Toronto 
For current weekend activities, please see This Weekend in Toronto.
I. Live Music & Concerts
1. Blue Rodeo
2. The Godfather: Live in Concert
The Godfather Live in Concert brings Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece film to concert halls for the first time. Nino Rota’s iconic score accompanied by the film’s traditional Italian folk music and jazz comes to life on stage, performance live by a symphony orchestra while the film is simultaneously shown in high definition on the big screen. For music lovers, film goers, and anyone looking for an exciting and unique concert experience. Details
See all upcoming Sony Centre for The Performing Arts Events
3. René Marie’s I Wanna Be Evil
with special guest Wycliffe Gordon. This Grammy-nominated and brilliantly entertaining tribute to the musical spirit of the divine Eartha Kitt, as performed by the provocatively risk-taking jazz diva René Marie, features both well-known and obscure gems of the Kitt repertoire, including “C’est Si Bon” and more.
A Stradivarius for the People – Featuring the prestigious Antonio Stradivari violin 1715 “ex Bazzini-De Vito” on February 17 @ Casa Loma
4. Classic Albums Live: The Beatles
The world’s greatest albums, Live on Stage. Note for Note. Cut for Cut.
Blast back to the past with pitch-perfect, gimmick-free performances of the best the 1960s and ‘70s had to offer. Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country perform rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them.
Toronto
5. Corb Lund
with special guest American Aquarium.Goth girls to survivalists, bovines to bibles, antique pistols to vintage motorcycles: Alberta-born honky-tonker Corb Lund’s songcraft covers it all. From a rustic retreat deep in the Rocky Mountain forest, Cabin Fever, Lund’s enthralling new album, evolved from a period of introspection and hard traveling. Just like the prolific Lund’s subjects run the gamut, so do the sonics on the live-sounding long-player, ranging from rockabilly to Western swing, cowboy balladry to country-rock. And, of course, the occasional yodel..
6. From Mozart to Rachmaninoff
French sophistication, Russian fireworks, and a dash of Mozart’s special gracefulness make up this superbly entertaining program. The French selections exhibit both fire (Berlioz) and sensuousness (Debussy), and soloist Pavel Kolesnikov, Prize Laureate of the 2012 Honens Piano Festival and Competition, strikes sparks from Rachmaninoff’s glittering, witty variations on a theme by Paganini.
7. Sweet Honey In The Rock
Rooted in African American history and culture, the Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble sings spirituals, blues, folk, gospel, jazz, pop, and world music, the clarion calls of the civil rights movement, and songs of the struggle for justice everywhere, with American Sign Language interpretation.. Details
8. Canadian Sinfonietta
The Canadian Sinfonietta (CS) and Maestro Tak Ng Lai is pleased to present a celebration of the Music of North America. Joined by mezzo soprano Melissa Davis, the orchestra will perform a selection of African American Spirituals and Art Songs in addition to two well loved chamber orchestra works: Copland’s Hoe Down and Barber’s Adagio (used in the movie Platoon). CS will also present a work by Toronto based composer Ronald Royer titled: Four Seasons of Canada.
250 Front Street West, Toronto
Student: $ 20
9. DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY in Recital
It was one of the most magnificent vocal evenings of recent years when superstar baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky made his recital debut in the intimate setting of Koerner Hall. Many of his fans could not be there as the concert sold out in no time. We are pleased to bring his fans another opportunity to capture this exhilarating experience when Dmitri returns to Koerner Hall as part of his North American recital tour, with a vibrant new program.
10. The Cocktail Epoque
Les Annees Folles. The Roaring Twenties. Die Goldene Zwanziger.These names alone suggest a time of joyful abandon, perpetual motion, great clamour, unhinged experimentation.. And, of course, drink. Join us for an intoxicating musical journey to a decade bursting with innovation. From the sophistication and complexity of Hindemith, Berg, Schoenberg and Paris’ Les Six, to the popular melodies of Weill, Copland, Gershwin and Coward, whether shaken or stirred, on the rocks or neat, anything goes.
