5 things to do this weekend: Monster Jam, rap workshop & design festival
Posted January 18, 2013 6:00 am.
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Jan. 18-20, 2013
For Families: Spend an afternoon learning to rap at the Rhyme Stew Crew workshop with poet Claire Caldwell and veteran rapper Mindbender. Using old school hip-hop techniques, the two will help youngsters aged eight to 13 through the process. The Academy of the Impossible, 231 Wallace Ave. Saturday, 1 p.m. -3 p.m. $10. eventbrite.ca
For Visitors: Sample as many as 70 wines from 15 local wineries at the winter edition of the sixth annual Ontario Wine Fair in Parkdale. You also get to try local artisanal cheeses. The Mascot, 1267 Queen St. W. Sunday, 1 p.m. -5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $50. goodfoodrevolution.com
For Singles: The third annual Toronto Design Offsite Festival highlights the best in Canadian design. The weeklong city festival kicks off this weekend in the Junction neighbourhood with 10 events and exhibits at Smash, Forever Interiors and East of Keele, among others. Saturday and Sunday. Various times and locations. Free. todesignoffsite.com
For Charity: One girl can indeed make a difference. Help teen Chelsea Olar raise money for SickKids Foundation at her 3rd One Girl Can Make a Difference dart tournament. Army Navy and Air Force York 383. 1649 Weston Rd. Saturday, 11 a.m. -5 p.m. $15. toronto.ca
For Kicks: Watch Grave Digger, Northern Nightmare and other souped-up monster trucks spin and jump in freestyle and racing competitions at Rogers Centre during the Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour. Rogers Centre. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets start at $29.05. monsterjam.com
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