TIFF, Veganfest among festivals in Toronto this weekend
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There's something for everyone in Toronto this weekend, from catching an international film premiere to exploring a delicious food festival.
Here's everything you need to know about what's happening across the city this packed weekend.
The 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off on Thursday with the premiere of The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, a docuseries about the beloved Canadian band.
Several films are playing throughout this weekend, from shorts to red-carpet premieres. You can view the full schedule and try snagging a ticket online.
If you're hoping to catch a screening that's already off-sale, rush tickets will be available for all festival screenings on a first-come, first-served basis.
Audience members are recommended to start queuing for a rush line an hour before the screening.
Vegandale is returning to Toronto this weekend, giving everyone a chance to check out vegan comfort foods, immersive art installations and nearly 120 vendors from around the world.
The festival, which first arrived in the city in 2015, will be held in Woodbine Park on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Most attendees are not vegan but are curious about the lifestyle, said Jenna Lindsay, the festival's vice-president of communications and entertainment.
Lindsay said you can look forward to trying vegan dumplings, donuts, grilled cheeses, burgers, ice cream and an assortment of baked goods. Other vendors will be selling lifestyle products.
"We're trying to show that a vegan world doesn't look a lot different," she said.
A DJ will be spinning all day, and local artist Connor Price will also perform at the festival. Lindsay said by the end of the festival, everyone is usually dancing together on stage.
"It's truly a party," she said.
Tickets can be purchased online for $15. Some will be available at the door for an increased price, Lindsay said.
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