Weekend events in Toronto will make you forget about the drab weather outside. You can be dazzled by Toronto's new light show, hit up parties in unique spaces, skate to Beyonce, and take in some art at the free Power Plant winter season launch party. Better start planning.
Events you might want to check out:Toronto Light Festival (January 27 - February 10 @ The Distillery Historic District, Toronto, Ontario)
Come out of the dark days of winter with the Toronto Light Festival in the Distillery District and check out light installation from local and international artists.
DJ Skate Nights: Bey Skate (January 28 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Celebrate Queen Bey on the ice with DJ Lissa Monet spinning Beyonce hits. Don't have skates? Can't find your lucky helmet? Don't worry, you can rent everything at the rink.
Epic Vintage Warehouse Sale (January 28 @ Warehouse at Dundas E and Carlaw Ave )
This warehouse will be filled with clothing and accessories that 69 Vintage's Kealan Sullivan has collected over 14 years.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration (January 28 @ Dragon City Mall)
Celebrate the year of the Rooster in one of the biggest North American Chinatown neighbourhoods in and around the Dragon City Mall.
Winterlicious (January 27 - February 9 @ Participating Toronto restaurants)
Toronto's winter culinary celebration gives you the chance to discover delicious plates at more than 220 restaurants across the city at more affordable price points.
Toronto Tea Festival (January 28 @ Toronto Reference Library)
Taste all kids of tea, learn where they come from, check out exhibits and demonstrations and then shop for your faves all weekend.
Revel Food & Werewolf Pizza Pop-up (January 29 @ Beaver Cafe)
Toronto's Revel Food and Werewolf Pizza team up to celebrate the Lunar New Year with pizza, dumplings and so much more at this pop-up.
Hooded Fang (January 27 @ The Silver Dollar Room)
The Silver Dollar promises a big announcement soon, on top of the news that this is probably the last time they'll ever work with one of the venue's favourite bands, Hooded Fang.
Cloud Nothings (January 27 @ Lee's Palace)
Check out the scrappy noise-pop band Cloud Nothings performing songs from their new album Life Without Sound. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and don't forget those ear plugs.
Jason Collett, Taylor Knox, Forces and more (January 28 @ Handlebar)
This new Toronto concert series opens with performances from Jason Collett, Taylor Knox Music, Forces and Alli Sunshine.
Bear's Den (January 29 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for this concert from U.K. folk-rockers Bear's Den. Catch them as they show you why they keep being nominated for all kinds of music awards in Britain.
Beam Me Up: Edition Speciale (January 27 @ Beaver Cafe)
Beam Me Up takes its Edition Speciale soiree on a spiritual sojourn to the Beaver, for a one night stand of world disco inside one of West Queen West's smallest but greatest dance floors.
Winter 2017 Opening Party (January 27 @ Power Plant)
Be the first to experience exhibitions by artists such as Jonathas de Andrade, Maria Hupfield and Kapwani Kiwanga. This season reflects on Canada's 150th anniversary.
Beach Bash in The Six (January 27 @ Ripley's Aquarium of Canada)
Ripley's Aquarium is throwing big beach party, so dive in at the 19-plus event, featuring food stations, a surf simulator, photo booth and tunes from DJ Shamz.
Chus Ceballos Extended Set (January 28 @ Nest)
Chus and Ceballos are often in Toronto for huge dance events like Pride, but are making a special visit to Nest. Opening sets from Sean Collier and Brent Hayward will help you stretch it out before the big show, which runs until 5 a.m.
Bombay Nights: Winter Edition (January 28 @ Mod Club Theatre)
This Bollywood party will feature entertainment by The Prodigy who will be spinning Bollywood hits, remixes and bhangra.
Sunday Afternoon Social (January 29 @ Loft404 Inspired Gatherings)
Box of Kittens party collective and Justin of alienInFlux Sound System, Boreal Canoe Trip and the founder of Harvest Festival throw the latest instalment of their Sunday afternoon loft party.
Italian Restaurant Week (January 26 - February 5 @ Various locations)
The inaugural Giro d'Italia brings together some of Toronto's best restaurants to celebrate Italian cuisine. Each restaurant will serve a four-course prix fixe dinner menu for $45.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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