Things to do in Toronto this weekend might mean braving the cold and snow to check out huge installations spread out across the Distillery District for the Light Festival. Blue Jays fans are in for two days of fun and there's a whole whack of Design Week events on.
Events you might want to check out:iskwē (January 17 @ Mod Club)
You're not going to want to miss the booming sounds of singer iskwē and her electro power pop rock tunes that make up this immersive live experience.
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.
Uncut Gems (January 17-23 @ Paradise)
Although snubbed at the Oscars, this sleeper hit is screening over two nights at the Paradise with Adam Sandler as a self-destructive compulsive gambler.
Toronto Light Festival (January 17 - March 1 @ Distillery District)
The winter nights need not be dark with the return of this big festival that will see bright art and design installations spread throughout the Distillery.
DJ Skate Nights (January 18 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Shake your booty on the ice with DJ Fawn Big Canoe spinning the hottest house of all forms, disco, funk and everything in between.
Class Of 2020 (January 18 @ Monarch Tavern)
The third and fourth showcase of this festival are on this weekend with buzzworthy artists taking the stage in the hopes of being the next big thing.
NOSEBLEED (January 18 @ The Shop)
Things are getting hot and sweaty at this basement techno bash with five DJs spinning the best house, electro and techno tunes into the night.
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.
Golda's Balcony (January 19 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
Producer Dave Fishelson is here for the screening of the doc that follows Tovah Feldshuh's incredible one-woman performance as 45 characters.
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)
From Rosedale mansions to Queen Street cupboards and everything in between, there's ideas, concepts, trends and styles for every space at this show.
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.
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.
Next Stage Theatre Festival (January 8-19 @ Factory Theatre)
It's the last weekend of this theatre festival that includes 12 curated shows that explore themes of politics, bodies, genders, abilities, fears and desires.
Loop (January 15 - February 9 @ York Street Park)
Brighten up the winter gloom at this retro-futuristic playground with machines that light up and make music when you work a hand lever.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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