10 things to do in Toronto today

It's a regular slush bucket out there but events in Toronto today are worth braving the wetness as Lunar New Year kicks off with a dumpling party in Chinatown's newest community space. Comedy, film and poetry and whisky tasting are all on as well, so stay dry out there!

Events you might want to check out:

Lunar New Year Dumpling Party (February 5 @ Tea Base)
Fill up on homemade dumplings as Chinatown's newest community hub celebrates the new year with a dumpling party.
Choir! Choir! Choir! (February 5 @ Clinton's)
C!C!C! is back to sing some Bon Iver classics in their recently announced tour that does not, in fact, have a Toronto stop (yet).
Police Story (February 5 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
The legendary Jackie Chan directs and stars as a young cop after a drug lord in what is considered one of the greatest action series of all time.
Working Women (February 5 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Aren't we all? Working Women is back with local queer and ally comedians bringing the laughs to help get you through the winter gloom.
Almost Almost Famous (February 5 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
A free screening is on of this documentary that glimpses into the lives of the world's top tribute artists and the harrowing cost of borrowed fame.
The Darjeelings of Comedy (February 5 @ Comedy Bar)
A stellar lineup of South Asian female comics is on with stand-up and improv from Carolyn Das, Nelu Handa and Thurka Guna, to name a few.
Probably Poetry (February 5 @ Burdock)
Words to fuel the soul (or something like that) is on as local poets come forth to read from their works, all inspired by a shared, secret prompt.
The Medium is the Medium is the Medium (February 5 @ Justina M. Barnicke Gallery)
Artist P. Mansaram's new works use various mediums to transport the viewer through different times, dimensions and territories.
Canadian Whisky Tasting (February 5 @ Montecito)
Toronto Common and Montecito are coming together to try out some rare Canadian whisky with Spencer Gooderham on hand to chat.
Rowers Reading Series (February 5 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
Writers from all backgrounds are ready to share their works of poetry and prose from their respective projects and works in progress.

by Lisa Power via blogTO