PARTY FOR WORLD STAGE
Celebrate the arrival of some of the best stage troupes from around the world at the #artlive Vogue Ball, kicking off the World Stage Festival at Harbourfront Centre’s Brigantine Room. See live art and performances, and dance to DJ John Caffrey’s excellent playlist. And guess what? Just $10. 8 pm. Saturday (February 1), 235 Queens Quay West, harbourfrontcentre.com/worldstage.
IT’S FREEZING – LET’S GO FOR A BIKE RIDE
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for cyclists – the annual Coldest Day Of The Year Ride. What better way to glide into icy February than to celebrate cold-weather riding? The fun starts in Queen’s Park Saturday (February 1) at high noon and ends at Dufferin Grove Park, where skating and a warm campfire await. We checked the forecast and it’s not going to be all that bad temp-wise: -2C° with some flurries. So saddle up. Should be picture-perfect. cycleto.ca/bike-winter.
PUT THIS IN YOUR PIPE ORGAN
Metropolitan United Church, known for its 54-bell carillon – besides it’s many good works in the downtown core, of course – needs six figures to refurbish its world-famous organ, which was the largest in the country when it was installed by Casavant Frères in 1930. You can help by attending a benefit concert Saturday (February 1), featuring performances by the Bach Children’s Chorus and pianist Eleanor Daley, among others. 7:30 pm. $20, free if you’re under 18. 56 Queen East. metunited.org.
