It’s definitely Christmas Market season. This weekend, you can bring your pooch to drink beer at the Parkdale Flea Market or tackle Leslieville’s Christmas event, or if you need even more Christmas market in your life, there’s the ShopIndieTO Market Crawl and the Annex Flea Holiday Market this weekend, too. That, plus some cool music happening in Toronto, December 11-13.
Born Ruffians at Lee’s Palace
https://www.facebook.com/events/1906509582906823
The Ontario-based indie band Born Ruffians play tunes from their latest album and beyond. Check online for tickets – the show was nearly sold out when we wrote this up.
When to go: Friday, 9 pm
Where at? Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W
Tickets: $20
God Made Me Funky Covers Volume II
https://www.facebook.com/events/828530760601383
Hear hits from the last five decades turned into hip-thrustable funk renditions, courtesy of Juno-nominated band God Made Me Funky. They’re promising TSwift songs are on the docket.
When to go: Friday, 9:30 pm
Where at? Bar Italia, 582 College
Tickets: $10 at the door
Leslieville Christmas Pop-Up Market
http://www.thevberghouse.ca/christmas-market/
Toronto-based foodies can check out competitions for the best soup and best hot chocolate while shopping for Christmas gifts made by local artisans. Santa plans to show up, too.
When to go: Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-6 pm
Where at? 25 Booth
Tickets: please bring a non-perishable food donation
Parkdale Flea Holiday Market
Ever wished you could go drinking with your dog or cat? The Parkdale Flea is your chance! Pets are allowed at the holiday market which includes alcoholic bevvies, antiques, vintage goods and collectibles, artisan crafts, designer wares, food and more.
When to go: Saturday, 1 pm-9 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Where at? Goodfellas Gallery, 1266 Queen W
Tickets: admission is free