21 Oct 2026 2 min read daily picks

October 21, 2026 | 8 Free Events in Toronto Today

A Wednesday with some great events. Today, the weekly newsletter drops, there's still time if you want to get it. Here are today's picks:

Ghost Rocket 15th Anniversary Tour
The Rivoli | 6p-9p

A celebration featuring live music from breakthrough artists, complimentary food, and an open bar with special surprises. RSVP to get in.

Artist Talk: Jaida Grey Eagle
Instructional Centre, U Of T Scarborough | 3:30p-5p

Oglala Lakota artist Jaida Grey Eagle works across photography, beadwork, writing, and production . This talk connects her practice to the exhibition tókša | I Will See You Again, currently installed in the Instructional Centre atrium.

Live Music Under The Arches
Café Nicole Bistro + Bar | 5:30p-8p

Live music under the Esplanade arches after work. Check out the local Banksy if you're nearby too.

Producers' Circle
Hart House | 6p-9p

Producers bring their own tracks and a willingness to hear honest feedback. A guest artist sits in and the whole thing runs as a listening circle.

Toronto Stitchers & Chatters
Nonna Lia | 6p-8p

For anyone who knits, crochets, embroiders, beads, or is trying to learn, with a community of friendly people to hang out with.

Practical Philosophy
Madison Avenue Pub | 7:30p

One topic, groups breakout into 7-8 to max to discuss the kind of ideas you can actually do something with.

New Sounds, New Space Launch
Wavelength @ St. Anne's | 6p

An honest look at where Toronto's live music ecosystem stands. The venues lost and what's actually viable going forward through a panel and a documentary.

Scarborough Community Art Social
The Hub - Mid Scarborough | 6p-8p

Bring whatever creative piece you're working on, or start something from scratch using the materials on hand.

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Farmers' Markets
3p-7p | Green P Lot 300 Borden St | Bloor Borden Farmers' Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

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