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Sunday Funday has arrived!
If you’re looking for something to do other than brunch, check out these awesome events happening in the city today.
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
What: The 13th annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival returns, featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, hilarious sketches, and special performances. Today is the last day of the festival.
When: March 11
Where: Theatre Centre Cafe, 1115 Queen Street West
Sale Event Warehouse Sale
What: Stock up on your favourite beauty and lifestyle brands including L’Oreal , Johnson & Johnson, Cover Girl, Revlon, Dove, and more at up to 75% off.
When: March 11
Where: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road
Lucan Coutts x Max Whitehead – Resonance
What: Two of Toronto’s most prominent street photographers are hosting an exhibit in the city. Lucan Coutts and Max Whitehead’s photos have been seen millions of times through their social media accounts, and now you can view their work in person.
When: Now until March 14
Where: Black Cat – Artspace, 2186 Dundas 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 Avenue
Samko Miko Toy Book Warehouse Sale
What: Have a children’s birthday coming up? You can shop from thousands of big name toys and books. Brands include: Disney, Minions, MegaBloks, Crayola, Thomas, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels, Vtech, Barbie, and more.
When: Now until March 18
Where: 60 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill
Mr.B’s Spring Sketchers Sale
What: Spring is coming, which means it’s time to stock up on some new kicks. You can shop for sneakers for the entire family at this massive sale.
When: Now until March 18
Where: Mr.B’s, 1590 Matheson Blvd
TIFF Kids International Film Festival
What: Discover the world as a family this March Break at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival. Guests can enjoy 100 films from 40 countries, interactive screenings, and the chance to play in digiPlaySpace, TIFF’s very own film playground.
When: Now until March 18
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West
Cinesphere March Break Star Wars Screenings
What: Whether you’re a Sith lord or a Jedi Knight, this March Break the Cinesphere is the place to be for all those who love space opera. Located amidst the shimmering waters of the revitalized Ontario Place, there really is no better way to experience one of the most critically-acclaimed movies of 2017 than in Toronto’s famous geodesic dome, on the 10-story high screen.
When: Now until March 18, showings are 3:30 pm & 7:15 pm
Where: Ontario Place Cinesphere, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West
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
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
What: This March, the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival returns to four conservation areas, all within an hour drive from Toronto! Tickets are available online starting at $5.75.
When: Now until April 8
Where: Bruce’s Mill, Kortright Centre, Island Lake and Terra Cotta
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors
What: Infinity Mirrors, the dazzling world of Yayoi Kusama is now open at the AGO. During this exhibit, visitors have the opportunity to experience six of Kusama’s most iconic kaleidoscopic environments at once.
When: Now until May 27
Where: The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317, Dundas Street West
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
Men’s Fashion Week
What: Toronto Men’s Fashion Week finishes off this weekend, showing off some of the most cutting-edge runway presentations and showrooms in menswear.
When: March 11
Where: 1 Yonge Street
TNT Final Clearance Sale
What: TNT is holding a massive clearance sale for its men and women collections at its Yorkville location. If you’re in the market for some new clothes, you need to check this sale out. Shoppers can enjoy massive savings on items from a wide-range of high-end designers.
When: March 11
Where: TNT Yorkville, Yorkville Village, 87 Avenue Rd.
Sugar Shack TO
What: Taking place the first weekend of March Break, this all-ages event celebrates the “end of winter with two sugar shacks serving up fresh maple taffy, ice activities, winter marketplace, specialty bar, live music and much more!”
When: March 11, 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive
Great Photographers: Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
What: Discover the woman behind the camera in this eye-opening portrait of the renowned photographer, Annie Leibovitz, the person responsible for some of the most memorable images of the past several decades.
When: March 11, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
What: The St. Patrick’s Day parade is back for another exciting year and will celebrate Irish culture, history, and heritage. The parade is recognized as the largest Irish themed event in Toronto and is fun for all ages.
When: March 11, 12 pm to 3 pm
Where: The parade will start at Bloor and St George, continue down Yonge and finish at Nathan Phillips Square