @ Revue Cinema)
Focusing on Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi shocked the world with her graphic works, including the famous Judith Slaying Holofernes.
Fauxchella (April 12 @ Round)
It's the first Coachella weekend and if you can't make it to sunny California, Round is hosting a 'chella-inspired jam with all the hits from the festival.
Lavender (April 13 @ Glad Day Bookshop)
Lavender is back with an fiery Aries edition of this party for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer women, non-binary folks and trans people.
Bleach (April 13 @ Remix Lounge)
Relive the era of angst at this 90's alternative video dance party with all the moodiest hits from Radiohead, Nirvana, Blur, Massive Attack and more.
Buy Good. Feel Good. Expo (April 12-14 @ Enercare Centre)
Ethically-sourced products are the focus of this huge expo with over 150 exhibitors selling planet-friendly fashion, beauty and home goods.
Street Machine Market (April 13 @ Milk Toronto)
Up-and-coming streetwear and lifestyle brands are coming out for this streetwear market specifically for new emerging brands in the GTA and abroad.
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.
Evergreen's Drop, Swap & Shop (April 14 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Get Marie Kondo-ing this weekend and freshen up for spring at this big drop, swap and shop market with lots of cool finds up for grabs.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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