10 things to do in Toronto this week

Things to do in Toronto this week are worth getting excited about as St. Lawrence Market opens its doors on a Sunday. The St. Patrick's Day celebrations are getting underway with a huge party and there's a maple syrup festival and lots of free stuff.

Events you might want to check out:

TechTO (March 9 @ RBC WaterPark Place)
Toronto's tech community is coming out for a night of food, drinks, networking and talks with founders and CEO's dropping by to chat.
Drunktown's Finest (March 10 @ Paradise)
Trans writer-director Sydney Freeland draws upon her own experiences growing up on a Navajo reserve for this film about hidden and healing truths.
Bringing Down Pablo Escobar (March 10 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Legendary DEA operatives Steve Murphy and Javier F. Peña are coming to recount the true story of how they inspired the Netflix series Narco with their work.
New Ideas Festival (March 11-29 @ Alumnae Theatre)
New ideas and works are premiering at this performance festival with dramatic and comedic writings from both emerging and seasoned artists.
OCAD Zine Fair (March 12-13 @ OCAD University)
An amazing collection of talent in alternative publications are dropping by for this zine fair with handmade works, comics, poetry, stickers and more.
Grow Op (March 12-15 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Over 30 immersive weather-based exhibitions are taking over the Gladstone that focus on urbanism, landscape and contemporary art.
The Green Living Show (March 13-15 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
It's never been a better time to go green and this show includes the latest in healthy and sustainable lifestyle solutions, organics and design.
Guinness St. Patrick's Day (March 14 @ Rebel)
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and there's still some tickets left for this huge party with games, entertainment, live music and food.
Maple Syrup Festival (March 14 - April 12 @ Kortright Centre for Conservation)
The ultimate Canadian experience is on at this festival where you can tap live trees for fresh maple syrup, eat pancakes and take wagon rides.
St. Lawrence Market First Sunday Open (March 15 @ St. Lawrence Market)
St. Lawrence Market is opening on a Sunday for the first time and celebrating the occasion with a day of free sample, taste tours, activities and lots more.

by Lisa Power via blogTO