Weekend events in Toronto will help us slowly move into what is sure to be a wild new year. There are several top-notch dance parties, a couple of noteworthy movie events and there's also the massive art party known as Long Winter happening at the Gladstone Hotel.
Events you might want to check out:Long Winter (January 6 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This great big art party turns five this year and it's celebrating in its new home at the Gladstone Hotel. It includes dozens of bands, artists and comedians. It's an all out art attack on your heart, body and soul.
No Pants Subway Ride Toronto (January 8 @ TTC)
"Pants are just a fancy word for leg jail," according to organizers of the annual No Pants subway ride and dance party. It's the 15th anniversary of this hilariously random event happening in cities around the world. Meet at 3 p.m. at Finch Station. At 3:20 p.m., the pants come off and the party begins.
Sebastian Maniscalco (January 6 @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts)
The 2016 Just for Laughs Stand Up Comedian of the Year continues his new North American comedy tour. He's a Vince Vaughan fave, and he'll soon be yours too.
DJ skate nights: Beam Me Up (January 7 @ Harbourfront Centre - Natrel Rink)
Rediscover the sounds of the underground party scene, but on a skating rink by the lake for free. This week's event is brought to you by the boys who bring Toronto the monthly Beam Me Up disco party.
Joyful January! (January 6 @ Clintons)
Break all your New Year's resolutions on the dance floor at Clinton's with this '90s-themed dance party. Tickets are $10 at the door and it all starts at 10 p.m.
Cosmic Resonance (January 6 @ Holy Oak)
Expect flavours of funk, fusion, jazz, boogie, cosmo-balearic, new wave, house, disco, Italo, adult contemporary and prog courtesy of cosmic groovers Hemingway & Strange Robotix.
Big Primpin - Mirror Mirror (January 6 @ Miss Thing's)
Expect hip hop and hot times for LGBTQ people and their guests with DJs Max Mohenu, Nino Brown and Sammy Rawal. Doors are at 10:30 p.m., and it'll cost you $7.
Y2K: The Millennial Dance Party (January 6 @ Drake Underground)
The January edition of the Y2K Party is a celebration of all the one hit wonders, guilty pleasures, and tried-and-true classics of the early to mid-2000s. This party started in Chicago and has made its way to the Drake Underground. Time Out Chicago named it the city's best dance party of 2016.
With It (January 7 @ The Piston)
This is a 1960s mod, soul reggae record dance party with DJs Nico and Magnificent. There's a $10 cover, but you can't put a price on the amazing music you'll hear at this deep and dirty dance party.
Turn Back Time: 80s Video Dance Party (January 7 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Costumes are encouraged at this all-80's dance party. Whether you lived through it, were born during, or are just nostalgic for a time you never knew this fluorescent night of hits will get your blood pumping. VJ Greedo will take good care of everyone.
Wax Museum (January 7 @ Dundas Video)
DJ Handsome (of BadBadNotGood) & DJ Twig (filling in for DJ Armak) spin your favourite R&B, soul, funk and hip-hop at this cozy Dundas West spot. Enjoy the good vibes, dance, play vintage 80s/90s video games and purchase rare vinyl from the Kops pop-up boutique.
The Sunday Afternoon Social (January 8 @ Loft404 Inspired Gatherings)
The Box of Kittens party collective, members of In Flux Sound System, Boreal Canoe Trip and the founder of the Harvest Festival welcome special guest DJ Mark Oliver for his first ever Sunday Social party. Grab advance tickets to this afternoon dance party as they usually sell out.
Class of 2017 (January 6-8 @ Silver Dollar)
This is the first show in the legendary music series from promoter Dan Burke. It collects the best bet bands of the new year on one stage and this edition features Partner, The Seams, Lonely Parade, Veins and Sigil.
Great Good Fine Ok (January 8 @ The Garrison)
See the Brooklyn synth-pop duo whose sound has been described as retro-futurism. They do pop very well, they're big on Spotify and if you see them at the Garrison, you can enjoy their music on the dance floor.
Best of 2016 (January 6-9 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Every year, Hot Docs celebrates the best films of 2016 by showing them for one final run at the theatre. The most buzzed about docs of the past year include Ron Howard's The Beatles: Eight Days A Week. This one's playing both January 6 and 9.
Bowie's birthday (January 8 @ The Royal Cinema)
Celebrate the mastery of Bowie on what would have been his 70th birthday with this very special screening of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders from Mars. There's a vintage Bowie footage viewing starting at 7 p.m. and the main feature is at 8.
2017 Next Stage Theatre Festival (January 4-15 @ Factory Theatre)
Toronto Fringe started the Next Stage Theatre Festival 10 years ago to give indie artists an opportunity to take their work to the next level. It's a great way to discover new artists and shows that are on their way up, before they blow up.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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