Weekend events in Toronto are here to remind us that winter doesn't have to be drab when there's so much going on. The Lady Beer Fest is back and there's a big Chinese New Year party. You can check out this year's Oscar shorts and shop local for lots of awesome goodies.
Events you might want to check out:New Ho Queen (February 8 @ Longboat Hall)
Toronto's queer Asian community is ready to celebrate the new year with a big party featuring music, performances and art all night long.
Cosmic Gate (February 8 @ Rebel)
Legendary German DJ duo Cosmic Gate is jet-setting around the world for their Forward Ever Backward Never Tour that marks 20 years of soaring beats.
Lady Beer Fest Winter Warm Up (February 9 @ Henderson Brewery Parking Lot)
Warm up with a brew as the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies celebrate five years of brews with a big party featuring women food vendors and an arts market.
Icefest (February 9-10 @ Bloor-Yorkville Village)
Bloor-Yorkville is about to become a big ice village once again. The theme this year is Hollywood North, so get ready for some ice blockbusters!
Wave (February 9 @ Xpace Cultural Centre)
An afternoon of free, live music with some of Toronto's underground electro scene is on among Xpace's new series of winter exhibitions.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration (February 9-10 @ Multiple Venues)
Chinatown is ready to celebrate the new year with two days of performances, activities and more, all in the name of good fortune.
The Last Ship (February 9 - March 24 @ Princess of Wales Theatre)
Sting himself arrives to kick off a run of The Last Ship and feature music by him that helps to tell the story of a small town facing uncertainty.
Helena Hauff (February 8 @ Velvet Underground)
A night of female-led, acid house beats are on with pioneer Helena Hauff and her signature sound spinning alongside Korea Town Acid and AADJA.
DJ Jazzy Jeff (February 9 @ Velvet Underground)
Fresh Princes' DJ Jazzy Jeff himself is ready to spin the best beats, mixes and grooves in old school fashion during his all-vinyl set.
Torres (February 9 @ The Jam Factory)
Venus Fest has done everyone a favour and brought Brookyn's Torres back for a night of dreamy electro rock played alongside Charlotte Cornfield and HEX.
Stop Making Sense (February 8 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Take a look inside the world of the 80s new wave band that started it all as Jonathan Demme directs this concert doc about The Talking Heads.
Titanic (February 8-10 @ Cinesphere)
The rightful queen Kate Winslet and a young DiCapp find love on the doomed Titanic as the Cinepshere screens the classic in IMAX 3D (I'm crying already).
DJ Skate Nights (February 9 @ Natrel Rink)
Get ready to sweat it out on ice as DJ Skate Nights begins to wrap up with a night of hot soca hits to bring back the summer vibes.
Long Winter (February 9 @ Workman Arts)
Long Winter returns to warm the spirits with a night of art and music from some of the city's best underground and emerging artists.
Promise Heart (February 9 @ Lithuanian House)
Just in time for Valentines Day is this big party that looks to get freaky with a night of house, techno and disco spinning by local and international DJs.
Mary Young Pop-Up (February 8-10 @ 525 Queen St W)
Unique, contemporary and stylish lingerie is on sale as Mary Young pops up with a new collection, love care cards and floral bouquets to take home.
Objects of Desire (February 10 @ Gladstone Hotel)
If you're looking for a gift for someone special (or you), this market is geared towards art, design, craft and fashion that are both beautiful and practical.
Toronto Art Crawl (February 10 @ The Great Hall)
Over 50 local artists are coming out for a day of shopping with lots of handmade goodies, fashion, jewellery, home decor, photography and more.
Heart Crafted (February 10 @ The Workroom)
A sweet pre-Valentines pop-up market is on with local, handmade items including health and beauty goodies, ceramics, plants, home and accessories.
2019 Oscar Shorts (February 8-15 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Award season is in full swing and there's lots to check out, including all of this year's Oscar-nomninated shorts, including Domee Shi's Bao.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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