Ever wanted to impress a famous rap star with your rap karaoke skills? Now’s your chance, because Del the Funky Homosapien will be at Revival Bar tomorrow night for hip-hop karaoke, or just watch seasoned rappers duke it out at a rap battle. That, plus free swing dance lessons and an ice sculpture competition, all happening in Toronto this weekend, February 19-21.
Hip-Hop Karaoke featuring Del the Funky Homosapien
https://www.facebook.com/hiphopkaraoke
Only in Toronto can you not only go to a hip-hop karaoke event, but also have it featuring renowned rap artist Del the Funky Homosapien. There’s pretty much nothing more awesome than that. Honing your hip-hop karaoke skills are definitely encouraged for this event.
When to go: Friday, 10 pm
Where at? Revival Bar, 783 College
Tickets: $20 or $25 after 11 pm
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If hip-hop karaoke isn’t quite what you’re looking for, how about a rap battle? The King of the Dot rap battle league is putting on an event with mystery match-ups on Friday night.
When to go: Friday and Saturday, 7 pm
Where at? 99 Sudbury
Tickets: $38 and up
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest 2016: Expressions of Love
http://www.bloor-yorkville.com/icefest/
Check out some pretty epic ice sculptures and vote for your favourite to earn the sculptor a prize at the end of the weekend. It’s a family-friendly event, but the sculptures should be cool to check out, maybe as a date idea? Carving starts at noon on Saturday.
When to go: Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 pm
Where at? Village of Yorkville Park, 100 Cumberland
Tickets: admission is free
Free Vintage Swing Dance Lessons
http://beeskneesdance.com/try-a-free-class/
Pretend you’re back in the 1930s and learn to swing dance for free, thanks to the people at Bees’ Knees Dance. Come alone or with a date and attempt to figure out the six-count Lindy Hop. Good luck with that. Bring comfy shoes and water, but leave your pride at the door.
When to go: Sunday, 2 pm
Where at? Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt
Tickets: admission is free