As January comes to a close, this week is full of exciting arts, food, and cultural celebrations across Toronto. Check out a Lunar New Year event, discover a new restaurant at Winterlicious, or get groovy at a drawing disco!
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Chào Tết TO 2025
Celebrate Vietnamese Lunar New Year with an unforgettable night of live performances from local artists, delicious food, interactive games, festive photo opportunities and more. Welcome the Year of the Snake with an uplifting night of joy and community! More info.
When: January 29
Where: Paradise Theatre
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Drawing Disco with Erin Finley at Gladstone House
Get your groove on at this disco-inspired drawing workshop, led by SheDoesTheCity’s January Artist of the Month, Erin Finley! Listen to an infectious dance soundtrack as you sketch a live model decked out in disco attire, with prompts from Erin to guide you. More info.
When: January 31
Where: Gladstone House
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story & 1-800-ON-HER-OWN
Two documentaries about powerhouse women in music will be screening this week at Hot Docs Cinema. Take in a star-studded tribute to Liza Minelli, documenting a complex period of her life in the 70s after losing her mother Judy Garland. Or, in 1-800-ON-HER-OWN, learn about feminist singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, founder of the first “woman-run non corporate queer-happy” record label. More info.
When: Opens January 31
Where: Hot Docs Cinema
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Swipes Right: U Up?
The Second City Toronto returns with a brand-new comedy show roasting all things love, dating, and relationships. Whether you’re single or in a relationship (or a situationship) this eclectic cast of comedians will have you laughing about the chaos of it all. More info.
When: Opens January 31
Where: The Second City Toronto
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Winterlicious
Explore the best of Toronto’s rich culinary scene at affordable prices with Winterlicious. For two weeks, 230+ restaurants across the city will offer three-course prix fixe menus, with both lunch and dinner offerings. Find a participating restaurant nearby, and discover a delicious new spot! More info.
When: January 31- February 13
Where: Restaurants across Toronto
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2025 Toronto Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebrations
Ring in the Lunar New Year in the heart of Toronto’s Chinatown with a weekend full of free festivities. Enjoy live music, lion dance and kung fu performances, live calligraphy, belly dancing and much more. More info.
When: February 1-2
Where: Dragon City Mall & Chinatown Centre
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Toronto Tea Festival
Sip your heart out at the Toronto Tea Festival! Explore a rich selection of tea from around the world, enjoy tastings and tea ceremonies, connect with other tea enthusiasts, and shop for your new favourite warm drink from the vendor marketplace. More info.
When: February 1-2
Where: Toronto Reference Library
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KUUMBA Festival
Mark the start of Black History Month at KUUMBA, a month-long festival celebrating Black artists across disciplines, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word and more. Check out a variety of workshops, live performances, panels, parties, and film screenings at this inclusive and uplifting celebration. More info.
When: February 1-28
Where: Harbourfront Centre
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Design Collection @ STACKT
From a large-scale paper mural to a mesmerizing LED display, explore boundary-pushing art and design at this free showcase. As part of DesignTO, 10+ local makers and designers will be showcasing their work at stackt market throughout the festival. More info.
When: On now until February 2
Where: stackt market
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