10 things to do in Toronto today

It's a high-flying, body-twisting, spandex-wearing extravaganza as Cirque du Soliel's new show Corteo arrives as part of events in Toronto today. Wavelength Music Festival is hosting a holiday fundraiser and there's film, theatre and wine tasting on as well.

Events you might want to check out:

Wavelength Holiday Fundraiser (December 12 @ The Baby G)
Wavelength Music Festival makes a brief return with a night of spacey tunes and hearty laughs in support of Unison Benevolent Fund.
Tokyo Godfathers (December 12 @ Revue Cinema)
Screening this eve is director Satoshi Kon's 2003 anime classic Tokyo Godfathers, with a story about a quest to reunite mother and child.
A Festival of Sexy Shorts (December 12 @ Bad Dog Comedy Theatre)
Comedy troupe Sex T-Rex hosts a night of short but hilarious films featuring a silent auction, with proceeds going to charity.
Red Revue Rocks (December 12 @ The Horseshoe Tavern)
Indigenous musicians are coming out for a night of tunes featuring Digging Roots, Lacey Hill and The Bad Guys, Kristi Lane Sinclair and more.
Eyes Wide Shut (December 12 @ The Royal Cinema)
The Ladies of Burlesque are hosting a night of primal desire, dancing and a screening of the classic Kubrick psycho-sexual thriller Eyes Wide Shut.
Jesse and the Dandelions (December 12 @ The Dakota Tavern)
Edmonton psych rockers have a funky and upbeat style that's infectious and exciting, and they're here to play alongside Eva Foote and Johnny de Courcy.
Walk in the Park (December 12 @ Imagine Cinemas Carlton)
Over 30 Toronto-based actors are set to appear in the 21 episode, dark-comedy anthology series from 8 different local writer/directors.
Winetasting and Holiday Party (December 12 @ Osgoode Hall Restaurant)
The chance to try a huge variety of vintage wines is happening tonight as a selection of classics are up for the walk-around tasting during this holiday party.
From the Water (December 12-16 @ Tarragon Extraspace)
Described as "a domestic drama in a supernatural crisis," this play incorporates thriller and sci-fi elements to touch on human relationships.
Cirque du Soleil (December 12-16 @ Scotiabank Arena)
Corteo tells the story of "a festive parade imagined by a clown" and includes its signature acrobatic marvels and mind-bending contortion.

by Lisa Power via blogTO