5 things to do in Toronto today: Wednesday, March 8

Mar 8 2017, 5:26 am

The warmish weather continues in Toronto.

And it’s International Women’s Day!

Head out and check out these events in Toronto this lovely Wednesday. For International Women’s Day events in Toronto, check out this list!

JJ Bean One Year Anniversary

JJ Bean is celebrating the anniversary of its first cafe in the GTA! There will be free coffee all day, and free cupcakes. Yum!

Where: JJ Bean Bartley, 197 Bartley Drive, North York
When: March 8 all day

Women Who Write

Celebrate International Women’s Day by attending this unique Music Appreciation Event! Join Sara Constant, author and editor of Whole Note Magazine, as she interviews three Canadian women composers about their experiences and life journeys.

Where: The Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor Street West
When: March 8 at 6:30 pm

Matthew Good

Canadian rocker Matt Good gained his fame in the 90s while leading the Matthew Good Band. The band had four studio albums, but Good’s success continued on his solo career. He’s now released 11 studio albums, and is in Toronto for three nights starting tonight!

Where: Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Avenue
When: March 8 at 7 pm

Sage in Tech: Empowering Women in Technology

On International Women’s Day 2017 – Sage in Tech and Ecentricarts are inviting you to celebrate women. They’ll be hosting a panel of successful women in the tech industry in Toronto, providing drinks and snacks, and celebrating how far we’ve come.

Where: Ecentricarts Inc, 317 Adelaide Street West, Suite 300
When: March 8 at 7 pm

New Ideas Festival

New Ideas Festival is an annual, three-week, juried festival of new writing, works-in-progress and experimental theatre, with a different program of plays each week and staged readings. It all starts today.

Where: Alumnae Theatre Company, 70 Berkeley Street
When: March 8 at 8 pm

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