Everyone enjoys their nights in with a movie but the grey and cold weather should not stop you from enjoying your weekend. Here are some of the top picks for what to do in Toronto this coming weekend.
Toronto Light Festival
January 27 – February 10, The Distillery District
The Distillery District will light up this grey winter, covered in thousands of twinkling lights and art installations by local and international artists. The Festival is free and begins at sundown.
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Beach Bash @ the Six
January 27, The Ripley’s Aquarium
Continue to escape the winter on a budget by attending the adults-only beach party at the Ripley’s Aquarium. The ticket includes general admission, beach-themed menu, a ride on a surf simulator, access to a photo booth, and MORE!
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Winterlicious
January 27 to February 9, Various locations
Toronto’s winter culinary celebration lets you grab lunch or dinner at a spot you never thought you could afford. This celebration also offers the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine at more than 220 restaurants and experience unique events.
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Winter 2017 Opening Party
January 27, The Power Plant
A FREE party to celebrate the launch of The Power Plant’s Winter 2017 Exhibition Season. The Power Plant launches a year of unique programming that reflects upon Canada’s 150th anniversary.
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Toronto Tea Festival
January 28 & 29, Toronto Reference Library
The festival gathers world-renowned tea experts, published authors, musicians and vendors who are interested in reaching out to newcomers and experts in tea lore and culture. It features tea tastings, tea-food, tea ceremonies, seminars & tasting competitions.
Attendees will receive a limited edition reusable cloth Toronto Tea Festival bag with a glass tasting cup.
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China Town Chinese New Year Celebration
January 28, Dragon City Mall
Celebrate the year of the lucky Rooster year in Chinatown. Chinatown BIA will introduce some new yet traditional performances like Fortune Telling, Dragon Dance and God of Prosperity sending out red envelopes, also many interactive games with prizes to be won.
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DJ Skate Nights: Bey Skate
January 28, Harbourfront
Celebrate Queen Bey on the ice with DJ Lissa Monet, spinning Beyoncé’s timeless hits! Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto’s number one outdoor winter party glides through the winter.
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Monster Jam
January 28-29, Rogers Centre
Monster Jam rolls into the city this weekend. Toronto audiences will have the chance to see 14 massive Monster Jam trucks including fan favourites Grave Digger, driven by the legendary Dennis Anderson, and Sun-Uva Digger driven by Ryan Anderson.
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Reel Food & Werewolf Pizza Chinese New Year Pop-up Extravaganza
1192 Queen St W, Toronto ON
Continue to celebrate the year of the Rooster as Revel Food & Werewolf Pizza are teaming up to ring in the new year. Food options vary from pizza to dumplings and companied by beer form Woodhouse. The celebration will also include Karaoke!
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