Weekend events in Toronto are big, bold and beautiful. It's Design Week, so that means it's time for the Love Design party at the Gladstone Hotel where you can dance and immerse yourself in all kinds of strange installation projects.
Here are my picks for the top things to get up this weekend in Toronto.
Events you might want to check out:Ice Breakers (January 21 - February 26 @ Various locations along Queens Quay )
Ice Breakers is a month-long public art exhibition that will be showcasing five wintertime art installations at different public locations on Queens Quay.
Course Of Time LXVIII (January 20 @ Drake Underground)
This much-loved dance party celebrates its 68th event with DJs CRSP, Tribe and in-house party animal David King. There will be graphics from Phil Armson and it costs $10 to get in.
Amateur Strip Night Judged By Drag Queens (January 20 @ The Beaver)
The Dumpster Fire edition of this stripping competition wants to see the symbolic destruction of 2016, and all of its cultural touchstones, through stripping. The more ridiculous the better. All genders and orientations encouraged and the show begins at midnight.
Saddle Up! (January 20 @ Owl's Club)
Kick off 2017 and kick up your boots with one of the city's coolest country-and-western dance parties. No bro country allowed.
San Junipero Dance Party (January 20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
If you're still dehydrated from crying through the end of Black Mirror's San Junipero episode, you should come dance your cares away and realize that heaven is a place on earth!
High Power (January 21 @ MANIFESTO Festival)
This all female DJ party moves to a secret DIY space to create something dark, foggy and jammed with lasers. It will be around Dundas and Ossington and DJs re Ngozi, Nino Brown and Tasha Rozezbut will spin.
3rd Annual Vintage Prom Toronto (January 21 @ Vintage Prom Toronto)
This years them is .Socs vs. Greasers. For those of us who were born in the wrong era, Vintage Prom is an evening to live out your dream prom night straight out of movies like Back to the Future and Grease.
Love Design Party (January 21 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Come Up To My Room returns for its 14th year to pack all four floors of the Gladstone with site-specific, immersive art and design installations. The Love Design Party is will launch this event and it's always a wild time. DJs Ace Dillinger and Phillippe spin.
Shop The Vault (January 20 @ Milk Glass)
Shop the Hayley Elsaesser vault with lots of deals including previous season samples, one-off pieces, never before seen items at warehouse prices.
Yoga Trunk Show (January 21 @ Studio Blue Yoga)
As a partnered event with Flow-Active, this yoga wear trunk sale will help you keep those resolutions and look fierce at the same time.
The Baby G's Grand Opening (January 20 @ The Baby G)
Celebrate one of Toronto's most exciting new music spaces with a free show from Elsa, Lonely Parade, DJ Absolutely Free and Fake Palms.
Sam Roberts Band (January 20 @ Sound Academy)
Sam Roberts Band and very special guests Hollerado take over Rebel for a big night of celebratory rock where everyone knows the words to every song.
Austra (January 20 @ Mod Club)
Fresh off her DJ set at the skating dance party at Harbourfront Centre, our fave pop witch Austra will perform songs from her new record Future Politics that's out on January 20.
Class Of 2017 (January 20 @ The Silver Dollar Room)
This is show number three in the Class of 2017 music series. It features Kirty, Stacey, Amaara and Helena Deland. What to know what might be hot in Toronto this year? Check out this show.
Asean Fest (January 21 @ Ryerson University)
Asean Festival is a food and cultural event aiming to promote Southeast Asian culture here in the city.
Women's March on Washington: Toronto (January 21 @ Queen's Park)
In the spirit of saying no to hate and yes to justice, equity and social change, people around the world will be mobilizing and resisting as Trump is inaugurated. This Toronto march and protest begins at Queen's Park and thousands are expected to attend.
Something Strange Circus Sideshow Festival (January 21 @ Mod Club)
The Something Strange Circus Sideshow Festival returns to Toronto this winter. The wild and wacky show will feature performers from all over the world showcasing their odd talents.
Wild Winter Wonderland (January 21 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
Join Evergreen Brick Works in celebrating another weekend of outdoor fun with workshops and cooking demonstrations to special guest chefs and vendors. There's also a street food market and farmer's market.
Music Bingo on Church (January 22 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
If you've never played music bingo, now is your chance. Kaleb Robertson hosts this night at the Gladstone but he's now also hosting it every Sunday at Glad Day on Church Street. Join him for drinks, sing-a-longs and musical trivia. It's always free to play.
Toronto Design Offsite Festival (January 16-22 @ Multiple venues across Toronto)
From January 16 to 22, the Toronto Design Offsite Festival is Canada’s largest cultural celebration of design with over 100 exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week. The city-wide fest transforms Toronto into a hub for creativity, taking design and art out of the studio and into the urban sphere.
Interior Design Show (January 19-22 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building)
The Interior Design Show is Canada’s design fair. It's also a cool place to look for ideas on how to decorate your apartment, house, room, office, or general area. World-renowned designers and architects will be on hand to show off their best.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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