5 things to do this weekend: The Nutcracker, Christmas flower show & Toronto Animecon
Posted December 9, 2011 3:39 pm.
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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.
Dec. 10-11 2011
For Families: Get into the Christmas spirit by taking your children to The Nutcracker, a ballet classic about Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house. The production by the National Ballet of Canada is choreographed by James Kudelka, and features guest celebrities, including Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and CityNews’ Roger Petersen and Avery Haines as well as others. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Dec. 10-Jan. 3, 2012. Times vary. $38-$102. http://national.ballet.ca/
For visitors: Enjoy the floral displays at the Allan Gardens Conservatory Christmas Flower Shows. Free (donations for the food bank are welcomed). Dec. 4-Jan. 8, 2012. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Candlelight show hours 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 10, 17 and 18. http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents
For Singles: Learn to dance the Charleston and the lindy hop at the Christmas Swing Ball. Live music features Patrick Tevlin & New Orleans Rhythm. Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt. Saturday, Dec. 10. 7 p.m. $15-20. Swingtoronto.com
For Charity: Children can create their own sparkling Swarovski ornament and help grant wishes for other children in need at the Swarovski Stars for Wishes Workshop. All proceeds from kit sales go to the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Toronto Eaton Centre. Saturday, Dec. 10. 10 a.m. to noon. $20-$29. Torontoeatoncentre.com
For Kicks: It’s all things Anime at Toronto Animecon. Spend the day at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with your favourite characters, get their autographs and see special guest Sean Schemmel aka Goku-Dragon Ball Kai/Z/GT . Sunday, Dec. 11. 11 a.m. -5 p.m. $10-19. http://www.hobbystar.comhttp://www.hobbystar.com/upcomingevents/index.html
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