10 things to do in Toronto today

It's a big-time Sunday Funday in Toronto with events today including a new music festival from Amsterdam and the final day for Taste of the Danforth, JerkFest, Waterfront Night Market and Sweetery. If you're looking to party, Promise is back, and there's a free outdoor movie.

Events you might want to check out:

We Are Lost Festival (August 11 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
New this year is this music festival born out of Amsterdam's electro scene, including performances by local and international DJs.
Beck and Cage the Elephant (August 11 @ Budweiser Stage)
Leader of the 90s alt-indie movement Beck has teamed up with one of the leaders of today's indie scene for a night of new and old tunes.
Grey Gardens (August 11 @ Christie Pits)
The documentary that helped shape the genre as we know it captures the lives of two, once-wealthy women living in a run-down house in the Hamptons.
Promise Cherry Beach (August 11 @ Cherry Beach)
It's a beach party like no other as LA duo Dance Spirit play some sex laser beats and rhythms that are sure to have your toes wiggling in the sand.
Amazing Grace (August 11 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
This moving tribute to Aretha Franklin focuses on the live recording of her gospel album with live accompaniment from the Toronto Mass Choir.
Ontario Vintage Market (August 11-25 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Vintage designs, art, antiques and more are all part of this big market with a curated selection of items brought in from all over the province.
JerkFest (August 9-11 @ Centennial Park)
There's still another day left to dig into some hot and spicy jerk chicken and a huge variety of other Caribbean-style foods at this big annual festival.
Taste of the Danforth (August 9-11 @ Greektown)
It's the last day to get in on the fun at this year's Greektown-wide festival with local vendor serving up all kinds of food, plus a midway, music and lots more.
Waterfront Night Market (August 9-11 @ Ontario Place)
The final day of this Pan-Asian night market is here, but there's still time to fill up on food from over 150 vendors and shop a large selection of goods.
Sweetery (August 10-11 @ David Pecaut Square)
Nothing says "summer" like a sweet treat, and this dessert festival is serving up ice cream, cakes, baked goods and savoury items for one more day.

by Lisa Power via blogTO