17 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week will let you feast through the darkest days of winter. There's prix fixe glory at Winterlicious and plenty of scotch to try at Robbie Burns Day festivities. After lots of water, you can also hit Friday Night Live at the ROM for another party. Giddyup!
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Events you might want to check out
DateAbout the EventLocation-
January 22-29All week long, Bloordale's Burdock brewery hosts more than 30 internationally acclaimed musicians for Piano Fest. Two concerts are happening each night for a total of 16 artful shows.
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January 22The multimedia punk icon and Black Flag alum hits the Danforth for a night of music that's sure to be full of hardcore moshing.The Danforth Music Hall
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January 23Pi Co.'s new location in the Financial District opens this week, and to celebrate they're giving away free Margherita pizzas from noon until 3:14 PM. 3 hours and 14 minutes, get it? Pi? Heh.Pi Co
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January 23This workshop hosted by women for women will teach the basics of DJing in a safe and encouraging space. DJ and producer Internet Daughter leads the judgement free class.
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January 25Carlton Cinema's free festival series continues this week, with 12 of the best European short films being screened at no cost. Films from Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy and more await.Carlton Cinemas
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January 24Some of the best photography of 2017 opens with a free party at the Ryerson Image Centre. Check out four shows that each dive into the relationship between photographer, subject, and audience.
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January 24Hot Docs supports Bell Let's Talk and mental health awareness through a free screening of Kalina Bertin's Manic, a doc about her family's history of mental illness, aimed to break the stigma surrounding it.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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January 25Dewar's celebrates Robbie Burns Day by opening a one day pop-up speakeasy and snack bar, featuring a mash-up of traditional Scottish and Canadian bar foods.2nd Floor Events
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January 25The city's top vinyl dealers gather at Toronto's only night time record show to present you with their best LPs. They've even got a liqour license to serve you beer while you're perusing.
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January 26 - February 8Toronto's favourite prix-fixe meal extravaganza features more than 200 Toronto restaurants, giving you plenty of reason to expand your horizons and explore the city's culinary scene.Multiple Venues
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January 26-27This brand new cafe and record show hybrid has its grand opening this weekend, celebrating with two nights of live Toronto artists performing as you explore the new haunts.Antikka - Cafe & Records
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January 26Friday Night Live at the ROM returns for its first party of 2018. Groove out to the city's top DJs and live indie artists and explore the museum's newest exhibition about Black Canadian contemporary art.Royal Ontario Museum
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January 26Ever wanted to drink and party in an aquarium? Ripley's Aquarium's second annual 19+ indoor beach party can remedy that, with its Malibu rum bar, hot dance beats, and aquatic photo ops.Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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January 26The Power Plant kicks off its 2018 exhibition season with a huge free party. You'll be among the first to experience the year's all new exhibitions and hear about everything new coming this year.The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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January 28Dozens of kilt wearing Scotsmen and Scottish heritage enthusiasts take to the ice at Nathan Phillips Square. Even if you don't own a kilt, swing by for free hot chocolate, cake, and to soak in this bizarre sight.Nathan Phillips Square
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January 27Attention, would-be grad students. Get a head start on your future by meeting one-on-one with representatives of some of the best schools in the country.Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
Lead photo byHector Vasquez at Jamie's Italian
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