MNFSTO10‘s lineup is so dope, we don’t even know where to begin. This festival of community and culture (September 9-18) celebrates urban arts and includes events, talks and meals across the city. We’ve narrowed it down a bit to the shit you can’t miss (but definitely check out the whole shebang here):
Opening night party hosted by Rich Kidd – art installations, dance crews, and DJs Sophie Jones, JAYEMKAYEM and Boi-1da. (Friday, September 9)
MNFSTO10 Summit keynotes with writer and activist Desmond Cole; Q&As with fashion model Stacey McKenzie and filmmaker Director X; a live podcast recording by GYALCAST featuring Ponytailz; panels including Walk Like A Champion: Young & Queer in the Dance, and Roxanne’s Revenge: A Candid Discussion about Women in the Media; and professional workshops teaching tools from finances to online marketing. Check out our interview with Summit coordinator, Erin Ashley! (September 10 – 14 at various venues)
A Brunch Ting at Thoroughbred Food & Drink with music by vintage vinyl podcast Cratery. (Sunday, September 11 from 10 am to 3 pm)
Screenings of KiDULTHOOD and AdULTHOOD, the first two films of Noel Clarke’s British crime-drama trilogy at Innis Town Hall. (Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13)
Homecoming concert of Big Lean on at The Mod Club. (Thursday, September 15)
BJ The Chicago Kid along with local stars a l l i e and Adria Kain at Adelaide Hall. (Friday, September 16th)
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Kaytranada, Daniel Caesar and more at TD Echo Beach. Followed by the official after party High Power – a sweet, sweaty celebration of dancehall, soca and reggae with DJs Nino Brown, Dre Ngozi, and special guests at Miss Thing’s. (Saturday, September 17)
FREE and family-friendly block party at Yonge-Dundas Square with headliners A Tribe Called Red and DJ sets throughout the day by DJ OHSO, Celebrity Marauders, YES YES Y’ALL, BEVSTMODE, and DUDEBOX. The MNFSTO10 block party will feature multiple stages on all sides of the Square, top dance crew showcases, live art activations, a community market and tons of food vendors. (Sunday, September 18)