Quote David Bowie and see him in his finest mullet at a Labyrinth quote-along this weekend, check out a free art event to celebrate TO’s 182nd birthday, or class it up at a pretty incredible dance performance. All part of the weird and wonderful things happening in Toronto this weekend, March 4-6.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
See some pretty amazing dance, performed by a world-renowned company that’s recognized for debuting works by soon-to-be-famous choreographers. Plus you can join former principal dancer George Randolph with Michael Jackson Jr. in the lobby for a talk before the show on Friday.
When to go: Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 pm; Saturday, 8 pm
Where at? Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E
Tickets: starting at $49
Art in the 6ix
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/events/join-cbc-toronto-for-art-in-the-6ix-1.3441809
Toronto is super old – 182 to be exact. So to celebrate our ancient and totally not decrepit city, CBC is throwing an art party in Yonge-Dundas Square. The big “art unveiling” happens from noon to 2 on Friday, and the music, art, prizes and activities continue throughout the city.
When to go: Friday, 11 am-7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-6 pm
Where at? Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas E
Tickets: admission is free
Beach House at the Danforth Music Hall
https://www.facebook.com/events/1688063918072350
Dream pop super band Beach House is playing two shows at the Danforth Music Hall this weekend, and as always, will probably put on a great show. It’s a good opportunity to get weird and party.
When to go: Saturday and Sunday, 7 pm
Where at? The Danforth Music Hall
Tickets: starting at $28.50
Labyrinth Quote-Along
Give those ’70s-born old-timers a run for their money at Bloor Hot Docs Cinema’s Labyrinth Quote-Along. Celebrate Bowie’s luxuriously layered mullet and call out “You have no power over me!” with dozens of other Labyrinth nerds. Costumes are welcome.
When to go: Saturday, 9:30 pm
Where at? Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W
Tickets: $18, includes a beer and large popcorn