What to do in Toronto this weekend March 17-19, 2023

What to do in Toronto this weekend
What to do in Toronto this weekend? Well, if you’re looking for something specific, we’ve got you covered! Check out our list of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend and see which activities appeal to you most. Whether it’s going shopping at some of the city’s top boutiques or exploring one of its world-renowned museums, there is definitely something on this list that will fit your interests. Plus, don’t forget about all the amazing festivals taking place throughout Toronto over the next few days. Whether you’re a tourist or living in Toronto, these activities will have something for everyone! Start planning your perfect weekend in Toronto today!

I. Family Events & Activities

Family Events & Activities

An Epic Tournament Like No Other

Toronto Castle, 10 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

March 24-26, 2023 (multiple dates)

The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen.

Pursuit OCR

75 Westmore Drive, Etobicoke, ON M9V 3Y6

Multiple dates

We have 30,000 square feet of amazing team building obstacles and activities! We’ll help you plan your trip and our team leaders will make sure everyone in your group has the best time ever!

Riverdale Farm

201 Winchester Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1B8

7 days a week, 9 am – 5 pm

Riverdale Farm is a working farm located in Toronto’s downtown Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Visitors to our 7.5 acre property will get a first-hand taste of farm life, from raising livestock to the year-round handwork and craft programs in The Meeting House. The property features flower, vegetable and herb gardens, as well as wooded areas and ponds connected to the city’s rich ravine system. 

Family Day

Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2C7

Sundays, from March 26 2023, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers. Bring the whole family and express your creativity with clay!

Optik

Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto

March 3 − April 2, 2023, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Optik is an interactive installation that incorporates sound, light, and touch to create a multi-sensory experience in the heart of Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square. The installation features 10 gyroscope-like displays that produce various rhythmic sounds and cascades of colour when manipulated in a spinning motion. 

Lumiere: The Art of Light

Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9, Canada

March 10 − May 7, 2023, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

Explore Lumière: The Art of Light (formerly Winter Light Exhibition) in its new home in Trillium Park! This free outdoor light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience art developed by Ontario artists. 

Tam Fam Kids’ Jam

Warden Hilltop Community Centre, 25 Mendelssohn Street, Toronto,ON M1L 0G6

Sat, March 25 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

A family-friendly event at the Warden Hilltop Community Centre. There will be fun activities including poetry and book decorating workshops, live readings with local authors, snacks, and more!

II. Live Music, Parties & Concerts

Live Music, Parties & Concerts

Soundstreams Presents: Steve Reich, Now & Then

Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall

Sat, March 25 2023, 8:00 pm

Celebrate American composer Steve Reich’s 86th birthday with Steve Reich, Now & Then. The evening’s program includes Drumming, featuring legendary percussion ensemble NEXUS and TorQ Percussion Quartet. Also included is Reich/Richter for chamber orchestra and film, a recent work enjoying its Canadian premiere.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Gimeno Conducts Beethoven 5

Meridian Arts Centre, George Weston Recital Hall

Sun, March 26 2023, 3:00 pm

The most famous four notes in music usher in a towering masterpiece for the ages in Beethoven’s timeless and immortal Fifth Symphony.

Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd

Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1T7

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm

Massey Hall presents Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country will be performing Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon exactly as you remember hearing it, note for note, cut for cut.

TSO – Gimeno Conducts Beethoven 5

Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5

Sat, March 25 2023, 11:00 am & 8:00 pm

In our first Relaxed Performance for adults, the most famous four notes in music usher in a towering masterpiece for the ages—Beethoven’s timeless and immortal Fifth Symphony. 

Lynn Miles at Tranzac

Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7, Toronto

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT

Lynn has the ability to instantly convert listeners into lifetime fans. As always her ever-emotive voice carries each lyric with breathtaking clarity and heart-wrenching emotion, showcasing her talent as a singer and songwriter.

Barrel Boys at Revival

Revival, Toronto

Sun, March 26 2023, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT

Established in 2012, The Barrel Boys are a 5-piece string band based in Toronto, Ontario. The band’s sound is built around rich vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals, and their repertoire finely balances standard tunes with their own original writing.

Static-X

The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

Fri, March 24 2023, 6:00 pm

Metal

Anna of the North, Maris

Velvet Underground, 508 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2B3

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm doors

Anna Of The North − pop vocal, Maris − pop

Race Against Fate w/ Twenty to Seven & Natalie Reis

Sneaky Dee’s Concert Venue, 431 College Street, 2nd Floor,Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Alternative rock

Vans Warped Tour Covers Night featuring Strike Tyson, Call The Wolf, & Pretox

Hard Luck Bar, 772a Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1V3

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Strike Tyson − pop punk 

Harm & Ease ft. Boston Levi & Sweet Utopia

Under the Neon Palms at the El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 9:00 pm (doors 8:00 pm)

Rock music

Twinsick

Toybox, 473 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1T1

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm

Twinsick features the talents of Minneapolis, MN natives Alex Ingalls and Casey Schneider. Upon forming the duo in late 2019, the boys have amassed worldwide attention for their unique spin on dance music.

Kyle Watson

CODA, 794 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5R 3G1

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm doors

Tech-house music

Emo Night Toronto at Sneaky Dee’s

Sneaky Dee’s Concert Venue, 431 College Street, 2nd Floor,Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Fri,  March 24 2023, 10:30 pm – 2:00 am

Emo Night North (ENN) is a weekly emo night in Toronto that has since grown to do events across Canada.

