10 things to do in Toronto today
Welcome to Tuesday in Toronto where events include a free outdoor screening of a documentary about the Tragically Hip and some much-needed poetry in the park. There's also a new discussion series about the goings on in the city and a Jewish music festival by the waterfront.
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Events you might want to check out
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August 28The time has come for the last City Cinema of the season. Catch a free outdoor screening of this doc that follows The Tragically Hip's final tour.Yonge-Dundas Square
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August 28A new series brings the complex dynamics of urban geography from cities around the world in an effort to ask questions about the future of Toronto.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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August 28Queer Fear is back with a special screening of the 1954 horror classic, and an exploration into Hollywood's historic depictions of 'the other'.The Royal Cinema
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August 28A summer evening in the park is made complete with an open mic poetry reading by local artists in the final event for the season. BYOB and snacks!Trinity Bellwoods Park
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August 28Not the Toronto service call-line 311, but the rock band, is here, alongside pop-punkers The Offspring and Gym Class Heroes.Budweiser Stage
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August 28Comedians from different backgrounds come together for a night of stand up, featuring Adrienne Fish, Joe Vu, Aliya Kanani and more.
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August 28The last of this downtown market is here for a final night of tunes, activities and $5 food and drink with proceeds going to charity.
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August 28 - September 3A weeklong celebration of Jewish music, arts and culture is on with many free events including a spotlight on women in Jewish music and a Bagel Battle.Harbourfront Centre
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August 28 - September 26This curated bookshop features books that explore feminism, racism and gender fluidity, plus vinyl, merch and a portion of sales going to charity.Penguin Shop
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August 28 - September 11This new discussion series looks to tackle subjects facing Toronto today, starting with the politics of cycling and stagnation plaguing the TTC.
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