15 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week are raising a glass to a great summer with the return of Beer Week and the Famous Canadian Beer Run. Cirque du Soleil returns to the big top with high-flying fun and there' a huge garlic festival. Music, markets and movies are on, plus lots of free stuff, too.
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Events you might want to check out
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September 9Trampoline Hall is back for a new season of talks and storytelling with this week's line-up including Allison Graves, Johnny Spence and Prathna Lor.
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September 10The legendary Mary J. Blige and Nas are teaming up for an epic night of old school hip-hop, rap and R&B tunes as part of their Together tour.Budweiser Stage
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September 11These Icelandic indie darlings have new music out that's a departure from their cutesy pop roots, and you can hear it live when they come to play.Budweiser Stage
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September 12Over 80 wines are up for the trying at this big party with vintages and arrays for all types of tastes, including a special focus on California wines.
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September 12-14Art, first editions, signed, rare, antiquarian, and collectable books in tons of categories are all priced starting at $1 during this big sale.Toronto Reference Library
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September 12 - November 24Cirque du Soleil is back with Alegría, which tells the story of a monarchy that has lost its king, through spandex-wearing acrobats flying through the air.Ontario Place
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September 13-15Three days of music are set to fill Kensington Market in spaces inside and out, with musicians from all over the country dropping by to play.Kensington Market
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September 13-22Beer Week is back and ready to celebrate 10 years of showcasing tasty and interesting beers from all over at spots across the city.Multiple Venues
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September 14Canada’s biggest zine festival is back with over 200 artists, writers and vendors on hand to showcase these tokens of underground culture.
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September 14Lace up and hit the pavement, walk or do some yoga, all followed by a big beer festival in the new Trillium Park that includes food and music.Ontario Place
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September 14-15East Lynn Park is getting a splash of colour as this big art fair returns with hundreds of works and handmade items by artists and makers from all over.East Lynn Park
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September 15Stinky hands and smelly breath are all part of the fun at this festival dedicated to all-things related to the pungent and tasty herb known as garlic.Artscape Wychwood Barns
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September 15Dedicated to queer makers, this market is filled with vibrant and cool handmade items like food, art, clothing, pins, gifts, household and beauty items.
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