Looking for something a little different this weekend? These suggestions will rouse even the most dedicated homebody off the couch. In this edition, we have an ugly sweater run, a real-life game of Clue at the ROM, gluten-free eats, comedy from Matt Braunger, and an opportunity to prove your Seinfeld trivia prowess.
The Ugly Sweater Run
When: Nov. 16, 11 a.m.
Where: Downsview Park
Details: Throw an itchy and colourful twist into your weekend workout routine at Toronto’s first annual Ugly Sweater Run. The 5 km route follows city streets and parks, and features holiday-themed checkpoints along the way. Entry is $55 at the start line or $49 if you pre-register. A discount is available if you enter as a four-person team, and there will be two frosty beers, a toque, and a fake moustache waiting for you at the finish line. A portion of all proceeds supports The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.
Murder at the ROM Scavenger Hunt For Adults
When: Nov. 16
Where: Royal Ontario Museum
Details: This is a must for Sherlock wannabees with a tendency to lean to the darker side of things. Teams of amateur sleuths skirt about the museum, patching together clues in hopes of determining exactly how a curator has been murdered. Things are bound to get juicy, with the promise of a Game of Thrones-style tale of lust, greed and revenge. Tickets are $29.99 and must be purchased in advance from the Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts website.
Gluten Free Garage
When: Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Artscape Wychwood Barns
Details: Finally, an event celebrating gluten-free delicacies. With more than 60 vendors holding court, the $10 event promises samples aplenty, guest speakers and food trucks to boot. Be sure to bring an appetite. A portion of all proceeds supports the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association.
Matt Braunger
When: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Where: Comedy Bar
Details: You've seen him on Conan, The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Chelsea Lately, so he must be relatively funny.
These pretzels are making me thirsty: Seinfeld Trivia Night
When: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Kitch
Details: Think you know everything about the show about nothing? Prove you know how to speak Sein-language and are “master of your domain” at this fun monthly trivia event.