Thursday, February 5, 2009

Activities this weekend in Toronto!


Here's your guide to what's happening in Toronto this weekend- so if you're backpacking in the area or just wanting to explore more of this city, get out and enjoy what this weekend has to offer!

Friday, February 6

Bob Marley Fans Special Tribute

If you're a fan of Bob Marley's music, you won't want to miss this special birthday tribute! Come by and enjoy preformances by by the Kulcha Ites, Irieband, DJ Chuck Boom and others. This event is supporting the Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank; bring with you a non-perishable food item (can of soup, box of cereal) and your admission will be $10 (otherwise $15 without food donation). Happening at El Mocambo, 464 Spadina. Call 416-777-1777 for more details.


Disco Boogie Skating Party!

This is the last weekend of Toronto's winter festival, WinterCity! This Friday night Nathan Phillips Square will be transformed as a 1970's-themed skating party with disco ice dancers! This special event starts at 8 pm and is FREE. Check out the website for more information: www.toronto.ca/special_events/wintercity.

Saturday, February 7

Swing Dance Live Music and Party!

You'll fall in love with the Swing music if not the dancing! Come by for Swing dance beginner classes and enjoy live music by the Toronto Jazz Orchestra for the rest of the night! Classes start at 7 pm, and admission is $3 for students. Swing night is happening at Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt, visit swingtoronto.com for more information.

Saturday, February 7 & Sunday February 8

Get to Know Toronto with the Wintercity Treasure Hunt

One of the best ways to get to know a city is to explore it on foot and discover its quirks and hidden treasures. This Saturday there is a special activity just for that: WinterCity Festival treasure hunt through the Toronto city streets! Saturday and Sunday, 2-6 pm, FREE. Meet at Nathan Phillips Square and then you're off to find treasure!

Sunday, February 8


Discover Toronto Walk: Lost Rivers

This Heritage Walk in Toronto will explore the history and pathway lost rivers that used to run through Toronto. Meet at Broadview and Gerrard at 2pm to join this FREE walking tour. For more details, call 416-593-2656.

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