10 things to do in Toronto today

We're halfway through the week, and it's an exciting day for events in Toronto as Open Roof kicks of a season of outdoor movies and music on Sterling Road. The Stop's Night Market continues for another night of all-you-can-eat fun and there's a patio party to kick off the summer.

Events you might want to check out:

Open Roof (June 19 @ The Lower Junction)
Open Roof is back and celebrating its tenth season of pairing movies with performances by indie artists starting with the film Us and music from Yuka.
Tongues Untied and Black Is...Black Ain't (June 19 @ The Royal Cinema)
It's a night for director Marlon Riggs with a special double bill in honour of Pride month that look at Rigg's explorations into Black gay life.
Bush Party (June 19 @ Comedy Bar)
Bush Party is ready to celebrate two years of showcasing hilarious, local female comics and it's celebrating with a night of sketch, music and cake.
Let Me Show You (June 19 @ Drake Underground)
Toronto's own Lydia Persaud is ready to release her new album full of lovely and soulful grooves that blend funk, R&B and jazz.
Tender Hearts (June 19 @ Tranzac Club)
Ten queer and trans men will take the stage to talk about what softness looks like in a hard world and the need for safer spaces to show vulnerability.
Dreamcrusher (June 19 @ The Baby G)
Industrial goth punk gets rough, raw and loud as hell with New York's Dreamcrusher playing alongside Poster Boy and The Dead Are Those Who Have Died.
Summer Deck Party (June 19 @ The Rec Room)
The Rec Room is ready for summer and opening up its patio with a big party, performances by MONOWHALES and Charlie The Kid.
The Art of Magic (June 19-20 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
Scott Hammell is back with his popular magic showcase that focuses on that art of the illusion with dazzling sleights of hand.
The Stop's Night Market (June 18-19 @ Stackt Market)
There's one more night to fill up on gourmet goodies from local chefs at this huge night market with profits going to The Stop Community Food Centre.
Switch: The Village (June 18-20 @ Buddies In Bad Times)
It's the second night of this public theatre experience taking place throughout the Village with projections, song, poetry, puppetry, dance and storytelling.

by Lisa Power via blogTO