30 things to do in Toronto this weekend

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Date

About the Event

Location

Something Strange Circus Sideshow Festival

January 15

Something Strange Circus Sideshow Festival

Run away to the circus where a live freakshow festival will take over the bar for the night.

Revival Event Venue
Bargain Bin Drag Bingo

January 15

Bargain Bin Drag Bingo

Don't forget your stampers as you head out for a night playing the classic game that will be hosted by local drag queen Messy Margaret.

Super Bargain
Intrigue at the Museum

January 15

Intrigue at the Museum

Try to solve the murder mystery as you run around the museum looking for clues on whodunit.

Royal Ontario Museum

Events you might want to check out

Date

About the Event

Location

Les Femmes Fatales: Watching God

January 13

Les Femmes Fatales: Watching God

Shake up your Friday night and head out to this burlesque show inspired by the book Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Buddies in Bad Times
MARTYR

January 13-29

MARTYR

Check out the Canadian premiere of this play that questions the nature of community and faith.

Aki Studio Theatre
Showdown Cabaret

January 14

Showdown Cabaret

After a 3 year hiatus, the cabaret variety show is back with drag performances, burlesque dancers and the strangest game you'll ever play.

Dance Cave
Freestyle Socials

January 15

Freestyle Socials

Round up your friends to play a game that mixes Cards Against Humanity and Would You Rather for a hilarious philosophical game.

Madison Avenue Pub
Mystery & Magic

January 15

Mystery & Magic

Be prepared to get your mind blown as one of Canada's top mentalism will have you question if magic is real.

The Rec Room

Art events

Date

About the Event

Location

Acrylic Paint Party

January 14

Acrylic Paint Party

Throw on a smock, grab a drink and spend a chill evening painting with your friends while a DJ spins tracks all night long.

Paint Cabin
John Max, First and Last

January 14 - February 25

John Max, First and Last

Explore photographs by artist John Max that are themed around the human condition.

Stephen Bulger Gallery

Comedy

Date

About the Event

Location

FRIDAY THE 13th

January 13

FRIDAY THE 13th

The day may be bad luck but there won't be any bad jokes at this local comedy showcase.

Comedy Bar East
Your Place or Mine Comedy

January 13

Your Place or Mine Comedy

Head out to this comedy show where local comedians joke about their failed dating adventures.

Comedy Bar
"The" Sketch Show LIVE

January 15

"The" Sketch Show LIVE

Don't miss the monthly sketch comedy show that features some of the best comedians in the country.

Rivoli
The Variety Hour Comedy Show

January 15

The Variety Hour Comedy Show

Laugh until you're crying at this comedy showcase featuring local comedians.

Bar Cathedral

Parties

Date

About the Event

Location

Ryan Elliott

January 13

Ryan Elliott

With their inimitable sounds, DJs Ryan Elliott and Chiaara will be spinning from open to close.

Sub Division
Wild, Wild Party

January 13

Wild, Wild Party

Chuck up a peace sign as you head to this 50s and 60s-themed dance party playing all your favourite throwbacks from those decades.

Handlebar
a Friday the 13 Party

January 13

a Friday the 13 Party

a Friday the 13 Party Celebrate the lucky or unlucky day by heading straight to the dance floor.

Wiggle Room
CATCHING FEELS: Gay Techno Party

January 13

CATCHING FEELS: Gay Techno Party

Spend the night on the dancefloor as international DJ YVEN will be spinning some of the best techno tracks well into the morning.

Boombox Toronto

Live Music

Date

About the Event

Location

Friday Night Live Music Showcase

January 13

Friday Night Live Music Showcase

Discover new music as local artists perform at this free music showcase.

Free Times Cafe
El Paladin

January 13

El Paladin

Try not to get whiplash as you bang your head all night long to rockers' El Paladin.

El Mocambo
GASHI

January 14

GASHI

American rapper Gashi is hitting the stage to perform songs off his latest release ELEVATORS. Make sure to stick around for the afterparty after the show.

Black Pearl

Movie Screenings

Date

About the Event

Location

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

January 13

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

What better way to spend the unluckiest day than to catch a screening of the horror movie named after the day?

Fox Theatre
Comfort

January 13

Comfort

Catch a screening of a documentary that follows Kim Soo Nak as she retlls the story of being a 'comfort woman' in Japan during World War II.

OCAD University
An Evening of Letters

January 14-19

An Evening of Letters

Don't forget the popcorn as you check a double screening of two documentaries about a husband and wife corresponding during World War II.

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Ongoing events

Date

About the Event

Location

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

November 12 - April 23

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The annual photographer competition features about one hundred of the best wildlife photos from photographers worldwide.

Royal Ontario Museum
Crokicurl

December 1 - January 31

Crokicurl

Try your hand at Crokicurl, which blends curling and crokinole together for a new winter game.

STACKT
Winter at The Bentway

December 17 - February 20

Winter at The Bentway

Lace up your skates as the skating trailer under the Gardiner is finally open for the season.

The Bentway
Disney Animation: Immersive Experience

December 21 - March 19

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience

Go through a journey through the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios in this multi-room exhibit that will show all your favourite films including classic and modern ones too.

Lighthouse Artscape
Class of 2023

January 7-28

Class of 2023

For seven days this month, catch live music at different iconic music venues across the city to celebrate live music and the talent of local musicians.

Multiple Venues
Parkdale Sunday Market

January 8 - May 28

Parkdale Sunday Market

The weekly vintage market is back with over 30 vendors selling rare, unique and collectable items.

Parkdale Hall

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Events you might want to check out

Art events

Comedy

Parties

Live Music

Movie Screenings

Ongoing events

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