There’s always something happening at Yonge-Dundas Square. For more information, visit www.ydsquare.ca.
February 10 to 16
Toronto College Park Valentine’s Day Sidewalk Sale at the Shops of College Park, 444 Yonge Street. Come by and find the perfect romantic gift for your special someone.
February 10 to March 7
Menopause The Musical at the Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge Street. Don’t miss this hilarious celebration of women and “the change” told through a collection of 25 re-lyricized Baby Boomer songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. For more information, showtimes or to purchase tickets, call Ticketmaster at 416 872 5555 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
February 11 to 13
Express Your Love at The Bay on Queen, Main Floor, Cosmetics & Fragrances Department. Learn how to express your love for beauty. Book an appointment with your favourite cosmetic or fragrance counter. Receive a special gift for you or a special someone. For more information, call 416 861 9111.
February 13 and 14 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Special Valentine’s menu at Bb33 Bistro and Brassiere at the Delta Chelsea Downtown Toronto Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West. For more information call 416 585 4319 or visit www.bb33.ca
February 15 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Family Day at The Bay on Queen. Round up the family for a fun-filled day including getting a caricature of yourself in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Sport competition in the Olympic Shop on the 2nd Floor, kids making their own HBC pouch in the kids department on the 5th Floor and face painting clowns. The store is open this day from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For more information, call 416 861 9111.
February 16 from 6:30am to 12:30pm
Sixth Annual Pancake Breakfast at Fresh Start Coffee Co., 655 Bay Street at Elm. Come by for pancakes and support a worthy cause. All proceeds from pancake sales will benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For more
information, contact John Cupido at 416 599 6180.
February 16 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Toronto Reading Series at Commensal, 655 Bay Street. Now on its second season, enjoy a great vegetarian meal paired with readings. Join award winning writers John Lawrence Reynolds, John Stephenson and David Trahair as they read from their newest works. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, call 905 271 9917 or 416 997 9917, email to readings@torontoreadingseries.com or visit www.torontoreadingseries.com.
February 18 at 5:00pm and February 20 at 11:00am
Free Heritage Week Tours of the Historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, 189 Yonge Street. Join a free 1-1/2 hour guided tour of a national historic site and the last operating double-decker theatre in the world in celebration of Heritage Week. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 416 314 2874.
Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00noon to 5:00pm in February
Toronto’s Tumultuous Year – William Lyon Mackenzie as Mayor – An Exhibit at Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street. An exhibit about the trials, tribulations and successes of Toronto’s first Mayor. For more information, call 416 392 6915 or visit www.toronto.ca/culture/mackenzie_house.htm.
Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00noon to 5:00pm in February
Learn about Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the first woman to publish a newspaper in Canada, at Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street. Discover her newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, and read articles about the anti-slavery movement. Print a souvenir book mark with a quote from Mary Ann in the recreated 1850's printshop. For more information, call 416 392 6915 or visit www.toronto.ca/culture/mackenzie_house.htm.
Until end of February
Winter Truffle Wonderland at Bb33 Bistro and Brassiere at the Delta Chelsea Downtown Toronto Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West. Enjoy elegant dining and haute cuisine at an affordable price. Find out why the truffle is called the diamond of the kitchen. For more information call 416-585-4319 or visit www.bb33.ca
Every Tuesday until April 6 at 7:30pm
Pub Stumpers Trivia League at the Duke of Somerset, 655 Bay Street. Team up with up to six people for a chance to win a spot on the pub stumpers trophy. No cover charge. Call 416 640 0921.
Every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Live Jazz with Cara Matthew at Woo Buffet Restaurant and Lounge, 10 Dundas Street East, 5th Floor. Enjoy an evening of fine dining and great live entertainment. Call 416 977 9966 or visit www.woorestaurantlounge.com.
Every Thursday at 9:00pm
Jerome Goodboo presents Delta Blues Nights at Monarchs Pub in the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street. Listen to the sounds of Toronto’s best renowned blues musicians. Call 416 585 4352 or visit www.monarchspub.ca.
Every Friday & Saturday 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Live Jazz at Commensal, 655 Bay Street. Call 416 596 9364. No cover charge. Validated parking at 38 Elm Street garage after 6:00pm with minimum $10 purchase at Commensal.
Special Days at the Pantages Martini Bar, 200 Victoria Street
M3 Mondays feature live DJ, $5 Martinis, Mojitos, and Mac and Cheese. After Work Social Thurdays enjoy live DJ, $2 Burgers and $5.00 Red Stripe. On Jazz out Fridays be entertained with live music by Rob Scott and Bob Scott, and $10 Purple Haze Martinis. On Soundscape Saturdays, come for alternating live and electronic music and $10 panini. For details call 416 362 1777.
Special Days at The Wolf and Firkin, 43 Elm Street at Bay
Open mic Tuesdays, howl with Augy G. Karaoke Wednesdays with Charlie. Live music Fridays and Saturdays featuring Toronto’s top musicians. No cover charge. Call 416 971 6264.