Matt Fasullo Single Release Show w/ Cold Tea, Willy Nilly, & Janel Rae

Sneaky Dee’s Concert Venue, 431 College Street, 2nd Floor,Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Sat, March 25 2023, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Matt Fasullo − Toronto based indie folktronica

Do Make Say Think

The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:00 pm

Rock

Rare Americans – Vip Meet & Greet Upgrade

Velvet Underground, 508 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2B3

March 25-26 2023, 7:00 pm

Rare Americans − alternative rock band 

 

Reuben and the Dark – Yes Oui Still Tour

The Great Hall, Toronto, ON

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:00 pm

Folk-rock

Worship North America Tour 2023

History, Toronto, ON

Sat, March 25 2023, 8:00 pm

Electronic dance music

For Iran in Solidarity

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Sat, March 25, 8:30 pm

The event presents arrays of performances by prominent and influential Iranian and non-Iranian artists highlighted with dynamic and empowering speeches by public figures mixed with streams of video clips from the protests.

Sofiacide live at The El Mocambo

The Starlight Room at The El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm (doors 8:00 pm)

Indie pop 

Sistan Fest

Under the Neon Palms at the El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8

Sat Mar 25 2023, 9:00 pm (doors 8:00 pm)

Sister Carol is an electrifying Grammy nominated, award-winning veteran in the sphere of reggae music.  She is also known as the Black Cinderella and Mother Cultural for heartfelt roots lyrical vibrations. 

Ready The Prince with Deepsix & Waste Youth

Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2N8

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm

Ready The Prince − alternative rock

Massano

CODA, 794 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5R 3G1

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 pm doors

Techno

Promise Electric Garden Party! w/ Ozmozis

Black Creek Assembly, 131 McCormack Street, Toronto, ON M6N 1X8

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 pm – 5:00 am

Toronto’s biggest spring underground party – in a massive two-stage warehouse complex turned into a lush indoor garden. 22-year veterans Promise team up with vanguard promoters Ozmozis to raise the roof with this amazing lineup. 

Bangerz Only: 2010s Night at Sneaky Dee’s

Sneaky Dee’s Concert Venue, 431 College Street, 2nd Floor,Toronto, ON M5T 1T1

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:30 pm – 2:00 am

UP Dance Party Co. specializes in themed dance parties in Toronto and all over Canada.

Life of Agony, Sick of It All

Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5

Sun, March 26 2023, 6:30 pm

Life Of Agony − heavy metal, Sick Of It All − hardcore punk

Wiki, Akai Solo, Papo2oo4

The Garrison, 1197 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1X3

Sun, March 26 2023, 7:00 pm doors

Hip Hop/ Rap

Big Story Entertainment Presents: Unplugged North

The Starlight Room at The El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm)

Boston Levi − rock, Sleepy Jean − indie pop, Eric Punzo − pop, Gracie Ella− R&B

Tafelmusik: Three’s Company

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2

Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm EDT

A live string trio performance featuring one of Mozart’s grandest chamber works.

The Actual Goners with High Flyer

The Dakota Tavern, 249 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, ON M6J 3A1, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:00 pm EDT

The Actual Goners are songwriters/guitar-slingers Tristan Armstrong and Duncan Symonds. Toronto, Ontario band “High Flyer” can be defined as a rambunctious fender bender of alt-rock and funk.

Italian Favourites with Beatrice Carpino & Adolfo De Santis

Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6B 4E7, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm EDT

Classically trained Italian-Canadian duo Beatrice Carpino (singer) and Adolfo De Santis (pianist) perform a selection of Italian favourites.

Meagan De Lima – Live in Toronto

915 Dupont Street, Toronto, ON M6H 1Z1, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

Meagan De Lima is a Toronto singer-songwriter crafting R&B music that comes from a place of heart-centered sweetness and compassion. 

Big Shiny Dwayne 8

The Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M5X 1K2

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 12:00 am EDT

Dwayne Gretzky’s iconic 90s night Big Shiny Dwayne returns for 2023.

Dang Show – Nowruz 1402

Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 7:00 pm EDT

Lula Music and Arts Centre presents Toronto-based pioneers of the new wave of Persian music, fusing jazz & classical Persian forms.

Rezonance Ensemble: Crossing Borders

St. David’s Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 3N5, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

We take a guided tour of Baroque Europe with composers who travelled, and imported different musical styles.

The Joy of Strings

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute, 5400 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough

Sat, March 25 2023, 3:00 pm

This performance features an entertaining and diverse collection of music for string orchestra and includes musicians from four Scarborough ensembles.

Rock Fest

Guildwood Go Station Parking Lot, 4105 Kingston Rd., Toronto

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sat, March 25 2023, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Beaches Jazz Festival presents Rock Fest; a free admission 2 day festival taking place March 24th & 25th at Guildwood GO Station Parking lot. Rock Fest features tributes to some of rock’s iconic bands like Pearl Jam, Queen, Aerosmith, and more!

The Soul Motivators: Live in Toronto – Album release

Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm EDT

Do Right Music presents ‘Do It Together’ album release party featuring Live on stage: The Soul Motivators – full 9 piece band.

Live Music Series: The Kegels

stackt market – Blue Moon Brewery, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

Meet The Kegels. This enigmatic local collective brings an eclectic mix of singalongs, cool covers and seldom heard favourites alongside fresh original material carefully tailored to each venue and performance.

Spring in the Chapel Concert

Tyndale University, 3377 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 3S4, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT

Celebrate the Easter season with Spring in the Chapel Concert.

Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan

St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON M5J 1W9, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:30 pm EDT

Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan have set a benchmark in the world of classical guitar with their award-winning recordings, commissions of major orchestral works, and competition performances. 

U of T presents: Choir & University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra

MacMillan Theatre

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:30 pm

Chamber Choir, MacMillan Singers, Soprano-Alto Chorus, Tenor-Bass Choir, University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and student soloists. 

III. Theater & Performing Arts

Theater & Performing Arts

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience

1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 2A3, Canada

December 23, 2022 − March 19, 2023

Disney Animation: Immersive Experience is an innovative celebration that takes you inside the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the beloved hit movies of today.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Multiple dates

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto ON, M5B 1V8

It’s Time To Believe In Magic.

