15 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week include outdoor activities and musical performances happening all over the city as a part of Canadian Music Week. Street festival season officially arrives with Spring into Parkdale. There's plenty of free stuff going on, too.
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
May 7The California sisters and indie rock favourites get love whenever they visit Toronto and now they're here as part of their Sister Sister Sister Tour.
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May 7Filmmaker and writer Sarah Burns talks about her investigation of the Central Park Five that continues to make political waves to this day.TIFF Bell Lightbox
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May 7The recurring speaker series is back featuring Celeste Yim, Jonathan Goldsbie and more. A small number of rush tickets are available at the door.
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May 8-30Everyone who braves the stage gets to spin the wheel of fortune with the chance of winning a fabul-ish prize they never knew they wanted.
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May 8 - October 30It's farmers market season and locally produced goods will be available, plus food artisans on-site using local ingredients.Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
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May 9This first in what is expected to be an annual event is hosted by Alan Cross and featuring musical guests Julian Taylor and Morgan Cameron Ross. Cross and experts will discuss the history, present and future of Canadian vinyl records and culture.
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May 10Former FBI Director James Comey is in Toronto to discuss America's place on the world stage.Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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May 10-21Now in its seventh year, this film festival showcases a diverse and independent selection of films on themes from South Asian culture.Multiple Venues
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May 11-25In a series of multi-media forms — including unicorns and confetti — artist Art Frak explores themes of violence, mental health, emotions and sexuality.
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May 12Queen Street gets taken over by a sprawling festival and night market stretched out between Roncesvalles and Dufferin streets.Parkdale Village
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May 12-13All things comic art are celebrated with exhibitions, readings, panels, interviews, art installations and workshops—free!Toronto Reference Library
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May 12-26This spring favourite kicks off the season, featuring locally grown flowers from fields and greenhouses around the city.CAMH
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May 1390s British rock legend Liam Gallagher is making his way around the world and performing alongside Richard Ashcroft.Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Lead photo byMatt Forsythe
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