Art and design take centre stage this week in Toronto, with DesignTO, The Interior Design Show, and Art Week at The Gladstone House. Read on to learn more about these events, plus not-to-miss stage shows, Lunar New Year celebrations and more.
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Don’t miss this riveting play starring real-life acting couples Paul Gross & Martha Burns and Mac Fyfe & Hailey Gillis. Described as “a timeless and twisted portrayal of married life” this drama follows a young couple pulled into an older couple’s toxic games, as the evening unravels and devastating truths are revealed. More info.
When: January 18-February 16
Where: Bluma Appel Theatre
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The Image Centre Winter Exhibitions Opening
Celebrate a new season of stunning photo-based exhibits at The Image Centre. Join the community for this free reception with light refreshments as four new exhibitions are launched: Michael Benson: Planetfall, Yann Pocreau: Towards the Light, Kelly Richardson: Origin Stories, and Ailene de Vries: a stone holds my shadow. More info.
When: January 22
Where: The Image Centre
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Generation Women: My Own Damn Hero
Six generations of women will share empowering true stories of guts and grit at this event. A diverse lineup of storytellers will tell tales of courage, self-care, audacity, and action, as they reflect on the times in their lives when they were their own heroes. Join the community for a life-affirming evening of storytelling, plus a pop-up small business marketplace. More info.
When: January 23
Where: The Lounge at Live Nation Canada
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The Interior Design Show
Explore the latest and greatest in the world of interior design at IDS 2025. See beautiful exhibits on the show floor, meet renowned Canadian designers, and take in innovative work from both emerging designers and legacy brands at this long-running annual festival. More info.
When: January 23-26
Where: Various locations
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DesignTO
Canada’s largest annual art and design festival kicks off this week! DesignTO brings more than 100 free exhibits and events to venues across Toronto, exploring bold, ambitious, and creative designs. Check out craft and design exhibits, window installations, thought-provoking talks and more. More info.
When: January 24-February 2
Where: Various locations
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Love & Basketball Screening
Celebrate the launch of Obsidian Theatre’s 25th season with a screening of the classic 2000 romance/sports drama film Love & Basketball, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. With hoops, nostalgia, and refreshments, this free event will be a slam dunk. More info.
When: January 24
Where: Soulpepper Theatre
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Celebrating the Year of the Snake
Join in on the Lunar New Year celebrations with captivating performances by Goh Ballet, a Lion Dance performance, and a larger-than-life pink snake art installation at Bayview Village. Take home a scroll of well-wishes written by traditional Chinese calligraphers, plus explore gifts, contests, and special promotions. More info.
When: January 25
Where: Bayview Village Shopping Centre
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Winter Trees and Watercolour in High Park
Capture the beauty of High Park in the wintertime at this workshop for nature and art lovers. This event will begin with a guided walk to learn about the trees in the park, followed by a beginner-friendly, hands-on watercolour painting session. More info.
When: January 25
Where: High Park
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Year of the Snake Celebration at BSM
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Bata Shoe Museum with a free afternoon of special performances and activities. To welcome the Year of the Snake, enjoy performances from Lion Dance Toronto, tea ceremony demonstrations, crafts, and photo opportunities. More info.
When: January 26
Where: Bata Shoe Museum
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Art Week at Gladstone House
Art Week at the Gladstone House will offer 5 days of unique art programming at the oldest hotel in Toronto. Learn to design and carve pattern blocks, attend a disco-inspired drawing workshop or get cozy for a fireside chat with Gladstone House’s new resident artists. More info.
When: January 27- 31
Where: Gladstone House
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