Rock This City!

Famous People Players, 343 Evans Avenue, Toronto, M8Z 1K2

January – May, 2023 

New Musical!

Hamilton

Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 1J2

February 22 − June 11, 2023

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre − a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

Behind The Moon

Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1X3

February 21 – March 19, 2023

In a Mughlai restaurant in Toronto, a late night visit from a mysterious stranger rattles the cage and shatters the peace.  Now Ayub must face reality, the family he’s left behind, and the dreams he’s abandoned, all while keeping the restaurant clean to a mirror shine.

The Darkest Dark

Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4

February 20 – April 2, 2023

A groundbreaking, magic-filled adaptation of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s bestselling children’s book.

You and I

Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 3Z4

March 15-26, 2023

Created by celebrated theatre veteran Maja Ardal, You and I is a multi-sensory, playfully interactive adventure specially designed for “walking babies”. This much-loved, one-of-a-kind experience engages little explorers (and their adults) in discovery through colour, sound, touch and movement.

Rock of Ages

Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario

February 23 − May 20, 2023

Rock of Ages – one of Broadway’s longest-running hit musicals – is exploding here in Toronto before embarking on its international tour. This blast of power-guitar heaven will both warm your soul and rock your world!

Rubble

Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, Toronto

February 25, 2023 − March 19, 2023

Gaza. A mother and her family receive a courtesy call: “You have 58 seconds to leave your home before an explosion. Run.” From this point on, we travel backwards through time, through a siege spanning 2000 years. 

The Yellow Wallpaper

Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 3H3,Canada

March 17-18, 2023 

Based on the classic short story, Bygone Theatre presents live performances of the Yellow Wallpaper through use of immersive projections.

Dead Accounts

Village Players Theatre, 2190e Bloor Street West, Toronto

March 3-25, 2023

Jack’s unexpected return throws his family into a frenzy, and his sister Lorna needs answers. Is he coming home or running away? Where is his wife everyone hates? And how did he get all that money?

The Land Acknowledgement, or As You Like It 

CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Z9

March 10 − April 2, 2023

Cliff Cardinal was doing with his new work was examining the relationship between the Indigenous community and the settlers. He was showing us what a young and insightful artist from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation sees in the aftermath of the discovery of unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools. 

Cinderella

The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, Toronto

March 10-19, 2023

With its colourful characters, Art Deco-inspired designs by David Boechler, lively score by Sergei Prokofiev and lighting by Christopher Dennis, Kudelka’s Cinderella is an unrivaled adaptation of the classic fairy tale. 

Anahita’s Republic

Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2R2

March 17 − April 2, 2023

Anahita’s Republic is a provocative and timely new thriller set in Tehran, where strong, educated, and committed women work under the constant threat of harassment and imprisonment in order to advance their rights and the well-being of their countries.

New Ideas Festival 2023

​Alumnae Theatre Company, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2W6

March 15-26, 2023

Proudly entering its 35th year, the New Ideas Festival is Alumnae’s annual showcase of new and experimental one-act plays. Witness theatrical history in the making with bold premieres from both emerging and established theatre artists.

Reach Post-Secondary Dance Competition 2023

Meridian Arts Centre – Lyric Theatre, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8

Sat, March 18 2023, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Bringing the Post-Secondary dance community together to compete for the championship.

Mystery & Magic at The Rec Room

The Rec Room, 255 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9, Canada

Sun, March 19 2023, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Toronto’s biggest magic show is back! Join the city’s most popular mind-reading team for a night of mind-blowing fun!

Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show

Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7, Canada

March 17-18 2023, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT

Caricatures will come to life, objects will vanish and reappear in impossible places, minds will be read, and both the stoned and sober will love the magical high that is Smokus Pocus!

Dance Force Toronto Presents: In The Dark

Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6, Canada

Sun, March 19 2023, 8:00 pm EDT

What stories abound when the sun goes down? What mysteries wait us in the darkness? Join us for our year end recital at the Betty Oliphant Theatre, as we explore what goes on In The Dark.

Candyland

Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9, Canada

Sun, March 19 2023, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

An appropriately inappropriate student showcase, highlighting all the flavors of The Candy Shop Dance and special Guest Performers.

Indiana, by George Sand

Alliance Francaise Toronto – Downtown campus, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7, Canada

Sun, March 19 2023, 6:00 pm EDT

Now adapted to the stage in English, the novel Indiana is set to transport viewers to a theatre of dreams and disillusionment, rebellion and oppression. Do not miss this one-time revival of a social spectacle at the height of romanticism.

Stories We Don’t Tell: Tides

Clarens Commons, 270 St. Clarens Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3W3, Canada

Sat, March 18 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

There are stories we don’t tell, maybe because they’re sad, or weird, or just a little too intimate. The Stories We Don’t Tell is a monthly live event that gives you a window into experiences that are so often left unseen.

The Millionaire: A Musical Murder Mystery

Papermill Theatre and Gallery, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9, Canada

Sun, March 19 2023, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT

A musical murder mystery! Find out whodunit to the music of Sullivan, Beethoven, Bach, Orff, and Mercury. Book by Scheffler & Harms.

Asian Comedy All-Stars

Rivoli Pool Hall, 334 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

A Pan-Asian Comedy Extravaganza celebrating the best Asian comics in Toronto!

Punchlines On Parliament

Impact Lounge, 238 Parliament Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2Z4, Canada

Sun, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT

A monthly stand up comedy show at Impact Lounge, a proudly Queer owned business. Enjoy some of Toronto’s most diverse and Hilarious lineups.

