Today at TIFF: September 16, 2009

Our daily roundup of the most buzz-worthy opening galas, parties and screenings.

• The Last Waltz free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, noon • Tillie’s Punctured Romance free public screening, Yonge–Dundas Square, 3 p.m. • Cooking with Stella premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 p.m. • From Venice to MaRs party in celebration of Italian filmmakers (guests include Tilda Swinton), MaRs Discovery District, 8:30 p.m. • My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done premiere, Visa Screening Room, 9 p.m. • Love and Other Impossible Pursuits premiere, Roy Thomson Hall, 9:30 p.m. • Cooking with Stella party (guests include Lisa Ray, Don McKellar and Deepa Mehta), Mildred’s Temple Kitchen