12 things to do in Toronto this week
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Toronto, what with Illuminite, the Toronto Christmas Market, and more festive events kicking off this week. Music fans can look forward to the return of the Long Winter concert series, Big Sound, and major pop and hip hop shows across town.
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Events you might want to check out
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November 14Pop extraordinaire Jack Antanoff has had a heck of a year producing music for the likes of Lorde and St. Vincent, and now he's in town playing music off his own two records.
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November 15-18Join the Regent Park Film Festival in celebrating 15 years of free storytelling with a culturally diverse array of films, workshops, and panels.Daniels Spectrum
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November 16 - December 23The Distillery District is transformed into a winter wonderland leading up to Christmas with food and drinks vendors, carollers, elves, lights, and one of the city's largest Christmas trees.Distillery District
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November 17Back for its sixth season, the Long Winter concert series returns with its beloved policies still in place: pay what you can tickets, all ages, all access.
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November 17A wrecking crew of 30 musicians and singers return to the Great Hall to perform just as many tunes as there are bodies at this celebration of all things mo town.
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November 18The 10 year anniversary of the tree lighting ceremony at the heart of downtown is sure to feature an impressive light show and over-the-top performances, including one by Toronto up-and-comers Jane's Party.Yonge-Dundas Square
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November 18-19Over 1500 square feet of award-winning photographs from some of Canada's most promising new artists. Take the art off your phone screen and onto your home's walls.FCP Gallery
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November 18The much-buzzed rapper is touring his latest album, Happy Camper, with one night in Toronto.The Phoenix Concert Theatre
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November 18-19At this civic campaign and technology summit you'll find speakers, talks, workshops, training sessions and a whole lot of forward thinking political talk and networking.Ryerson University
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November 19You know the holidays are right around the corner when jolly ol' St. Nick rolls through town. The annual Santa Claus Parade gets underway at 12:30 p.m. near Christie Pits before winding its way through the city.Christie Pits, Toronto
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November 19Fifty vendors assemble under one roof at the historic Great Hall to take the hard work out of holiday shopping. Admission is free as always, and pets are welcome.
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