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Lisa Power
Posted on May 14, 2018
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15 things to do in Toronto this week

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on May 14, 2018
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Events in Toronto this week are ripe with ribs, brews, films and tunes. Don't sleep on the future film stars of Canada and make sure to check out some cool art. And there's lots of free stuff happening, too!

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • The Future of Film Showcase
      May 14
      The Future of Film Showcase
      Emerging talent across Canada gets the spotlight in this selection of short films made by Canadian filmmakers aged 30 and younger.
      ScotiaBank Theatre Toronto
    • TechTO
      May 14
      TechTO
      The monthly tech event is back featuring speakers from Senso, EnergyX Solutions, autotrader.ca, Flipd and Xesto.
      Rbc Waterpark Auditorium
    • The Pittsburgh Trilogy
      May 15
      The Pittsburgh Trilogy
      This free screening includes three films by director Stan Brakhage, including Eyes, Deus Ex and The Act of Seeing With One's Own Eyes.
      TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • Andrew W.K.
      May 16
      Andrew W.K.
      You're in for a thrashing with Andrew W.K.'s brand of sweat-soaked party rock, heavy metal mashups, also featuring The Maysides.
      Opera House
    • In Conversation with Manolo Blahnik
      May 16
      In Conversation with Manolo Blahnik
      Legendary designer Manolo Blahnik drops by in the flesh for the opening of an exhibition centred on his stunning shoes-as-art.
      Bata Shoe Museum
    • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert
      May 16-18
      Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert
      Prisoner of Azkaban is definitely up there on the list of top Harry Potter books and it's getting the live orchestral treatment it deserves.
      Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
    • Fever Ray
      May 17
      Fever Ray
      Just have a mind melting evening with the ambient, tripped-out sounds of the longtime star of Sweden's electro scene.
      Rebel
    • Rib Fest
      May 18-20
      Rib Fest
      Bibs and ribs are on all weekend, alongside barbecue chicken, desserts, roasted veggies and, yes, blooming onions.
      Yonge and Dundas Square
    • Just for Fun!
      May 17 - June 3
      Just for Fun!
      Artists Bao and Boudro and Montreal's Rock Therrien look at iconic characters from pop culture and their impact on contemporary culture.
      Thompson Landry Gallery
    • Amber
      May 18
      Amber
      Heaven is Kpop superstar Amber Liu's voice paired with upbeat tunes about love, loss, heartbreak and healing.
      John Bassett Theatre
    • RBG
      May 18-19
      RBG
      A hit at this year's Sundance, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg got her own doc about her trailblazing legal legacy and internet stardom.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
    • Toronto Kpop Con
      May 18-20
      Toronto Kpop Con
      It's a huge gathering of all things Kpop with performances, speakers, fanmeets, special guests and exhibitions all weekend long.
      Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    • Spring Beerfest TO
      May 19-20
      Spring Beerfest TO
      Pour some out for the historic homies at Fort York and enjoy brews, food trucks, roasted 'mellows and games in celebration of the long weekend.
      Fort York: Garrison Common
    • Sunnyside 20
      May 20
      Sunnyside 20
      Sunnyside Pavilion kicks off a season of summer in the sun with live music, dancing and drinks beside the lake.
      Sunnyside Pavilion & Cafe
    • Electric Island
      May 20
      Electric Island
      Electric Island returns to the Islands after last year's flooding with Archie Hamilton, Green Velvet, Yoko0 and more headlining the EDM festival.
      Hanlan's Point
    Lead photo by

    Hector Vasquez
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez

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