Happy New Year! Welcome to January 2010 in Toronto! It may be cold outside but the city is still filled with great events taking place throughout the month to keep you busy every weekend. There is great theatre, concerts and much more. Here is a quick low down on what you can experience this month in Toronto!
Concerts | Special Events | Theatre | Comedy | Literary | Art & Museums | Dance & Opera
Concerts:
Colin James
Massey Hall
178 Victoria Street
http://www.colinjames.com
http://www.masseyhall.com
Impeccably written songs and soulful vocals are the foundation of Colin James’ artistry. Don't miss Colin James at Massey Hall on Tuesday January 26th.
Guns N' Roses
Air Canada Centre
40 Bay Street
http://www.gunsnroses.com
http://www.theaircanadacentre.com
Guns N' Roses' will bring their "Chinese Democracy World Tour" to the Air Canada Centre on Thursday January 28th at 8:00pm.
Jann Arden
Massey Hall
178 Victoria Street
http://www.jannarden.com
http://www.masseyhall.com
With 10 albums, 17 top ten singles, 6 Junos, and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame to her credit, Jann Arden is truly an entertainment icon. One of the finest singer/songwriters in the country, this Calgary born entertainer comes to Massey Hall from Wednesday January 27th until Thursday January 30th.
Randy Bachman
Glenn Gould Studio
Front Street West
http://www.randybachman.com
http://glenngouldstudio.cbc.ca
In a rare and unique event, Randy Bachman, who is often referred to as the "architect of Canadian rock n' roll," will bring his award-winning radio program, Randy's Vinyl Tap, to live audiences at CBC's Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
Tegan & Sara
Massey Hall: 178 Victoria Street
Kool Haus: 132 Queens Quay East
http://teganandsara.com
http://www.masseyhall.com
Folk/rock favorites Tegan and Sara have risen to fame by combining impressively catchy melodies with personal lyrics. Tegan and Sara play Massey Hall with special guests An Horse on January 19th and then play Kool Haus on the 20th.
Special Events:
Canada's Bridal Show: Winter 2010 Show
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building)
255 Front Street West
http://www.canadasbridalshow.com
Canada's Bridal Show comes to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Friday January 8th until Sunday January 10th.
Canada's Wedding Expo
Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road
http://www.canadasweddingexpo.ca
Canada's Wedding Expo returns for another year at the Toronto Congress Centre. Saturday January 16th and Sunday January 17th.
North American International Motorcyle Supershow
Toronto International Centre
6900 Airport Road
http://www.supershowevents.com
Looking for everything and everything in Motorcycling? Be sure to check out the annual North American International Motorcycle Supershow at the International Centre from Friday January 15th until Sunday January 17th.
Interior Design Show - IDS 10
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West
http://www.interiordesignshow.com
It's time to get excited about home design. The Interior Design show comes to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 21st until January 24th.
The Total Wedding Show
The International Centre
6900 Airport Road
http://www.totalweddingshow.com
The city’s BIGGEST bridal show has everything you need to plan a lavish affair or a quiet destination wedding. Saturday January 2nd and Sunday January 3rd at the International Centre.
Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
http://www.totravelshow.com
Ready to travel? The International Centre plays host to Toronto's Ultimate Travel show from Saturday January 23rd until Sunday January 24th.
Winter Antiques Sale
Sherway Gardens
25 The West Mall
http://www.asinter.com
Thousands of one-of-a-kind decorator furnishings at the home of Toronto's oldest antiques sale! At Sherway Gardens from January 24th until January 31st.
Winterlicious
Participating Restaurants throughout Toronto
http://www.toronto.ca
Winterlicious is back for another year! The fantastic prix fixe restaurant promotion begins on January 29th and goes until February 11th.
Theatre:
Cloud 9
Panasonic Theatre
651 Yonge Street
http://mirvish.com
British playwright Caryl Churchill hilarious, outrageous, thought-provoking, poignant satire about relationships, sex, work, mothers, Africa, power, politics and money. At the Panasonic Theatre from Tuesday January 19th until Sunday February 28th.
Courageous
Tarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman Avenue
http://www.tarragontheatre.com
Martin wants to marry Brian, but is encountering resistance from Tom. Todd doesn’t really want to marry Tammy, but Tom is happy to oblige. At the Tarragon Theatre until February 7th.
Fiddler On The Roof
Canon Theatre
244 Victoria Street
http://mirvish.com
Featuring Chaim Topol, star of the original motion picture in his farewell tour! Fiddler On The Roof continues on at the Canon Theatre until January 10th.
