5 things to do this weekend: tequila tasting, Picasso & spring sprint
Posted May 4, 2012 9:23 am.
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As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening May 5-6 in Toronto for a range of ages and interests.
For Families: Many people have only seen his work in art history books, but your family can get the chance to see Picasso’s paintings up close at the Art Gallery of Ontario. About 150 works by the Spanish artist are here on loan from Paris. The exhibit runs until Aug. 26. Tickets range from $25 for an adult to $62.50 for a family pass. 317 Dundas St. W. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday. 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. www.ago.net
For Visitors: Check out the some of the city’s best comedy at the renowned Second City to take in the troupe’s latest show, Live Wrong and Prosper. Ticket prices range from $24-$29. 51 Mercer St. Tuesday-Thursday. 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday 7 p.m. www.secondcity.com
For Singles: Get to know many of Toronto’s streets during any one of Jane’s Walk tours this weekend. Activist Jane Jacobs, who died in 2006, is known for her role in stopping the Spadina Expressway in the 70s. Alejandra Bravo will be leading a walk on St. Clair West and talking about its soccer history. It is one of more than 120 walks scheduled in the city on Saturday and Sunday. Chappa Corner Cafe. 1340 St. Clair Ave. W. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. www.janeswalk.net
For Kicks: If you didn’t get to escape to sunny Mexico during the winter you can enjoy the next best thing this weekend at the Tequila and More Show. Visitors can taste some of Mexico’s best spirits and beers— and there’ll be food too. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. May 4-5. General admission $30. www.tequilaandmore.com
For Charity: Lace up to walk or run in Brampton’s annual David Bloom Memorial Spring Sprint. Participants can sign up for a 3K or 10K route to raise money for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. BT’s Kevin Frankish will be hosting the event. Sunday, May 6. Registration at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre, 1660 North Park Dr., Brampton. www.springsprint.com
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