25 things to do in Toronto this weekend
Weekend events in Toronto offer a welcome break from the winter gloom as Winterlicious kicks off around the city to feature decedent and delicious treats to try. You can put your ski gear to good use at the Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival and party it up at the ROM.
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Top Picks
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January 25Back again is this huge party spread throughout the museum with music, food and drinks and access to Zuul: Life of an Armoured Dinosaur.Royal Ontario Museum
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January 25 - February 7Winterlicious kicks off at venues all over the city as restaurants serve up special items, prix fixe menus and specials just for the occasion.Multiple Venues
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January 26Yohomo is ready to spin the hottest hits and spotlight the city's LGBTQ+ scene as Diego Armand and Phillippe keep the beats coming all night.Natrel Rink
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January 26Breakout the ski gear and drink up as local breweries arrive at Roundhouse Park for a winter fun fest with food, games, music and a fair few ski goggles.Roundhouse Park
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Events you might want to check out
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January 25The Power Plant is ready to unveil new exhibitions that highlight the work of global artists and its hosting a big opening party to get things going.
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January 25-26Every diet, fad and exercise you’ve ever tried is all in one room and it's your job it work through it all and journey on to a place of good health.5 Brock Events
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January 27Pugs from all walks of life are coming to scamper around Bellwoods, sniff each other's butts and snort a lot. Even celebrity pug Helmut will be there!Trinity Bellwoods Dog Bowl
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January 27Brides-to-be can scope out everything needed for the special day with industry leaders showing off a variety of décor, themes, ideas and options.
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Film
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January 25Warm lighting, 70's styles and an unforgettable soundtrack make up Sofia Coppola's take on a the story five of sisters and their untimely deaths.TIFF Bell Lightbox
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January 25-26Alice Walker's novel translated to the screen masterfully in this beautiful film that tells the story of Celie Harris-Johnson and her search for a new life.
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January 25-27Prince shoots to stardom in front of your eyes in this semi-biographical film with the soundtrack that defined 80's pop culture and beyond.Cinesphere
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January 25-31Chef Flynn McGarry has become a mainstay in New York's restaurant scene, not only for his skill, but because he began his career at just 10 years old.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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January 27From young director Hu Bo comes a story of intertwining narratives that touch several lives of people in a small town in northern China.Innis Town Hall
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Music
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January 25Born out of Hamilton's music scene comes Ellis, whose slow and beautiful rock mixes hints of electro to create songs that are pulsating with emotion.
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January 26Power poppers with a heart of gold, Toronto's own Little Juniors are performing alongside a few other up-and-comers as part of the Class Of 2019 series.
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January 27A mainstay on the Toronto electro scene, Myst Milano raps over heavy beats and deep cuts that are underscored by her punk roots.
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Parties
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January 25All the hottest beats from Sub-Saharan Africa and her diaspora are on with a night of Afrohouse, soca and dancehall courtesy of DJ Sarah Jane Riegler.
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January 25Boosie Fade is back and ready to put on a party to celebrate the new year with installations, visuals, merch and hits spinning all night.
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January 26Now in its third year, the Gladstone is celebrating Australia Day with a big Aussie-style party featuring trivia, food and Triple J's top hits.
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January 26A special night of all things The Cure is on with the best new wave and post-punk hits from the 80's and 90's, videos and a Robert Smith look-a-like contest.
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January 26Lose yourself to dance at this Daft Punk and LCD Soundsystem dance party dedicated to all the best electro rock, funk and indie.
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January 26Forget the winter blues as Colour Your World transforms CODA into a whirling wonderland of decorations, art and super good vibes for the night.
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January 26Secret society is back to take over Rebel and feature DJ Kenny Glasgow spinning all the best house and mixes alongside Manzone & Strong and Sierra.
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Thanks to Kellogg’s for sponsoring this post. Bid farewell to the fads and celebrate our individual power to choose health and happiness at the new Kellogg’s* Special K’* Escape the Nonsense interactive pop-up. Come touch, taste, see and snap as you Escape the Nonsense and #OWNIT!
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez at Auberge du Pommier
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