It's a big week for events in Toronto, so start freeing up your calendar now. Come Up To My Room and TO DO Fest return to wow art and design lovers, while both the city's waterfront and Distillery District are transformed by whimsical art installations.
Events you might want to check out:Toronto Design Offsite Festival (January 15-21 @ Toronto, ON)
TO DO Festival is Canada's largest celebration of design, bringing over 100 free, not to mention stunning, exhibitions and events to Toronto during design week.
Lana Del Rey (January 15 @ Air Canada Centre)
The queen of vintage dream pop takes the stage at the ACC to play music from 2017's Lust for Life. Hear her play the contentious "Get Free" live and decide if it really sounds like Radiohead's "Creep" or not.
TechTO (January 15 @ Rbc Waterpark Auditorium)
This meetup brings Toronto's tech leaders, insiders, and enthusiasts together, and features five minute TED style presentations from highly curated experts and innovators.
Best of Comedy & Drama Short Film Festival (January 17 @ Carlton Cinemas)
Witness the best in comedy and drama short films from filmmakers all around the world at this free kickoff to Carlton Cinema's 2018 festival season.
Come Up To My Room (January 18-21 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The Gladstone's annual four day alternative design festival is a vehicle for exploring experimental art, giving over 30 innovative artists rooms to fill with visuals from their wildest imaginations.
Soundtrack of the City (January 18-22 @ Multiple Venues)
Underground Toronto musicians are under the spotlight at this five day, multi venue indie music fest. You're sure to find your next favourite artist at one of these shows along Queen and Kensington.
IDS (January 18-21 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
For lovers of interior design this weekend-long show is a paradise. Discover leading brands and homegrown talent, showcasing pieces much more interesting than what you'll find at IKEA.
Unity Hip Hop Charity Party (January 18 @ Revival Bar)
This fundraising party looks to raise money to empower youth through hip hop, and will feature serious talent from local DJs, rapper PartyNextDoor, and Adria Kain, who's performed alongside Daniel Caesar.
Paintings from the Art Battle (January 18-21 @ Artusiasm Art Gallery)
After hundreds of Art Battles, the best pieces from the show's history reappear for a four day exhibition and sale. In true Art Battle fashion, There'll even be live painting on site!
Toronto Light Festival (January 19 - March 4 @ Distillery District)
Picking up where the Toronto Christmas Market left off, the Toronto Light Festival transforms the Distillery District back into a magical light show that's free to visit no matter the day.
Ice Breakers (January 19 - February 25 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto's waterfront will become a temporary art exhibit, featuring five international artist teams creating larger than life contemporary installations at different spots along the Queens Quay.
A Tribe Called Red (January 19 @ The Danforth Music Hall)
Triumphant, educational, and catchy as heck, A Tribe Called Red's 2016 LP We Are the Halluci Nation is just a phenomenal record. Their live show has been known to be just as powerful.
Japanese Winter Festival (January 20 @ William Doo Auditorium)
Experience Japanese culture here in Toronto at this annual winter festival that includes tons of free food samples in addition to other Japanese inspired activities.
Something Strange: Circus Sideshow Festival (January 20 @ Mod Club)
An assortment of sideshow acts from magicians to burlesque dancers to acrobats come from around the continent to get weird with Toronto.
Winter Fest (January 20 @ Rogers Centre)
The Blue Jays host the first ever Winter Fest, a one day event giving fans unprecedented access to their home team through player appearances, field access, and more.
PULP Paper Art Party (January 20 @ Super Wonder Gallery)
Ever partied in a room full of paper? PULP sets up shop in Little Italy and reclaims discarded materials to create gorgeous art installations, with live music and dancing going down on top of it all.
Toronto Women's March (January 20 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
On January 20th, thousands of women and allies unite outside Nathan Phillips Square to march in the name of women everywhere. This year's theme is defining our future.
The Trinity Bellwoods New Year's Flea (January 21 @ The Great Hall)
The Bellwoods flea market makes its 2018 debut with new vendors, bakers, and designers that'll cure any and all winter blues.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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