It’s the long weekend and that means an extra day of awesome events happening around TO! Enjoy your extra day away from the office and spend it dancing to Kanye and Taylor Swift tracks, or attend the thrilling National Yo-Yo Championship. All part of the good times in Toronto this weekend, March 25-27.
Bad Blood: T Swift vs. Kanye Dance Party
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It’s like the battle royale that should never happen: a dance party that pits T Swift against please-bail-me-out-of-crippling-debt Yeezy. Two DJs will spin the tracks of these two radio superstars.
When to go: Friday, 10:30 pm
Where at? Adelaide Hall, 250 Adelaide W
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Canadian National Yo-Yo Championships
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You read that right – there is a national yo-yo contest. Someone will literally win a prize for their yo-yo skills. Don’t miss the action, the big winner will advance to the global championships this summer.
When to go: Saturday, 9 am-6 pm
Where at? Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills
Tickets: admission is free
Easter Sweets and Chocolate Tour
Tour Kensington Market and experience everything delicious the ‘hood has to offer on Easter Sunday. You’ll be sampling chocolates and other sweets, getting a history lesson on desserts and get discounts at some of the shops you’ll visit on this walking tour.
When to go: Sunday, 11 am or 1:30 pm
Where at? Ding Don Pastries & Cafe, 321 Spadina
Tickets: $35, $20 for kids
Slow Jams Sunday
If your idea of a good Sunday Funday has more in line with taking your clothes off than playing beer pong with frat boys, get warmed up at Slow Jams Sunday. They’ll be playing old-skool B&B love songs to make you wanna get naked. (Warning: The venue reserves naming rights for any babies conceived that night.)
When to go: Sunday, 9 pm
Where at? Fat City Blues, 890 College
Tickets: admission is free