30 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Weekend events in Toronto hope you're ready to fill up on all the perogies on as the Roncesvalles Polish Festival returns alongside the Ukrainian Festival. There's a few ways to celebrate this year's spectacular harvest moon and it's the last weekend for TIFF.

Events you might want to check out:

Cirque du Soleil (September 12 - November 24 @ Ontario Place)
Cirque du Soleil is back with Alegría, which tells the story of a monarchy that has lost its king through spandex-wearing acrobats flying through the air.
Ukrainian Festival (September 13-15 @ Bloor West Village)
One of the biggest cultural celebrations of the year is back with all-things Ukrainian culture and a weekend of music, dance, food and a huge midway.
Toronto Beer Week (September 13-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Beer Week is back and ready to celebrate 10 years of showcasing tasty and interesting beers from all over at spots across the city.
Canzine (September 14 @ Art Gallery of Ontario)
Canada’s biggest zine festival is back with over 200 artists, writers and vendors on hand to showcase these tokens of underground culture.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival (September 14-15 @ Roncesvalles)
Get ready to polka your heart out as Roncesvalles shuts down for a huge street festival in celebration of Polish culture with performances, food and music.
Open Streets TO (September 15 @ Multiple Venues)
Open Streets is back for a pedestrian takeover of part of Bloor and Yonge Streets for a day of activities, games, workshops and performances in the street.
Garlic Festival (September 15 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
Stinky hands and smelly breath are all part of the fun at this festival dedicated to all-things related to the pungent and tasty herb known as garlic.
Climate First Tour (September 14 @ Convocation Hall at University of Toronto)
What can Canadians do about climate change? David Suzuki, Stephen Lewis, and Buffy Sainte-Marie are dropping by to chat about this very topic.
Moon Merge (September 14 @ The Bentway)
A harvest moon celebration is on under the Gardiner with Pondercast Host Laurie Brown and local musicians dropping by to honour the occasion.
Danforth East Arts Fair (September 14-15 @ East Lynn Park)
East Lynn Park is getting a splash of colour as this big art fair returns with hundreds of works and handmade items by artists and makers from all over.
Taste the Gold Craft Beer Festival (September 13 @ Berkeley Church)
Only Gold medal winners in beer are on at this tasting session with the best of the 2019 Ontario Brewing Awards being served up all evening long.
The Famous Canadian Beer Run (September 14 @ Ontario Place)
Lace up and hit the pavement, walk, or do some yoga, all followed by a big beer festival in the new Trillium Park that includes food and music.
Wooli (September 13 @ Revival)
Hit the floor with the hardcore EDM beats of Antartica's Wooli and their pulsating sound played alongside Trivecta and Computa.
Crooked Colours (September 13 @ Velvet Underground)
Put on your dancing shoes because the smooth grooves of Australia's Crooked Colours are here with hot electro beats to get you moving.
Kensington Market Jazz Festival (September 13-15 @ Kensington Market)
Three days of music are set to fill Kensington Market in spaces inside and out, with musicians from all over the country dropping by to play.
Toronto Indie Film Festival (September 11-14 @ Carlton Cinema)
There's still time left to check out a selection of independent films with little to no budget at this film festival featuring local and international directors.
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (September 13-26 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Horn player, bandleader, force of nature. Miles Davis was a legend who didn't take sh*t from anyone, and this new documentary unpacks the man and myth.
Buddies Season Launch Party (September 13 @ Buddies in Bad Times)
Buddies is ready to launch a new season of queer performances and theatre, and they're kicking things off with a big party, featuring local DJs and drag.
Beam Me Up! (September 13 @ The Baby G)
Glitter hearts are shining bright as Toronto's premiere disco dance party celebrates seven years of gospel, funk, soul, boogie, rare groove, house and jazz sounds.
Funhouse Fridays (September 13 @ The Funhouse Toronto)
It's back-to-school season and you can relive all the fun and awkwardness of prom at this party inside of the Funhouse art maze.
Planet Gazing Party (September 14 @ University of Toronto)
The harvest moon is rising bright over the city and you can catch all the action at this planet-gazing party with telescopes to best view the galaxy.
Surfers Market (September 14 @ Surf the Greats)
Surf season is just around the corner and this market is stacked with new and used gear being sold and traded by the city's surfing community.
Three Fates Garden Market (September 14 @ Three Fates)
Three Fates' unique brand of chic vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories is on sale at this backyard market.
Nu Ave Nails (September 14 @ The Florist Loft)
Toronto's first pop-up salon to feature all-black technicians is already totally full-up, but there's still a big afterparty with music, networking and drinks.
The Citizens Collective Fall Market (September 15 @ The Annex Hotel)
The Citizens Collective is back with 15 vendors setting up inside the Annex Hotel to sell handmade items like jewellery, clothing, skincare and more.
Flamingo Market (September 15 @ Buddies In Bad Times)
Dedicated to queer makers, this market is filled with vibrant and cool handmade items like food, art, clothing, pins, gifts, household and beauty items.
Legends Vintage Fashion Market (September 15 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Rare and vintage finds are on at this market with local emerging and seasoned collectors selling a curated selection of items.
Toronto Artisan Market (September 15 @ Christie Pits Park)
Take a stroll through Christie Pits as artists from all over display and sell their works ranging from photography, illustration, sculpture and more.
TIFF (September 5-15 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
TIFF wraps up this weekend with plenty of screenings throughout the day, special programming, events, special guests and talks.
Museum of the Moon (September 10-15 @ The Bentway)
It's not too late to catch artist Luke Jerram's big moon sculpture under the Gardiner while listening to come ambient tunes or doing some meditation.

by Lisa Power via blogTO