The top 5 free events in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week will enrich your life without breaking the bank. There's a Brazilian concert inside an antiques bazaar and an immersive art and music show in the basement of the Great Hall, so get out there and save at the same time.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Contain/Collect
  
  May 10-14
  
  Contain/Collect
  
  Catch a live Afro Brazilian percussion show from Pernambuco Brazil inside this antique market and bazaar space. There will be a jam session after the show, so bring your own percussion instrument to get down.
  
  1550 Dundas St. West
- Pixilation Animation
  
  May 9-30
  
  Pixilation Animation
  
  Ever wanted be the main character in your own animated video? This course teaches the basics of pixilation and stop motion animation for free.
  
  Sony Cente for the Performing Arts
- Offenderland
  
  May 11
  
  Offenderland
  
  This is a free, immersive alternate art show and concert happening for one night only in the basement of the Great Hall. Be sure to RSVP online to get in.
  
  The Great Hall Toronto
- Varsity Comedy
  
  May 11
  
  Varsity Comedy
  
  Varsity Comedy returns to the Gladstone with a stacked lineup. The show starts at 8 p.m. with funny people like Hoodo Hers, Kevin Matviw, CBC's Anna Gustafson and more.
  
  Gladstone Hotel
- From Sea to Sea
  
  May 12
  
  From Sea to Sea
  
  Spend a night immersed in poetry and music with performances from poets, artists, novelists and musicians. Seán Haldane will debut new material starting at 8 p.m.
  
  Gallery 345
Lead photo by
Nicoli OZ Matthews