EVENTS

THE 8TH TORONTO POLISH FILM FESTIVAL The Ekran Polish Film Association is a grassroots non-profit organization founded in Toronto by a group of individuals who are passionate about showcasing new media arts and films with both a Polish and multicultural focus. Until Saturday. $16.95-$113 festival pass. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. Ekran.ca. THE BABYTIME SHOW will have major brands, unique artisans, innovative products, important services, parenting experts, stellar education and top-notch toddler entertainment, all under one roof. Barney will be making daily appearances and immerse the audience in sing-alongs. Friday-Sunday. $13. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. DROP, SWAP & SHOP Try swapping instead of shopping at the Swap Mall. Pass on things you don’t use, like that funky purse that was never “you” for things you really want, like summer kids clothing, hockey gear or even records! Pickup oneof-a-kind items from a variety of Swap Stores, contribute to the sharing economy and connect with your community at this cool event. Sunday. $2 admission to swap. Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. KITTY NIGHTS TORONTO: GLAMOUR is a live interactive burlesque and cabaret show featuring saucy burlesque teasers, brassy singers, boylesque, circus, go-go dancers and the legendary after party Kitty Nights After Dark. Guests are always encouraged to dress to impress, wear costumes including signature cat ears and have fun with the monthly themes. Friday. $12-$380. Revival Bar, 783 College St. LECTURE: ALEPPO, A CITY AND ITS ARCHITECTURE Aleppo, Syria‘s largest city, has a long history of music, architecture and cuisine that was shaped by its location as a crossroad of civilizations along the ancient trade routes. After a performance by the Nai Syrian Children’s Choir celebrating the city’s musical traditions, historian Ross Burns will give an illustrated talk about Aleppo’s social and political background and how the war has affected the city’s historic landscape. This will be followed by a reception and a visit to the new exhibition Syria: a Living History. Sunday. $25-$50. Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. NOSHFEST Come celebrate Jewish food and culture with delicacies unique to Jewish tradition and heritage, bringing together members of Toronto’s diverse community. Shop and eat at the vendor marketplace, drink refreshing Limonana served by Chef Véronique (proud owner of Limonana), special musical performances, food crafts and delicious kosher pizza. Savour some knishes or a hot smoked meat sandwich or try a bagel with shmear and lox and don’t forget to try some dill pickles! Saturday. Free. Artscape Wychwood Barns, Noshfest.ca. PARKDALE FLEA This November flea is going to be amazing! There will be a group of vendors and a food truck (or two), in case you need to grab some food and fuel while you shop. Support your local vendors and start your holiday shopping. Four-legged friends are always welcome! This weekend. Free. Northern Contemporary Gallery, 1266 Queen St. W. PUCK TALKS TORONTO is a live speaker series on hockey bringing together real hockey fans and some of the brightest and creative minds in sports for meaningful and interactive conversations in bars and rock venues. Expect top sports media from Sportsnet, TSN, the Philadelphia Courier-Post, ESPN, CBC and The Score. Today. $20. Rivoli, 332 Queen St. W. REMEMBRANCE DAY Join the Downtown Yonge business community in remembering the services and sacrifices made by Canada’s war heroes throughout history. At 11 a.m. bag pipers will be stationed at different intersections on Yonge Street within the Downtown Yonge BIA to play the Lament and to observe the two-minutes of silence. Friday. Free. Various locations on Yonge St. Downtownyonge.com/events/calendar.html. RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL The first festival of its kind in the world, and currently the largest, this festival investigates the facts and mythologies surrounding mental illness and addiction as presented by both Canadian and international filmmakers, as well as by visual and media-based artists. Until Saturday. $12-$35. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St. W., Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave. as well as Workman Theatre, 651 Dufferin St. TABASCO HAWKER MARKET Get ready to experience another great Feed Your Original event. Tabasco and Canada’s Group of 7 Chefs have come together again to create a truly original event for the food obsessed. Sample authentic, hawker market-inspired dishes, crafted with the original Tabasco Sauce. Today. $35. Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. TASTE OF ICELAND IN TORONTO returns for the sixth time to celebrate various aspects of Icelandic culture. Enjoy an Icelandic menu at Jump, Reykjavik Calling music at the Horseshoe Tavern, a literature event at Ben McNally Books, a Sunday evening ticketed event at Jump and the film Of Horses and Men at the Royal Cinema. Until Sunday. Prices vary. Various locations in Toronto. Icelandnaturally.com. TORONTO ETSY STREET TEAM Enjoy a weekend market of crafts and unique handmade goods. Vendors will be located throughout the historic house offering their hand-crafted wares for sale and providing demonstrations of their work. Get your holiday shopping done early in the warmth and comfort of the historic house before enjoying tea and festive treats in the Tea Room. This weekend. Included with regular $6.19 museum admission. Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St. TORONTO STAR’S 38TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT The Toronto Star invites you to this 38th annual concert taking place at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church (227 Bloor St. E.), featuring church choirs from around the region including Toronto, Peterborough, Mississauga and Oakville, as well as from The Canadian Staff Band of the Salvation Army. A collection will be taken up for the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund during each concert, taking place on Dec. 3 at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets must be picked up in person at the Toronto Star head office until tickets last. Tuesday. Free (tickets limited to four per person). Toronto Star head office, 1 Yonge St.