35 things to do in Toronto this weekend

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Date

About the Event

Location

Bi Arts Festival

September 19-23

Bi Arts Festival

Toronto's bisexual community is ready to celebrate with a week of special programming that includes storytelling, parties, shows and an arts market.

Multiple Venues
Just for Laughs

September 19-29

Just for Laughs

Carol Burnett, John Mulaney, Jonathan Van Ness and Eric Andre are just some of the top comedy talent dropping by for this year's festival.

Multiple Venues
Elevate

September 20-26

Elevate

Some of the world's biggest innovators are coming to talk about society and its challenges, including Michelle Obama and Chris Hadfield.

Multiple Venues
Toronto Biennial of Art

September 21 - December 1

Toronto Biennial of Art

New this year is a massive, ten-week art festival that only occurs every two years and includes exhibitions, talks and performances all over the city.

Multiple Venues
Sterling Road Block Party

September 22

Sterling Road Block Party

Sterling Road is the place to be and this big block party is back with a day of food and drink from nearby spots, plus music, art and shopping.

Sterling Road

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

Movie Expo

September 20-22

Movie Expo

Movie lovers and aspiring Hollywood elite are welcome at this new show dedicated to all-things film with talks from industry folk and creatives.

Enercare Centre
St. Lawrence Market Harvest Festival

September 21

St. Lawrence Market Harvest Festival

Fall is almost here and this big harvest festival is ready to celebrate the season with a day of food, music, entertainment and activities for everyone.

St. Lawrence Market
Queen West Art Crawl

September 21-22

Queen West Art Crawl

The vibrant arts community of Queen Street West is coming out for this big outdoor art exhibition and festival with food, music, performances and more.

Trinity Bellwoods Park
Guinea Pig Picnic

September 22

Guinea Pig Picnic

Expect a cuteness overload at this outdoor festival that's all about guinea pigs with a Piggy Pageant, shopping and a costume try-on station.

Greenwood Park

Food & Drink

Date

About the Event

Location

Butterbeer Bar Crawl

September 21

Butterbeer Bar Crawl

Calling all witches, wizards and muggles for this Harry Potter-themed bar crawl across four bars with costumes, games and an after party.

Multiple Venues
You Can Kiss My Cask

September 21

You Can Kiss My Cask

Back again is this mini cask festival with beer from five local breweries served out of the cask alongside Marks Pizzas.

Muddy York Brewing Co.
Royal Mountain Goodbye To Summer BBQ

September 21

Royal Mountain Goodbye To Summer BBQ

Summer is coming to an end and Royal Mountain Records is celebrating with an all-day barbecue that features a stellar lineup of local musicians.

3365 Dundas St W

Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Bastille

September 20

Bastille

It's been a while since Bastille broke through into the pop stratosphere, but the indie pop band's new music is as booming and powerful as ever.

Budweiser Stage
Ongaku

September 20-22

Ongaku

Japan and Canada’s most exciting voices in contemporary and experimental music are performing over this three-day festival.

918 Bathurst
Venus Fest

September 20-22

Venus Fest

Powered by female musicians, this music festival will see performances by The Vaselines, The Weather Station, Fiver and more, plus talks and events.

Opera House
Dallas Smith and Dean Brody

September 21

Dallas Smith and Dean Brody

Friends don't let friends tour alone, and that's exactly why country singers Dallas Smith and Dean Brody are hitting the road together this summer.

Budweiser Stage
J Balvin

September 21

J Balvin

Already-huge Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin hit it even bigger with ROSALÍA on "Con Altura" and he's ready to bring his is Arcoíris tour to Toronto.

Scotiabank Arena
Judah & the Lion

September 21

Judah & the Lion

Folksie, electro, indie, pop and the all-around eclectic Judah & the Lion are responsible for some very catchy tunes to lift our spirit.

The Danforth Music Hall
K.Flay

September 22

K.Flay

Rapper and singer K.Flay is back in Toronto to rip it over some fire beats and get deep with her deeply personal, high-powered anthems.

Phoenix Concert Theatre
Brittany Howard

September 22

Brittany Howard

Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard is taking her solo show on the road and bringing her beautiful, soulful blues tunes to the Toronto stage.

The Danforth Music Hall

Film

Date

About the Event

Location

Palestine Film Festival

September 18-22

Palestine Film Festival

The annual Palestine Film Festival is just getting started with a weekend of works that explore stories of Palestine, its history and people.

TIFF Bell Lightbox
Devil's Pie: D'Angelo

September 20

Devil's Pie: D'Angelo

The story of Michael Eugene Archer a.k.a. D'Angelo a.k.a. Black Messiah takes the spotlight in this doc about his rise to fame and long absence from music.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
To Kill A Secret

September 21

To Kill A Secret

Toronto director Jevon Boreland is debuting his new thought-provoking short drama/thriller with a Q&A with the cast and crew and merch for sale.

Fox Theatre
Sudden Impulse Film Festival

September 21

Sudden Impulse Film Festival

Over 30 short films from all kinds of genres by local creators are screening as part of this one-day film festival that also includes live tunes.

Revue Cinema

Parties

Date

About the Event

Location

Fall Opening Party

September 20

Fall Opening Party

Soak up the local arts scene at this free opening party for the Power Plant's fall exhibitions with a cash bar and food by Toben Food By Design.

The Power Plant
Strapped

September 20

Strapped

Gonna take my horse to the Old Town Hoe at this big country music party that blends country with funk, hip-hop, R&B and club hits.

One Loft
Divas Only

September 21

Divas Only

Calling all Lovers for this Taylor Swift-themed girl power dance party with hits by the mega star and all her pop star pals.

Glad Day Bookshop Church

Markets and pop-ups

Date

About the Event

Location

Vans Sample Sale

September 18-21

Vans Sample Sale

There's still time to get your hands on some Vans gear with men's and women's clothing and accessories on sale.

2 Wingold Ave
Toms Warehouse Sale

September 19-22

Toms Warehouse Sale

Stay comfy with big savings on Toms footwear with shoes, boots, sandals and accessories for the whole family all marked down up to 70 per cent off.

Markham Fairgrounds
Michi Sample Sale

September 20-22

Michi Sample Sale

Ethically-made activewear is on sale for up to 80 per cent off with leggings, bras, tops, outerwear, loungewear and tennis apparel in sizes XXS to XL.

950 Queen St W
Stylegarage Sample Sale

September 21

Stylegarage Sample Sale

Big, big savings on a ton of furniture and home items are all on at this big sale with couches, rugs, lighting and more, all up to 75 per cent off.

8 Gladstone Avenue
Autumn Makers' Market

September 21

Autumn Makers' Market

Local artisans and makers are dropping by for this fall market with everything to get you and your home ready for the new season.

Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Trinity Bellwoods Flea

September 22

Trinity Bellwoods Flea

It's almost back to school/work and the Bellwoods Flea is ready to get you all set with plenty of snacks, gear, gifts, stationery and wellness items.

The Great Hall

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Toronto Beer Week

September 13-22

Toronto Beer Week

Beer lovers still have another weekend to get their fill before this annual city-wide festival wraps up with workshops, events and parties all over.

Multiple Venues
Word On The Street

September 17-22

Word On The Street

It's the final weekend for this huge book and magazine festival with talks, programming and a big marketplace by the water.

Harbourfront Centre

35 things to do in Toronto this weekend

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