10 things to do in Toronto this week

Things to do in Toronto this week are all about design with the return of DesignTO, Come Up to My Room and the Interior Design Show. Blue Jays are in for a treat inside the SkyDome and there's a new music festival dedicated to spreading kindness. Free stuff, comedy and film are on, too.

Events you might want to check out:

TechTO (January 13 @ RBC WaterPark Place)
Calling all tech folks for this networking event that brings out the best of the city's community for a night of talks, drinks, food and showcases.
Betrayed By Alanis (January 14 @ Comedy Bar)
Many are still reeling from thwarted attempts to get tickets to see Alanis Morissette this summer and local comedians are on hand to rant about it.
Catherine the Great: In Praise of Catherine O'Hara (January 15-24 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
Star of many classic dark comedies, this film series pays tribute to Canadian icon Catherine O'Hara's greatest hits before there was ever a Schitt's Creek.
Come Up to My Room (January 16-19 @ The Gladstone Hotel)
The Gladstone is about to transform into a artsy wonderland as local designers take over the space to showcase innovative works and installations.
Interior Design Show (January 16-19 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Rosedale mansions and Queen Street cupboards and everything in between, there's ideas, concepts, trends and styles for every space at this show.
Class Of 2020 (January 17 @ Monarch Tavern)
The third and fourth showcase of this festival is on with buzzworthy, entering artists taking the stage in the hopes of being the next big thing.
SPEAK MUSIC Be Kind Festival (January 17-19 @ Tranzac Club)
The new festival is feature local musicians that seeks to spread positivity with proceeds going to support artist programming.
DesignTO (January 17-26 @ Multiple Venues)
Creativity, community and experimentation come together at this huge, city-wide design festival with a week of exhibitions, parties, talks and more.
Winter Fest (January 18-19 @ Rogers Centre)
Baseball season isn't for awhile but this fan festival is back with a weekend of activities, special guests, live entertainment, tours and more.
Love Design Shop (January 19 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Part of the design fun happening this week, this market features artists and designers selling items that emphasize function, style and wellness.

by Lisa Power via blogTO