Toronto’s Best Improv Show

SoCap Comedy, 154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON M4K 1N1

March 24-25, 2023 (multiple dates)

What’s on

The SoCap Comedy Theatre is your go to place for Improv Comedy in Toronto.

Casting Couch

The Royal Comedy Theatre, 1051 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M4

Sun, March 26 2023, 8:00 pm (multiple dates)

Featuring some of the funniest comedy acts in the city, the Dark Comedy Festival Presents Casting Couch! This show features three professional comedians sitting on a couch on stage. As amateur comedians attempt to get their material out, these three heckle and insult them. Audience heckling is encouraged!

Chris O’Connor

The Royal Comedy Theatre, 1051 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M4

Fri, March 17 2023, 8:00 pm & 10:30 pm

Sat, March 18 2023, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm

Chris is a comic from Philadelphia, now living in NYC. His work has been featured on Comedy Central, SiriusXM, TeamCoco, Funny or Die, Buzzfeed, iTunes, Spotify, Huffington Post and Barstool Sports.

The Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to The Ultimate Date Night

Second City, 1 York St, Toronto

March 24-25 2023, 8:00 pm (multiple dates)

It’s love at first laugh with The Second City! Bring your partner, lover, significant other, spouse, friend with benefits, friend with EXTRA benefits, platonic BFF, or your spectacularly single self to The Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to The Ultimate Date Night, the brand-new experience you’ve been aching for. 

Sunday Funday @ Backroom Comedy Club

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L9

Sun, March 26 2023, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

Backroom Comedy Club’s variety shows, all improv stand-up & followed by the best variety show with no stand-up allowed.

Friday Night Mics

The Comedy Lab at The Lab 416, 298 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm – 1:00 am EST (multiple dates)

Drink, Laugh, and See Toronto’s rising stars polish material, try new jokes, and maybe even have a breakdown!

Lost in the Sauce Comedy

The Comedy Lab at The Lab 416, 298 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7 

Sat, March 25 2023, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

Toronto’s Only Minority-Owned Comedy Club! Big Laughs, Cheap Drinks, Raffles, & Prizes. Definitely, the funniest way to spend your Saturday!

Weekend Hilarity @ Backroom Comedy Club

Backroom Comedy Club, 814 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L9, Canada

March 24-25 2023, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

Pro comedians from all over Canada & the world showcase at Toronto’s newest comedy club.

Broken Record Comedy

The Comedy Lab at The Lab 416, 298 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST (multiple dates)

Broken Records Comedy is a showcase of the diverse comedic talent that makes the Toronto scene incomparable, with drink deals, and prizes.

Comedy Among Comics

The Sidekick, 1374 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1C9, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm EST

Network TV-friendly stand-up Comedy in a comic shop.

Dark Comedy Presents

The Royal Comedy Theatre, 1051 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M4

Sat, March 25 2023, 11:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 12:30 am EST

The Festival that discovered some of the biggest names in America today..is now turning it’s sights on Toronto!

Nothing Fancy Trivia

Nothing Fancy, 276 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T2L9, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

2 hours of wacky trivia hosted by the talented comedian, Marc Hallworth! Grab a drink, test your knowledge and expect a laugh with team mates.

Scott Thompson is Buddy Cole in: King

Pink Light Stage, 202 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M6K 1Y1, Canada

March 24-26 2023, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

Legendary Comedian Scott Thompson brings his Buddy Cole character to Pink Light Stage for an evening of monologues and martinis.

Cold Pressed Comedy

Comedy Bar East, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Sun, March 26 2023, 9:00 pm

Explore the cleaner side of comedy with this showcase of some of Toronto’s best clean comics!

Marvel Vs DC Roast Battle’s One Year Anniversary Spectacular

Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Sat, March 25 2023, 11:00 pm – Sun, March 26 2023, 12:30 am

Celebrate Marvel Vs DC Roast Battle’s first birthday with savage super hero smackdowns and brutal comic book carnage!

Strip Joker: An XXX Roast Battle Show

Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Comedians bare it all for your laughs at Strip Joker – a show that combines explosive roast battles with strip poker!

Cinemas

Blockbuster Week | Come Out To Play + MCU Improvised

75 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 0A0, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm EDT

Come Out To Play – They’ve got one way out…one chance…one night…to improvise. MCU Improvised – Same old superhero’s but with way more cardboard.

ORFEAS2021: A Queer Sci-Fi Video-Opera

Innis Town Hall Theatre, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5, Canada

Sat, Mar 25 2023, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT

ORFEAS2021: A retro-futurist story of utopian politics, ideological conflicts, supernatural leaders and totalitarian spectacle.

Annual Toronto Irish Film Festival

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto

March 24-26, 2023

The Toronto Irish Film Festival celebrates the very best of Irish cinema and promotes the work of Irish filmmakers to the Greater Toronto Irish community and the Toronto film festival public. 31 short films and 8 features over a weekend long celebration of the best in Irish cinema!

Film + Networking

Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street, Toronto, ON M6H 1A6, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 7:00 pm – 10:45 pm EDT

For Women’s month, we will be screening 2 shorts by Strong Female leads, directed by Hannah Yohannes Kiin & The Crown.

Paradise Theatre presents Giant

Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M2, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 pm EDT

Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.

Evil Women presents Single White Female

Paradise Theatre, 1006c Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M2, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 7:00 pm EDT

A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in.

Eugénie Grandet

Alliance Francaise Toronto – Downtown campus, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 16:00 – 17:45

Fourth movie of the Quebec and French film marathon.

