Things To Do In Toronto
This is a weekend's list of things to do in Toronto will get you out and get active!
1. Burdock Piano Fest
Where: Burdock Piano HallWhen: January 21-28Cost: Begins at $10
With over 25 performers and 8 different shows, this is the king of piano festivals for classical music lovers.
(Photo courtesy of Burdock Brewery via Facebook)
2. Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Concert
Where: Yorkminister Park Baptist ChurchWhen: January 26Cost: Free!
The program will include music by well-known masters, like Healey Willan, to contemporary composers like Andrew Balfour, the prominent Winnipeg composer of Cree descent, and a selection of lively folk songs. This free community concert is part of the TMC’s education and outreach initiatives.
3. Dance Ontario's Dance Weekend
Where: Flek Dance TheatreWhen: January 26 and 27Cost: $10 to $14
Totally unique and completely and completely captivating, Dance Weekend is a host of dance from 25 professional companies presenting in Toronto throughout the year. A platform of over 350 dancers and live musicians, plus two premiers of music videos.
4. Canada's Top Ten Shorts
Where: TIFF Bell LightboxWhen: January 27Cost: $10 to $14
This new series replaces Canada's Top Ten Film Festival by offering each feature film the opportunity to have a full theatrical run at the Bell Lightbox theatre.
5. The Great Canadian Kilt Skate
Where: Nathan Phillips SquareWhen: January 27Cost: Free!
The Great Canadian Kilt Skate is inherently Scottish and totally Canadian. The event is open to everyone. It's a chance to nurture your inner Scot. You don't have to be Scottish, you don't even have to wear a kilt. Just wear Canada's national fabric of plaid.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Weppler via Flickr
6. Toronto Light Festival 2019
Where: Distillery DistrictWhen: January 18 to March 3Cost: Free!
This winter, come out of the dark and step into the light at the Toronto Light Festival in the Historic Distillery District. The festival runs from January 18 to March 3.
7. DesignTO 2019
Where: Multiple VenuesWhen: January 18-27Cost: Varies
DesignTO, formerly the Toronto Design Offsite Festival, brings you 10 days of immersive installations, fantastic exhibitions, engaging talks, and more design and art than ever before. With this much to do, you’ll want to make sure it all makes it into your calendar.
8. January Exhibitions Opening Reception At Xpace Cultural Centre
Where: Xpace Cultural CentreWhen: January 18 to February 16Cost: Free!
Xpace Cultural Centre is a not-for-profit artist-run centre dedicated to providing emerging and student artists, designers, curators and writers with opportunities to showcase their work in a professional setting.
9. Toronto International Boat Show
Where: Enercare CentreWhen: January 18 to January 29Cost: $5 and up
The Toronto International Boat Show, North America's Largest Indoor Boat Show, drops anchor January 18-27 2019. Celebrating 61 years in 2019 as the best place to see and buy boats, the show also offers expert boating information, 200+ seminars, an abundance of family fun attractions and on-the-water boating activities.
10. Port Union Winterfest
Where: Port Union Community Recreation CentreWhen: SaturdayCost: Free!
Free outdoor family event for the community at Port Union Community Centre. There'll be activities, live music, live theatre and performances, sports, and festivals in the GTA.
