This Weekend in Toronto: Spring Cottege Life Show, a storytelling fest, Tim Fite at the Drake and more

Our round-up of the best things to see and do in Toronto this weekend. In this edition: the Spring Cottage Life Show, Canadian Storytelling Fest, Tim Fite plays The Drake, a fun dance show at Harbourfront and an interior design workshop.
 

Badass Dance Fun

The Harbourfront Centre plays host to an outside-the-box dance show devised by Toronto-based choreographer Eroca Nicols. This original performance showcases talent from across Canada and aims to have some fun with dance. There are two separate programs, which will be shown on alternate nights, with a double-bill for the Saturday matinee.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.. To March 31 (March 29 & 30, 8 p.m.; March 31, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.) $15.


Spring Cottage Life Show

Billing itself as the official kick-off to the outdoor season, the Spring Cottage Life Show opens this weekend. Over 475 exhibitors will be showcasing everything you might need for a summer getaway at the cottage, from patio furniture to water toys.
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, 416-599-0800. March 30 – April 1. $17 adult, $10 under 18, free for 12 and under. 


Toronto Story Telling Festival

This year’s Toronto Story Telling Festival aims to define Canadian identity by presenting stories about all facets of our nation. Drop in to hear stories from everywhere between British Colombia and Newfoundland, as they attempt to figure out what it means to be Canadian.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., 416-973-4000. To April 1. $15-$50.


Tim Fite at The Drake

Brooklyn native Tim Fite will stop in at The Drake Hotel this Sunday as part of his Ain’t Ain’t Ain’t tour, the third installment of his Ain’t trilogy. Known for his original country/hip-hop sound, the singer/songwriter will play songs from his latest album, about the pain, hope and passions of being a teenager.
Drake Hotel Underground, 1150 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042. April 1, 7:30 p.m. $10.50 advance, $12 door.


MAD Lifestyle and Design Workshop

MAD solutions is offering a workshop that makes chic interior design affordable. Hosted by Houndstooth Décor, guests will be walked through how to decorate their home on a budget and where to find inexpensive and fashionable furnishings.
Houndstooth Décor, 1280 Castlefield Ave., 416-898-3540. March 31, 10 a.m.
 

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