5 things to do in Toronto today

We're midway through the week and there's no reason to start the party early with things to do in Toronto today including a tribute to the great David Bowie and the return of The Phantom of the Opera. There's a theatre festival, music and drag on, too.

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location
- Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
  
  January 8
  
  Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars
  
  Royal Stompbox is back with a tribute to the late, great Davi Bowie on his birthday that takes us back to his Ziggy Stardust days of the early 70s.
  
  The Royal Cinema
- Surfaces
  
  January 8
  
  Surfaces
  
  Soak up the sun with the soulful and chill grooves of Texas' Surfaces as the duo rock their hip-hop beats that bring you back to the days of summer.
  
  Mod Club
- House of Kings
  
  January 8
  
  House of Kings
  
  The first open stage of the year is here with kings and gender performers taking the stage for a night of song, dance, music and fun.
  
  Glad Day Bookshop Church
- The Next Stage Theatre Festival
  
  January 8-19
  
  The Next Stage Theatre Festival
  
  New and bold, independent theatre is on at this festival with twelve plays that explore politics, bodies, genders, abilities, fears and desires.
  
  Factory Theatre
- Phantom of the Opera
  
  January 8 - February 2
  
  Phantom of the Opera
  
  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic Phantom Of The Opera is back with a whole new look and feel featuring new designs, lighting and choreography.
  
  Princess of Wales Theatre
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The Phantom of the Opera