10 things to do in Toronto today

Get ready to laugh and perhaps cry, Toronto, because events today will see some of the biggest names in comedy drop by as Just For Laughs kicks off. The Bi Arts Festival is also getting started and there's a tribute to Toni Morrison, while a new exhibition looks at the headscarf.

Events you might want to check out:

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (September 19 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
The world recently lost an icon with the passing of Toni Morrison, and this documentary looks at her life, work, and cultural impact.
Lombard Street Pub (September 19 @ Batch)
Lombard Street is shutting down for some late-summer fun and an afternoon of local beer, food and music in celebration of Toronto Beer Week.
Philistine Sale (September 19 @ Philistine)
One of Toronto's trendiest stores is ready to get you ready for fall with a sale on contemporary styles, food, music and some hand poke tattoos.
Open Show (September 19 @ Black Cat Showroom)
This travelling art show is back in Toronto to showcase local artists, and features the backstories of the works with the creators on-site to answer questions.
F*ck Sh*t Up (September 19 @ Gladstone Hotel)
F*ck Sh*t Up is back for a night of local trans and non-binary cabaret performances by Soft Honey Poetry, Jacklynne Hyde, Halal Bae and more.
Goodbye Honolulu (September 19 @ The Baby G)
Toronto's own rock boys take a chill approach to life and music with surf rock-style jams that will get you grooving along with Luna Li and Winona Forever.
VIC Book Sale (September 19-23 @ Old VIC, Victoria College Campus)
You can never have too many books and this huge book sale includes over 50,000 new and used ones, plus DVDs, CDs and vinyl, too.
Bi Arts Festival (September 19-23 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto's bisexual community is ready to celebrate with a week of special programming that includes storytelling, parties, shows and an arts market.
The Hair Scarf Project (September 19-28 @ Toronto Media Arts Centre)
Hijabs are taking the spotlight with the Raptors new Nike hijab, but this exhibition looks at the history and significance of the headscarf.
Just for Laughs (September 19-29 @ Multiple Venues)
Carol Burnett, John Mulaney, Jonathan Van Ness and Eric Andre are just some of the top comedy talent dropping by for this year's festival.

by Lisa Power via blogTO