Explore the best of film, theatre, book, music, and food events in Toronto this week! Our Best Bets include TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten showcase, a wide selection of Black History Month events, and a Lunar New Year celebration at the TSO.
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Black History Month Events: Films, Dance, Painting & More
As Toronto marks Black History Month, the city is buzzing with events to celebrate the creativity and joy of the Black community. This week, don’t miss a 25th-anniversary screening of Love & Basketball, a sing-a-long/shout-a-long screening of Dreamgirls, a paint night led by Melissa Falconer, an Afrobeat dance workshop, and more. Check out our full list of Black History Month happenings here.
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The Clarion by Nina Dunic — By The Lake Book Club
By The Lake Book Club is a six-part series connecting readers with leading Canadian authors for live readings, discussion, audience Q&As, and book signings. The series kicks off with debut author Nina Dunic discussing her novel The Clarion, (winner of the 2024 Trillium Book Award) a haunting exploration of intimacy, belonging, and self-discovery. More info.
When: February 4
Where: Assembly Hall
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Canada’s Top Ten
Watch 10 of the best films to come out of Canada in 2024 at this TIFF showcase. Catch up on 10 features and 10 shorts from Canadian filmmakers that made a mark last year, including 40 Acres, Can I Get a Witness?, The Shrouds, Paying For It, and Universal Language. More info.
When: February 5-9
Where: TIFF Lightbox
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What We Carry
Award-winning artist Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo choreographs and performs this solo dance piece that explores motherhood, Indigenous language, the feminine body, and more. At times painful and at times joyous, What We Carry is an expression of the life experiences that Diabo carries in her body, mind and spirit. More info.
When: February 6-9
Where: Aki Studio
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Table for Two
Timely, hilarious, and full of heart, Table for Two candidly explores the modern-day digital dating landscape through the eyes of Abby (Akosua Amo-Adem), a Ghanaian woman on her way to meet yet another online suitor. Join her as she navigates the complexities of romance, identity and happiness in the 21st century. More info.
When: February 7- March 2
Where: Soulpepper Theatre
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Winter Chocolate Show
Calling all chocolate lovers: the Winter Chocolate Show returns this weekend! Meet chocolate makers from across Canada, enjoy samples and tasting sessions, explore creative flavour combinations, learn about the craft and science of chocolate-making, and pick up all the sweet treats you can eat at the chocolate marketplace. More info.
When: February 8
Where: Toronto Reference Library
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Year of the Snake: A Lunar New Year Celebration at the TSO
This enchanting evening of music weaves together classic and festive favourites to ring in the Lunar New Year. Conductor Naomi Woo joins forces with master guzheng artist Wu Fei and violinist Stella Chen for a mesmerizing concert that’s sure to inspire good fortune. More info.
When: February 8
Where: Roy Thomson Hall
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People, Places & Things
People, Places & Things is a powerful depiction of one woman’s journey with addiction and recovery. Louise Lambert stars as Emma, a stage actress who’s having the time of her life…until she checks into rehab. The first step is to admit she has a problem…but what if the problem is everyone else? More info.
When: February 9 – March 2
Where: Coal Mine Theatre
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