It’s the first week of spring and we’re ready to party! Well, we’re ready to party as much as we can, given the current and never-ending restrictions caused by COVID-19. But hey, we’ve done a spring in lockdown before, right? We’re pros at this by now.
Here are 10 things to do at home and around Toronto this week.
TORONTO SKETCH FEST
Laugh your way into warm weather with this virtual sketch festival. You can tune into live streams of some of the best local comedians in town. Plus, there are tons of workshops and talks to catch as well.
Where: Check it out online
When: Kicks off Wednesday, March 24th
TORONTO KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL
We’re always on the hunt for a good movie! So the digital screenings at the Toronto Korean Film Festival are right up our alley. You can catch amazing movies plus live director Q&As every night of the event.
Where: Check it out online
When: Kicks off Friday, March 26th
TAKE THE ARGOS MASK CHALLENGE
For the past year, we’ve been fighting the spread of COVID-19 by wearing our masks. Well, what if we told you there’s a way to give back to the community while you do it? In collaboration with the Toronto Argonauts, Real Sports Apparel is selling amazing branded masks. The best part? A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to Second Harvest Food Rescue.
Where: Check out the full collection at Real Sports Apparel
When: Any day of the week
MOVE YOUR PAWS FOR POLAR BEARS
Speaking of charitable causes, you can help save the polar bears with the Toronto Zoo’s ongoing challenge. From now until March 19th, the Zoo challenges YOU to move your paws as much as possible. The collective goal is to run/walk/jog 10,000 km. Share your journey and help the fundraising campaign reach its goal of $15,000 for the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy.
Where: Check it out online
When: Any day of the week
TALKING TO ARTISTS: JULIE DEBOER
Ever wondered what makes a Canadian abstract artist tick? Now you’ll get your answers through a live virtual talk with Julie DeBoer. This local talent will be sharing her story, tips, and tricks to building a career as an artist.
Where: Check it out online
When: Thursday, March 25th
INTRODUCTION TO ORCHIDS
It’s spring now, so we’re facing the florals head-on. The Toronto Botanical Gardens are to with their virtual event all about orchids. You can tune in to learn about the pretty plant from horticulturist Spencer Hauck. He’ll tell you all about the beauty and benefits of these gorgeous flowers
Where: Check it out online
When: Monday, March 22nd
TORONTO FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS BOOK CLUB
With all this extra time at home, we’ve been able to dive head-first into loads of books. To chat with some of Toronto’s top authors about all that, you can attend this virtual book club. This week, they’ll be analyzing Frances Itani’s The Company We Keep. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to pick up your copy ASAP.
Where: Check it out online
When: Wednesday, March 24th
“A VILLAGE DREAMS” VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
If we can’t hit up a gallery in person, the online version is the next best thing. This week, you can log on to explore the artistic workings on display at “a village dreams” virtual exhibit. The goal of the collection is to use art as a tool to understand humanity. Which is pretty darn deep, if you ask us!
Where: Check it out online
When: Any day of the week
TRY ONE OF CANADA’S TOP RESTAURANTS
Hungry? Us too. Good thing Toronto’s home to some of the best restaurants in the country. We don’t need a silly list to tell us that, but if we did need one, we’ve got one. A recent ranking named 27 Toronto spots in the Top 100 in Canada. That’s 27 spots to add to your weekly takeout to-do.
Where: All around Toronto
When: Any day of the week
CASA LOMA VIRTUAL ESCAPE SERIES
Just because we’re stuck at home, doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. This virtual escape room is a close second-best to the real thing. You can interact with a live actor as they roam the actual hall of Casa Loma. Along the way, you’ll run into trivia, puzzles, and obstacles to solving the mystery. This one’s great for a virtual get-together.
Where: Check it out online
When: Any day of the week
Have a great week, Toronto!
