After a brief work week, it’s the freakin’ weekend and there’s lots in retailer to sit up for. As summer time winds down, TIFF revs up — however that’s not all. This weekend’s occasion lineup contains live shows, comedy reveals, and extra.

What’s extra, the following few days are promising to be balmy, so this is likely to be your final likelihood to rock any un-worn summer time outfits earlier than what’s forecasted to be a frosty fall and winter.

Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant

After the previous few years of scaled-back programming, this yr’s Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant (TIFF) festivities are shaping as much as be fulsome and action-packed. Attendees can count on movie premiers, purple carpets, events, and in-person G-L-A-M. Whether or not you’re the sort to fan lady over celebrities or not, it’s going to be a very good time. September 8 to 18.

The White Rhino Comedy Present

In commemoration of TIFF, a few of Canada’s high comedic expertise might be performing in Toronto. This yr’s lineup contains Ron Pedersen of MADtv, Kris Siddiqi from the Baroness Von Sketch, and Wayne Jones of The Wayne Jones Present. Humorist Danny Martinello (CBC, Sirius XM) would be the particular visitor and Chèlle would be the musical visitor. September 10 on the Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Road West.

The Eagles

If you happen to missed the Elton John live performance earlier this week, you’ll be able to nonetheless get your mushy rock repair this weekend at an Eagles live performance. The Eagles might be performing tonight and tomorrow evening at 8:00 p.m. catering to oldies-lovers of all ages. Be there or be Desperado! September 9 and 10 at Scotiabank Enviornment, 40 Bay Road.

Rolling Loud Pageant

If you happen to’re within the temper for one thing a little bit extra spirited, the Rolling Loud Pageant is likely to be extra your velocity. Headliners embrace Dave, Future, Wizkid, Nav, Migos, Rae Sremmurd, and AJ Tracey, amongst many extra. Doorways open at 3:00 p.m. and the occasion is 99% offered out — so act quick! September 9 to 11 at Ontario Place — 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West.

Pop-Up Markets: Have fun Toronto, Toronto Artisan Market

This weekend is the weekend to fulfill your buying craving with two totally different pop-up experiences.

Have fun Toronto is a celebration of native artists, entertainers, and companies. Attendees can get pleasure from stay music, a beer backyard, and meals stands, and peruse hand-made items from native artisans. Admission is free and the occasion will run from midday to eight:00 p.m. September 10 to 11 at Nathan Philips Sq., 100 Queen Road West.

The Toronto Artisan Market is a community-based non-profit group ​that exists to assist and profit native artists, artisans, and the group. Admission is free and the market will run from 11:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m. September 11 at Trinity Bellwoods Park 790 Queen Road West ​Free Admission

Main Highway Closures

King Road West between College Avenue and Peter Road, Simcoe Road between Wellington Road West and Pearl Road, Duncan Road between King Road West and Pearl Road, and John Road between Wellington Road West and Pearl Road might be closed to car visitors from 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, till 5 a.m. on Monday, September 12 as a consequence of TIFF programming.

Bay Road between Davenport Highway and Cumberland Road might be closed to car visitors from 6 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 11 to accommodate the Journey to Conquer Most cancers and Constantine Yorkville Run.

Moreover, southbound lanes on Bay Road between Cumberland Road and Dundas Road West, Elm Road between Bay Road and College Avenue, and eastbound lanes on Davenport Highway between Avenue Highway and Bay Road might be closed to vehicular visitors from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 11. And Dundas Road between Victoria Road and Simcoe Road, College Avenue between Queen Road West and School Road, and Queens Park between Bloor Road West and School Road may even be closed to vehicular visitors from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11.