5 things to do in Toronto today

There's lots going on in Toronto today with things to do including a visit from Obama as he drops by to talk money. Vinyl lovers can get their fill at a night-time record show and there's a film series that looks at some of the most innovative movies of the decade.

Events you might want to check out

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- Barack Obama
  
  January 23
  
  Barack Obama
  
  The former POTUS is dropping by to chat about economics, and while this event is sold out, he might still pop up somewhere around the city.
  
  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Night Time Record Show
  
  January 23
  
  Night Time Record Show
  
  Thousands of vinyl in nearly every genre is up for grabs at this huge night-time record show with rare finds in new and used LPs, 45s and 12”.
  
  Monarch Tavern
- Rhea Butcher
  
  January 23-25
  
  Rhea Butcher
  
  Rescheduled from a pervious series, comedian Rhea Butcher is finally here for a special five-set stand-up engagement at Comedy Bar.
  
  Comedy Bar
- Chinese New Year Marketplace and Festival
  
  January 23-26
  
  Chinese New Year Marketplace and Festival
  
  Spread out over four days, this market features traditional Chinese goods and celebrations like dragon and lion dances, folk songs, food and drink.
  
  Woodside Square
- The Best of the Decade: An Alternate View
  
  January 23 - March 11
  
  The Best of the Decade: An Alternate View
  
  It was a decade of innovation in cinema and this series looks at alternative films chosen by curators, historians and archivists as their top picks.
  
  TIFF Bell Lightbox
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Barack Obama

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