It's Friday and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see and do? We've got you covered. In this edition: a YouTube film festival, an afternoon of unfortunate events with Lemony Snicket, James Blake plays the Kool Haus, a Day of the Dead celebration and Hockey Hall of Fame legends return to the Gardens.
YouTube on the Big Screen
When: Nov. 8-10
Where: Various locations
Details: Why sit at home watching YouTube videos when you can watch YouTube videos on the big screen? No, we're not talking about videos of your aunt's adorable, cute, cuddly cat, but rather some of YouTube's greatest minds. The Buffer Festival breaks down videos into a themed show, which is focused on specific genres, as well as a show where popular YouTubers take the stage. The festival runs from Nov. 8-10, and takes place at five of the city's best cinemas. Tickets are available on their site.
Day of the Dead Festival in Toronto
When: Nov. 9-10
Where: Harbourfront Centre
Details: If you're already missing Halloween, check out the Day of the Dead festivities happening on the 9th and 10th. Also known as Día de los Muertos, the event is a Latin American celebration filled with concerts, family fun and even alters to the dead.
An Afternoon of Unfortunate Events
When: Nov. 10
Where: Revue Cinema
Details: Lemony Snicket of A Series of Unfortunate Events fame spends Sunday afternoon at the Revue Cinema presenting the latest addition to his new book series All the Wrong Questions, "When Did You See Her Last?" Tickets are available online and don't forget to bring a camera to get a photo taken with Lemony Snicket himself.
The Legends Return to the Gardens
When: Nov. 10
Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens)
Details: Hockey Hall of Famers Darryl Sittler and Lanny McDonald captain the teams of the Haggar Hockey Hall Of Fame Legends Classic at the legendary Maple Leaf Gardens this Sunday. Darryl Sittler, Doug Gilmour, Darcy Tucker and Scott Niedermayer hit the ice. As a bonus you'll walk away with a collectible souvenir and one pass to the Hockey Hall of Fame valid until the end of year. Plus, you'll have the chance to win a limited edition autographed print during intermission.
British Invasion
When: Nov. 10
Where: Kool Haus
Details: Fresh off of winning the Mercury Prize, James Blake arrives at the Kool Haus this Sunday. The Overgrown songster is the real deal and now you can see the Brit singer/songwriter up close and personal. The phenomenal Nosaj Thing opens.