Fox Theatre − Schedule

2236 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON, M4E 1G2

Hotdogs Cinema − What’s On

506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Y3 Canada

The Revue cinema − Schedule

400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6R 2M9

Albion Cinema − Showtimes

1530 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 1B4

Cineplex cinema

Cineplex Theatres, Canada

IV. Sports & Related Events

Sports & Related Events

Toronto Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:30 pm

Toronto Marlies vs. Cleveland Monsters

Coca-Cola Coliseum, Toronto, ON

Sat, March 25 2023, 4:00 pm

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Sun, March 26 2023, 6:00 pm

2023 Canadian Women’s Open Presented by Slaight Music

Allen Lambert Galleria, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5J 2V1 

Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 pm − Thu, March 30 2023, 9:00 pm EDT

See some of the world’s best female squash players battle for dominance and $55K USD on the Glass Power Court in downtown Toronto.

The Daily Neighbourhood Walk/Run – Leaside (Route A)

Starbucks, 65 Wicksteed Avenue #C, Toronto, ON M4G 4H9, Canada

Multiple Dates

Leaside (Route A) is a Level 1 Walk/Run: 25 min running; 20 min walking; 10 min warmup and cooldown. 

The Daily Neighbourhood Bike Challenge – High Park (Route D)

Tim Hortons, 120 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 0E3, Canada

March 25-26 2023, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST (Multiple Dates)

High Park (Route D) is a Level 3 Bike Challenge: 50 min biking and outdoor challenges, 10 min warmup and cooldown/stretch.

The Daily Neighbourhood Walk/Run – Eglinton/Oriole Park (Route B)

North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M4R 1A7, Canada

March 24-26, 2023 (Multiple Dates)

Eglinton/Oriole Park (Route B) is a Level 1 Walk/Run: 25 min running; 20 min walking; 10 min warmup and cooldown.

2023 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament

Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton St, Toronto

March 24-26, 2023

The tournament will set a record for participation with 165 players competing in six divisions including: Children, Youth, Low Vision & Development, Open, Women’s, and Canada vs USA with players coming from across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

InFightStyle Cup All Female Muay Thai

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5

Sat, March 25 2023, 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm EDT

Muay Thai fans will not want to miss out on this! Dimond Capital Promotions and InFightStyle Canada presents and night of All Female Muay Thai Fights!

V. Art Masterclasses and Workshops

Beginners All-Inclusive Pottery

2400 Midland Ave, Unit 118, Scarborough, ON M1S 5C1

Multiple dates

Beginners all-inclusive! For beginners (18+) who want to try the wheel for the first time. Three-hour class includes: instruction, clay, tools and kiln firing of what you make.

Learn Salsa and Bachata Dancing With Me

Redpath Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

March 24-25 2023, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

This experience is for individuals, couples/dance partners, or/and kids. We will learn the art of Salsa or Bachata in leading and following.

Toronto Bollywood Beginners Dance Sunday- 2 hours

693 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6G1L5, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

Bollywood beginners dance for 2 Songs

Natural Holistic Soap – workshop

70 Roehampton Ave, Yonge & Eglinton, Toronto, ON M4R 2E9, Canada

March 24-25, 2023 (multiple dates)

Making and using natural soap is good for you and the planet. Learn how to make soap from scratch. Nature is our choice.

Cooking Class – Wonton Workshop 101

Chef’s Place

March 24-25 2023, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm (multiple dates)

You’ll learn just how versatile a wonton wrapper can be in this creative, interactive cooking class with Chef Alicia. She’ll teach you her tips and tricks for working with wontons as you create three stellar dishes together.

Cooking Class – Elevated Italian Classics

Chef’s Place

March 24-26 2023, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm (multiple dates)

Join Chef Jeffery in this cooking class to explore authentic Italian cuisine. You’ll create an impressive meal as you learn about Italy’s legendary culinary culture.

Cooking Class – Authentic Tempura and Sushi

Chef’s Place

March 24-26, 2023 (multiple dates)

Explore the role of fried ingredients in sushi and Asian cuisines with Chef Paul. In this hands-on sushi-making class, Chef Paul will guide you as you prepare a variety of dishes featuring crunchy, fried elements. Learn how to balance textures from light and crisp to rich and soft.

AGO Friday Nights: Copy Shop

Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West

March 3-31 2023, every Friday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s a printmaking party every Friday night at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in March in Walker Court, as the creative team from Colour Code Studio welcomes members of the public to try the easy, exciting art called Risography.

Collage Workshop

Propeller Art Gallery, 30 Abell Street, Toronto, ON M6J 0A9, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT

You’re invited to participate in a collage art-making workshop inspired by Rachel Stableford’s exhibition at Propeller Art Gallery.

Composition in the field

Toronto Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm EDT

Photography Workshop lead by Professional Photographer.

Candle-Making Workshop in the City

This Candle is Lit, 51 Jefferson Avenue #Studio, 107 Toronto, ON M6K 1Y3

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

During the workshop, you will be guided on how to use soy wax, fragrances and techniques. You will have the chance to get creative and play! This could include candle dipping, uses of colour, and adding textures.

Painting in the Park: Earth Hour

Tommy Thompson Park Nature Centre, 1 Leslie Street, Toronto

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 am & 1:30 pm

Learn painting techniques while immersed in the unique beauty of Tommy Thompson Park!

Board or Coaster Making Workshop with Toronto Wood

772 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1L 4T7, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

Roll up your sleeves and learn hands-on woodworking skills to create a new charcuterie board or set of coasters – all from Toronto Wood!

VI. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events

The Toronto Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Revival Event Venue, 783 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1C5, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm EDT

Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 10 years of serving free pancakes and introducing you to some of the nation’s leading emerging artists.

ROM After Dark: Humanity

Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:30 pm

ROM After Dark (RAD) is the exciting 19+ themed after-hours monthly event series that allows you to explore the Museum in a whole new way.

NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 4.0

Meridian Arts Centre, Lower Gallery

March 21 − April 12, 2023

NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 4.0 is a celebration of the works by artists participating in VIBE Arts’ 2022-2023 Black Youth Mentorship Program.

