15 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week hope to make you pause and consider the thought and hard work that went into your bean bag chair with Come Up to My Room, IDS Toronto and DesignTO all happening this week. Elsewhere, art, film and music are all on, alongside lots of free stuff.
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
January 15Folk singer-songerwriter Martha Wainwright's musical family roots shine through as she arrives to play some of her most hauntingly beautiful songs.
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January 16A group of local artists take on the challenge of explaining the interconnectedness of all life on earth, and how we humans play a vital role in our world.Onsite Gallery
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January 16-19The difficulty and importance of maintaining cultural heritage takes on the focus in a series of spherical screenings of Julie Dash's 1991 film.
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January 17-20The Gladstone is about to be transformed into a multi-storey, interactive art and design playground with 20 projects spread around the space.
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January 17-20One of the biggest interior design shows of the year arrives for four-days of exhibitions, panels, presentations and special guests.Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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January 18-19There's still a handful of tickets left for this late-night event featuring warehouse techno DJ I Hate Models on deck alongside Liu Chang.500 Keele St
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January 18Saddle Up! returns for a night of hootin' and hollerin' with all the classic country hits and a special celebration of Dolly Parton for her birthday.
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January 18-20A movie, a musical, a Huge Jackman world-wide tour: The Greatest Showman tells the story of show business and the imaginative world of P.T. Barnum.Cinesphere
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January 19Everyone is welcome to drop by and buy, sell, trade and talk vinyl. Feel free to bring your own because there's no dealers or shop owners, just music.45 Ossington Ave
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January 19Back again is this all-day mini cask festival to warm you up with ten casks, food by Dover Boys Fish and Chips and special glassware. Admission is free!
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January 19The strange and unusual takes centre stage at this annual showcase of human marvels and freaks with bizarre acts coming in from all over the world.
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January 19-20The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to welcome fans with weekend of festivities for everyone, including player appearances, activities, entertainnment and more.Rogers Centre
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January 20Get your New Years resolutions off to a good start with local markers coming out to feature the newest in décor, giftware, jewellery, fashion and lots more.
Lead photo byHector Vasquez
Lead photo byHector Vasquez
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