Toronto’s Best Events: September Edition

With the summer season cooling down, the Toronto events season is heating up. Here’s what to get up to this September in Toronto…

Le Burger Week
September 1 to 7
From the same folks who brought us Le Poutine Week, Le Burger Week is a meaty celebration of handheld bliss, with special burgers being sold at the city’s top joints for ground chuck all week long.

The Art Of Tom Russel
September 2
At the Liss Gallery on September 2nd, meet artist Tom Russell as his new exhibition is unveiled at the Yorkville space.

TIFF 2014
September 4 to 14
The annual Toronto International Film Festival is back with more stars, more world premieres, and more reasons to get your stalker on than ever before. Stay up-to-date with all things TIFF here.

Two Islands Weekend
September 5 to 7
This one-of-a-kind camp for grown-ups is a foodie haven (some of Toronto’s top culinary talent will be prepping the eats) mixed with an adult playground of awesome activities (think archery, capture the flag, yoga).

30th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival
September 5 to 7
Go veg or go home. The Harbourfront Centre hosts this annual fete for the carnivorous disinclined.

Riot Fest
September 6 and 7
Over 60 acts will take to the stages at Downsview Park to perform at this 2-day musical melee.

Lunchtime Live at Yonge-Dundas
Every Monday in September, starting September 8
Groove out in the heart of downtown with this free outdoor concert series.

Premium Beer Experience
September 11
From craft beers to boutique beers, cooking with beer to beer cocktails and beyond, this event is the ultimate experience for sudsy aficionados.

Toronto Beer Week
September 12 to 20
A brew-worthy selection of events will take over the city’s best bars, venues, pubs, and the like during the annual week dedicated to all things beer.

Toronto Ukranian Festival
September 12 to 14
Bloor West Village will be taken over with sights, sounds, scents, and savory goods in an homage to all things Ukrainian.

2014 Roncesvalles Polish Festival
September 12 to 14
Get in the Polish spirit at this annual event that takes over Roncesvalles with everything from live entertainment to polka dancing.

Queen West Art Crawl
September 12 to 14
This 3-day art fest sees the artists and galleries of Queen West opening up their wonderfully creative worlds for all to enjoy, including the outdoor art show in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Barrel Age Beer, Indie Ale House
September 13
Indie Alehouse and guests will be showcasing limited barrel aged beers, everything from Porters and Stouts to Sours and Wits at Indie Alehouse’s barrel house for the ever-so-famed Toronto Beer Week.

City Cider at the Spadina Museum
September 14
This annual event features two stages of live music, delectable eats from top Toronto chefs, freshly pressed cider made right in the heritage orchard, hard cider from Ontario cideries, and so much more!

All-Canadian Self Storage Benefit For Frontlines
September 18
Join the All-Canadian Self Storage for a night of charity, barbecue and plenty of fun! With tickets at $100, you’ll receive two drink tickets, three cigars and a beautiful barbecue courtesy of Churrasqueria Martins, all to benefit the Frontlines foundation!

Secrets of a Side Hustler
September 18
Five inspiring entrepreneurs will show you how their desire to follow a dream and an equal dose of hustle and heart turned their passions into a paycheck.

Toronto Walk of Fame Festival
September 18 to 20
An annual celebration of all things Canadian musical talent, the Walk of Fame Festival this year includes performances by headliners Burton Cummings, Dean Brody, and a special concert with Matthew Good and Jay Baruchel.

Toronto Fall Home Show
September 18 to 21
Get ready to refresh your home for the seasons ahead at the annual Fall Home Show, where exhibitors aplenty and workshops galore will tease and excite the staunchest of DIYers.

Manifesto Festival
September 18 to 21
The 8th annual Manifesto Festival is a celebration of all things community and culture, brought to us by Manifesto Community Projects.

JFL42
September 18 to 27
The world’s top comedians, from Wanda Sykes to Seth Meyers and beyond, will congregate and perform in Toronto during the annual JFL42, our city’s famous comedy festival.

Junction Music Festival
September 20
Fifty musical acts will take to the stages to perform in the Junction during this annual west-end musical romp.

3rd Annual Bliss Ball Gala
September 20
Being held at Garrison-Common in Fort York, the Dilawri Foundation’s third gala supports of one of the world’s most remarkable pediatric health-care institutions, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

Toronto Garlic Festival
September 21
The 4th annual garlic fest will be a mad celebration of all things bad-breath-inducing.

Food Truck Festival
September 21
Ontario Place will be transformed into a roving food fiesta at this (hopefully annual) epicurean event.

5th Annual Freedom Walk
September 27
Held at The Fairmont Royal York, the 5th Annual Freedom Walk is an initiative to help raise awareness and educate the population on human trafficking, an issue that is still predominant in Toronto. Come by and help the cause in an effort to alleviate human trafficking and slavery!

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show
September 28 and 29
Sipping scenesters will want to be sure to hit up the annual Coffee & Tea Show to discover the intricacies of the caffeinated world.

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