Athena Papadopoulos: The New Alphabet

Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd, Toronto

February 24, 2023 − April 30, 2023

For her first institutional solo exhibition in Canada, MOCA Toronto has commissioned Greek/Canadian artist Athena Papadopoulos to create a site-specific exhibition of large-scale sculptural works, generated in response to MOCA’s columned space and the local context it inhabits.

Susan for Susan: Trade Show

Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd, Toronto

February 24, 2023 − April 30, 2023

Employing a visual language that draws on industrial materials and fabrication methods, the collaborative design practice of John and Kevin Watts, aka Susan For Susan, balances rationale with experimentation to explore the distinction between sculpture and product design. Their exhibit at MOCA arranges a set of design propositions for an apartment interior, suspended from a gantry system.

Serkan Özkaya: ni4ni v.3

Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd, Toronto

February 24, 2023 − April 30, 2023

Serkan Özkaya is a conceptual artist whose work deals with topics of appropriation and reproduction and typically operates outside of traditional art spaces. MOCA is exhibiting Özkaya’s compelling installation ni4ni v3. 

the Dark Room: a luminous darkness

Gallery Arcturus, 80 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5B 1G6, Canada

March 24-25 2023, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm (Multiple dates)

The third-floor Dark Room is a calm, cozy exhibit space currently featuring paintings by EJ Gold. These “monumentals” have each a figure of a head, body and hands, in what is perhaps a contemplative pose.

The Counter/Self

Art Museum, Justina M. Barnicke Gallery at Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3H

January 11 –  March 25, 2023

Indigenous and diasporic Canadian artists explore the radical potential of the alter-ego in subverting dominant narratives. Works by 2Fik, Helio Eudoro, Julius Poncelet Manapul, Meryl McMaster, Sasha Shevchenko, Adrian Stimson, Stacey Tyrell, Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory and Jamie Griffiths.

Canadian Modern

Level 4, Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles and Costume

December 3, 2022 − July 30, 2023

Step into the latest ROM-original exhibition and explore Canada’s innovative and lasting contributions to modern design and craft.

Seeing the Invisible

MOCA Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd., Toronto, ON, Canada

October 1, 2022 — September 30, 2023

Starting at MOCA, which will act as a hub by introducing the project and artwork locations, before moving to locations at Sorauren Park and throughout High Park, Seeing the Invisible will take visitors on an exploration of virtual art and nature, as the artworks are seen and activated using a customized mobile app.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON  M5S 2C6

November 12, 2022 − April 23, 2023

Experience our world in vivid detail and see some of the most extraordinary species in ways you never imagined.

Double Vision: Jessie Oonark, Janet Kigusiuq, and Victoria Mamnguqsualuk

Textile Museum, 55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2H5

March 9, 2022 − March 31, 2023

Nivinngajuliaat, or wall hangings, were conceived by the seamstresses of the community. These brightly stitched textiles feature graphic appliquéd images, often enhanced with embroidery, centering on the dynamics and interrelationships between people and animals.

An Ocean in a Drop: Muslims in Toronto

The Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1

from May, 2022 – April, 2023

Mahtab Hussain is a British artist (b. 1981) who, in the wake of 9/11, embarked on a series of photographic street portraits of Muslims.

Afghanistan My Love

The Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1

October 8, 2022 – April 10, 2023

Located in the Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Afghanistan My Love highlights Afghanistan as a place of cultural richness, diversity, and deep love.

Karine Giboulo: Housewarming 

Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2C7

October 20, 2022 − May 7, 2023

Brought to life by over 500 miniature polymer clay figures. The figures tell stories that unfold inside, or on, household furniture, appliances, and everyday objects.

Indigenous Ingenuity

Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T3

Until April 16, 2023

The ingenuity of First Peoples from North America is all around us. Through an interactive quest, discover how Indigenous science is timeless. With a bear and a trickster as your guides, take part in a virtual canoe race, build an igloo, test a kayak’s centre of gravity and more. 

REGALIA: Indigenous Pride

Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 1T3

Until April 16, 2023

This stunning photography exhibition features 30 large-format portraits and personal stories of children, women and men from 14 different First Nations communities dressed in traditional regalia, as well as casual clothing.

Leonard Cohen: Everybody knows

Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4

December 7, 2022 − April 10, 2023

The first museum exhibition to present the holdings of the Leonard Cohen Family Trust, everybody knows immerses visitors in the many facets of Cohen’s creative life. 

Modern and Contemporary Prints Collection Grant-L.-Reuber

Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4

October 8, 2022 − April 2, 2023

Showcasing technical innovation by influential European and American artists of the 20th century, the 18 prints on view in these two adjoining galleries, among them works by Barbara Hepworth, Richard Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella, are from the collection of the Canadian economist and art enthusiast Grant L. Reuber (1927–2018).

60 Works 60 Years: Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at 60

The Market Gallery, 95 Front Street East, 2nd Floor

February 25, 2022 − April 30, 2023, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Presented in celebration of TOAF’s 60th anniversary, “60 Works/60 Years” showcases 60 artworks acquired by the City from the Fair over the past 40 years.

Black Women in Leadership Exhibition

City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd., Toronto, ON M5R 2V3

November 17, 2022 − August 31, 2023

Every Friday, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Featuring portraits of 40 Black women leaders by four Toronto-based visual artists, Janice Reid, Leyla Jeyte, Jon Blak, and Patricia Ellah. Curated by Sarah Edo and Belinda Uwase, Black Women in Leadership celebrates and highlights contributions from Black women leaders across various sectors including arts and culture, business, health and wellness and activism.

Garniture Remix

Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 2C7

July 21, 2021 − April 30, 2023

A garniture is an ensemble of matching vases and other vessels made for display, or to “garnish” a specific location.

