Today in Toronto: Pop-up skating rink, DVSN, The Struts, Queer Songbook Orchestra
Today in Toronto the city gets another downtown, outdoor skating rink tucked away between some sky scrapers in the Financial Disctrict. Did someone say lunchtime skate break? There's also some really great concerts on the menu tonight if you'd rather hang out indoors.
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Events you might want to check out
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December 13-15Hosted in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, this holiday market is curated by Usful and features a public skating rink. It's a BYOS (bring your own skates!) situation and you can expect local vendors selling a variety of luxury gifts, artisanal food, and holiday goodies around the rink. The rink and market are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Bay Adelaide Centre, Arnell Plaza
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December 13The Harry Potter themed bar promises there won't be any Nifflers around to steal the grand prize, but there will be talk of them! This trivia night is based on the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. So if you haven't read it or seen the movie, you better start flipping pages. Everything starts at 7 p.m.The Lockhart
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December 13One of Bloor West's best spots for live music and dancing hosts a night of free indie music. Poesy, Mercy Flight and Elise LeGrow all perform starting at 9 p.m., and there's absolutely no cover. Discover something new without touching your wallet.
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December 13New Brunswick's fave punk rockers take over Lee's Palace with Masked Intruder and Off With Their Heads. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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December 13Before even releasing their first album, U.K.-bred four-piece The Struts opened for The Rolling Stones in front of a crowd of 80,000 in Paris, got hand-picked by Motley Crue to serve as the supporting act for their four last-ever performances. Now their debut is out, and they're in Toronto, so you can check out what all the hoopla is about.The Opera House
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December 13-18After selling every ticket before opening night in December 2015, this immersive comedy is fast becoming a beloved Toronto holiday tradition. Three more performances have been added to this year’s run to meet public demand for tickets. Audiences are still excited about the play which remains true to Austen’s classic story while invigorating it with a refreshing, gender-bending twist.Campbell House Muesum
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December 13Toronto's queer and allied chamber pop orchestra present their second annual holiday fundraiser. This night will feature a number of guest singers, as well as storytellers from the community sharing tales of personal queer experience in relation to the holidays. All proceeds from this night will go to support Rainbow Railroad.
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December 13Comedians, storytellers, and people who have never been on stage before, share their outrageous Tinder and other various online dating stories live on stage. It's hosted by Dean Young with stories from eight brave souls. If you have a Tinder or online dating story you would like to share on stage or anonymously on their website, email a paragraph summary to tindertaleslive@gmail.com.
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December 13-14Canada’s beloved pop diva Jann Arden brings her flawless voice and warm, witty personality to this holiday-season extravaganza! She'll sing all your Xmas favourites, but it's her banter that will be the true entertainment of the night. There'll also be special guests.Roy Thomson Hall
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