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Phil Villeneuve
Posted on September 07, 2017
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Weekend events in Toronto September 8-10 2017

Radar
Phil Villeneuve
Posted on September 07, 2017
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TIFF will dominate weekend events in Toronto, but it isn't the only thing happening in the city. There are also a couple of street festivals, a concert by a good friend of Drake's, and a long list of parties to keep you dancing until Monday.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Festival Street
      September 7-10
      Festival Street
      Festival Street 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. It takes place during the first four days of TIFF.
      King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue
    • Veg Food Fest
      September 8-10
      Veg Food Fest
      Admission is free to this vegetarian food fest down by the water with loads of food vendors and entertainment planned.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • The Weeknd
      September 9
      The Weeknd
      The 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
    • Lauryn Hill & Nas
      September 10
      Lauryn Hill & Nas
      Comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae fixture Chronixx open for Miss Lauryn Hill and Nas on their joint North American tour.
      Budweiser Stage
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Manifesto Block Party
      September 8
      Manifesto Block Party
      This is a free, all ages, family friendly block party in Regent Park with outdoor games, local food trucks and DJs blasting tunes all day.
      Daniels Spectrum
    • Taste of the Kingsway
      September 8-10
      Taste of the Kingsway
      The 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
    • El Bogo Fring's Warehouse
      September 10
      El Bogo Fring's Warehouse
      This is 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, cocktails, games, and face painting for adults.
      17 Noble Street
    • Liberty Village Market
      September 9
      Liberty Village Market
      This is an open-air market with works and products from artists, designers, artisans and a handful of local businesses. You'll find 50 vendors selling fashion, pet-related products and services, art, home decor, vintage, body care and food items.
      Liberty VIllage
    • Dragon Boat Challenge
      September 9-10
      Dragon Boat Challenge
      Over 100 dragon boat crews from across North America race head-to-head, unofficially marking the culmination of Canada’s dragon boat racing season. Admission is free, there will also be art vendors and a Duggan's beer garden.
      Marilyn Bell Park
    • Cabbagetown Festival
      September 9-10
      Cabbagetown Festival
      One 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
    • James Corden
      September 10
      James Corden
      James Corden, late-night TV's king of celebrity sing-alongs takes the stage for a night of comedy and help launch Toronto's United Jewish Appeal Campaign.
      Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
  • Food & Drink
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Global Food Fest
      September 8-9
      Global Food Fest
      Gourmet Gringos, Sushi Burri Toronto, Filipino BBQ, Korean BBQ, Los Vietnamita, Tex-Mex, Cultural Ice-cream truck, and more come together for a food and jazz fest with flavours from around the world.
      Mel Lastman Square
    • Veggie hotdog Popup
      September 9
      Veggie hotdog Popup
      Four types of fully loaded veggie dogs at the award winning Junction Craft Brewing midday until 6 p.m. It's an afternoon of outdoor grilling, brews, and pals.
      Junction Craft Brewing
    • Summer BBQ Fantasy
      September 9
      Summer BBQ Fantasy
      A serene outdoor world dance party for your souls... because did we truly have a summer? No we did not. There'll be Canadiana barbecue tapas, uplifting summer vibe music by Internet Daughter, Young Teesh and Vaughan b2b Ace Dillinger.
      Cold Tea
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Beam Me Up! Five Years of Disco
      September 8
      Beam Me Up! Five Years of Disco
      The city's finest disco party turns five this weekend! Thomas Del Pozo will open, then it's Cyclist and the Patchouli Brothers who will take you on your disco journey for the rest of the night. Get there early to make sure you get in!
      The Piston
    • Akon
      September 8
      Akon
      Akon is making an appearance? Performing? DJing? Not exactly sure what he's doing at this TIFF party, but he'll be there and there will be DJs and dancing and no cover before 11 p.m.
      Everleigh Toronto
    • Hide and Seek
      September 8
      Hide and Seek
      This is a brand new party geared towards queer women and their friends inside the ballroom at the slick Broadview Hotel. There's a huge patio attached to the room to cool off, and DJ Recklezz will be playing top 40 fire.
      The Broadview Hotel
    • HER
      September 8
      HER
      HER was a party on West Queen West that happened in a Mexican restaurant for four years. They're back for one night only with all past Her DJs, posters on display, and performances.
      Glad Day Bookshop Church
    • The Last LayTheseKnight
      September 8
      The Last LayTheseKnight
      After six years of throwing parties, LayTheseKnight are throwing in the towel and giving it one last blow-out. DJs Famous Players and Patrick McGuire (plus special guests) play all the best R&B, Rap & Dancehall until 4 a.m.
      Drake Hotel
    • Swamp Trade
      September 8
      Swamp Trade
      This is a swamp themed dance party inside Toronto's leather bar. Father Figure from Provincetown hosts, Joshua Reid plays the deep, dark house and camo is encouraged.
      The Black Eagle Toronto
    • Rave to the Grave
      September 8
      Rave to the Grave
      DJs Cjris Pyss Distraksjon and James Meier raise hell on the dancefloor - playing all the goth dance hits you need. There's no cover and there will be drink specials.
      The Steady Cafe & Bar
    • Bruce LaBruce's Sour Grapes Annual TIFF Bash
      September 9
      Bruce LaBruce's Sour Grapes Annual TIFF Bash
      Host and DJ Bruce LaBruce presents his annual TIFF party with a special performance from Dana Dentata. There will be gogo dancers, DJ Kevin H and lots of dark, disgusting happenings.
      Bovine Sex Club
    • Luv Dancin' TIFF edition
      September 9
      Luv Dancin' TIFF edition
      Kathryn Firanski, Alister Johnson and Pooyan finally get to play boogie until 4 a.m. during this special TIFF edition of their Luv Dancin' party.
      Bambi's
    • Kenny Dope
      September 9
      Kenny Dope
      Jojo Flores, Manolo and Yo open for soul house legend Kenny Dope at this great big TIFF weekend dance party.
      Nest
    • Greasy Fruit
      September 9
      Greasy Fruit
      Greasy Fruit is a sweaty, queer, monthly west end dance party. DJs Andrew Awesome, Wei Back and Ace Dillinger spin all the throwback one hit wonders and hip hop you need for this Back 2 School edition of the party.
      The Baby G
    • A Drag Tribute to James Bond
      September 9
      A Drag Tribute to James Bond
      Drag thing Fisher Price presents a night dedicated to Bond movies with performances from Jacklynne Hyde, Erin Brockobic, and Fisher Price herself. DJ Johnny B Good spins.
      The Beaver
    • TIFF Pink List Party
      September 10
      TIFF Pink List Party
      The 13th Annual Pink List Party is Remington's gift to the film festival. All genders are welcome, doors are open late, strippers are everywhere and film industry folks often pop in for fun.
      Remington's Men of Steel
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • TIFF
      September 7-17
      TIFF
      World premieres, celebrities, and parties take over the city from September 7-17.
      TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Toronto Beaches Film Fest
      September 7-9
      Toronto Beaches Film Fest
      This 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
    • Volta
      September 7 - November 12
      Volta
      Volta is the brand new Cirque Du Soleil show that features a lot of bikes, acrobatics, amazing outfits, stunts and an original score from M83.
      Under the Big Top, Toronto Port Lands
    • Frank & Oak Warehouse Sale
      September 7-10
      Frank & Oak Warehouse Sale
      Shop up to 80 percent off Frank and Oak Men’s and Women’s apparel, outerwear, footwear (no ladies footwear) and accessories for four days. The stock is constantly replenished with sizes and styles. 
      950 Dupont Street
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Jesse Milns at TIF

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