11. Live Music @ GTA Venues
1. Black History Month Concert –Peel United Cultural Partners (a collaboration of the United Achievers’ Club & Congress of Black Women of Canada, Brampton Chapter) invite you all to their 15th Annual Black History Month concert. The Guest Speaker is the Hon. Justice Donald McLeod of the Ontario Court of Justice. Details
2. Guitar Masters with Wendell Ferguson and Friends – Coffee-House style folk music concert. Tonight’s concert will be a very special one, as popular guitarist and humourist Wendell Ferguson returns to Friday Folk Night. This time Wendell will be joined by some of his musical pals for an evening of great guitar playing. We’re keeping the names of his friends a secret, but we do guarantee you a fun evening of fantastic music. Opening act: Dave MacLachlan.
3. Bowser and Blue – Canada’s favourite musical comedy duo, George Bowser and Rick Blue, have been writing and performing music together since 1978. In appearances across Canada and the US – whether in clubs, colleges, corporate and convention events, TV, radio or theatre – Bowser and Blue are well-known for their unique brand of music, comedy and satire. They have recorded 12 CDs and received a Gemini Award nomination for their CTV Christmas special Two Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire.
4. Laila Biali – Award-winning Canadian pianist and vocalist, Laila Biali, has been garnering world-wide recognition for her music which she has performed at prestigious venues including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo’s Cotton Club, and Carnegie Hall. She has toured with GRAMMY award winners Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported international icon, Sting.
5. Led Zeppelin I -The Classic Albums Live series continues with the debut album of one of rock and roll’s most iconic bands. The eponymous album, Led Zeppelin, spawned legions of fans and began a musical journey that would last decades. With hits such as, ‘Dazed and Confused’, ‘Communication Breakdown’ and ‘Good Times Bad Times’, Led Zeppelin will shake you to your rock and roll core. Complete the evening with a second act devoted to the best of Led Zeppelin.
10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill | $40.00 – $45.00
6. RHPO Presents Movie Magic – Movies feature some of the most memorable music of all time. Some you can sing along to, some gets you dancing in the aisles, some sticks in our hearts forever, but all of it stimulates our imagination. ‘Movie Magic’ presents a variety of music from film, old and new, that will touch the hearts of anyone who enjoys watching movies with the sound turned on.
10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
7. Love at the Opera -Join us for an evening of memorable opera love themes. The greatest overtures and arias will bring you a romantic themed occasion for an evening that will fill your soul. Featuring overtures and arias by Bizet, Puccini, Mozart, Donizetti and Verdi.
10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
II. Theatre & Other Events
1. Performing Arts Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in February
Events this week include
Badke @ Fleck Dance Theatre
The Second City Spring 2016 Revue @ Second City
Evil the Dead Musical @ Randolph Theatre
Mustard @ Tarragon Theatre
The Winter’s Tale @ Coal Mine Theatre
The Marriage of Figaro @ Four Seasons Centre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ Scarborough Village Theatre
CHELSEA HOTEL: The Songs of Leonard Cohen @ TheatrePass Muraille
Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen @ Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Hedda Gabler @ Berkeley Street Theatre
Elle @ Theatre Passe Muraille
Burlesque To Broadway: Starring Quinn Lemley @ Rose Theatre Main Stage
Gaslight @ Ed Mirvish Theatre
The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine @ Michael Young Theatre
Cowboy Versus Samurai @ Michael Young Theatre
Suicide @ Tank House Theatre; Dalton And Company @ The Theatre Centre
Venus’ Daughter @ The Theatre Centre;
Betroffenheit @ Bluma Appel Theatre, Grey Gardens @ Berkeley Street Theatre
2. RHUBARB FESTIVAL
Canada’s longest-running new works festival returns for a 37th year. For two weeks, Buddies is transformed into a hotbed of experimentation, with artists exploring new possibilities in theatre, dance, music, and performance art. Rhubarb is the place to see the most adventurous ideas in performance and to catch your favourite artists venture into uncharted territory.
