Events in Toronto this week are calling all bookworms for the city's biggest book and magazine festival as Word on the Street returns. The Bi Arts Festival looks to celebrate sexuality and Harry Potter fans are invited to a bar crawl. There's lots of free stuff, on too.
Events you might want to check out:Tycho (September 16 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
Responsible for carving out a special place for ambient sounds in mainstream music, Tycho is coming with his special brand of cosmic tunes.
Rancid (September 17 @ Rebel)
Pioneers of surf punk, California's Rancid have been successfully been combining angsty lyrics with dance tracks for almost three decades.
The Word On The Street (September 17-22 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Now entering its 30th year, this huge book and magazine festival showcases the work of local writers with workshops, talks and a huge market.
Among All These Tundras (September 18 @ Onsite Gallery)
Indigenous artists from around the world are exhibiting a number of their works that explore themes of knowledges and resilience.
Palestine Film Festival (September 18-22 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Back again is the film festival dedicated to Palestinian cinema with award-winning works that showcase the country, its people and their stories.
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 and words that had such a cultural impact.
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.
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.
Bastille (September 20 @ Budweiser Stage)
It's been a while since Bastille broke through into the pop stratosphere, but the indie pop band's new music is as booming and powerful as ever.
Venus Fest (September 20-22 @ The Opera House)
Powered by female musicians, this music festival will see performances by The Vaselines, The Weather Station, Fiver and more, plus talks and events.
Elevate (September 20-26 @ Multiple Venues)
Some of the world's biggest innovators are coming to talk about society and it's challenges, including Michelle Obama and Chris Hadfield.
J Balvin (September 21 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Already-huge Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin hit it even bigger with ROSALÍA on "Con Altura" and he's ready to bring his is Arcoíris tour to Toronto.
Sudden Impulse Film Festival (September 21 @ Revue Cinema)
Over 30 short films from all kinds of genres by local creators are screening as part of this one-day film festival that also includes live tunes.
Butterbeer Bar Crawl (September 21 @ Multiple Venues)
Calling all witches, wizards and muggles for this Harry Potter-themed bar crawl across four bars where there'll be costumes, games and an after party.
The 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.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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