With Winterlicious returning, offering deals at some of Toronto’s go-to eating spots, and the Toronto Tea Festival coming back with exotic tea options to savour, there are plenty of tasty winter experiences to look forward to this week. There are also some new plays and performances opening at local theatres, including a modern take on a period drama and an emotional staging about the lengths a mother would go to protect their daughter. Below are our Toronto Best Bets, with plenty of recommendations to appease the foodies and theatre lovers.
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Greenhouse Festival
Explore new parts of the Tarragon Theatre through the celebrated new works from artists in residence. From magic shows like Love Me Back to confessional concerts like Apology Show, the Greenhouse Festival showcases some of the most innovative theatre makers in their element. Attend performances, relax at The Planter Box Cabaret in between Extraspace presentations, and participate in dance and puppetry workshops. More info.
When: January 27-31
Where: Tarragon Theatre
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Run It Back – January Double Feature
There will be crying and baseball at this double feature presented by Inside Out and Run It Back. Head to the Paradise Theatre for back-to-back screenings of A League of Their Own and The Broken Hearts Club. For those who haven’t seen these two classics, A League of Their Own follows an all-female baseball league that springs up in the Midwest during World War II and The Broken Hearts Club is based on writer-producer Greg Berlanti’s real-life story following the lives of a group of gay friends in West Hollywood, as they navigate love, loss, and discover themselves. More info.
When: January 29
Where: Paradise Theatre
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Witch
Soulpepper Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of Jen Silverman’s critically acclaimed play, Witch. A modern take on a Jacobean drama, this production is centred on a devil passing as a young salesman who arrives at a village, looking to claim souls in exchange for people’s deepest desires. When he crosses paths with Elizabeth, who has long been labeled a witch, she refuses to give into temptation. Subversive and razor-sharp, this play leads audiences to question how much our souls are worth when hope is running thin. More info.
When: Starting January 29
Where: Michael Young Theatre
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Celina Myers: Hollow
Join TikTok sensation Celina Myers in a live conversation about her new book, Hollow. The novel is about a woman whose destiny and her family are ever changed after she’s turned into a vampire. Mia Adair initially feels like she is past her prime even though she’s twenty-five. Aside from managing to talk to the dead during her adolescence (an ability that has since dried up), there is nothing extraordinary about her up until she dies in a car crash and wakes up as a vampire. Her new condition forces her to choose between two rival vampire families, getting drawn to two loves. In addition to this book conversation moderated by Jessica Sorentino, this event also includes a book signing. More info.
When: January 29
Where: Hot Docs
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Winterlicious
Toronto becomes a real foodie destination at this time of year with Winterlicious, a festival designed to boost the dining experience in the city during the winter months. Over 240 restaurants are offering delicious, three-course prix fixe meals ranging from go-to comfort dishes to vibrant global options. This is a great opportunity to explore Toronto’s culinary scene at a discounted rate. Reservations are open for seatings between January 30 and February 12. More info.
When: Starting January 30
Where: Multiple locations
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Twilight Symphony at the Castle
Experience intimate, candlelight concerts at one of Toronto’s stunning landmarks. The Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra invites attendees to travel the castle’s 800ft tunnel and sit in on a one-of-a-kind performance at the Carriage Room. Choose your own music venture with Friday evenings presenting the Rock Symphony and Saturday nights offering a repertoire that goes from Broadway to Opera. This season, every guest will be greeted with a Twilight Symphony specialty shot upon arrival. More info.
When: Starting January 30
Where: Casa Loma
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Toronto Tea Festival
Canada’s largest festival for tea lovers returns this weekend, featuring some of the most exotic blends in the world. With more than 40 vendors, demonstrations, and speakers in attendance, this event is ideal for those who want to try out new flavours, learn more about tea culture, and savour a warm drink with friends and family. Sip away some of the freshest teas and find out more from brewing experts at this exciting Toronto outing. More info.
When: January 31-February 1
Where: Toronto Reference Library
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Through the Eyes of God
Anusree Roy returns to the Theatre Passe Muraille with a powerful follow-up to her hit play Pyaasa. Through the Eyes of God follows Chaya, a spirited young woman who is arrested for desperately stealing rice to feed her daughter Krishna. Yet, greater horror awaits when Krishna is trafficked to Delhi, leading Chaya to traverse through the underbelly of a broken system in the hopes of bringing her daughter home. The play seeks to question how far a mother would go to protect their child. More info.
When: Starting February 1
Where: Theatre Passe Muraille
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