5 things to do in Toronto today: Thursday, March 9

Mar 8 2017, 9:34 am

Happy weekend-eve, Toronto!

We’re one day away from Friday! Be sure to enjoy your day and check out what’s happening around the city today.

New Creations Festival: Masterclass with Kronos Quartet

As part of Fifty for the Future: The Kronos Learning Repertoire project, the Kronos Quartet will lead three quartet masterclasses with members of the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory of Music. Student quartets will perform works commissioned for Kronos through the project, and all masterclasses are fully open to the public.

Where: The Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor St West
When: March 9 at 5 pm

Toronto: Tributes and Tributaries Film and Video Festival 

What’s the only thing a true Torontonian loves more than a film festival? A free film festival, obviously! Toronto Tributes and Tributaries will be showing work by some of our city’s pioneering filmmakers from the 70s and 80s.

Where: Art Gallery of Ontario
When: March 9 to 12

Kamayan Fiesta: “Hand-to-Mouth” Filipino Cuisine

Celebrate the mouth-watering cuisine of the Philippines with this foodie event. Oh, and no need to use plates or cutlery! Kamayan is a special tradition of hand-to-mouth communal dining that brings people together, one delectable handful of food at a time.

Where: The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
When: March 9 at 7 pm

Beer, Bacon & Beats

Rashers hosts this new event series geared towards “unapologetic carnivore[s] and craft beer connoisseur[s].” For this first instalment, the bacon-only sandwich makers are partnering with Great Lakes Brewery to offer one-of-a-kind bacon dishes paired with unique craft beers.

Where: 182 Ossington Avenue
When: March 9 at 7 pm

Devendra Banhart

Singer/songwriter Devendra Banhart is touring his latest and ninth album Ape in Pink Marble. He’s in Toronto tonight!

Where: The Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street
When: March 9 at 7 pm

 

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