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The weekend continues!
Check out what is happening in and around Toronto on this lovely Saturday.
Toronto Irish Film Festival
What: Now in its 8th year, the Toronto Irish Film Festival celebrates the very best of Irish cinema by promoting the work of Irish filmmakers to the Greater Toronto Irish community and general public.
When: Now until March 4
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West
Toronto International Bicycle Show
What: The biggest consumer bicycle show in the world is back in Toronto this month for its 32nd season. From March 2 to 4, test ride electric and pedal bicycles, practice on a Mini-Velodrome, and enjoy thrilling action events at the massive event.
When: Now until March 4
Where: The Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place
Toronto Storytelling Festival
What: Founded in 1979, the Toronto Storytelling Festival has grown to be one of the largest celebrations of the arts of voice and story. Visitors can enjoy concerts, live story readings, and workshops.
When: Now until March 4
Where: Various venues throughout the city
Food is King
What: Eat on King Street and the city is buying! The newly launched Food is King promotion is on now until March 4 and provides a one-time $15 Ritual credit towards any menu item at 40 participating restaurants in the area of the King Street pilot project.
When: Now until March 4
Where: Download the Ritual app and search using the words Food is King to see participating restaurants.
Toronto Light Fest
What: For the second year in a row, the historic Distillery District is home to the Toronto Light Fest. Designed to entertain and inspire, the free-to-attend festival features curated light installations and illuminated sculptures created by a number of local and international artists.
When: Now until March 4
Where: Distillery District
Eats Week Toronto
What: Toronto’s first ever digital food fest kicks off next week. Over 550+ restaurants and cafes will participate in the two-week event that will see signature menu items discounted up to half-off when purchased via Ritual and Apple Pay.
When: Now until March 9
Where: Restaurants across Toronto
Brendan George Ko: Moemoeā
What: Escape the cold and warm up as you take in Moemoeā, a solo exhibition by Canadian artist Brendan George Ko. Moemoeā explores the re-emergence of the Polynesian voyaging canoe in contemporary Hawaii through photographs and videos.
When: Now until March 10
Where: CONTACT Gallery, 80 Spadina Ave #205
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
What: The 13th annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival returns, featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, hilarious sketches, and special performances.
When: Now until March 11
Where: Theatre Centre Cafe, 1115 Queen Street West
CONVENIENCE
What: CONVENIENCE is an exhibit fronting as a quasi-convenience store. Featuring the work of Heidi Cho, Meera Sethi, Manny Trinh, Michael Veneracion, Xiaojing Yan, and Shellie Zhang, it explores the stereotypes associated with Asian immigrant life.
When: Now until March 15
Where: 187 Augusta, 187 Augusta Avenue
Winter at Ontario Place
What: New this year, Winter at Ontario Place is a family-friendly event features various winter-themed activities including the Winter Light Exhibition, skating on the new synthetic skating rink, and film screenings at the recently re-opened Cinesphere.
When: Now until March 18, 5 am to 12 am
Where: Ontario Place
Skating at Harbourfront Centre
What: When the temperature starts to drop, it’s officially time to go skating. The Natrel Rink is complete with heated indoor change rooms and its own rink-side bar and grill for those interested in getting a snack post-skate. The best part? Skating at the Harbourfront rink is totally free.
When: Now until the end of March (weather permitting)
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Winter Stations
What: Winter Stations returns for its fourth year, welcoming international designers to bring public art installations to Toronto’s beaches. Winners had to follow Winter Stations 2018 theme, RIOT: violent disturbance; uproar; outburst of uncontrolled feelings; a large or varied display.
The result has been some of the most interesting and beautiful public art in the city.
When: Now until April 1
Where: The Toronto Beaches
Yoko Ono: The Riverbed
What: This winter, you can experience Yoko Ono’s latest art installation The Riverbed at the Gardiner Museum. The Riverbed invites visitors to collaborate with the artist, the museum, and each other through everyday action and contemplation.
When: Now until June 3
Where: The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queens Park
Toronto Vintage Clothing Show
What: Toronto’s Vintage Clothing Show returns this month, bringing the largest vintage clothing sale in the city. Shoppers will find a wide array of vintage spring and summer garments along with accessories to match every taste.
When: March 3, 10 am to 5 pm; March 4, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place, 180 Princes’ Blvd
International Women’s Day Toronto
What: A march and rally are planned for the upcoming International Women’s Day, giving Torontonians the opportunity to march in solidarity with women across the globe.
When: March 3, 11 am
Where: Meet at the University of Toronto OISE Building (252 Bloor Street West)
Toronto FC 2018 Home Opener
What: Following the Toronto FC’s triumphant victory, the TFC will be hosting their home opener on March 3 against the Colombus Crew SC.
When: March 3, 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd
Toronto Winter Brewfest
What: The city’s biggest indoor beer festival is back! The 3rd annual Toronto Winter Brewfest will take place March 2 to 3, and will welcome over 40 breweries, more than 150 beers, food trucks, DJs, games, and more.
When: March 3, 6 pm to 1 am
Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Toronto’s Birthday
What: Come and celebrate the past, present and future of your favourite city, as Toronto turns 184 years old this March!
When: March 3 to 6
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
What: Infinity Mirrors, the dazzling world of Yayoi Kusama, is heading to the AGO this March, where visitors will have the opportunity to experience six of Kusama’s most iconic kaleidoscopic environments at once.
When: March 3 to May 27
Where: The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317, Dundas Street West
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