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Events happening in Toronto this weekend: Jan. 9-11

From live music and nightlife to sports, markets, and hands-on workshops, here’s what to do in the city this weekend.

Ripleys Aquarium
Music lovers, foodies, sports fans, and city wanderers, Toronto has you covered this weekend. (Courtesy: ripleysaquaca, ducati_toronto/Instagram)

Winter may be in full swing, but Toronto’s event calendar isn’t slowing down. 

Music lovers, foodies, sports fans, and weekend wanderers, Toronto has you covered! From a milestone motorcycle show and nostalgic live music to garden workshops, and classic Saturday-night hockey, here’s what’s happening across the city this weekend. 

ALL WEEKEND  

North American International Motorcycle Supershow 

  • Location: The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd.)

This annual motorcycle show turns 50 this weekend and it’s coming in hot! Dust off your leather, because you’re in for an exciting three days of motorcycle exhibitors, marketplaces selling parts and equipment, as well as a range of fashion. Live bands, special guests, and custom bikes are all the rage, running from Friday to Sunday with tickets starting at $31. 

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Halsey: Back to the Badlands 

  • Location: HISTORY 

Halsey is throwing it back to where it all started with her three-night takeover in the 6ix. The singer’s Back to Badlands Tour is stopping at HISTORY from Friday to Sunday, and giving fans a nostalgic look back at the 10 years since Halsey’s debut album, and all of the live performances that came afterwards. If you’re looking forward to hearing unforgettable hits from Badlands like “Colours,” “New Americana,” and “Castle,” secure those tickets now! 

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Friday 

Jazz Night 

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  • Location: Ripley’s Aquarium 

It’s the second Friday of the month, so you already know that it’s Jazz Night inside Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium. Head under the sea into a musical adventure, led by a magnificent live jazz band playing all the classics. Enjoy a drink while you bask in an evening of magical music and curious creatures! Tickets range between $8.50 for children and $41 for adults. 

Popcaan 

  • Location: Amore Nights

Dancehall star Popcaan is in the city for a one-night-only club appearance at Little Italy’s Amore Nights this Friday, just months after releasing a new album. His appearance in the 6ix comes just two months after dropping his sixth studio album, Nothing Without God, and just over a week after releasing his New Year’s Day anthem “Billionaire Status.” For a chance to get cozy with the Unruly Boss, last-minute tickets are now on sale for $110. 

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Saturday

Native Plant Series: Winter Sowing

  • Location: Toronto Botanical Gardens

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your garden has to wait. Toronto Botanical Garden is the place to be this Saturday for an engaging workshop on native plants and winter sowing. Learn all things biodiversity, seed sprouting and enhancing the beauty of your garden this weekend, with tickets starting at $25.  

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Evergreen Brickworks Farmers Market 

  • Location: Evergreen Brickworks 

What’s a Saturday without a trip to Evergreen Brickworks? Kick off your weekend at the Farmers Market, where you can wander through one of Toronto’s most beloved markets for fresh local produce, baked goods, artisanal finds, and seasonal eats. 

Waffles and a Movie Presents: Patti Cake$ 

  • Location: 1176 Bloor St. West

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Who said popcorn has to be the ultimate movie snack? Eyesore Cinema Screening Collective is bringing the year’s first Waffles and a Movie to 1176 Bloor St. West, and kicking it off with Patti Cake$, a film about a girl from Jersey who wants to break into the rap scene. For just $5, guests can drop by for all-you-can-eat waffles and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Leafs vs Canucks 

  • Location: Scotiabank Arena

It’s Canadian hockey night this Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, as the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Vancouver Canucks on an Indigenous celebration themed night. The showdown starts at 7 p.m., and tickets start at around $121. 

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Sunday

Raptors vs. 76ers 

  • Location: Scotiabank Arena 

The Toronto Raptors will go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first of back-to-back games this Sunday. Grab your tickets for as low as $78, and don’t miss tip-off at 6 p.m! 

Hands-on: Pasta Traditions from the North 

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  • Location: Eataly Yorkville 

Roll up your sleeves and head to Eataly for a hands-on pasta experience. This in-person class at La Scuola dives into Northern Italy’s fresh pasta traditions, with a Scuola Chef guiding you through making dough from scratch, shaping classic pastas, and enjoying a chef-prepared Ricotta Spinach Ravioli al Pomodoro dish complete with Prosecco and wine. Tickets are online and start at $146. 

For a full list of events, check out our events calendar, powered by Destination Toronto.

To list your event, click here.

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