What's Happening in Toronto This Weekend!

Looking for some good times in Toronto this weekend? Here are our suggestions to get you out of the hostel and discovering this city!

Friday, February 20

Queer Idol Auditions

That's right- Toronto's own auditions to Queer Idol are happening tonight! Come by and watch audition up to 30 of Toronto's most promising singers. Starts at 10 pm. $7. Goodhandy's, 120 Church. 416-760-6514, screww.ca/queeridol.

Friday, February 20 and Sunday, February 22

Open Clay Studio

The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art is having a workshop to help you learn how to work with clay. Happening Friday between 6-8 pm, and Sunday, Feb. 22, 1-3 pm. $10, students $8. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park. 416-408-5078.

Saturday, February 21

Cajun And Zydeco

This fun Mardi Gras dance party and masquerade is going to be a colourful event featuring musicians Swamperella, dance lessons, and prizes. Be at the Gladstone Hotel at 8:30 pm; admission is $10. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. swamperella.com.

Icycle Ice Race

The annual bike race on ice is going to be as much fun for the participants as the audience! Come see the tricks and drop by for the after-party at Bike Pirates (1292 Bloor W.) Bike race begins at 9 pm. Dufferin Grove Park, On Dufferin south of Bloor. Pre-register 416-532-6392.

When Words Are Spoken Dinner & Show

This dinner and show is a special event featuring live entertainment. Come and enjoy dinner and a show of spoken word poets, singers and entertainers. You can also skip the dinner and come for the show only. Starts at 9 pm at Cervejaria. Admission is $25 for the dinner and show, $15 for show only. Cervejaria, 842 College. 416-629-4079.

Sunday, February 22

Made With Love Artisan Craft Show

Drop by and see what's been made by local artisan at this craft show. FREE at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. Doors open at Noon and the event closes at 6 pm. FREE. Ukranian Cultural Centre, 83 Christie. 416-516-5424.

Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps

Ever thought you could spin a flag just like they do in those fantastic parade demonstrations? This is the place to learn how! This FREE event will teach you how to spin a flag and dance with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (ROTC) of Toronto. Happening 2-4 pm. Free. Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson. rotctoronto.com.