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9 things to do in Toronto today

You can get a head start on TIFF today in Toronto with its outdoor screenings in collaboration with the City and Park People. A series of classic Canadian short films will be shown under the stars in Bellwoods. Mariah Carey is also in town, there's a Lady Gaga play, and it's the final ArtSpin of the season.

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    • August 24
      In collaboration with the City of Toronto, TIFF and Park People, this is a cute evening of Canadian short films from the TIFF archives.
      Trinity Bellwoods Park
    • August 24
      Lionel Richie lands in town with Mariah Carey for a co-concert of hits. You can bet the entire stadium will be singing along.
      Air Canada Centre
    • August 24 - September 3
      Tribute artist and queer pop sensation Athena Reich stars as an expecting Lady Gaga in this evening of art, pop and comedy that combines vaudevillian comedy with artpop outrageousness.
      Berkeley Street Downstairs Theatre
    • August 24
      Vendors, art, mixing, mingling, live art, performances, dance, music, food, and beverages are all happening inside this annual neighbourhood art party.
      Centre for Social Innovation - 720 Bathurst St
    • August 24
      A night of food, fresh fruit and veggies, and music from the Escalate! Band, and the T.Dot Bangerz Brass Band, all under the stars. Admission is PWYC.
      The Leslieville Farmers' Market
    • August 24
      Nicholle Kobi is a Black-French artist, entrepreneur, speaker and activist who has been featured in Ebony Magazine, Essence Magazine, and BET.com. Don't miss the Toronto stop of her art and music tour.
      442 Dufferin Street
    • August 24
      Wrap the 9th season of curated bicycle-led art tours across Toronto with a tour of four newly commissioned, site-specific works around the Toronto Port Lands. Meet at 6:30pm at Corktown Common and tickets are $10 in advance only.
      Art Spin
    • August 24
      There's an impressive lineup of short films from around the world, all directed by women.
      Carlton Cinemas
    • August 24
      An annual concert featuring some of the best up and coming, young female artists in the city. Alums of this show include Nelly Furtado, Melanie Fiona and Jully Black.
      The Mod Club
    Lead photo by

    Trinity Bellwoods BIA

Lead photo by

Trinity Bellwoods BIA


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