More Progress, more TBFF, more music, more film… there’s lots more to do this week in Toronto!
Friday, Feb. 13
Have a late night at Long Winter
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It’s been a long winter already, but fortunately some of the best artists and vendors in the city are banning together to stay warm. With performances from Bruce Peninsula, The Cybertronic Spree, and Choir! Choir! Choir!, as well as tons of visual art, dance, and film, you’re bound to get inspired at Long Winter.
Where: 99 Sudbury, The Great Hall, and on the street
When: 6 p.m.
Price: $25
Saturday, Feb. 14
See a monster
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Brazilian actor and director Enrique Diaz transforms himself into a series of characters from Daniel MacIvor’s Monster in Cine Monstro. This eerie, one man performance will leave Progress audiences talking.
Where: Mainspace
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $25-$30
Sunday, Feb. 15
Get down and boogie
Image: Toronto Black Film Festival
The Toronto Black Film Festival wraps up with the party of the month, maybe year, maybe OF ALL TIME! The closing party celebrates Blaxploitation with a 70’s-themed dance party. Put on your disco shoes and afro wigs, and get funked up.
Where: Revival
Price: $30-$40
When: 9 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 16
Spend time with family
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Mark Family Day by going to any number of family friendly events happening throughout the city. The ROM, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Harbourfront Centre, AGO, Fort York, and more are running special programming to celebrate of the day.
Where: Various
When: Various
Price: Various
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Get Oscar ready
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Dominate your office Oscar poll by getting to know the shorts category. TIFF Bell Lightbox is screening both the Best Live Action Short Film and Best Animated Short Film nominees in advance of Sunday’s award show.
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox
When: Various
Price: $13
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Learn an Object Lesson
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The Object Lesson, opening today, mediates on memory and forces the audience to consider their relationship with things. This performance will have you cathartically cleaning out your junk drawer when you get home.
Where: Harbourfront Centre
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $35-$45
Thursday, Feb. 19
Get that Ariel Pink
Ariel Pink brings his infectious pop sound to The Phoenix in support of his first solo album, Pom Pom.
Where: The Phoenix
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $20
