Thanksgiving weekend events in Toronto for 2017
感恩节可能所有的嗡嗡声在多伦多long weekend, but there's lots to do for those who want to go beyond turkey and stuffing. Casa Loma is now agiant haunted house,Cinefrancokicks off,EDITwraps up, and you can catch someStudio Ghiblifilms under the stars.
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Top Picks
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September 29 - October 31Walk through the lower gardens of Casa Loma and explore areas rarely seen by the public, with an immersive theatrical interpretation of classic horror figures.Casa Loma
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October 6-12The only Francophone indie film festival celebrates its 20th year with 16 feature films from around the world and six Canadian shorts.Carlton Cinemas
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October 7An epic battle between good and evil will be waged in Nathan Phillips Square. Grab your glowing sword and join the fight.Nathan Phillips Square
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October 8The EDIT Festival wraps up this weekend with a massive feast that aims to shed light on global food waste. Hosted by celebrity chef Bob Blummer, the meal will be made with food that would normally be scrapped. It's also free!East Harbour
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Events you might want to check out
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October 6-7Montreal Drag Queen Uma Gahd brings her award-winning comedy to Toronto for the first time.
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October 6For all the goth and halloween lovers, ‘tis the season for getting your hands on supernatural-themed items. Toronto Indie Horror Fest presents a Haunted Market in Bloordale with arts, crafts, collectibles, posters, and loads more.
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October 8This macabre marketplace also features DJs, stilt walkers, tarot readers and more.Pia Bouman Ballet School
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October 6If regular drag isn’t spooky enough for you, check out the first ever HalloQueer, with performances by Jupiter Darling, Kasper the Queer Ghost, Dottie Dangerfield and Allysin Chains DJing all night.The Beaver
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October 6-8Hausu (also known as House) is one of the most bonkers cult classic horror films ever made. This psychedelic 1977 Japanese ghost tale celebrates its 40th Anniversary.The Royal Cinema
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October 6-28The University of Toronto downtown campus has a dark history with the supernatural. You’ll hear about fateful love stories, secret chambers, and troubled spirits.The steps outside of the Royal Ontario Museum
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October 6-11A young girl in Toronto turns to the arts while facing eviction from her north-end home. See why this film snagged the Best Canadian Feature Documentary Award at this year’s Hot Docs Festival.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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October 8As the warm weather fades, enjoy a night of anime featuring three Studio Ghibli films, with contests, cosplay, dance, music, and more.Daniels Spectrum
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Music
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October 6Every year Toronto-based anesthesiologist Steven Tanaka travels to Japan searching for the most interesting bands and then brings them to Toronto to say “Hey, check this out!” Catch two shows this weekend.
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October 6Blending electronic and organic sounds, Chameleon Project brings his livetronica to the Junction with Jamie Kidd and DJ Spktra.
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October 6A band that cut their teeth in house basements and dingy tour vans returns to Toronto to play under the bright lights and big stage of Massey Hall.梅西大厅和罗伊•汤姆森音乐厅
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October 6Well loved salsa singer Yani Borrell brings his distinctive vocal style to the Lula Lounge. If you’re not sure how to swing your hips, cover includes a dance lesson.
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October 6Tough Age celebrate the release of their LP 'Shame' with New York's Future Punx and locals Eyeballs and New Chance.
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October 7It doesn’t matter how well you understand her French, Yelle has been making booties shake and hearts break all over the world for more than a decade.
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October 7Not to be confused with the 1961 film of the same name, Blue Hawaii are able to be wistful and sullen while mixing in disco and old school dance music.The Great Hall Toronto
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October 8After initially cancelling this show, Deadmau5 will once again hit the stage this weekend. Support comes from Attlas.
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October 8The Harlem-born diva brings the 212 to the 6ix.The Opera House
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Food & Drink
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October 6-8Feeling parched as you shop? Enjoy this mocktail pop-up bar serving complimentary drinks at Sherway Gardens.Sherway Gardens
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October 7Enjoy a tour through Corktown and Riverside while enjoying specialty drinks, treats, and pastries from local cafés and pastry shops.
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Parties
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October 6Put on your best glitter, sequins, and gems while DJ Deep spins Bollywood beats.
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October 6Beam Me Up unearths underground and underrated disco jams covering soul, boogie, reggae, and proto-house.
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October 6The early to mid 2000s are the new retro, and this party spins all the one hit wonders and guilty pleasures from the age of Friendster and ICQ.Drake Hotel
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October 6Share the dance floor with DJ Shine and a host of unicorns dressed by 16 artists and designers.
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October 7If you’re looking for some dubstep, house, and garage, Ben UFO makes the trip from England to join Toronto artists Nautiluss, Ciel, and more.Toronto, ON
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October 8After having dinner with your family, shake off that turkey with a seven hour set by DJ Abel.Fly 2.0
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Ongoing events
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September 23 - January 21The world premiere of the Bruschettini Collection of vibrant and technically adept Islamic masterwork from the 13th to 17th centuries.Aga Khan Museum
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May 27 - December 31Check out the 50-year history of GO Transit including the the very first GO Train coach.Toronto Railway Museum
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