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10 things to do in Toronto today

Events in Toronto today include what is sure to be another packed Jurassic Park as the Raptors take on the Bucks in game 5 in Milwaukee. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and tip-off as 8:30 p.m. For those not watching the playoffs, there's lots of other stuff going on to keep you entertained.

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    • May 23 - June 2
      It's the first night of one of Toronto's favourite film festivals. There's rush tickets only for the screenings of Rocketman but you can still get into the gala opening party.
      TIFF Bell Lightbox
    • May 23
      Score some affordable art from up and coming talent as more than 1200 art works are up for grabs from grade 9-12 art and photography students at ESA.
      Etobicoke School of the Arts
    • May 23
      Former UFC MMA Fighter, "Filthy" Tom Lawlor will make his in-ring debut in Toronto along with six highflying Lucha Libre fights and a live musical performance.
    • May 23-25
      FAWN Chamber Creative continues their path of exploration with their newest Canadian opera-ballet. The 80-minute opera centres around someone who stumbles upon an object and quickly gets drawn into what, and who, is inside.
    • May 23
      It's the grand opening of the new store in Brockton Village and they're celebrating with snacks, refreshments, discounts and prizes from 5 to 10 p.m.
      Three Fates 1573 Dundas st. W
    • May 23 - June 28
      Toronto's newest speakeasy bar in Parkdale is opening their doors with DJ Spence Diamonds spinning the best in 90's Rnb & Hip Hop + Classic Beats. There will be half price bottles of wine and $6.50 pints of Steam Whistle.
      The Standard Bar
    • May 23
      This is a showcase of some of the best short films from around the world today. Tickets are free or Pay What you Like to cover the cinema costs.
      Carlton Cinemas
    • May 23
      This roti chain is celebrating their new location on Queens Quay by giving away free Superior Butter Chicken Roti and the new Sambar Vada from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
      My Roti Place
    • May 23
      It's the Future City Builders Urban Action Pitch-Off Night where teams will be pitching their social innovations for a chance to win $5000 in seed funding and project support to launch their idea in Toronto.
      Daniels Building
    • May 23
      This hilarious podcast that looks at the news and does a double take closes its latest season with a special live show that will tackle the big questions, the dumb questions and everything in between.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
    Lead photo by

    Demand Lucha

Lead photo by

Demand Lucha


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