It’s a milder week in Toronto which means it’s the perfect time to go out and explore all the events happening this weekend. End the first month of the year right by having some fun and trying a new activity.
This weekend, there’s a dance festival, comedy shows and a winter film tour, among other events. Here’s what you can check out:
Friday, Jan. 26:
2024 Toronto International Boat Show
Set sail and make your way to the Toronto International Boat Show happening at the Enercare Centre. It’s described as the largest boat show in North America. It includes a large indoor lake for boating, water shows, a massive selection of boats and more. General admission tickets are $25 each and the event is running all weekend long.
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Dance Ontario DanceWeekend’24
Witness over 300 amazing dancers at Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend 2024. A variety of styles will be featured from hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, Indigenous, African and more. The event is located at Fleck Dance Theatre and starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert
This is for all the Ringers out there! Experience The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in Concert at Meridian Hall, where the FILMharmonic Orchestra and choir will perform Academy Award-winning composer Howard Shore’s epic score of the iconic movie. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $99 to $189.
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Saturday, Jan. 27:
They Go Low, We Go Laugh – Toronto
Spend your Saturday night laughing your butt off with the They Go Low, We Go Laugh comedy show at The Assembly Theatre. The show includes a diverse cast of people of colour and marginalized identities who will do stand-up, storytelling, sketch comedy, music and more. The show is from 9:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $22.63 each.
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Air We Breathe
Learn about the wonders of nature and everything about the environment at Crescent Hill Collective’s exhibit Air We Breathe. It’s being shown for free at the Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Casey and Diana – Toronto Premiere
A new play has recently premiered at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Casey and Diana by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir is about the devastating effects of the AIDS epidemic and the people who helped challenge the stigma and unite the community. Tickets range from $36 to $87 and showtimes are at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, Jan. 28:
The Toronto Sunday Market
Sundays are made for supporting local markets. The Toronto Sunday Market is inviting you to shop, eat, and peruse from an array of crafty small businesses. The market is also dog friendly, so make sure to bring your furry friends. The market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Parkdale Hall.
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Arc’teryx Toronto Winter Film Tour
Join the Arc’teryx Toronto Winter Film Tour for an evening of inspiring films of uncommon journeys in the mountains. The event is a space to explore ideas, share travel experiences and make connections. Musical group Dwayne Gretzky will also be in attendance for a live performance. Tickets are $25 each and the event is from 5 to 10 p.m.
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ROCKABYE
The Factory Theatre presents Rockabye by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by co-artistic Producer Rob Kempson. It’s a comedy that follows a woman named Sidney who decides to reinvent her life to gain a sense of former glory. The play touches on several themes such as satire, celebrity culture, adoption, fame, hypocrisy, narcissism, and manipulation. It’s running until Feb. 11 and regular tickets are $35 each.
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