5 things to do in Toronto today: Monday, September 16

Sep 16 2019, 12:00 am

It’s a new week in Toronto and that means it’s time to get out and have some fun. Monday won’t slow you down, just check out a few of the great events happening in the city today, September 16.

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ROM 3rd Monday Nights Free

What: On 3rd Monday Nights Free, ROM guests will be able to explore the museum’s galleries and collections, free of charge. With complimentary access and extended hours, visitors are invited to explore art, culture, and nature in the museum’s 40 permanent galleries.

When: Monday, September 16
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park
Price: Free to attend

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

What: Miles Davis was one of the greatest humans ever to blow a horn. Come see the documentary that celebrates the life of a man who was equal parts bandleader and force of nature. Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool unpacks the man behind the myth, diving into Davis’ upbringing, methodology, personal relationships, and demons to deliver a portrait of an artist who redefined American jazz.

When: Monday, September 16
Time: 
5 pm
Where: 
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
Admission: 
$11.50 for non-members, available online

Tycho: Weather World Tour

What: Come see Scott Hansen, better known as Tycho, and his band perform some seriously gorgeous, low tempo, synth-pop. Hansen mixes in heavy doses of vintage and futuristic sounds into his compositions, resulting in beautiful soundscapes and stunning live performances.

When: Monday, September 16
Time: 
8 pm
Where: 
Sony Centre, 1 Front St E
Admission: 
Tickets start at $40, available online

Dark Day Monday 18: (double) Date Night

What: Dark Day Monday is a curated monthly performance series featuring artists who defy expectations and break boundaries. The organizers seek out acts that explore, play, and skew established performance forms and genres. This month’s theme is (double) Date Night. Past performances have included everything from music to cabaret.

When: Monday, September 16
Time: 
7:30 to 10 pm
Where: 
Burdock, 1184 Bloor Street W
Admission: 
$8, available online

The Funhouse Toronto

What: The Funhouse is an immersive, experiential art maze, inspired by music and created in collaboration with some of Toronto’s most exciting artists. Fusing visuals, sound, and interactive tech, the project plays with various time periods, different realities and adventures, all wrapped up in the disguise of an interdimensional hotel.

When: Monday, September 16
Time: 
10 am
Where: 
101 Lisgar St
Admission: 
Tickets start at $28, available online

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