TIFF09: Event And Non-Film Guide

The Toronto International Film Festival is more than film – it’s culture. For the ten days the festival runs, Toronto is a hotbed of concerts, outdoor events and parties. And a lot are free! Below is a list of most of the events happening at Yonge-Dundas Square and I also recommend checking out the daily Canadian Music Cafe shows and the ONEXONE charity event (featuring Mary J. Blige).

Yonge-Dundas Square Free Outdoor Events

Thursday, September 10

12pm – Screening of the concert film Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man

3pm – Screening of the silent film Steamboat Bill Jr.

9pm – Opening Night Concert with DJ Champion

Friday, September 11

12pm – Screening of the documentary Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing

3pm – Screening of the silent film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

6:30pm – Concert with the stars of the Canadian vampire film Suck

9pm – Screening of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Saturday, September 12

12pm – Screening of the 1972 film The Harder They Come

6pm – Survival of the Dead Zombie Walk

Sunday, September 13

12pm Screening of the film Woodstock

Monday, September 14

8pm – Screening of the concert film The Neil Young Trunk Show (special appearance by Neil Young also planned)

Tuesday, September 15

3pm – Screening of the 1922 silent film Robin Hood

Wednesday, September 16

12pm – Screening of Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz

3pm – Screening of the 1914 silent film Tillie’s Punctured Romance

Thursday, September 17

12pm – Screening of the concert film U2: Rattle & Hum

Friday, September 18

7pm – Screening of Joan Baez: How Sweet the Sound (with a performance by Baez as well)

Saturday, September 19

12pm – Screening of Madonna: Truth or Dare

7pm – Screening of the documentary Copyright Criminals: This is a Sampling Sport

9pm – Future Projections: The Essential 100 & Festival Wrap Party (featuring Chuck D)

LINKS

Click here for a full list of Yonge-Dundas Square events.

Check out blogTO’s TIFF Party Guide.

Email me at brian.mckechnie@citynews.ca with any free or alternative events happening during the festival and I’ll add them to the list.

Top image from The Neil Young Trunk Show. Courtesy TIFF.

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