Old Book and Paper Show

Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto

Sun, March 26 2023, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Collectors and dealers in old paper, ephemera and vintage books get together for the biggest one-day vintage print sale of the year, the only event of its kind in Ontario. 60 tables piled high with every conceivable type of vintage printed material, plus rare, unusual and antique books.

Art Exhibit tour – Dis/Mantle at the Spadina Museum

Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 2:00 pm EDT

Come join us at the afro-futuristic exhibit ‘Dis/Mantle’ at Toronto’s Spadina Museum!

VII. Parties and events in clubs

Free Champagne Bottles & free cover for ladies @Barcode Saturdays every Sat

NEST, 423 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:30 pm (multiple dates)

Toronto’s longest running Party Barcode Saturdays is and will always be the #1 Celebrity Party! Where ladies never pay cover before 11:30 pm and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne each, Barcode Saturdays definitely knows how to take care of the ladies.

R&B in Toronto Saturdays | Upscale VIP Party | Scarlett Resto Lounge

Scarlett, 571 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2A1, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 2:30 am EST

R&B in Toronto is the only mature upscale urban event in Toronto. Private VIP style lounge party in an elegant atmosphere in downtown.

DRIP Saturdays

Come See Me, 656 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1B8, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:30 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 am EST

DRIP Saturdays is a weekly event with resident DJs Sound Curator and Mendosa happening at DRIP, bottom level of Come See Me.

Music Bingo at Shoeless Joe’s, The Esplanade

Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill, 38 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1A1, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm EST

Join us for a night of Music Bingo. Free to play, fun and awesome prizes, delicious food and drink! There’s no better way to spend your Friday.

Latin Saturdays at hush hush

hush hush, 423 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:30 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 3:00 am EST

Playing all the best in Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Dembow, Guaracha, Reggae & Club Bangers.

After 7 • Dinner & Social

Empire Supper Club, 220 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2, Canada

Fri, March 24 2022, 7:00 pm − Sat, March 25 2022, 3:00 am EST

A Friday social full of exquisite suprises, sophisticated taste, 6ix style music.

Unruly

The Libertine, 1307 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1X8, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm − Sat, March 25 2023, 2:30 am EDT

Strictly the hottest Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeat & Reggae music with the top selectors in the city. Start the bacchanal its time to get Unruly.

RetroMix presents “RetroPop” at The Amsterdam Brewery!

Amsterdam Brewery, 45 Esandar Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 4C5, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 am EDT

Retro Mix Video Dance Party features the Best Retro, New Wave, Alternative & Dance music videos from the 80s/90s on 2 screens and multiple TV’s…..Plus a Retro Video Games Arcade area!

Barcode Saturdays at NEST| Ladies Free Entry & Free Champagne Bottles

NEST, 423 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 3:00 am EDT

Come out and experience Toronto’s top Saturday night party, Barcode Saturdays at NEST. This party is the place to be for a night of dancing, drinking, and having a great time with friends.

Macedonian Night at BAR244 Night Club

BAR244 Nightclub, 244 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON ON M5H 1X6,Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:00 pm EDT

Featuring DJ Teja Zelenovic Toronto’s First Macedonian Hosted Club Night.

Bollywood Bang

bar244, 244 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 1X6, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 2:30 am EDT

Get ready for a night filled with Bollywood music, Bollywood Punjabi music, Bollywood remixes, drinks, and food. Bring all your friends & family to enjoy a night full of desi songs!

Klub 9: Ground Zero

Artscape Weston Common, 34 John Street, Toronto, ON M9N 1J3, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm EDT

Where will you be when the clock strikes 00:00? We invite you to Ground Zero. Bringing you eclectic vibes. Welcome to the Klub.

KizzMe APRES SKI Bachata Kizomba Salsa Dance Party + Lesson

Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V0C6, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm EDT

Dance Bachata, Kizomba and Salsa in fluorescent 80s Apres Ski vibe. Apres Ski is the party after the ski, best costume wins ski lift ticket to Blue Mountain. There can never be too much fluorescent!

Mars Hotel Presents Sunshine Daydream – A Live Gra

The Axis Club Theatre, 722 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1C4, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 9:00 pm EDT

Put away your winter jackets, dust off your dancing shoes, and come boogie with Mars Hotel as we present Sunshine Daydream.

ESCAPE: Priyanka’s Iconic Wonderland

Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3C1, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 8:00 pm EDT

A fantastical costume ball produced by Somewherelse, featuring a one-of-a-kind performance by Priyanka & special guests.

Wiggly Bollywood – Bollywood Rave Nightlife Experience in Downtown Toronto

Wiggle Room Toronto, 772 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1, Canada

Fri, March 24 2023, 10:30 pm − Sat, March 25 2023, 2:30 am EDT

The most authentic & hottest Bollywood Party in the heart of Downtown Toronto with the best local & international DJs spinning The Latest & Retro Bollywood & Bhangra Bangers!

Neon Nights – Retro/Synthwave DJ Night

Dundas Video, 831 Dundas St West, Toronto

Fri, March 24 2023, 9:00 pm − Sat, March 25 2023, 2:00 am

Neon Nights is a DJ showcase playing retro 80s hits, popular electronica and modern synthwave bangers while surrounded by smoke, lasers and video games!

VIII. Outdoor Events & Activities

What to do in Toronto this weekend

Zombie Apocalypse Toronto – Scavenger Hunt Survival Game

Downtown, David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1H8, Canada

9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Multiple dates)

Toronto Zombie Scavenger tests your ability to survive after a zombie apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game. 

Toronto Scavenger Hunt-Operation City Quest

Downtown, David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1H8, Canada

9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST (Multiple dates)

The scavenger hunt adventure game is all walking, and perfect for family fun and team-building activity. Take a tour of the city in the most unique way with Toronto Operation City Quest!