Jersey Boys
Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge Street
http://JerseyBoysToronto.com
The award-winning musical about Rock and Roll Hall of famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. One of Toronto's fave musicals has been held over until Sunday May 23rd at Toronto's Centre for the Arts. Tickets start at $35.00!
Little House On The Prairie: The Musical
The Canon Theatre
244 Victoria Street
http://mirvish.com
The inspirational stories take on a new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Little House On The Prairie comes to Toronto from Tuesday January 26th until Sunday February 28th.
My Mothers Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding
The Panasonic Theatre
651 Yonge Street
http://mirvish.com
This original Canadian musical comedy became the toast of the 2009 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival returns. My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding comes to The Panasonic Theatre until Sunday January 3rd.
Pygmalion
Fairview Public Library Theatre
35 Fairview Mall Drive, North York
http://www.stagecentreproductions.com
One of George Bernard Shaw’s finest plays. Pygmalion comes to the Fairview Public Library from Thursday January 14th until Saturday January 30th.
RENT
The Canon Theatre
244 Victoria Street
http://mirvish.com
Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart reprise the roles they originated on Broadway in RENT: The Broadway Tour. January 19th until January 24th at the Canon Theatre.
Robin Hood The EnvironMENTAL Family Musical
Elgin Theatre
189 Yonge Street
http://www.rosspetty.com
Join in all the hilarity of Toronto's favorite family entertainment at the Elgin Theatre until Sunday January 3rd.
The Red Queen Effect
Factory Mainspace
125 Bathurst Street
http://www.seventhstageproductions.com
On one side of the looking glass: Crown Assets Corporate Fund. On the other: an absurd and grotesque game, where it takes all the running you can do to stay in the same place. Alice wants to get ahead, but what is she willing to do to get there? Running at Factory Mainspace from January 7th -17th.
The Sound Of Music
The Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King Street West
http://www.soundofmusictoronto.ca
The timeless family classic, The Sound Of Music is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. On stage until Sunday January 10th at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
The Toxic Avenger
The Music Hall
147 Danforth Avenue
http://www.dancaptickets.com
Dancap Productions presents the Canadian Premiere of The Toxic Avenger... an eco-monster musical comedy based on the 1984 Lloyd Kaufman classic cult film. On at The Music Hall on Danforth Avenue.
Comedy:
Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry The Cable Guy
Air Canada Centre
40 Bay Street
http://www.theaircanadacentre.com
Outback Concerts and Just for Laughs present powerhouse comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry The Cable Guy at Air Canada Centre on Friday, January 8 at 8:00pm.
Jeff Dunham
Air Canada Centre
40 Bay Street
http://www.theaircanadacentre.com
Standup comic Jeff Dunham brings his undeniable talent and unstopable laughs to the Air Canada Centre. Jeff Dunham's Identity Crisis Tour comes to town on Saturday January 16th at 8:00pm.
Shut Up andShow Us Your Tweets
The Second City
51 Mercer Street
http://www.secondcity.com
After 2009... a year filled with strikes and strife, Toronto is in need of some serious fresh air. Shut Up and Show Us Your Tweets takes over Second City.
Literary:
Toronto Poetry Slam
Drake Hotel Underground
1150 Queen Street West
http://www.torontopoetryslam.com
The Toronto Poetry Slam is a spoken word competition featuring the top performance poets in the city. Events happen every month at the Drake Hotel... Next slam takes place Saturday January 16th. Featuring Patrick Swan from Regina.
Art and Museums:
Body Worlds and the Story of the Heart
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road
http://www.bodyworlds.com
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Four years after Body Worlds 2 brought record crowds to the Science Centre, the new blockbuster exhibition, Body Worlds And The Story of the Heart, will open to the public until February 28th.
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaoh
Art Gallery Of Ontario
317 Dundas Street West
http://www.ago.net
The traveling exhibit Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs has finally opened atthe Art Gallery of Ontario! Don't miss any of the excitment.
Dance and Opera:
The National Ballet Of Canada Presents The Nutcracker
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen Street West
http://national.ballet.ca
A holiday tradition in the city. The National Ballet of Canada presents The Nutcracker at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts until January 3rd.
Carmen
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen Street West
http://www.coc.ca
The heat and dust of Spain is brought to life in Georges Bizet's thrilling and evocative score. On stage at the Four Seasons Centre from January 27th until February 27th.
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