October 22, 2026 | 8 Free Events in Toronto Today

Thursday's got a good spread (with links). The weekly just dropped if you missed it, get on the list for next week. Here are today's picks:

MF DOOM Tribute Exhibition Reception
Worth Gallery | 6-9p

Work from a global creative community who found their own way into the villain's catalogue and mythos. DJ's are there to celebrate the opening, the way it should be.

REmarket Repair Cafe and Bike Hub
St Lawrence Market Tent | 10a-6p

Volunteers take on clothing, jewellery, and small appliances for free between 11 and 3, CultureLink's bike hub handles minor repairs, and donation drop-off runs the full day. Good excuse to dig out that lamp you've been meaning to deal with.

Uruguayan Cultural Film: Anina
York University | 4:30p-6:30p

A charming, gentle story, the kind that sneaks up on you, and a nice window into contemporary Uruguayan culture if you haven't come across it before.

Sounds Of STMS
The Lobby | Ace Hotel Toronto | 8p-12a

A different guest DJ each week running through global sounds, r&b, remixes, and whatever else fits the mood.

Book Talk: Maria Cichosz's Middlemen
Queen Books | 6:30p-8:30p

A neighbourhood bookshop launch is usually a good reason to show up even when you don't know the book yet.

Trick or Treat Market: Vampire Night
See-Scape | 7p-11p

Local punky and kawaii vendors, handmade goods and karaoke starting at 9:30p

Songs of Palestine & Lebanon
Pamenar | 8p

The three Farahs. oud, daf, and cello, perform the set they played at the Palestine Film Festival's vigil at TIFF, in a smaller, more intimate room.

Mending Nights: Stitch, Sip & Mend
Common Sort Parkdale (upstairs) | 3p-7p

First up is sashiko, the Japanese practice of decorative stitching that turns a worn patch into something you actually want people to notice. Bring something that needs attention, or work from their collection. Tea and materials are taken care of, and every skill level is welcome.

Councillors' Debate & Community Chats
Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC) | 6p-9p

A different structure than the usual podium-and-microphone night. You start by allocating Monopoly money across city budget priorities, before a moderated debate with the candidates including front runner Diana Chan Mcnally. Then Story Circles where residents can talk directly with candidates about how specific City Hall decisions have landed in their lives.

Ongoing Events

3:30p-4:30p | Ignite Gallery, OCAD University | ALTER / ALTAR

Art Exhibits
10a-5p | University Of Toronto Art Museums | U of T Art Museum
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER

Farmers' Markets
2p-7p | Artscape Weston Common | Weston Village Market
2p-7p | Black Creek Community Farm | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market