Best of 2012: The Most Overscheduled Night of the Year

Thanks to Vogue and the C.F.D.A., the shopping extravaganza event Fashion’s Night Out has expanded to more than 500 cities across the U.S. since its debut in 2009.

As President Obama wrapped up the Democractic National Convention with a speech, supporters around the country chose between politics and other events.

MTV adjusted the start time of the V.M.A.s—held at L.A.’s Staples Center and featuring opening act Rihanna—so as not to compete with Obama’s convention speech.

The Toronto International Film Festival, which draws A-listers who are also known to attend the V.M.A.s and support the President, kicked off the weekend at its opening gala.