The world of professional wrestling has traditionally been male-dominated, but Toronto’s League of Lady Wrestlers is trying to change that. Its inclusive events celebrate feminine identities and push back against oppressive cultural values and gender stereotypes. On Friday (September 9) at 7 pm, hop over to Centre Island for the Third and Final Island Rumble at Artscape Gibraltar Point, 443 Lakeshore Road. $20, advance $15. leagueofladywrestlers.com.
Celebrate Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture‘s 10th anniversary from Friday (September 9) to September 18. The multidisciplinary arts and music fest with a hip-hop focus spotlights diverse local artists and youth. The lineup includes performances by Boi-1da, BJ the Chicago Kid, Kaytranada, Daniel Caesar and A Tribe Called Red. Writer/activist Desmond Cole and model Stacey McKenzie are among the keynote speakers. Various venues. Free-$78. mnfsto.com.
All In Our Heads 3: Stories of Mental Illness. Shared. raises funds for mental-health non-profit Art With Impact, tackling the stigma surrounding mental illness through storytelling. Six people recount their experiences during an event Sunday (September 11) at 7 pm at Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas West, hosted by mental health advocate Lori Lane Murphy. $10 to $20. artwithimpact.org.
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