11 things to do in Toronto today
The Raptors kick off their season tonight. Meanwhile, there's a huge light festival in Nathan Phillips Square, the goths take over the Bata Shoe Museum, and there's a host of film festivals to check out.
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Events you might want to check out
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October 19Head to Nathan Phillips Square to see Queen street beautifully illuminated by white and red lanterns in support of leukemia and lymphoma research and education.Nathan Phillips Square
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October 19Head to the Shoe Museum for a screening of the short about the shoes and boots of the Gothic subculture before a Q & A with the short's producer Liisa Ladouceur.Bata Shoe Museum
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October 19-22This free exhibit stars those who experience homelessness capturing their perspectives of Toronto through photography, shining a light on the resilience of people often overlooked in our society.Artscape Youngplace
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October 19Catch 8 of the best short films by up and coming filmmakers from campuses all over the world, completely free.Carlton Cinemas
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October 19This is an annual typography and lettering exhibition, showcasing work from Toronto and around the world. Check out work in all formats including sculpture, installation and 3D work as well as traditional and digital prints.Northern Contemporary
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October 19-29Fans of literature won't want to miss out on 11 days of readings, interviews, panels and signings from internationally acclaimed authors. Students even get free access.IFOA: International Festival of Authors
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October 19This musical improv comedy is saluting the work of late rocker Tom Petty by taking queues from Petty's lyrics to develop on the spot scenes.John Candy Box Theatre
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October 19The Raptors kick off their season tonight at the ACC. They will be playing the Chicago Bulls at their home opener.Air Canada Centre
Lead photo byChristian Bobak
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