Things to do in Toronto this weekend: January 7-9 – NOW Toronto

Including catching up on last year's 21 Black Futures shows, dancing to DJ Blush and enjoying Snow Magic at Ontario Place

Courtesy of CBC and Obsidian Theatre.

In The Sender, Amanda Cordner's Sil simply presses a button to send racists to their own island.

If you missed Obsidian Theatres historic presentation of 21 short shows looking at the future of Blackness last year, theyre all still streaming at the CBC Gem site. Organized by Obsidians artistic director, Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the shows including Cheryl Foggos The Sender, starring Sort Ofs Amanda Cordner are timely and urgent, perfect isolation viewing.

Available for a limited time. Free. gem.cbc.ca

Miss dancing? Well, you cant do the real thing in-person now, but DJ Blush hosts an online dance party with R&R, soul, funk, pop, hip-hop and more. So clear out your living room furniture and get ready to feel good.

January 7 at 9 pm. Pwyc. mixcloud.com/live/djblushto

Its your last chance to see the Nathan Phillips Square spectacle of lights, with installations inspired by cultural festivals around the world. The Cavalcade was designed with guidance from Toronto Public Health, so as long as you keep your distance this is a safe Omicron event that will get you out of your apartment and maybe even into a pair of skates.

To January 7, 5-11 pm. Free. toronto.ca/cavalcade

The figure-8 skate trail under the Gardiner is back this year. No reservations are required, but you do need to wear a mask, and capacity is limited. There will be skate rentals and sharpenings, but skating lessons have been cancelled. Inuvialuk artist Maureen Grubens large-scale installation of sculptural sleds, Moving With Joy, will also be on display. The work depicts how sleds are used by Arctic communities.

To February 21. 250 Fort York Blvd. Free.thebentway.ca

Sea Tangle by Ryan Longo is on display at Snow Magic.

The producers of this seasonal drive-thru are playing fast and loose with the winter theme. Snow Magic is basically a tour of Burning Man-style sculptures think pyrotechnics, optical effects and Tim Burtonesque trance music. The laser tower gives strong Jennifer Lopez Waiting For Tonight video vibes.

To January 16. Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore West). $45-$65 per vehicle.DriveThruFunCo.com

Galleries and museums may be closed, but the Aga Khan Museums outdoor exhibition featuring photographs by Christopher Wilton-Steer is on for a couple of months. Just be sure to bundle up if its extra cold outside.

Runs to March 7. Free. Aga Khan Park (77 Wynford). agakhanmuseum.org

Glenn Sumi

Glenn started writing for NOWs theatre section in 1997. Currently, he edits and contributes to the film and stage sections. He sees approximately 280 live stage shows and 150 movies a year. His mother once described his job as Seeing The Lion King"

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Things to do in Toronto this weekend: January 7-9 - NOW Toronto