6 things to do in Toronto today

Today in Toronto the city's Design Week really kicks into full swing with the Interior Design Show happening today through the weekend, and non-stop design-inspired projects and activities thanks to the Design Offsite fest. Director X is also in town if design isn't your cup of tea.

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location
- Interior Design Show
  
  January 19-22
  
  Interior Design Show
  
  The Interior Design Show is Canada’s design fair. It's also a cool place to look for ideas on how to decorate your apartment, house, room, office, or general area. World-renowned designers and architects will be on hand to show off their best.
  
  Metro Toronto Convention Centre - North Building
- Come Up To My Room 2017
  
  January 19-22
  
  Come Up To My Room 2017
  
  The Gladstone Hotel’s Annual Alternative Design Event runs all weekend and transforms the second and third floors of the hotel into an interactive art world. Come Up To My Room invites artists and designers to create site-specific, immersive installations that stimulate the imagination and encourage discussion and dialogue between contributors and visitors alike. There will be over 20 projects …
  
  Gladstone Hotel
- Design Pirates
  
  January 19
  
  Design Pirates
  
  The Gladstone Hotel's design show officially opens this weekend with a big party, but it's open for business as of today and for the second time Design Pirates are featured. Host Zahra Ebrahim explores the perspectives, implications and practices of DIY designers who are emerging and challenging institutionalized norms.The evening will be co-hosted by the fabulous Miss Fluffy Souffle.
  
  Gladstone Hotel
- In Conversation With Director X
  
  January 19
  
  In Conversation With Director X
  
  Internationally renowned music-video master Director X joins Cameron Bailey for a look back at his career, from his formative days in Toronto's 1990s hip-hop scene to his current position as go-to director for some of music's biggest names.
  
  TIFF
- Cold Cave
  
  January 19
  
  Cold Cave
  
  Darkwave and synthpop king Cold Cave lands at Lee's Palace with openers Drab Majesty. Like Joy Division? You should be at this noisy concert.
  
  Lee's Palace
- Two Kittens & A Kid
  
  January 19
  
  Two Kittens & A Kid
  
  Following a critically-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, sold out shows at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the Toronto Centre for the Arts Studio Theatre, and Don't Tell Mama in NYC, Christopher Wilson's new one-man musical cabaret about becoming a gay foster father to an adolescent black girl plays The Social Capital Theatre for one night only.
  
  The Social Capital Theatre
Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location
- Toronto Design Offsite Festival
  
  January 16-22
  
  Toronto Design Offsite Festival
  
  From January 16-22, the Toronto Design Offsite Festival is Canada’s largest cultural celebration of design with over 100 exhibitions and events forming Toronto’s design week. The city-wide fest transforms Toronto into a hub for creativity, taking design and art out of the studio and into the urban sphere.
  
  Multiple venues across Toronto