10 things to do in Toronto today

Ahh, Fridays. The weekend is here and events in Toronto today kick off a number of big name festivals, like Night It Up! and the Honda Indy. Ed Sheeran is setting up a pop-up shop and a new selfie room is made of lollipops. There's also music, movies and a big art fair.

Events you might want to check out:

Indie Fridays (July 12 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Local musicians are dropping by for a free concert that includes a mix of sounds from Cassie and Maggie, the Devin Cuddy Band and Kandle.
Feeline So Fine (July 12 @ The Funhouse Toronto)
Break out the cat ears because The Funhouse is kicking a series of Friday night parties inside the art maze, beginning with one that's all about cats.
Dada Life (July 12 @ Toybox)
It's been ten years since this Swedish DJ duo released Data Land, and they're bringing the house beats to Toybox as part of their international tour.
Blue Velvet (July 12 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Part of TIFF's series on Director David Lynch, you can catch a screening of his 80s classic about a man on a quest to find a nightclub singer.
Saddle Up! (July 12 @ Owls Club)
Giddy up, partners, and head to Old Town Road because Saddle Up! is back with a wild night of good ol' country tunes both classic and new.
Ed Sheeran Pop-Up (July 12-13 @ 277 Queen St. W)
Ed Sheeran is ready to reveal his new No.6 Collaborations Project and is setting up shop in the 6ix with music and merch available for purchase.
Night It Up! (July 12-14 @ Markham Civic Centre)
Markham's biggest food festival is back in the style of a traditional Asian night market with tons of incredible food, performances, music and more.
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (July 12-14 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Over 360 artists and vendors are setting up in the square to showcase works of all types during one of the city's biggest outdoor art fairs of the year.
Lolli (July 12-14 @ Stackt Market)
The city's newest Instagram experience is a room full of lollipops that doubles as an exhibit meant to raise awareness of child exploitation.
Honda Indy (July 12-14 @ Exhibition Place)
Get ready for a weekend of rips and roars from some of the world's fastest cars as they race through the city alongside fan festivities all weekend long.

by Lisa Power via blogTO