A lot to be thankful for this weekend...

Platform Series Opening Reception: Book Works
Oct 8 onwards
Type Books (Queen West)

Join artist ken nicol for the launch of "Book Works," part of the Platform Series of window installations, in which he treats books as objects of art.

For more information, check out the Type Books website.

Girls' Cupcake Bike RIde: October
Oct 8
Start Point: Bake Sale (3076 Bloor St. W)

What better way to discover the city that going on a bike tour that takes you to cupcake shops in the city.

More information, check out the Girls' Cupcake RIde Facebook page.

Toronto Salsa Practice
Oct 8
Trinity St. Paul's Church

You don't need experience, or even a partner. Just show up and dance the night away with other salseros -- amateur and experienced -- in the city. Practice stuff you're not totally confident about yet, learn some new moves, and meet other salsa dancers of all levels. There is no formal instruction.

For more information, check out the Toronto Salsa Practice website.

Monsters
Oct 8 to Oct 10
Harbourfront Centre

Got Monsters? Under the bed? In the closet? Keeping you up at night? Sounds like you need to tackle those monsters. Put on your brave face and join us for HarbourKIDS: Monster - where monsters become manageable!

For more information, check out the Harbourfront Centre website.

Toronto Palestine Film Festival
Sept 30 to Oct 7
TIFF Bell Light Box, The Pilot Tavern

The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing vibrant Palestinian cinema to GTA audiences. Their mandate is to promote the richness of Palestinian Arab culture through cinema, music, and other forms of visual arts.

For more information on closing night films and performances, check out the Toronto Palestine Film Festival website.

CD Launch Celebration: Amai Kuda
Oct 7
Tranzac

Singer/songwriter Amai Kuda launches her debut CD Sand From The Sea with a special concert. Sand from the Sea is the work of a young music artist determined to match her creative instincts with her strong feelings about the world she lives in.

For more information, check out the event's Facebook page.

City Lights: Big It Up's 15th Anniversary
Oct 8
The Great Hall

Big It Up celebrates 15 years with a special concert that raises funds for Youth in Time, a program for young adults on a cancer journey.

For more information, check out the Big It Up website.