10 things to do in Toronto this week
The first week of January is stacked with awesome events that will have you starting of the year on the right foot. There's the always fun No Pants Subway Ride along with return of Long Winter, which has relocated to a new venue for 2017.
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Events you might want to check out
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January 4-15Next Stage is turning 10 this year and to celebrate from January 4 to 15 indie theatre lovers will flock to the Factory Theatre to see the works of Fringe up-and-comers.Factory Theatre
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January 4-29Steam Whistle’s ushering in the New Year with the Good Beer Folks annual art show. From January 4 t0 29 the artworks of 15 brewery employees will be on display, showcasing their diverse talents in photography, mixed media, painting, printmaking and more.
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January 6Long Winter offers a ton of art-based performances and exhibits in the beginning of January. This year they switched venues to the Gladstone Hotel. For one night the hotel will be filled with some of the best and brightest artists, musicians, dancers and speakers.
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January 6-8Dan Burke's annual January series features the best bet indie artists of the new year. Catch the Lonely Parade, The Seams, SIGIL and more this Friday.
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January 7Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto's number one outdoor winter party returns with another stellar lineup of DJs that will bring the heat to your Saturday nights.Harbourfront Centre - Natrel Rink
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January 7The Gladstone Hotel is on a mission to take you back in time to the '80s. The evening will feature tunes from Michael Jackson, Queen, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie and more iconic legends.
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January 7DJ Handsome (of BadBadNotGood) & DJ Twig will spin your favourite R&B, soul, funk & hip hop all night long at Dundas Video this Saturday.
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January 8Pants are just a fancy word for leg jail, according to organizers of the annual No Pants Subway ride. Happening in cities around the world, it's a celebration of silliness to bring a smile to commuters' faces. Check the official site for times and after-party details.TTC
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January 8Celebrate what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday this Sunday with a screening of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars at The Royal Cinema.The Royal Cinema
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January 8Join Mayor John Tory and Toronto City Councillors at Colonel Sam Smith Park this Sunday for a free afternoon skating session.Colonel Sam Smith Park
Lead photo byJesse Milns
Lead photo byJesse Milns
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