Going out in Toronto this weekend!

It’s Superbowl weekend and there are lots of activities to fill up your visit in Toronto until the match is on! Whether or not you plan to watch the game, enjoy some of these great suggestions for things to do this weekend!

Want to try your hand at making something out of clay? Come by the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art on Friday or Saturday this weekend for a workshop to learn how to work with clay. Friday, 6-8 pm; Saturday, 1-3 pm. Admission to the workshop is $10 for adults ($8 for students.) 111 Queen’s Park, tel. 416-586-8080.

In case you missed last weekend’s celebrations of Robbie Burns’ Day or want to continue celebrating Scottish heritage, this Friday you can learn group Scottish dances. No experience necessary- come by for some good ‘ol Scottish music and learn to dance with the help of knowledgeable instructors. The fun starts at 7:30 and continues to 9:30 pm. Admission is $8. St Leonard’s Church, 25 Wanless. 416-221-1201, rscdstoronto.org/whats_on.html.

Urban Ecology Walk
Curious about Toronto’s ecology and geology? Join this FREE walk Saturday afternoon starting at 2 pm. FREE. Meet at Main subway station (on the Danforth subway line). 416-593-2656.

Saturday Night Swing

Get into the swing of things this Saturday night with live music by the Ragweed Jazz Band. Come by and take a beginner class to learn the basic dance steps and enjoy the night out. Dance lessons start at 7 pm. Admission is $3-$18. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. swingtoronto.com.

Contemporary Art Bus Tour

There’s no better way to get a taste for Contemporary art then by taking a bus tour to some of the major galleries in Toronto. This FREE afternoon bus tour will take you to visit exhibitions at Koffler Gallery, Blackwood Gallery, AGYU and Doris McCarthy Gallery. FREE. Meet at Honest Ed’s at Noon, 581 Bloor W. Pre-register 905-828-3789.