TGIF! Events to take you in and out of the rain...

Film Screening: Abilities Arts Festival
Oct 15 to Oct 16
Carlton Theatre

Two days of award-winning Canadian and international films about artists and innovators from the worlds of the visual and performing arts. After each screening session, a Q+A with a panel of the film-makers will be held.

For more information, check out the Abilities Arts Festival website.

EstDocs 2011
Oct 14 to Oct 18
Various Locations

Now in its seventh year, this festival celebrates the art of documentary films from Estonia. This year's line-up includes a darkly comic film which questions with Estonians are hard-wired not to be happy.

For the complete line-up, check out the EstDocs 2011 website.

Special Screening: How To Start a Revolution
Oct 15
OISE Auditorium

A documentary on life of Dr. Gene Sharp, the leading expert on non-violent revolution, this film takes the viewer through some of most recent revolutions triggered by his work. As groups across North America take part in occupy campaigns such as "Occupy Wall St." in dozens of cities, this is a timely screening.

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

Book Launch: Beto's Burrito
Oct 16
Graven Feather Gallery

Join the book's illustrator Cassie McDaniel at the launch of Beto's Burrito, as she takes you behind the scenes of creating this wondrously colourful book aimed at children ages 5 and up. There will be Latin-themed food and music, and lots of giveaways.

For more information, check out the Beto's Burrito website.

Workshops: Mask- and Puppet-Making
Oct 15 to Oct 16
Dufferin Grove Park

Come one, come all to help create giant puppets, masks and other dreadful imagery for this year's Night of Dread! Learn new skills, meet new people, and make amazing things!
They need lots of volunteers to make this event happen, so drop by to find out how you can help.

For more information, check out the Clay and Paper Theatre Facebook group.

The Tweed Ride Toronto
Oct 15
Meet at Trinity Bellwoods Gates

Tweed Ride Toronto is a group bicycle ride through downtown Toronto, in which the cyclists are encouraged to dress in classic tweed or any smart looking outfit. Any effort made to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is also appreciated. Any and all bicycles are acceptable.

For more information, check out the Toronto Tweed Ride website.