There’s way too much going on in Toronto this weekend so we’ve decided to help you out by highlighting the top five events you should consider leaving home for.
Salut Wine + Food Festival
The Salut Wine + Food Festival draws internationally renowned wine makers and chefs to Toronto for a gourmet dining experience. From tastings by sponsor Wines of France to local cooks duelling a la Iron Chef, Toronto’s food and drink connoisseurs can’t resist this event.
May 8-15. Held at various locations. 647-827-1705.
Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
Explore modern photography and its influence on the world around us as the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival continues this weekend. Over 1000 artists have come together in Toronto for the largest photography festival in the world. Featured exhibitions this weekend include Hermann & Audrey’s opening on May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
358 Dufferin Street. 416-655-9548.
Hot Docs
Toronto’s Hot Docs Festival, the largest documentary festival in North America, wraps up this weekend with a rooftop screening in Yorkville. Check out this weekend’s screenings and purchase tickets here.
Citipark Cumberland Garage, 148 Cumberland Street. 416-637-5150.
Mother’s Day Tea
Treat mom to the Mother’s Day Tea Tasting at the Bata Shoe Museum. Kerri M. Lee of Lee Middleton Gourmet Tea is hosting the event and will be teaching tricks on how to perfect your brew. Reservations required.
May 9, 1:00-3:00 PM. Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. West. 416-979-7799.
Giselle
Don’t miss this adventurous interpretation of Giselle, a classic ballet, at Harbourfront Centre. Led by choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan, Irish dance company Fabulous Beast brings its contemporary ballet to Toronto.
May 7 and 8 at 8:00 PM. Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West. 416-973-4000.