3.Spotlight on Israeli Culture
SPOTLIGHT ON ISRAELI CULTURE, supported by the Consulate General of Israel and curated by the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation, along with presenters Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, Ashkenaz Foundation, Aspaklaria Jewish Repertory Theatre, Coleman Lemieux & Compagnie, Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, Miles Nadal JCC, Toronto Downtown Jazz, Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Toronto Jewish Film Society, Toronto Reference Library, and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, bring Israel’s vivacious and lively cultural scene to Toronto. Details
4. Comedy Night
Fight the Monday blues and support Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Join us for Comedy Night presented by Spinal Cord Injury Ontario’s Junior Board of Directors. The evening includes a light dinner, a complimentary drink and a lively, laughter-filled show as The Second City Touring Company comes home to Toronto for an unforgettable night of classic and original sketch comedy and trademark improvisation. Details
III. Sports & Related Events
1. Toronto Marlies
2. Mississauga Steelheads
3. Toronto Rock
4. Toronto Maple Leafs
5. Raptors 905
6. Toronto Raptors
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
1. Bloor-Yorkville Icefest
Inspired by Heart Month and the Valentine’s Day season, this year’s “Expressions of Love” theme will transform the neighbourhood into a magical showcase of crystal clear ice sculpted into iconic expressions of amour. As February is Heart Month, will be fundraising with participating partners and sponsors in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Details
2. Canadian International Auto Show
255 Front Street W
Super Tuesday Special: $12.00
Youth (Ages 13-16): $16.00 / Children (ages 7-12): $7.00
Children (Age 6 and Under): Free / Senior (ages 60+): $11.0.
3. Winter Brewfest
4. The Artist Project
5. Toronto’s Golf & Travel Show
Children (Under 18):Free
6.Lunar Fest
Lunar New Year celebrations are a significant event across a multitude of cultures, but East Asian celebrations are among the best known. Put on your loveliest red or new clothing and join us in welcoming the Year of the Monkey! We’ll explore Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese New Year’s traditions, from lion dancing to fortune telling, Lunar Tea tasting and more.
Free
7. The Motorcycle Show
The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the biggest manufacturers show in Ontario, with a wide-ranging and exciting line-up of exhibitors that celebrates the motorcycle lifestyle. From the open road, to the track and to the trail, this is your chance to see the newest models from the big names, plus the latest in apparel, accessories and touring destinations – all under one roof. The Show is jam-packed with special features and events that are sure to please riders of all ages, including the kids.
Child: Free; Senior: $12
For Family Day specific events, see Family Day Weekend in Toronto & GTA
8. The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show
See It! Do It! Live It! At The Outdoor Adventure Show, presented by Ontario Tourism! Get amazing pre-season deals on the best outdoor gear and travel experiences at this exciting three-day event featuring hundreds of exhibitors. Discover hiking, running/triathlons, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and adventure travel, plus be inspired with seminars from seasoned travelers and experts.
Child: Free; Senior: $12
9. Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citrus!
Join Fort York National Historic Site in partnership with the Culinary Historians of Canada for our ninth annual celebration of Marmalade and all things citrus! This year’s event has a Persian flavour. Enjoy a citrus themed workshop, lunch, guest speakers, tastings and marketplace, or enter the Marmalade Competition.
250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
10. Toronto Postcard Club Show
Canada’s largest vintage postcard show offering 1,000’s of postcards for sale. 40 tables of antique postcards from many countries covering many topics. Easy to search for your topic of interest in the highly organized and catalogued dealer boxes. Of interest to historians, genealogists, philatelists, and more, this is a very interesting collecting hobby. Come and have a look!
6 Garamond Court, Toronto
A Lifetime – Day by Day, Five Women and their Diaries (Exhibition) @ Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley | February 9th to April 30, 2016 | 12:00 PM -5:00 PM
11. Family Snow Day Milton
If you’ve got cabin fever this winter, why not get outside with the Canadian Cancer Society and Country Heritage Park? This fresh family event is a great opportunity to try something new, like snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, or you can just walk the trail. If you have your own equipment, feel free to bring it along. Details
12. Leslieville Flea : Winter Market
Step out of the cold and into The Leslieville Flea! We are a curated market selling vintage, salvaged, up – cycled goods, furniture, antiques, collectibles and work from select artisans. With 50+ vendors and all kinds of unique and interesting wares strolling The Leslieville Flea is a great way to spend a chilly Sunday! Details
13. Toronto Tours & Walks
Explore Toronto through speciality guided tours & Scavenger Hunts!
1. Tasty Tours: Tasty Tours offers a variety of Sweets Tours along Toronto’s eclectic multicultural neighbourhoods.
2. Murder at the ROM: A murder mystery scavenger hunt! A curator has been murdered and you must follow the clues through the museum collections to solve whodunit.
3. The Mummy’s Curse : A murder mystery scavenger hunt! Did the mummy’s curse strike the museum? Solve the clues to uncover the truth. 2. Dinner Theatre / Music Events
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