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Toronto.com’s Top Picks for This Weekend:

May 9 to May 11

Summer festivals may be a few weeks away, but you can still get your festival fix this week at Canadian Music Week, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, theSpring Bird Festival andRock.Paper.Sistahz. There’s even DigiFestand the last weekend of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival too.

Don’t forget it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! Scroll down for some event suggestions, and get the best best for Mother’s Day brunch right here.

 

FRIDAY: May 9

Canadian Music Week

Canadian Music Week returns in 2014 with its usual multifaceted blend of music, media conferences and award shows recognizing Canadian talent.

ALSO ON FRIDAY

More Friday Events

 

SATURDAY: May 10

Toronto Comic Arts Festival

This year’s guests include Canadian cartoonist Kate Beaton, Captain America scribe Ed Brubaker, For Better Or Worse creator Lynn Johnston and more.

ALSO ON SATURDAY

More Saturday Events

 

SUNDAY: May 11

Mother’s Day Brunch at the Drake

A prix fixe menu that includes The Drake’s famous warm scone plate, as well as fruit and yogurt. This is followed by a choice between a lobster tartine, and a truffled mushroom and goat cheese omelette.

ALSO ON SUNDAY

More Sunday Events

 

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