15 things to do in Toronto this week
This week a number of prolific figures visit Toronto, ranging from Michelle Obama to Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine. Elsewhere, holiday events press on with a big one at Casa Loma There's even some high profile shows for live music fans to look forward to.
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Events you might want to check out
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November 27The indie rock darlings from Brooklyn land in Toronto playing tunes of their most recent record, Painted Ruins.
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November 28The first lady gives her first ever talk in Canada about the economics of equality and advancing women and girls' role in changing the world. Tickets are still available but start at a steep $500.Mattamy Centre
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November 29If you grew up in the '90s there's no way you missed out on R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series. The master of teen horror gives a talk at the AGO as part of del Toro's Inspiration is a Monster exhibit.AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario
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November 30The "Lost Boy" singer Ruth B hits the stage at Velvet Underground along with Jessicka to play music from her 2017 album Safe Haven.
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November 30The Toronto Symphony Orchestra plays the soundtrack of the 1990 Christmas classic underneath a theatre screening of the flick itself.Roy Thomson Hall
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December 1-3Over 40 local vendors bring traditional and contemporary Indigenous paintings, moccasins, beadwork, clothing, jewelery, and more.Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
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December 1-23Back for its 2nd year, Holiday Fair in Nathan Phillips Square celebrates the season with an enchanting artisan market, food, live entertainment and more.Nathan Phillips Square
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December 1Canadian rock duo Death From Above had a major comeback this year, and are playing music from their 2017 release Outrage! Is Now.The Phoenix Concert Theatre
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December 1 - January 7Casa Loma is celebrating the tail end of Canada 150 with a wide range of activities and performances. Get lost in the castle's holiday decor and snap photos of its 40ft tall tree.Casa Loma
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December 2-31All throughout December, a rotating selection of local Ontario Etsy artisans will display the very best in unique holiday décor, handmade gifts and original craftwork.Evergreen Brick Works
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December 3Held once again at Toronto's iconic Great Hall, Toronto Art Crawl's 4th annual Christmas Market features 95 artists and designers, interactive activities, food vendors and more spread across four floors of shopping.Toronto Art Crawl
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December 3The American rock and electronic legends LCD Soundsystem play a huge show at the Air Canada Centre in support of their 2017 album, American Dream.Air Canada Centre
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