Toronto Festivals & Events for This Weekend (Apr 11 - Apr 13)

Toronto Festivals & Events for This Weekend (Apr 11 - Apr 13)

Hey, Torontonians!

On Saturday, April 19, join internationally acclaimed Palestinian comedian Mo Amer and Canada’s first hijab-wearing news anchor Ginella Massa at Queen Elizabeth Theatre for a powerful afternoon of stories, laughter, and reflection. Mo shares his journey from growing up as a stateless refugee to becoming the first Palestinian to headline a Netflix special, in an honest conversation about breaking barriers and finding home.

Featuring a live Dabke performance by Al Asala Dabke Group, this event also raises funds for Glia’s medical aid efforts in Palestine, supporting doctors, clinics, and life-saving care. Doors open at 12:30 PM, show starts at 1:30 PM.
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Anyway, checkout what you can do this Friday (4/11) to Sunday (4/13) below! Hope you have a great weekend❣️ Missed out? Catch up with our previous newsletter here.

Friday 04/11

🍽️ Food and Drinks
MASTERCLASS: Discovering Wild Foods by Dyson Forbes @ The Depanneur
T.O. Food & Drink Fest @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre

🎉 Entertainment
A Comedy Album Recording @ Yuk Yuk's
Ali Sultan @ Backroom Comedy Club @ Backroom Comedy Club
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert @ Meridian Hall
Heat Wave Comedy @ Comedy Lab
Pat Burtscher - LIVE IN TORONTO @ Comedy Bar East
Restoration: A Woman Is A Woman @ Fox Theatre

🎭 Art and Culture
Ambient Tokens: Zin Taylor @ Susan Hobbs Gallery
A Starry Paint Night Workshop @ Artbox Studio Gallery
Bad Poetry: Live in Toronto @ Youngplace - IGAC Studio
Felt Phone Slip Case Workshop @ S. Walter Stewart Library, Toronto Public Library
Mahabharata Part Two: Dharma: The Life We Choose @ Bluma Appel Theatre
Maker Friday: Renaissance Life Drawing @ Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto Silent Film Festival: The Wind @ Revue Cinema

🎡 Family
Board Game Night at Left Field Brewery in Liberty Village Toronto @ Left Field Brewery Liberty Village

Saturday 04/12

🏒 Sports
MLS: Toronto FC vs. Minnesota United FC @ BMO Field

🎭 Art and Culture
Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Pouring Workshop @ Artbox Studio Gallery
An Impossible Address @ Mercer Union
Quest, Celebrating Cultural Connections for Change @ Tapestry Opera
Spring OCAD Artist Alley 2025 @ OCAD University- The Great Hall & Lobby
The Maker Bean Cafe Spring Maker Market @ The Maker Bean Cafe (Free)
Toronto Dark Arts Market - Gothic Garden Market @ Ground Control

Sunday 04/13

🎉 Entertainment
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert @ Meridian Hall
Immigrants disaster - STAND UP COMEDY SHOW! @ Backroom Comedy Club

🏒 Sports
Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters @ Coca-Cola Coliseum

🎭 Art and Culture
Glow in the Dark Paint Night: Self-Guided @ Artbox Studio Gallery
BLISS - Experience Connection @ OBJX Studio
Enchanted Pages: Danielle L. Jensen, Imani Erriu, Laura Samotin @ Opera House
Hidden Treasures @ Trinity-St. Paul's Centre
Nature Connection: Trash Art @ Downsview Park
Paint and Chill @ QUEST XO
Tim Whiten in Conversation @ Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto Bottle and Antique Show and Sale @ Chestnut Hill Recreational Complex
Toronto Silent Film Festival: The Johnstown Flood @ Revue Cinema
Torrey Peters on Stag Dance @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

🎡 Family
Spring Baby Show Toronto 2025 @ Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Hall B
BLACK WOMEN & THE MEN WHO LOVE THEM Singles Event @ Gatherings Restobar
Kids Karaoke Brunch @ Teddy Beer
Spring Succulent Workshop @ Toronto Botanical Garden
Toy Hunters Toy Show @ Langham Square

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