5 things to do this weekend: Words, laughs, and an historical bike ride

Sept. 19-21, 2014

JFL42: This week-long festival of all things comedy comes courtesy the people at Just For Laughs and features 42 acts, hence JFL42. Headliners include Lena Dunham, Seth Myers and Tig Notaro but there are also lots of small shows across the city for gut busting and/or knowing smirks. Various locations. Sept. 18-27. $49-$129. jfl42.com

Junction Music Festival: Independent bands and musicians pack the streets and venues of the west-end neighbourhood for an all day, all night music festival. Performers include The Sadies, Kashka, and Two Koreas. Various locations. Saturday. Free. junctionbia.com

Word on the Street: Word lovers descend on downtown to celebrate all things literary at the Toronto-edition of this multi-city festival. Featuring readings, author talks, and discussions about books, magazines, and publishing, readers are sure to find something to enjoy. Queen’s Park Circle. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. thewordonthestreet.ca

Don Valley Bicycle Tour: Cruise from Todmorden Mills to Lake Ontario while learning about the human and natural history of the Don Valley from historian Jennifer Bonnell. Starting point provided upon registration. Sunday, 1:30 p.m. $25. heritagetoronto.org

Back To The Future: Close out the last weekend of summer with one of the last outdoor movies of the season. The ’80s classic will be screened in the heart of Liberty Village, outside, for all to see. So join Marty McFly and the Doc for one last summer ride in the DeLorean (maybe you can rewind to the start of summer!). Liberty Village Park, 70 Liberty St. E. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Free. facebook.com/libertyvillagemovienight

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