Today in Toronto there are a few ways to forget all about winter with parties, a big restaurant opening and comedy from Amy Schumer, who's in town to help us laugh everything off.
Events you might want to check out:Amy Schumer Live (February 16 @ Air Canada Centre)
One of the funniest women on the planet takes over the ACC for a night of comedic commentary on what is going on in her country.
Favela (February 16 @ Apt. 200)
The fifth installment of Favela brings you the best of Favela and Kuduro slam beats. Get there early if you don't like waiting in the cold.
Nifty Trio (February 16 @ Holy Oak)
Matt Smith, Thom Gill and Colin Fisher are all their own musical masterminds. Catch them while you can before the Holy Oak closes for good at the end of the month.
Khao San Road Grand Opening (February 16 @ Khao San Road (Charlotte St.))
There's something about Khao San Road Torontonians just can't get enough of. Check out its new location with the same great food. Everyone gets one main dish on the house.
Being Muslim in Canada (February 16 @ University College, Toronto)
This is an open mic night exploring the struggles of Canadian Muslims through verbal expression. There will be performances by multiple spoken word artists.
Northern Songs Festival (February 16-18 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Art of Time Ensemble celebrates Canada's sesquicentennial with two programs over one weekend blending works of Canadian classical and jazz composers with the best of Canada's popular music.
Rose Cousins (February 16 @ The Great Hall Toronto)
Catch the raw power of Rose Cousins at Massey Hall. Her 2012 album "We Have Made A Spark" won a Juno Award, three East Coast Music Awards, a Canadian Folk Music Award, and was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.
Sun Ra: Space is the Place 1974 (February 16 @ The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery)
This movie looks at the obstacles people of colour face through a science fiction, fantasy and magic realism lens. Space is the Place 1974 is an integral part of the Blaxploitation canon.
5th Annual Toronto Black Film Festival (February 15-19 @ Various locations )
The Toronto Black Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the very best in cinematic work showcasing the varied experiences of Black people from diverse communities.
Rhubarb Festival (February 15-26 @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre)
The country's long-running new works theatre fest transforms Buddies into a hotbed of experimentation, with artists exploring new possibilities in theatre, dance, music, and performance art.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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