THINGS TO DO Archives

Feb. 28: Create vegan textile art in East York

February 14, 2020February 4, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

You can experience the art of making mud cloth, one of Africa’s most unique textiles, at S. Walter Stewart Library on Feb. 28.

Clubs & Groups THINGS TO DO

Feb. 26: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets

February 12, 2020January 15, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Cycle Don Valley Midtown, cycling, Eglinton Avenue East, Trinity Grace Church

The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club is on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Cyclists invited to join group calling for safe cycling routes.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Feb. 23: Dance away the winter blahs in Kensington

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Augusta Avenue, Supermarket

An afternoon of dancing is presented at the Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave. on Feb. 23, to raise money for ALPHA Alternative Junior Public School.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Feb. 22: Two free gardening events at Toronto Botanical Garden

February 8, 2020February 5, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Garden Ontario, Lawrence Avenue East, Ontario Horticultural Association, seeds, Toronto Botanical Garden

Two gardening events for the price (free!) of one. Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting two garden events on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Fb. 21–23: Blues and roots festival on the move

February 7, 2020February 10, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment blues, Brunswick Avenue, roots music, Winterfolk

The Tranzac Club and the Annex Hotel, both on Brunswick Avenue at Bloor Street West, are scheduled to host the Winterfolk XVIII Blues and Roots Festival.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

Feb. 17—March 29: Four installations in Beaches’ Winter Stations

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment art installations, Ashbridges Bay, Kew-Balmy Beach, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Woodbine Avenue

Winter Stations are returning to the Beaches with four new public art installations for the sixth year transforming lifeguard posts.

Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Feb. 18: Free night to explore the ROM

February 3, 2020November 12, 2019 Streeter staff 0 Comment Queen's Park, Royal Ontario Museum

The ROM is open extended hours on the third Monday night of each month. Visitors have complimentary access to explore the 40 galleries.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Feb. 14–15: Free winemaking presentation on Danforth

January 31, 2020February 11, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Danforth Avenue, winemaking

The wine-making centre Fermentations, at 201 Danforth Ave., presents how they hand harvest grapes around the world and transform them into wines.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Feb. 13: Weeds of Toronto featured at garden society meet

January 30, 2020January 19, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment gardening, Leaside Garden Society, Leaside Library, McRae Drive

The next Leaside Garden Society meeting is to be held on Feb. 13 when naturalist Miles Hearn will be presenting on “Common Weeds in Toronto.”

Film & Theatre THINGS TO DO

Feb. 12—22: Adventurous performances at Rhubarb Festival

January 29, 2020February 3, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Alexander Street, Buddies in Bad Times, theatre

Canada’s longest-running new works festival transforms Buddies in Bad Times into a hotbed of experimentation, with artists exploring new possibilities.

Film & Theatre THINGS TO DO

Feb. 11: Free screening of Road to Mercy

January 28, 2020February 11, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment assisted dying, Fox Theatre, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St. E., hosts a screening of Road to Mercy, as well as Q&A with experts on Feb. 11, on how to improve the assisted dying laws.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Feb. 9, 16, 17 and 23: Club displays its model railroads

January 26, 2020February 10, 2020 Streeter staff 0 Comment Curity Avenue, Model Railroad Club of Toronto, model railroading

The Model Railroad Club of Toronto hosts “Romance of the Rails,” its February shows over four days in East York at 11 Curity Ave.

Festivals THINGS TO DO

Feb. 8–9: Icefest brings back the cool ’80s

January 25, 2020February 3, 2020 Streeter staff Bloor-Yorkville BIA, ice sculpture, Icefest, Sassafraz

Winter is celebrated at the 15th annual Bloor-Yorkville Icefest on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9, this year with an “Awesome ’80s” theme.

THINGS TO DO

Fridays: Winter fun at Evergreen Brick Works

January 24, 2020January 15, 2020 Streeter staff Bayview Avenue, Evergreen Brick Works, skating

You can skate under the stars, grab a hot chocolate (or something stronger), and cozy up around the fire with some street fare at Evergreen Winter Fridays.