<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20240422-LeafsTailgate-8.jpg?w=1200&amp;cmd=resize_then_crop&amp;height=630&amp;quality=70&amp;format=jpeg" width="100%" /><p>Things to do in Toronto this week include cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first round of NHL playoffs at a <a href="https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2025/04/toronto-maple-leafs-playoff-tailgate/">tailgate party</a>, attending the much-anticipated <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/hot-docs-canadian-international-documentary-festival-2025-toronto/">Hot Docs Film Festival</a> or banging your head at a <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/metallica-m72-world-tour-toronto-2/">Metallica concert</a>.</p><p>For all you cinephiles out there, Hot Docs isn't the only film festival taking over theatres in Toronto this week. You can also get your film fix at the annual <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/the-toronto-ukrainian-film-festival-toronto-2/">Ukrainian Film Festival&nbsp;</a>or at a <a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/free-toronto-festival-female-directors-fest-thur-april-24th-7pm-carlton-toronto/">free showcase</a> of some of the best female directors working today.</p><p>To view the full listings or find out even more things happening in Toronto this week, be sure to visit our<a href="https://www.blogto.com/events/"> events page</a>.</p><p>Here's our round-up of things to do in Toronto this week.</p><b>Events you might want to check out:</b><br /><br /> <b>Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2025 (April 24 - May 4 @ Multiple Venues)</b> <br />113 documentaries from 47 different countries are screening at this year&#x27;s edition of this highly anticipated film festival. <br /> <b>Leafs Playoff Tailgate (April 22 @ Maple Leaf Square)</b> <br />Cheer on the Maple Leafs on the road to the Stanley Cup at the ultimate fan experience. <br /> <b>Metallica - M72 World Tour (April 24 @ Rogers Centre)</b> <br />These legendary metal rockers are cranking up the volume with their latest world tour. <br /> <b>The Toronto Ukrainian Film Festival (April 24-27 @ The Royal Cinema)</b> <br />From family-friendly animated features to gripping dramas, catch the best in Ukrainian film at the third annual instalment of this festival. <br /> <b>Free Toronto Festival: FEMALE Directors Fest. Thur. April 24th. 7pm Carlton (April 24 @ Carlton Cinemas)</b> <br />Admission is free to this program highlighting some of the best female-directed films of the year, with a filmmaker Q&amp;A at the end. <br /> <b>Korine with Johnny Dynamite &amp; The Bloodsuckers (April 22 @ The Baby G)</b> <br />You may just discover your new favourite band as this nostalgic, poppy duo hits the stage. <br /> <b>Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: The Wild God Tour (April 23 @ Meridian Hall)</b> <br />Widely renowned as one of the most thrilling live bands in the world, a concert from this Australian rock band will be one you won&#x27;t soon forget. <br /> <b>Rachel Platten (April 23 @ TD Music Hall)</b> <br />You may know her from her hit &#x27;Fight Song,&#x27; but this New York-based songstress is bringing even more tunes to Toronto this week. <br /> <b>Thursday Night Cursed Party with Creepypasta.exe (April 24 @ Drom Taberna)</b> <br />If you identify with the eerie and off-putting, this "cursed" dance party is the perfect place to let your freak flag fly. <br /> <b>Lucy Dacus - Forever Is A Feeling Tour (April 26 @ Massey Hall)</b> <br />Bring your tissues as this soulful three-time Grammy award winner hits the stage with her heartwrenching melodies. <br /> <b>Fahrenheit 451 at Hart House, April 23-26 (April 23-26 @ Hart House Theatre)</b> <br />This adaptation of Ray Bradbury&#x27;s iconic novel is perhaps more timely than ever, and it&#x27;s performed by an all-female cast. <br /> <b>FireWorks Festival 2025 (April 23 - May 11 @ Alumnae Theatre)</b> <br />Three weeks of groundbreaking new theatre kick off at Alumnae this week. <br /> <b>Game of Thrones Trivia (April 22 @ Hemingway&#x27;s)</b> <br />Winter is coming. Well, maybe not, but you can pretend it is as you test your GOT expertise. <br /> <b>Harry Potter Movie Trivia (April 22 @ The Pilot)</b> <br />You may have never gotten that Hogwarts acceptance letter, but you&#x27;re certainly smart enough to attend this magical trivia night. <br /> <b>Pub Trivia (April 23 @ Hemingway&#x27;s)</b> <br />Nothing is off the table at this good, old-fashioned trivia night where the top teams can win some serious prizes. <br />