Weekend events in Toronto may require some bundling up. Down by the waterfront, Ice Breakers kicks off a season of interactive artwork and Design Week events are happening all over. The Women's March is back and the Light Festival takes over the Distillery. Stay warm!
Events you might want to check out:Toronto Light Festival (January 18 - March 3 @ Distrillery District)
A light comes through the darkness as The Distillery District is once again home to installations that shine bright during the winter months.
DJ Skate Nights (January 19 @ Natrel Rink)
One of the city's best themed dance parties takes to the ice as Synthesexer DJs play all the best alt-electro, indie dance, synth-pop and italo disco.
Women's March (January 19 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
With still lots of work left to do, the Women's March returns to bring awareness to show solidarity with women around the world fighting for equality.
Ice Breakers (January 19 - February 24 @ Multiple Venues)
A big ball of cables, wooden buoys and a spiral archway are just some of the large-scale installations set to pepper the downtown waterfront this winter.
IDS Toronto (January 17-20 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
One of the biggest interior design shows of the year arrives for four-days of exhibitions, panels, presentations and special guests.
Come Up to My Room (January 17-20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The Gladstone is about to be transformed into a multi-storey, interactive art and design playground with 20 projects spread around the space.
DesignTO (January 18-27 @ Multiple Venues)
All around the city, all things design are happening as part of this big design festival that includes installations, exhibits, talks and more.
Something Strange Sideshow Festival (January 19 @ Mod Club)
The strange and unusual takes centre stage at this annual showcase of human marvels and freaks with bizarre acts coming in from all over the world.
Blue Jays Winter Fest (January 19-20 @ Rogers Centre)
The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to welcome fans with weekend of festivities for everyone, including player appearances, activities, entertainnment and more.
Small Ball Mini Cask Fest (January 19 @ Left Field Brewery)
Back again is this all-day mini cask festival to warm you up with ten casks, food by Dover Boys Fish and Chips and special glassware. Admission is free!
The World's Cheesiest Billboard (January 19 @ Taco Bell)
Smother everything in cheese as Taco Bell dispenses the good stuff all over a bunch of Naked Chicken Chalupas they'll be giving away all day.
Vengeance (January 18 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
The 1970 Kung-fu classic helped canonize the genre and inspired many films after with its telling of the story to the path of bloody retribution.
The Greatest Showman (January 18-20 @ Cinesphere)
A movie, a musical, a Huge Jackman world-wide tour: The Greatest Showman tells the story of show business and the imaginative world of P.T. Barnum.
The 400 Blows (January 18-20 @ The Royal Cinema)
Celebrating its 60th year, French New Wave auteur François Truffaut’s film has come to define the style, look and mood of the genre.
Marrying the Earth to the Building (January 20 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Part of DesignTO, this documentary looks at Didi Contractor's philosophy on design and how it works to connect us with our surroundings.
Emergents (January 19 @ Music Gallery)
Toronto electro musicians Sun Sun and April Aliermo take to the stage for a night focused on the work of women and non-binary folk in the electro scene.
Edx (January 19 @ Rebel)
Swiss DJ EDX is known for his sunbathed, upbeat and fun remixes to all the hits and he's dropping by for a night to spin alongside Manzone & Strong.
On Earth (January 19 @ Bambi's)
From New York electro collective Discwoman comes the spacey and fast-paced beats of Auka and and the minimalist sounds of Toronto's own Ktana.
Yawning Man (January 20 @ Bovine Sex Club)
It's a night for experimental rock as California's Yawning Man arrives to play tunes of thew newest album alongside Freedom Hawk and Electric Magma.
Saddle Up! (January 18 @ Owl's Club)
Saddle Up! returns for a night of hootin' and hollerin' with all the classic country hits and a special celebration of Dolly Parton for her birthday.
Cub Camp (January 18 @ Beaver Cafe)
Finally a party you can wear sweatpants to. DJ Scooter McCreight is spinning the hits all night at this cozy clothing pyjama party.
Bleach (January 19 @ Remix Lounge)
Let out all your repressed angst at this alternative 90s video party with a night of grunge, trip-hop, electro, Britpop, indie, industrial and more.
Cherry Bomb (January 19 @ Round)
Toronto's queer community is partying it up at this month's edition of Cherry Bomb with all the best dance tunes to help get the year off to a good start.
Devotion (January 19 @ SoSo Food Club)
Do The Hustle all night at this disco party with all the best soul and funk from the disco ball area of platforms, bellbottoms and Marvin Gaye.
Divas Only (January 19 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
All the divas are coming out for this high-powered party with hits by the queens of pop with a special spotlight on the legacy of Madonna.
What Makes You Beautiful (January 19 @ Sneaky Dee's)
It's a boy band throwback night to a time of synchronized dancing as One Direction, Jonas Brothers and the Backstreet Boys take the spotlight.
Ubuntu (January 19 @ Luanda House)
Ubuntu is about to celebrate its third year with a night of the best Afrobeats and Afrohouse to set the dance floor on fire.
Ossington Record Sale (January 19 @ 45 Ossington Ave)
Everyone is welcome to drop by and buy, sell, trade and talk vinyl. Feel free to bring your own because there's no dealers or shop owners, just music.
Love Design Shop (January 20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Part of DesignTO, local designers and markers are coming out to feature the newest in décor, giftware, jewellery, fashion and lots more.
Bridal and Special Events Market (January 20 @ Mod Club)
Over 40 local and regional artisan vendors are on hand for this bridal and special events show with entertainment, swag bags, food and more.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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