Activities & Events in Toronto: Friday, February 17 – Monday, February 20, 2017
I. Live Music & Concerts
1. Wavelength Music Festival
2. Winterfolk XV Blues & Roots Festival
Winterfolk is an all-ages, mid-winter, weatherproof event, where you’ll find the best of urban, blues, rock, jazz, country, folk and roots music, emulating a multi-stage rural summer festival. More than 150 artists will be performing at four venues and five stages over the three-day weekend. Details
Various venues on the Danforth, Toronto
3. Tove Lo: Lady Wood Tour
Tove Lo vividly recalls her first heartbreak. His name was Erik, and he was breathtaking. “I fell in love with him right away,” she says. But as we’ve come to learn from her songs such as “Habits (Stay High),” romance is complicated. Erik liked her friend instead; Tove was gutted. “I cried after that forever,” she says, laughing. Did she mention she was just eight years old? To this day, the highs and lows of love’s labor’s lost continue to be the Stockholm native’s area of expertise. Details
Massey Hall – 178 Victoria St., Toronto
4. B’ Free Concert and Trouble
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s B’ Free Concert and Trouble: Kahil El’Zabar has been leading his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble in various configurations for over 40 years and they are still in forward motion! This year, his “EHE, Let It Be Free” 2017 tour includes long time member, Corey Wilkes, on trumpet and Alex Harding on baritone sax. Details
Toronto
5. Disney-Pixar Ratatouille in Concert
One of Disney and Pixar’s most enchanting animated fables tells the hilarious story of a rodent’s quest to become a top Parisian chef. Hearing Michael Giacchino’s sprightly score performed live by the TSO boosts the film’s charm to a new level. Details
6. Colin James
Critically acclaimed, JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Colin James has announced cross Canada tour dates in support of his new album Blue Highways (released via True North Records).
Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s long time blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Robert Johnson and William Bell to name a few. Details
7. TSYO Winter Concert
The TSYO explores Shakespearean romance and tragedy this winter as Earl Lee conducts the Youth Orchestra’s outstanding musicians through two musical settings of Romeo and Juliet by Russian composers Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Kathy Hao – a 2015/16 TSYO Concerto Competition winner – brings an uplifting dimension to the program, with her performance of Romantic composer Reinecke’s Flute Concerto.Details
II. Live Theatre & Related Events
Performing Arts Events
Performing Arts & Theatre in February
- Spring Mainstage Revue @ The Second City Toronto
- The Winter’s Tale & Measure for Measure @ Winter Garden Theatre
- The Audience @ Royal Alexandra Theatre
- Cabaret @ Princess of Wales Theatre
- Mary Poppins @ Lower Ossington Theatre
- How Black Mothers Say I Love You by Trey Anthony @ Factory Theatre
- Hooking Up With The Second City
- THE BIG ‘WHAT NOW?’ @ Fleck Dance Theatre
- Amy Schumer Live @ Air Canada Centre
- Jerry Seinfeld @ Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
and more!
2. TYS180
Kicking off Toronto Youth Shorts’ 9th season is TYS180, a showcase of 30 short films and videos that are 3 minutes (180 seconds) or less. All work, which includes animation, comedy, and contemporary video art, is made by local filmmakers and video artists aged 30 and under. The presentation will include food and refreshments along with an opportunity to hang out with the artists. Details
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
3. Rhubarb Festival
Canada’s longest-running new works festival returns for a 38th year. Rhubarb transforms Buddies 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 venturing into uncharted territory. Details
February 15 – 26, 2017
12 Alexander St, Toronto
4. Toronto Black Film Festival
Toronto Black Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the very best in cinematic work dealing with the varied experiences of black people from diverse communities. Toronto Black Film Festival opens with Emmy award winning director, Stanley Nelson’s film, Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities. Details
February 15 – 19, 2017
5. TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival, programmed for youth aged 14–18, brings the best in film from around the globe, along with an exciting slate of special guests, interactive workshops and a 24-Hour Film Challenge for young filmmakers! Details
February 17 – 19, 2017
III. Sports
1. Toronto Rock
vs Georgia Swarm on Friday, February 17, 2017 | 7:30 PM
Brampton Beast vs Wheeling Nailers @ Powerade Centre – 7575 Kennedy Road, Brampton on February 20, 2017 | 02:00 PM
2. Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Provincial and territorial teams from across the country along with the defending champion (Team Canada) will compete to be crowned the Canadian women’s curling champions and represent Canada at the World Championship. Details
1 IceDogs Way , St. Catharines
3. Toronto Raptors
vs. Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 | 7:30 PM
4. Toronto Marlies
vs. Manitoba Moose on Friday, February 17, 2017 | 7:00 PM
vs. Manitoba Moose on Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 3:00 PM
vs. Albany Devils on Monday, February 20, 2017 | 3:00 PM
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
vs. New York Islanders on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 | 7:30 PM
vs Ottawa Senators on Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 7:00 PM
6. Mississauga Steelheads
vs. Erie Otters on Friday, February 17, 2017 | 07:00 PM
vs. Owen Sound Attack on Monday, February 20, 2017 | 02:00 PM
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Things to Do This Winter in Toronto
1. Beauty and the Beast Exhibit
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2. 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. Details
February 17 – 19, 2017
Seniors (65 +): $14.00
Youth/Junior (Ages 6 to 14): $11.00
Children (Under 6 years): Free
3. Toronto Light Festival
The Toronto Light Festival, the City’s first-ever light art festival, is coming to the Distillery Historic District! Visitors will be taken on a new visual journey and cerebral adventure, designed to entertain and inspire. The Festival will transform the picturesque historic neighbourhood into one of the largest open-air galleries in North America, lighting up the long winter nights with distinctive works from local and international light artists. Details
January 27 – March 12, 2017
55 Mill Street, Toronto
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4. Auto Show 2017 – “O Canada”
The Canadian International AutoShow is the BIGGEST and BEST AutoShow in Canada. With over 300,000 visitors each year in a 650,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, this is the largest consumer show in the country. The industry looks to the AutoShow as a leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive, and has a media program that reaches more Canadians than all other auto shows in the country combined. Details
February 17 — 26, 2017
Toronto
5. The Spring Fishing & Boat Show
Find hundreds of exhibitors displaying endless products devoted to fishing, boating, camping, hunting and the great outdoors, all under one roof! Come out and see what all the fuss is about! Details
Seniors (65 + older): $8.00 – $12
Youths (ages 6 to 15): $10.00
6. GTA Home & Reno Show
Visit the GTA Home & Reno Show for innovative products and great advice from real pros including Damon Bennett. Looking to scratch a few things off your to-do list, update the kitchen perhaps? Not to worry, all the advice and inspiration you need are waiting for you at the show. Details
Youths (Ages 13 to17): $13.00
Children 12 and under Free
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7. Leslieville Flea : Winter Market
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
February 19, 2017 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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