5 things to do this weekend: Have a laugh at Second City, hop along with the Easter Bunny & see The Ting Tings
Posted April 6, 2012 8:30 am.
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As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in Toronto for a variety of ages and interests.
April 6-8, 2012
For families: Celebrate the holiday weekend at the Toronto Zoo’s annual Easter Egg Stravaganza. Visit your favourite animals, solve a word puzzle and take part in an Easter parade. You may even spot the Easter Bunny himself. Toronto Zoo. April 6-9. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Adults: $23. Seniors: $17. Children: $13. Kids under three are free. http://www.torontozoo.com/Events/?pg=Easter
For visitors: Bust a gut at Second City’s new revue, Live Wrong and Prosper! The company presents its latest collection of sketches and improv, sure to make even the toughest critic laugh. Blue Jays Way. Until July. Various times. Tickets begin at $29. http://www.secondcity.com/performances/detail/1113/
For singles: English duo The Ting Tings have just released their new record, Sounds from Nowheresville and they are headed to Toronto to play a live show to support the album. Phoenix Concert Theatre. Friday, April 6. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $26. http://www.phoenixconcerttheatre.com/
For charity: Lace up your sneakers for a great cause this weekend. Harry’s Spring Run-Off benefits the prostate cancer research and programs at the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. There’s still spots left in the 5K run. High Park. Saturday, April 7. 5K at 11:15 a.m. Children’s run at 11:45 a.m. http://www.canadarunningseries.com/springrunoff/index.htm
For kicks: How about kicking up your heels this weekend? The Bata Shoe Museum presents The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines & High Spirits. The exhibit focuses on the wardrobe and culture of women during the high-flying period. Bata Shoe Museum. Until June. Adults: $12. Seniors: 12. Students: 8. Children: $5. Kids under five are free. http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/exhibitions/roaring20s/index.shtml
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