Who doesn’t love a good movie marathon? Snuggle in, grab some popcorn, and watch movie after movie — sounds like the perfect night in, if you ask us. However, just when you thought a movie marathon couldn’t get any better, The ROM is hosting a free horror movie marathon this weekend, part of Nuit Blanche.
The Horrific Fun starts on 7 p.m. on October 5 with Frankenstein, and ends with a screening of The Mummy at 5 a.M. on October 6.
Expect to freak in your seats with films like Jaws (1975), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) to name a few, all part of the fun.
In addition to free horror flicks, there will be popcorn and beer available for purchase from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for just $6.
This horror movie marathon at The ROM is a great way to spend Nuit Blanche if it’s going to be raining or chilly as it’s been known to be in previous years.
With just about 100 seats available for this movie marathon, you’ll want to arrive on time to ensure you have prime viewing realty.
If you’re looking for an event that will last all night and offer no shortage of creative inspiration, you need to check out Nuit Blanche this weekend which takes place on September 29 and runs till sunrise on September 30.
This year the marathon will take over the city with over 75 talking point-filled art installations. Entering its 12th year, there’s going to be a lot of new things to see. To make your Nuit Blanche experience easier, we’ve put together a list of the most interesting art exhibits you need to check out this weekend.
Continuum: Pushing Towards the Light
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Continuum, created by Brandy Leary, Artistic Director of Anandam Dance theatre, will include an ensemble of dance and circus artists and a stunning light show. The most interesting part is that the performance will be taking place within the CF Toronto Eaton Centre bridge.
Walk Among Worlds
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Another must-see exhibit is by Mexico’s Máximo González and consists of a multitude of inflatable globes of all sizes. This truly unique art installation represents the political divisions in the world. You can find it at Scarborough Town Centre this weekend.
Forward
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If you want to experience something very different, check out Daniel Iregui’s installation Forward. The two passaged-based exhibits invite visitors to walk through an endless tunnel featuring sound and light.
Do Angels Exist
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Do Angels Exist is a kinetic sculpture of luminescent printed images that float above the heads of audience members as they move through the space. Created by the printmaker and sculptor Nadine Bariteau, the installation explores such themes as loss, grief, and regeneration. Through this work, the artist hopes to ask the public, Do Angels Exist?
Frame your Footwear: Your Shoes as Art
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Inspired by the exhibition Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes, Frame Your Footwear invites guests to create a boomerang video with their chosen Nuit Blanche Toronto footwear.
birdO
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This project was inspired by a small songbird that almost became extinct 50 years ago. For Nuit Blanche the artist birdO has transformed the image of this tiny creature into an epic sculpture, rising out of an abstract base. You can find it at The Drake.
From Toronto, with Love
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From Toronto, with Love is a collection of 24 vintage suitcases transformed into works of art. In the past, the suitcases were used to transport medical supplies from Not Just Tourists Toronto to remote clinics in need.
Are you going to Nuit Blanche this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
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As one of Toronto’s most exciting art events, Nuit Blanche has recently unveiled it’s 2018 program. While the event focuses on contemporary art installations, this year’s all-night art event will also include an International Dumpling Festival.
Dumplings are found in cultures all over the world and this event will showcase many of them. The International Dumpling Festival will take the form of a street-side public food court that will serve dumplings from different ethnic regions.
The festival is actually an art installation from artist Ken Lum who is using the dumpling to show the variety of the world shown through a similar food presentation.
Lim has collaborated with six Toronto Vendors and will curate a menu of dumplings with everything from Polish pierogis to Tibetan momos to Jamaican patties.
Paired with each dumpling station will be a banner created by Lum to highlight each dumplings history, culture and country of origin.
International Dumpling Festival
When: September 27, 2018, 7 pm to 7 am
Where: James Street and Queen Street, Toronto
Let’s face it: Toronto is an expensive city. From housing to nightlife, it can be hard to live well in this city without going completely broke.
But that doesn’t mean you need to resign yourself to a fate of weekends spent binge-watching Netflix. There are lots of fun free events planned for the month of September that are well worth the few dollars you’d have to spend on TTC fare to get there.
Here’s our round-up of the top 10 free events you need to check out in Toronto this month.
TIFF Festival Street (September 7-10)
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will be shutting down King Street from Spadina to University for their annual Festival Street event. Unlike one of their many film screenings, TIFF Festival Street event is totally free to attend Enjoy live music, food and drink samples, photo booths, and an immersive VR experience.
23rd Annual GWN Dragon Boat Challenge (September 9-10)
Head to Toronto’s Marilyn Bell Park to catch over 100 dragon boat crews from across North America race head-to-head in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Dragon boats see twenty paddlers move in unison, a form of boating that originates from ancient China. Admission is free and throughout the day, you can watch races and live performances, or take part in one of the many free activities happening in the area. Bring a couple extra bucks for food trucks, a beer garden or shopping at the Artisan Village and Vendor Marketplace.
Liberty Village Market (September 9)
For one day, this open-air market will be taking over Liberty Village. Vendors will be offering a variety of handmade and locally produced products, ranging from art and apparel to body care and food. Browsing and mingling is free.
Toronto Beaches Festival (September 16)
Why should Labour Day mark the end of beach season? At the Toronto Beaches Festival, you can keep the summer vibes going well into fall. This event promises plenty of delicious food and drinks, as well as a beachside artisan market and a retro 80s and 90s soundtrack.
Etsy: Made in Canada (September 23)
Canada is ripe with talented crafters and artisans and this event will give some amazing online vendors the chance to exhibit their products IRL. For Etsy: Made in Canada, the MaRS Discovery District atrium will be transformed into an indoor market filled with unique goods.
Queen West Art Crawl (September 23-24)
An art festival held in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city? Sign us up! The Queen West Art crawl will feature a juried selection of Ontario’s best artists and artisans, but will also have a Kids Zone, Performance Zone, and food vendors.
Word on the Street Festival (September 24)
Toronto’s premier book and magazine festival rarely disappoints. This year’s version will feature “wordshops” (workshops for aspiring authors), a children’s literature tent and appearances by celebrated Canadian authors and public figures like Emma Donoghue, David Suzuki and Ron Sexsmith.
Third Annual Canadian Ginger Walk (September 24)
What do you get when hundreds of red heads gather in a popular Toronto Park? The third annual Canadian Ginger Walk! On September 24 from 1pm to 3pm , gingers will gather in Trinity Bellwoods to celebrate the uniqueness of red hair, stand up to bullying and gather the most gingers in one place in Canada.
Nuit Blanche (September 30-October 1)
While Nuit Blanche’s reputation has been somewhat tarnished in the past few years, the annual art festival is still one of the more unique events Toronto has to offer. This year, event attendees will find art-filled shipping containers at Nathan Phillips Square, video projections on Old City Hall and 3D graffiti installations on various city streets.
Did we miss any of the best free events happening this September? Share them in the comment section.
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