It’s Thursday, and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see or do? We’ve got you covered. In this edition, the St. Patrick’s Day parade, a sandwich tour of Toronto, two home shows in one and more.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When: March 17
Where: Various locations
Details: If you manage to wake up from St. Patrick’s Eve hangover free, you can catch Toronto’s official St. Patrick’s Day parade. It starts at St. George and Bloor and finishes at Nathan Philips Square. Expect green. Lots of green.
Insanewich! Foodies on Foot
When: March 16
Where: 75 Portland St
Details: Ever wonder where to find the best sandwiches in the city? Foodies on Foot takes you on a tour to explore what Hogtown has to offer (though the list of recommendations will be revealed to ticket holders alone). There’s only one guarantee: you’ll need a belt with a few extra notches in it to loosen after the tour is complete. (On a side note, we happen to have a few sandwich suggestions of our own.)
National Home Show & Canada Blooms
When: March 15-24
Where: Direct Energy Centre
Details: Two events for homeowners, the National Home Show and Canada Blooms, have wisely joined forces, like Voltron. The only missing piece is you.
Budweiser St. Party’s Day
When: March 16-17
Where: Ontario Place
Details: Sure, there are an infinite number of bars in town offering green beer. But if you're looking for something over the top this St. Patrick’s Day, Budweiser St. Party’s Day event is where it’s at. The two-day event is filled with authentic Irish dancers, heated tents, the Budweiser Big Rig and a possible 15,000-plus attendees jamming to live DJs.
101 Markets
When: March 17
Where: 3030 Dundas West
Details: Trek out to the Junction this weekend, where Toronto vendors are getting together to display some handmade goods and vintage gear. From the looks of the last event, there was some serious retail therapy going on. A few craft beers will also be on hand in case you feel parched.