Weekend events in Toronto September 7-9 2018

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TIFF Festival Street

September 6-9

TIFF Festival Street

TIFF fever takes over downtown during this street festival featuring red carpet watching, free outdoor screenings, music and a rally for women in film.

King Street West
Toronto International Film Festival

September 6-16

Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto takes centre stage during this star-studded film festival with screenings, a street festival, parties, events and lots more.

TIFF Bell Lightbox
Aqua and Prozzak

September 8

Aqua and Prozzak

Rewind it back to the 90s when pop music ran the world while Aqua's hyper dance hits and Prozzak's animated videos ruled the airwaves.

RBC Echo Beach
In Time

September 8-9

In Time

The Weeknd stars in this photo exhibit by Hyghly Alleyne that takes a look inside the dreamy, smoke-filled, on-and-off-stage world of the XO crew.

The Coterie

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Taste of the Kingsway

September 7-9

Taste of the Kingsway

Take a stroll through the Kingsway, where 150 vendors will be lined up with food and drinks, served alongside exhibits and entertainment.

The Kingsway
St. James Town Festival

September 8

St. James Town Festival

Toronto's historic James Town shows off its colours during this community-wide festival including local artists, vendors, food and programming.

St. James Town
Share Her Journey Rally

September 8

Share Her Journey Rally

Part of Festival Street, a rally and march is planned to raise awareness of women in the film industry and support them in their fight for equal treatment.

King Street West
Cabbagetown Festival

September 8-9

Cabbagetown Festival

Historic Cabbagetown comes out for a big festival with an all-Canadian market, food from local vendors, activities and live performances.

Cabbagetown
Bicycle Music Festival

September 9

Bicycle Music Festival

Put your pedal to the metal and take part in the big bike-powered concert and communal street ride through the city.

Humber Bay Park West

Food & Drink

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Veg Food Fest

September 7-9

Veg Food Fest

Eat your heart out at this huge vegetarian food festival with over 140 vendors, all within a huge market place full of yummy goodies.

Harbourfront Centre
Ossington Ice Cream

September 8

Ossington Ice Cream

Come grab some ice cream the way it was meant: served up in an alley with flavours named after Toronto stereotypes like "I'm Drake's cousin."

Alley behind Oddseoul
Burgers + Beers

September 9

Burgers + Beers

Is there anything better than a sweaty, cheese-smothered burger? How about a party with all-you-can-eat burgers and $4 beer? It's lit!

86 Miller Street

Music

Date

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Location

Bülow

September 8

Bülow

All the way from Germany comes pop singer Bülow with her soft, distinct voice and cooled out tunes about real life stuff.

Mod Club
Yuno

September 8

Yuno

Hypnotic and raw, Yuno's down-to-earth R&B style and raps capture and blend psych-rock for new kind of musical trip.

Garrison
Outlaw Music Festival

September 9

Outlaw Music Festival

Some of country's biggest stars arrive in Toronto for an all-day concert with Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Nathaniel Rateliff‎.

Budweiser Stage

Film

Date

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Downsview Park Friday Night Lights

September 7

Downsview Park Friday Night Lights

The final DPRNL is here with a free outdoor screening of Avengers: Infinity War. Bring a blanket to stay cozy, a chair to sit on and enter to win some prizes.

Downsview Park
Movie Night in Liberty Village Park

September 7

Movie Night in Liberty Village Park

Maybe bring a blanket for this free outdoor screening of Black Panther and catch one of the last free outdoor screenings of the season.

Liberty Village Park
The Sandlot

September 9

The Sandlot

Left Field Brewery joins the Royal for a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the The Sandlot, plus a pre-show Blue Jays panel from Pitch Talks.

The Royal Cinema

Art events

Date

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Xpace Cultural Centre Programming Launch Party

September 7

Xpace Cultural Centre Programming Launch Party

This eclectic gallery is throwing a party in celebration of its 2018-2019 programming launch with DJs, snacks, drinks and, of course, lots of new art.

XPACE Lansdowne
Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Fair

September 7-9

Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Fair

Visual art of all kinds from local artists is available at this big arts and crafts fair with activities, demos and more.

Riverdale Park West
NookFest

September 8

NookFest

Back again is this little art festival with a lot of heart featuring live music, food, beer, wine, shopping, performances and more.

Woodbine and Woodmount

Parties

Date

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Location

The Mystic Forest

September 8

The Mystic Forest

The Opera House is getting a makeover of psychedelic proportions as The Mystic Forest returns with all kinds of trippy fun inside the concert hall.

Opera House
Bike Rave

September 8

Bike Rave

Rave all night under the Gardiner with your bike and join together to make one big glowing, hyped-up, synchronized party machine.

The Bentway
Aretha Franklin Dance Party

September 8

Aretha Franklin Dance Party

Celebrate the life of the Queen of Soul with a night of grooves, gospel and R&B's greatest artists form the Motown area spinning all night long.

Sneaky Dee's
Summerdaze

September 9

Summerdaze

After a successful season of showcasing the city's underground DJ scene, Summerdaze returns for one last thank-you party of the year.

54 Fraser Ave

Markets and pop-ups

Date

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Location

Liberty Village Market

September 8

Liberty Village Market

Over fourty vendors come out for a European-style market featuring fashion, home decor, pet products, jewellery, art, photography and more.

Liberty Towers Presentation Centre
Surfers Market

September 8

Surfers Market

Surf season is always on somewhere and this swap and shop encourages people to sell gear they're no longer using and pick up something new.

Surf the Greats
Kensington Pop-Up

September 8-9

Kensington Pop-Up

Kensington's creative community joins together for this curated market with original works, prints, vintage clothing, leather goods, jewellery and more.

301 Augusta Ave
Parkdale Flea

September 8-9

Parkdale Flea

The back to school edition of the Parkdale Flea promises everything you need to get into the groove with clothes, lifestyle and home products.

Northern Contemporary Gallery
Hard Feelings Mental Health Pop-Up Market

September 9

Hard Feelings Mental Health Pop-Up Market

Come out, craft and shop at this artisan market dedicated to reducing barriers and increasing access to mental health supports.

Hard Feelings Mental Health

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