Weekend events in Toronto will keep you warm with skating, dancing and indoor shopping. There are also a ton of parties on Friday and Saturday (including Long Winter and ROM's Friday Night Live). You'll barely have time to catch your breath with the dozens of Super Bowl parties that await on Sunday.
Events you might want to check out:Kuumba (February 3-11 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Explore the themes currently affecting the global community including Black Lives Matter, Women’s Empowerment and The Invisible Majority with musicians, filmmakers and artists.
National Bridal Show (February 3-6 @ Enercare Centre)
Getting married? Know any engaged couples? Then head to this massive wedding show for on-site planning advice, fashion shows, wedding hacks, tips and trends from the experts.
Winter Midnight MRKT (February 3 @ 2nd Floor Events)
Shop, eat, dance, drink, party or just hang out late at this winter nighttime market featuring indoor food truck pop-ups, a bar with spiked punch, DJs and a long list of talented vendors.
Long Winter (February 4 @ The Theatre Centre)
Long Winter continues its journey into some of Toronto's coolest event spaces. This month the giant art party moves to the Theatre Centre. The all-ages event will feature music from Devon Welsh, Off World Sandro Perri and Lorenz Peter.
Soca on Ice (February 4 @ Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre)
The Harbourfront Centre's free skate DJ nights continue with what is sure to be the hottest party of the season. You can dance and keep warm with drinks from the rink-side Boxcar Social.
National Days of Action against Islamophobia and White Supremacy (February 4 @ US Consulate Toronto)
Large crowds are expected at this march in the name of the recent violence in Quebec and recent Trump's anti-Muslim ban. Join in this peaceful protest crowd in front of the US consulate from 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
How Black Mothers Say I Love You (February 4 - March 5 @ Factory Theatre)
Trey Anthony's latest play is a poignant and hilarious examination of our desire for truth and understanding from what has been left unsaid. Featuring an original score by Juno Award-winning composer Gavin Bradley.
Super Bowl LI (February 5 @ Otto's Bierhalle)
There are loads of Super Bowl parties this Sunday, but this one is from a new kid on the block and features a 10-foot widescreen, food platter specials and $10 Steins all day.
Curious Minds Weekend (February 5 - March 4 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
There will be three days of intriguing panels, presentations, lectures, discussions and, of course, a film screening from some super interesting minds. This mini-festival was inspired by the Curious Minds Morning Speaker Series.
WeddingNight February! (February 3 @ The Piston)
This party shamelessly plays favourites across the pop music spectrum, including new-wave, hip-hop, freak funk, dad-rock and R&B. Wedding Night walks that fine line between choice and cheese.
Tapette + Black Eagle (February 3 @ The Black Eagle Toronto)
The city's only all-French music dance party heads to the Black Eagle for one night only of French house, disco and pop. Go-go boys and DJ Phillippe will entertain you.
#FNLROM: Afro Fete (February 3 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
ROM Friday Night Live parties return and the first one of 2017 is a vibrant celebration of Black History Month in partnership with Jamabana One World Festival.
Big Primpin - Press On (February 3 @ Miss Thing's)
This night is all about hip hop and hot times for LGBTQ folks and their guests with Big Primpin' regulars DJ Blackcat and Tamika. If you've never been to this dance jam in Parkdale, you don't know what you're missing.
Get Down With Motown Dance Party (February 3 @ Gladstone Hotel)
DJ Matt Cully (the DJ from Goin' Steady and Chronologic) spins Motown, soul, R&B and all your favourite hits from the golden era.
Hold Tight! (February 3 @ Stones Place)
DJ Blush and Misty return with their hip-shakin' party sound for the monthly Hold Tight party. This one is happening in the legendary Stones Place and it's $5 all night.
Souk Sessions (February 3 @ ROUND venue)
Toronto's techno-scene is bubbling right now, and this is one of the coolest parties out there. DJ Sadziky and Jackie Spade spin Arab, techno and house at at this Kensington Market club.
FEELA #1 (February 4 @ The Baby G)
This is a new monthly party at Dundas West's newest bar and live venue. Baby G's plays host to Feela with DJ stets from Bambii, Baby Blue, Elliott Vincent Jones and other special guests.
Love Saves The Day (February 4 @ The Beaver)
This longstanding party at the Beaver will feature maximal house and disco sets from resident DJs Kevin Ritchie and Jaime Sin. Get to your know your friends or strangers on the cozy dance floor starting at 11 p.m.
Turning Point (February 4 @ The Garrison)
The first all-vinyl world music dance party of 2017 will feature special guest Senor Vishal. Get here for Indo, Afro, Latin, Brazil and Caribbean sounds.
Talib Kweli (February 3 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
The socially conscious rapper recently announced a collaboration with The LOX’s Styles P entitled The Seven and is heading on tour in its honour with his protege K’Valentine.
Dwayne Gretzky (February 3-17 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Every Friday in February at the Horseshoe, Dwayne Gretsky will rip roar into hearts and ear drums. $20 at the door with advance tickets, so it's first come, first served.
Coeur De Pirate (February 4 @ Danforth Music Hall)
This French singer-songwriter continues to makes waves, now even larger thanks to her last mostly-English album, Roses. Catch her at this gorgeous venue.
Drive By Truckers (February 4 @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre)
These guys were on basically every best-of album list of 2016 and they're touring that controversial record with guest Kyle Craft. Catch them before they get too big.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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