Events in Toronto: January 20 – 22, 2017

1. Mozart @261 Festival

Join the TSO as we celebrate the 261st anniversary of the great composer’s birth, with six sublime performances—co-curated by Bernard Labadie and Peter Oundjian. Details

2. Bianca

Piano and vocalist, Bianca.
Accompanied by The Extraordinary George Koller. A scintillating and sensuous evening of performance. There will be laughter, there will be grace, there will be music, there will be space. There will be movement, there will be lust, there will be you – so come, you must! Details

3. St. Andrew’s Christmas

The St. Andrew’s College Christmas concert An Andrean Christmas scheduled for December 15 was cancelled due to a severe winter storm in the York Region area.

The students of St. Andrew’s College once again present a magical evening of entertainment. Revel in the Christmas spirit and sing along to seasonal favourites with the College’s wind ensemble, jazz band, pipes and drums and featured soloists. Original staging by William Scoular winds through the concert like a ribbon, wrapping the evening in a beautiful bow. Details

4. Alysha Brilla in Concert

Brilla’s new music draws on the influences of her unique background A multi-racial child of the Indian diaspora, Alysha’s art aims to unite people through the Canadian cultural kaleidoscope and bring light to social inequity issues in Canada and abroad. Her music and workshops feature strong themes of cultural diversity, gender equality and inclusivity. Details

5. Canadian Legacy

Canada Mosaic launches with a colourful program in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. It honours the legacy of the accessible, tradition-oriented generation of Canadian composers who flourished and who made our country proud during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Details

1. Performing Arts Events

Performing Arts & Theatre in January

Events this week include

1. Come What Mayhem! @ The Second City Toronto
2. Sequence @ Tarragon Theatre’s Mainspace
3. Sister Act @ Lower Ossington Theatre
4. Infinity @ Tarragon Theatre’s Extraspace
5. The Winter’s Tale & Measure for Measure @ Winter Garden Theatre
6. The Audience @ Royal Alexandra Theatre
7. The Magic Hour @ The Theatre Centre
8. Empire of the Son @ Factory Studio Theatre
9. Shen Yun Performing Arts @ Hammerson Hall, Mississauga

and more!

2. Dance Ontario’s Dance Weekend

26 fabulous companies PLUS world premieres from Ryan Lee and Alyssa Martin of Rock Bottom Movement. Details

3. Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival

Established in 2001, Canada’s Top Ten Film Festival celebrates and promotes contemporary Canadian cinema and raises awareness of Canadian achievements in film. From January 13 to 26, we’ll screen our selection of the top 10 Canadian features, shorts and student shorts of 2016 — accompanied by introductions and Q&A sessions with directors, as well as special events and industry panels. Details

1. Toronto Raptors

2. Toronto Maple Leafs

3. 8th Annual Millpond Hockey Classic

Join us for a well-loved, fun-filled winter tradition: outdoor hockey on the millpond. Taking place during the Fire & Ice Festival, the 8th annual Alton Millpond Hockey Classic features men’s, women’s and kids’ games. Catch the action outside or from the warmth of the beautiful Paul Morin Gallery overlooking the millpond. BBQ, cash bar and outdoor fire. Details

4. 2017 NBA D-League Showcase

The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 22 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2016-17 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Details

1. Toronto Design Offsite Festival

TO DO is a space to engage in design that’s unpretentious, exciting, accessible, and fun. Storefronts display exciting exhibitions, galleries host immersive installations, and local and international designers spark discussion with lectures and workshops open to everyone to participate and learn. Details

2. Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Rediscover Canadian winter traditions and enjoy spectacular ice carvings, a super snow slide, skating on the millpond rink, maple syrup snow pops, delectable food & hot beverages, capped off with a spellbinding fire sculpture at dusk on Saturday. Details

3. Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into a winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country’s annual Icewine celebration. The renowned Signature Kitchen Chefs will tempt your palate with Icewine inspired culinary creations. Admire the sparkling ice sculptures and when it’s time to warm up, pop into one of the Heritage District’s welcoming Landmark Shops. Details

4. Toronto International Boat Show

The boat show is the best place to see boats — and the best place to buy them! Plus, there is fun for everyone with the world’s largest indoor lake, Kids Fishing and Boating Zones, the Great Canadian Fish Tank, and 100s of FREE seminars with topics on everything imaginable that is boating-related! Details

5. Interior Design Show

Over three and a half days, Toronto’s design scene comes together to celebrate local and international design talent. The event kicks off with the hot ticket Opening Night Party, followed by Professional Trade Day, presented by Miele, Globe Style Saturday and House and Home Sunday. Details

6. Abilities Expo

Abilities Expo has been the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. Every event opens your eyes to new technologies, new possibilities, new solutions and new opportunities to change your life. Where else can you discover ability-enhancing products and services, play a few adaptive sports, learn new dance moves, attend informative workshops and only scratch the surface of what Abilities Expo has to offer. Details

7. Other Events

1. Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball: Join us to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball held by the Officers of the Garrison at York (Toronto) on January 20, 1817.
This event is a ball which re-creates an early 19th century social gathering and includes instruction in period dance, an entertaining lecture, an extensively researched and authentically prepared Georgian supper and concludes with an evening of English Country Dancing. Details

 

2. Odissi Workshop w/ Supriya Nayak Details

 

3. Robbie Burns Day Details

4. An Afternoon with Mosaic Storytelling Details

Come out of the cold and let three of Toronto’s master storytellers whirl you away to distant lands.

 

8. Exhibitions

Patrick Howlett: The Personal Atmosphere: Susan Hobbs Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Patrick Howlett. What do you want your life to look like? Do you lack the power values to achieve unlimited success? Are you prepared to assert yourself and take control? INITIATIVE! – Do you see it? Do you feel it? Details.