5 things to do this weekend: Snowshoes, Scottish New Year & sing-along ‘Sound of Music’
Posted December 28, 2012 9:41 am.
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As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in the city for all ages and interests.
Dec. 28-30, 2012
For families: Don lederhosen and warm up the vocal cords for Sing-a-Long Sound of Music, a subtitled screening of the family classic. Cost includes props to be used during the show. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. Friday-Sunday. Various times. $18.75; children $13.25; seniors/students $15. tiff.net
For visitors: Gather at the historic Gibson House for dinner and revelry inspired by the traditions of Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year’s Eve celebration. A rendition of Auld Lang Syne likely. Pre-registration required. Gibson House, 5172 Yonge St. Saturday-Sunday. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. $40-$49. toronto.ca
For singles: Hear five bands for $5 each night this weekend at the Drake’s annual Boxing Week music festival, featuring a DJ set by Austra’s Katie Stelmanis, hip-hop-based jazz from Badbadnotgood, and Arts & Crafts standout Zeus. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. Friday-Sunday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. drakehotel.ca
For charity: Vie for a championship belt while raising money for the SickKids Foundation at the outrageous Women’s Arm Wrestling competition. Prizes for best wrestling name and costume. 751 Lounge, 751 Queen St. W. Saturday. Registration 10 p.m.; matches begin 11 p.m. $10 to watch; $5 to wrestle. womensarmwrestling.ca
For kicks: Embrace winter with a trek across a meadow, through a forest and along the Humber River — on snowshoes! Adults only. Humber Arboretum, 205 Humber College Blvd. Sunday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. $6.78, plus $8.47 for snowshoe rental if needed. humberarboretum.on.ca
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