Things to do in Toronto for Lunar New Year 2020 include events and celebrations that look forward to lots of good fortune as the Year of the Rat begins. Optimistic and energetic like the rat, each event is set to usher in a new year of surprises and excitement for everyone.
Events you might want to check out:Chinese New Year Marketplace and Festival (January 23-26 @ Woodside Square)
Spread out over four days, this market features traditional Chinese goods and celebrations, including dragon dances, lion dances, folk songs, food and drink.
RICE (January 24 @ CBC Glenn Gould Studio)
Some of the country's top Asian comedians are coming out for this special Chinese New Year edition of this monthly comedy show.
Lunar New Year at Hudson's Bay (January 25 @ Hudson's Bay)
An afternoon of celebrations is on at The Bay with festive activities like DIY script calligraphy, lion dance and a visit from the God of Wealth.
New Ho Queen (January 25 @ One Loft)
The New Ho Queen collective is back to celebrate the Year of the Rat with a night of music, dance, performances and fashions.
A Lunar New Year Party (January 25 @ Buddies in Bad Times)
Dance your butt of while rinding in the Lunar New Year at this special edition of After Work featuring music, dance, drag and contests.
Chinese New Year Extravaganza (January 25 - February 1 @ Pacific Mall)
Pacific Mall is celebrating Chinese New Year with a huge festival that includes special guest Calvin Chan and door-to-door lion dance performances.
Lunar New Year Celebration (January 25 - February 9 @ Dragon City)
The Chinatown neighbourhood is celebrating the new year with a big festival that includes events, exhibitions, performances, games and lots more.
Tiger Balme & Hiroki (January 31 @ Burdock)
Toronto's own five-piece, all-female band Tiger Balme is performing a set of their dreamy tunes alongside Hiroki for this Lunar New Year concert.
LunarFest Mississauga (February 1 @ The Living Arts Centre)
Musical performances, workshops and more are on at this big Lunar New Year celebration that's totally free to attend.
LunarFest Markham (February 2 @ Varley Art Gallery of Markham)
Celebrate the Year of the Rat and all the fortune it's set to bring at this free festival with arts and crafts, a musical feast, activities and more.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
No comments:
Post a Comment