10 things to do in Toronto today

I have two words for you: cute animals, and events in Toronto today have plenty of them with a guinea pig picnic and a pub grumble. Elsewhere, Sterling Road is ready to party with a big outdoor jam while Word on the Street wraps up for another year and a few others get started.

Events you might want to check out:

Sterling Road Block Party (September 22 @ Sterling Road)
Sterling Road is the place to be and this big block party is back with a day of food and drink from nearby spots, plus music, art and shopping.
Brittany Howard (September 22 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard is taking her solo show on the road and bringing her beautiful, soulful blues tunes to the Toronto stage.
Guinea Pig Picnic (September 22 @ Greenwood Park)
Expect cuteness overload at this outdoor festival that's all about guinea pigs with a Piggy Pageant, shopping and a costume try-on station.
K.Flay (September 22 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Rapper and singer K.Flay is back in Toronto to rip it over some fire beats and get deep with her deeply personal, high-powered anthems.
Trinity Bellwoods Flea (September 22 @ The Great Hall)
It's almost back to school/work and the Bellwoods Flea is ready to get you all set with plenty of snacks, gear, gifts, stationery and wellness items.
Pug Grumble (September 22 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
Snorts, sniffs and smoothy faces are all part of the fun at this month's pug meetup with celeb pugs, buggs, chugs, frugs, jugs, and everyone else dropping by.
CreatifXElevate Hair Show (September 22 @ Mod Club)
Toronto’s inspiring hub of hairdressers are welcoming all to celebrate with them at this party with a night of music, performance and education.
Toronto Beer Week (September 13-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Bars and breweries across the city are raising a glass to another successful Beer Week with one last day of drinks, events, workshops and more.
Word On The Street (September 17-22 @ Harbourfront Centre)
It's the last day to get your fill of all-things literature at this annual book and magazine festival that includes activities, talks and a big market.
Palestine Film Festival (September 18-22 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
This year's Palestine Film Festival is wrapped up with one final day of works that explore stories of Palestine, its history and people.

by Lisa Power via blogTO