17 things to do in Toronto this week
TIFF and its free Festival Street are only two of the major events happening this week in Toronto. There's also an east side street party, two more independent film fests, a few major pop concerts, and the brand new Toronto Fashion Week.
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Events you might want to check out
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September 5Kick off Toronto Fashion Week with a conversation with world renowned designer, Jean Paul Gaultier. It's a panel discussion with special guest host Derek Blasberg, fashion writer and host of CNN Style.Toronto Fashion Week Tent on Yorkville Avenue
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September 5 - October 8This free outdoor photography installation features portraits of the young girls of Skateistan — a non-profit organization empowering youth through skateboarding in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and South Africa.Aga Khan Park
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September 5-10The Officially Unofficial Fan Art Show consists of a group of 10 artists celebrating a comic legend whose career has inspired countless fans.#Hashtag Gallery
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September 6-21This is a festival with a street party celebrating the people and the beauty of the Caribbean. This year’s festival boasts 14 feature films and 30 short films from 18 countries.The Royal Theatre
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September 6The first night of Lady Gaga's sold-out Joanne tour takes a country twist, but still delivers all the pop hits. She'll be sticking around to premiere her documentary at TIFF afterwards. That is, assuming she gets over a bout of laryngitis she's battling.Air Canada Centre
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September 7-17The return of the country's largest film festival has reached a fever pitch. The city feels electric with a huge list of world premieres, celebrities, and parties.TIFF Bell Lightbox
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September 7-10This is a weekend of free concerts, an epic rap battle, film screenings, food trucks, virtual reality and giveaways, all along the main drag surrounded by red carpets and theatres.King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue
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September 7Head up to the 3rd and 4th floor for the opening party of the Gladstone's cool show featuring textile-based art. Hard Twist 12 - Yarn challenges artists to spin a tale with thread, but without words.
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September 7-9This is a film festival that showcases movies about subjects this neighbourhood cares about such as issues in the developing world, activism against big companies, adventure, beach culture and surfing to name a few.Beach United Church - Community Complex
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September 8-10Admission is free to this vegetarian food fest down by the water with loads of food vendors and entertainment planned.Harbourfront Centre
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September 8-10The Kingsway comes alive with midway rides, beer and wine gardens, live music, and samples upon samples of local food. This fest also features the largest dog show in Etobicoke.Bloor Street West
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September 9The unstoppable pop star returns for the second round of the Starboy tour. Expect an updated stage show, even more hits, and probably a guest or two.Air Canada Centre
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September 9-10One of the final outdoor street fests of the season takes over the entire neighbourhood with vendors, entertainment, art and way more.Carlton and Parliament Streets
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September 9The QS World MBA Tour brings you over 100 business schools under one roof. Meet face-to-face with admissions directors from the world’s top business schools, network, connect and apply for scholarships.Metro Toronto Convention Center
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September 10This is an annual series of free outdoor pedal-powered concerts taking place in and between our city's great community parks and streets. This year the shows happen between Trinity Bellwoods and Humber Bay Park West.Multiple Venues
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September 10Comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae fixture Chronixx open for Miss Lauryn Hill and Nas on their joint North American tour.Budweiser Stage
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September 10This is a Susur Lee-inspired outdoor food and fashion event thrown by Chef Grant Soto where terrible designer clothing is encouraged. There'll be a $4.99 barbecue menu from Smoke Signals and every item will be wrapped in Gucci ribbons.17 Noble Street
Lead photo byJesse Milns
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