Old Town Toronto: The Dark Tales – Outdoor Escape Game

3D Toronto Sign 280 The PATH – City Hall Toronto, ON M5H, Canada

Multiple dates

If you’re looking for a new and exciting way of spending time with your one and only, family or friends, this is your Eureka moment. Play a city game and discover local stories and mysterious places in Toronto. Learn the secrets lurking behind local landmarks and let yourself be immersed in the dark past of the city. Unravel a supernatural mystery that will literally take you through fire and water.

Toronto Clue Solving Adventure – The Beasts of Bloor Street

Royal Ontario Museum, Bloor Street, Toronto, ON M5H, Canada

Multiple dates

Test your wits with a thrilling Clue-Solving Adventure.

Toronto’s Best: The Night Tour

Tim Hortons, 218 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada

March 24-26 2023, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST

See the beautiful city of Toronto by night. This is a tour experience you don’t want to miss!

Green Thumbs Bike Trip

Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 11:00  − Mon, March 27 2023, 5:00 am EDT

Come join the Green Thumbs team in their second event of hosting trips to Toronto’s green spaces!

The Annex Historical Tour (Free)

Toronto Public Library – Spadina Road Branch, 10 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

Join us for a free, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveller, backpacker, part of a small groups of friends, or a newcomer.

Nature Connection: Signs of Spring Sap Walk

Downsview Park , 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto

Sun, March 26 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Spring has begun! Join us as we explore the forest and learn how maple syrup is made! Please note this is not a sugar bush program.

Other Events

Casual Chess Fridays

Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3

Fri, March 24 2023, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm (multiple dates)

Stop by anytime between 4 pm and 11 pm with yourself or your friends in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to come! Join other beginners, intermediate or advanced players and have fun playing the Royal Game.

Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

Toronto Distillery, 30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, M5A 3C4

Multiple dates

Join them year-round for the story of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery’s rise to fame and transformation into the modern Distillery District. You’ll love their expert guides’ interpretation of a drunk city, business intrigue and how Gooderham and Worts became the world’s largest distillery. 

Downtown Toronto Wine Tasting Experience

Crushable Wine Club, Entertainment District, Toronto, ON M5V 3R5, Canada

March 24-26 2023, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST (multiple dates)

Take a glimpse into the bounty of wines emerging from the Canadian landscape.

Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market

Evergreen Brick Works, Suite 300, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4W 3X8

Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm

Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market is open year-round, connecting people in Toronto to local Ontario farmers and producers.

Drag Brunch at Glad Day with Erin Brockobić

Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EST

It’s Canada’s longest running drag brunch with your favourite hosts Erin Brockobić or Selena Vyle!

Parkdale Sunday Market

The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West ##2, Toronto, ON M6R 1A9, Canada

Sun, March 26 2023, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

Shop vintage, antique, and collectibles from over 30 independent vendors each Sunday!

Her Market

1153 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J4, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 12:00 pm − Sun, March 26 2023, 6:00 pm EDT

A pop up market for women owned businesses in the city of Toronto. Come join and shop with 70+ women owned businesses. First 30 guests will receive a swag bag with goodies. Live DJs, photo booth, drinks, donation drive etc.

Toronto World Food Tour

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5, Canada

March 24-25 2023, 5:00 pm

This small group tour involves sampling eclectic global cuisines at local hangouts for an incredible nightlife experience.

The Neighbourhood Spring Market

Junction Brewing , 150 Symes Rd., Toronto

Sun, March 26 2023, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

A unique market to sell your wardrobe and household items and shop small businesses. The Neighbourhood Market combines celebrating and supporting small businesses with cultivating a community of eco-conscious folks looking to sell their unused wares.

Get The Jump On Spring & Seedy Saturday

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto

Sat, March 25 2023, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Toronto Botanical Garden’s annual Horticultural Open House is back with seed and other garden-related vendors and exhibitors including local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and environmental organizations.

“The Woman in the Mirror”

The Estate Banquet & Event Centre, 430 Nugget Avenue, Toronto

Sat, March 25 2023, 6:00 pm

The Mirror Mirror women empowerment program presents “The Woman in the Mirror,” a VIP red-carpet event with motivational speakers, authors, inspirational stories, gown & lingerie runway show. 

Spring Market Pop Up Shop

5085 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1S 4N8, Canada

Sat, March 25 2023, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm EDT

Join us as we transition into milder temperatures with fresh and new products for your home, wardrobe, beauty collection and hair care routine.

FAQ

The most visited place in Toronto is the CN Tower which has been visited by over 26 million people.
Toronto has many different neighbourhoods to choose from, so it really depends on what you’re looking for. Some popular areas to stay in Toronto include the Entertainment District, Yorkville and Downtown.
There are many ways to spend your weekend in Toronto. Some popular activities include exploring the city’s neighbourhoods, visiting major tourist attractions like Niagara Falls or The Royal Ontario Museum, enjoying a day at the beach and taking in some live music performances. Alternatively, you could explore some of the city’s neighbourhoods by taking a walk along Bloor Street or Queen Street West.
Toronto has a variety of attractions that are perfect for visitors at any time of the year. Late April through May and September through October are peak tourist season, when the sidewalks come alive with pedestrian marketplaces, patio restaurants and numerous cultural events. However, Toronto is also an amazing place to visit during other times of the year as well! Whether you’re looking for activities such as sightseeing or shopping, Toronto has everything you need right on its doorstep.

Final Thoughts

Toronto is a large and vibrant city with plenty to see and do. If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto this weekend, there are many great options available. From festivals and concerts to museums and art galleries, from roller skating to attending musical theatre, there’s sure to be something that interests you. So whether you’re a local or just visiting, be sure to check out some of these great events – you won’t regret it!

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