12 things to do in Toronto this week
Events in Toronto this week include the best Canadian films of 2017 landing on the big screen at TIFF, the first of the Bentway skate parties under the Gardiner, and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield returning to the local stage.
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Events you might want to check out
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January 8This casual lecture series lets three professional speakers talk about anything but their expertise. This month's topics include brainwashing, mentorship, and African-American Vernacular English.
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January 9Finish Kinton's seriously whopping bowl of pork belly, creamy chicken, bean sprouts, and thick noodles in under 15 minutes and it's free. Fail, and it's $35.00.
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January 10Connect with leaders in the fashion-tech community and learn about industry disruption as well as the most innovative companies and ideas coming out of Toronto.Tulip Retail
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January 11Canadian astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield assembles a team of brilliant thinkers and even better speakers for a variety show blending knowledge, music and comedy.Roy Thomson Hall
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January 12-21TIFF presents a curated list of the best Canadian cinema of 2017. They're screening critically acclaimed features all week under the excellent hashtag #seethenorth.TIFF Bell Lightbox
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January 12Toronto's biggest vintage dance party returns to the Great Hall so you can re-live or re-do your prom. This year's theme celebrates Hollywood style between the 1920s and 1950s.
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January 12-13Discover why the press has called Azhar Usman's show “one of the most unusual and uplifting cross-cultural experiences you’ll have." Usman has opened for Dave Chappelle 50 times.Aga Khan Museum
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January 12 - December 14For the uninitiated, Friday Night Jazz is a monthly, underwater themed jazz party that goes down at Ripley's Aquarium. Live bands, cash bars, and incredible views make this a party to put on your radar.Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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January 13SHADE is a live stand up comedy show celebrating comedians of colour, comedians from the lgbtq+ community, and comedians who identify as women. This week's show marks the one year anniversary.The Royal
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January 13Cherry Bomb, Toronto's hottest and best-loved monthly women's/queer party, brings a diverse, high-voltage set of house, funk, hip hop, UK funky, reggae, electro, tech and other dance floor burners all mixed, mashed and played with love.Harbourfront Centre
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January 14Probably the most action-packed way to spend your Sunday, Monster Jam pulls into Toronto, bringing adrenaline-charged entertainment to the Rogers Centre.Rogers Centre
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