15 things to do in Toronto this week

Things to do in Toronto this week are all about having a blast and getting a few fun things in before the holiday rush. A pop-up is serving In-N-Out inspired burgers and there's a Kpop festival. Drink up at a beer festival, get moving on the dance floor and check out some free stuff, too.

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location
- Burning
  
  December 16
  
  Burning
  
  Part of Rewind\\Redesign series, this film follows struggling novelist Jong-su’s fledgling romance and a jealousy turned into panicked suspicion.
  
  Paradise
- A$AP Ferg
  
  December 17
  
  A$AP Ferg
  
  New York's A$AP Ferg is pulling up in the Benz as he gets ready to take the stage and rock the trap rap beats he helped shape.
  
  Rebel
- The SpongeBob Musical
  
  December 17-22
  
  The SpongeBob Musical
  
  You can travel to Bikini Bottom during the run of the Broadway hit that includes all the colourful characters from the weird and wacky show.
  
  Meridian Hall
- To Remain Silent
  
  December 18
  
  To Remain Silent
  
  Toronto's newest magazine looks at the collision between space and sound, between the choice of remaining and revolting, and includes live podcast.
  
  Lululemon Queen Street
- Uni-verse
  
  December 19
  
  Uni-verse
  
  The vibes are good at this inclusive dance party that looks to create a solid feeling community and features some of the city's best DJs.
  
  Drake Hotel
- 12 Beers of the Holidays
  
  December 20
  
  12 Beers of the Holidays
  
  May your cheeks glow bright during this holiday beer festival with lots of brews on tap, music, prizes, ugly sweaters and a big festive buffet.
  
  Gladstone Hotel
- Addams Family Christmas Bazaar
  
  December 20
  
  Addams Family Christmas Bazaar
  
  It's a Halloween Christmas and this annual bazaar is back to feature an alternative to the usual gift options, plus food, drinks, prizes and costumes.
  
  See-Scape
- Vegan Holiday Party
  
  December 20
  
  Vegan Holiday Party
  
  It's a night of holiday celebrations, vegan-style, with food, drinks, a bake sale, silent auction, music, and more by the Toronto Vegetarian Association.
  
  The 519
- Loud Luxury
  
  December 20
  
  Loud Luxury
  
  Hitmaker extraordinaires Loud Luxury have launched into the future house stratosphere after huge hits like "Body" and star-studded remixes.
  
  Rebel
- Aunty Lucy's Burger Shop
  
  December 20-23
  
  Aunty Lucy's Burger Shop
  
  If you've always wanted to try a In-N-Out Burger, this might be the closest thing to it as Extra Burger and Undisposable serve their version.
  
  96 Ossington Ave
- Die Hard
  
  December 20-23
  
  Die Hard
  
  Christmas time is here and this holiday classic is screening in all its shirtless Bruce Willis, violent, slightly stressful, Hollywood action glory.
  
  Cinesphere
- KPOP North
  
  December 21
  
  KPOP North
  
  K-pop fans have something to get excited for as this huge expo arrives with a weekend of celebrity guests, music, K-food, beauty and culture.
  
  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Jennifer Castle
  
  December 21
  
  Jennifer Castle
  
  Get to know Toronto's Jennifer Castle and her delicate folk tunes that follow the longstanding Canadian genre tradition with modern elements.
  
  The Great Hall
- Stout Night
  
  December 21
  
  Stout Night
  
  Not for the lighthearted beer drinker, this stout festival features 18 different stouts on tap from local breweries, plus new blends up for the tasting.
  
  Indie Alehouse Brewing Co.
- Après Ski Day Party
  
  December 22
  
  Après Ski Day Party
  
  Stackt's new Holiday Hills festival wraps up with an 80s video dance ski lodge party-style that encourages lots of neon gear and cozy sweaters.
  
  Stackt
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