Winter is here and the city is alive and well with plenty of arts, shopping, food and more to enjoy! From an International Women’s Day march to a sketch comedy fest, here are 10 things to do in Toronto this week.
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Head to Toronto Sketch Fest
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is returning this Wednesday for over a week of hilarious live programming. Featuring more than 60 sketch comedy troupes from across North America, TOsketchfest will include over 50 showcases along with the annual Tosketchfest Film Festival. Highlight include the Tita Collective, Anesti Danelis and Hilary Haas.
Join an International Women’s Day march
This Saturday marks International Women’s Day, so don’t miss the city’s annual rally and march — which the organizers say is the largest march of its kind in North America. Beginning with a rally at 11 a.m., the march will begin at 1 p.m. with a theme of “fighting for our lives, building our resistance.”
Step into spring with a local fair
What better way to kick off spring, and the March Break, than with a fun-filled fair? SpringFestTO is back this Saturday and running all next week as well, and you’ll want to bring the whole family for this adventure. Enjoy an indoor fun park that includes a dinosaur exhibit, dance party, Ferris wheel, fun slide, the teacup ride and more, plus all kinds of delicious fair food!
Get the inside scoop on the housing market at a real estate roundtable
Post City Magazines, Streets of Toronto and Rotman School of Management are bringing together 11 of the city’s top real estate experts for our 18th annual Real Estate Roundtable! The live event, which is almost sold out, is happening on Wednesday this week and attendees will learn about what’s happening in the condo market, the likelihood of a seller’s market and where prices are headed for spring.
Kick off March Break with Encanto
Get the kids even more excited for a whole week off by starting the weekend with Disney’s Encanto in Concert. Performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, enjoy the tale of Mirabel and the Madrigals on the big screen as a live orchestra performs the score.
Get swept up in Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet Swan Lake is being revisited this season with The National Ballet of Canada for a special reason — to commemorate Karen Kain’s 50-year career with the company. In a staging inspired by Erik Bruhn’s version but told with a unique spin thanks to Kain’s years of experience with the work, catch the premiere on Saturday.
See your favourite artist in concert
Grab last-minute tickets to your favourite artist this week! Neriah performs at Longboat Hall on Tuesday, and Jorja Smith brings her tour to Massey Hall the same night (with another show on Wednesday). Lime Cordiale performs at Danforth Music Hall on Wednesday, as does NCT 127 at Scotiabank Arena. On Thursday, catch Kim Dracula at Danforth Music Hall. Friday, bbno$ takes the stage at History.Â
Catch the premiere of a political thriller
A real-time political thriller, Trident Moon follows three Muslim women have been abducted by three Hindu women and all are trapped inside a transport truck as it speeds through India in 1947. See the premiere of this play written by Governor General’s Award-nominated and four-time Dora Award-winning theatre artist Anusree Roy on Tuesday.
See your favourite TV stars at the home show
Running from Friday until March 16, the National Home Show is taking over the Enercare Centre with hands-on home reno demos, expert panels, plenty of design inspiration and all your favourite TV stars! Get expert advice from Colin & Justin, Kortney Wilson, Lynda Reeves, Frankie Flowers, Mike Holmes, Kristen Coutt and more.
Have a laugh with a comedian
There are quite a few comedians performing in Toronto this week, including Canadian Julie Kim! She’ll be performing on Friday at The Royal, while Adam Ray takes over Meridian Hall for his Dr. Phil Live show featuring crowd interactions, standup, huge celebrity guests and surprise characters. And on Saturday and Sunday, musician and comedian Morgan Jay is bringing his This One’s For You tour to the city at Queen Elizabeth Theatre.