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Lisa Power
Posted on January 16, 2020
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15 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on January 16, 2020
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Things to do in Toronto this weekend might mean braving thecoldandsnowto 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
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • iskwē
      January 17
      iskwē
      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.
      Mod Club
    • SPEAK MUSIC Be Kind Festival
      January 17-19
      SPEAK MUSIC Be Kind Festival
      The new festival is feature local musicians that seeks to spread positivity with proceeds going to support artist programming.
      Tranzac Club
    • Uncut Gems
      January 17-23
      Uncut Gems
      Although snubbed at the Oscars, this sleeper hit is screening over the next few days at the Paradise with Adam Sandler as a self-destructive gambler.
      Paradise
    • Toronto Light Festival
      January 17 - March 1
      Toronto Light Festival
      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.
      Distillery District
    • DJ Skate Nights
      January 18
      DJ Skate Nights
      Shake your booty on the ice with DJ Fawn Big Canoe spinning the hottest house of all forms, disco, funk and everything in between.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • Class Of 2020
      January 18
      Class Of 2020
      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.
      君主酒馆
    • NOSEBLEED
      January 18
      NOSEBLEED
      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.
      The Shop
    • Winter Fest
      January 18-19
      Winter Fest
      Baseball season isn't for awhile but this fan festival is back with a weekend of activities, special guests, live entertainment, tours and more.
      Rogers Centre
    • Golda's Balcony
      January 19
      Golda's Balcony
      Producer Dave Fishelson is here for the screening of the doc that follows Tovah Feldshuh's incredible one-woman performance as 45 characters.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
  • Design Week events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Come Up to My Room
      January 16-19
      Come Up to My Room
      The Gladstone is about to transform into a artsy wonderland as local designers take over the space to showcase innovative works and installations.
      Gladstone Hotel
    • Interior Design Show
      January 16-19
      Interior Design Show
      From Rosedale mansions to Queen Street cupboards and everything in between, there's ideas, concepts, trends and styles for every space at this show.
      Metro Toronto Convention Centre
    • DesignTO
      January 17-26
      DesignTO
      Creativity, community and experimentation come together at this huge, city-wide design festival with a week of exhibitions, parties, talks and more.
      Multiple Venues
    • Love Design Shop
      January 19
      Love Design Shop
      Part of the design fun happening this week, this market features artists and designers selling items that emphasize function, style and wellness.
      Gladstone Hotel
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Next Stage Theatre Festival
      January 8-19
      Next Stage Theatre Festival
      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.
      Factory Theatre
    • Loop
      January 15 - February 9
      Loop
      Brighten up the winter gloom at this retro-futuristic playground with machines that light up and make music when you work a hand lever.
      York Street Park
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez

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