Friday, January 1, 2010

• New Year's Day

• Mayor's Levée. Toronto City Hall. 416-338-0338.

• Polar Bear Swim. Lake Ontario. 416-755-7353.

• Rose Bowl Game & Parade. Pasadena, California.

• Salute to Vienna. Roy Thomson Hall. 2:30 pm. 416-872-4255.

WWednesday, January 6, 2010

• Next Stage Theatre Festival. Thru Jan 17. Fringe of Toronto. Factory Theatre. 416-966-1062.

Friday, January 8, 2010

• Canada's Bridal Show. Thru Jan 10. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. 905-264-7000.

• Boating for Children's Charity. NMMA. Direct Energy Centre. 905-951-0009.

    Saturday, January 9, 2010

• Toronto International Boat Show. Thru Jan 17. NMMA. Direct Energy Centre. 905-951-0009.

• National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. 905-477-2677 or 1-800-891-4859.

Friday, January 15, 2010

• Niagara Icewine Festival. Thru Jan 24. Various venues throughout Niagara wine country. 905-326-7469.

• The Wedding Show 2010. Thru Jan 17. The Carlu. Meet the industry's finest, in a boutique-inspired setting. Catherine Lash.

416-597-0143.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

• Girl Guides 100th Anniversay Launch Party. Girl Guides of Canada. Casa Loma. Join Guiders, past and present for fun-filled activities including a scavenger hunt, and activities from past decades, a communications corner, an interactive display of uniforms from past decades refreshments and more. 416-478-5281 ext 264.

• McDonald's Youth Spin-A-Thon. Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Markham Fairgrounds. All boys and girls ages 7-15 are encouraged to participate, and all family, friends, and fans are invited to come cheer everyone on! 416-806-4388.

• Monster Jam. Rogers Centre. Feld Motorsports. 416-341-1000.

• Rent: The Broadway Tour. Canon Theatre. Mirvish Productions. 416-872-1212.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

• Urban Music Week. Thru Feb 1. Various locations. Leanne Plummer/Joanne Smale. 647-346-4101.

Friday, January 22, 2010

• National Bridal Show. Thru Jan 24. Direct Energy Centre - Exhibition Place. Kelly Christensen. 416-263-3000.

• Toronto International Soccer Show. Thru Jan 24. Direct Energy Centre - Exhibition Place. Jamie Clephan. 416-263-3000.

• Disney Live. Thru Jan 24. Rogers Centre. 416-341-1000.

• Sinfonia Toronto: The Romantic Century. Glenn Gould Studio. 416-593-4822.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

• Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show. Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building. 416-585-8000.

Monday, January 25, 2010

• Toronto Board of Trade Annual Dinner. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Wendy Small. 416-862-4568.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

• Conn Smythe Celebrities Sports Dinner & Auction. Easter Seals Society. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Danielle Rea. 416-421-8377 ext 360.

• Carmen. Canadian Opera Company. Thru Feb 27. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. 416-363-6671.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

• We Are One Jazz Ensemble & Chorus. DAREarts Foundation for Children. Kroener Hall, Royal Conservatory of Music. 7:00 pm.  Experience the power & beauty of over 300 voices! Featuring jazz legend Barry Harris & the DAREarts Jazz Ensemble & Chorus. Brenda Norton. 905-729-0097.

Friday, January 29, 2010

• Winterlicious. Thru Feb 11. City of Toronto Special Events. Over 100 restaurants participate in this annual event, offering special pre-fixe prices. 416-395-0490.

• Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championships. Thru January 31. Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Bayview-Wildwood Resort, Port Stanton. 866-224-6560.

• WinterCity. RBC. Nathan Philips Square. Culinary experiences, fantastic free entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square and a showcase of Toronto's vibrant arts scene. 416-338-0338.

• Ad Ball - A Fashion Fetish. Dress for Success and Ad Women of Toronto Mentorship Program. Fermenting Cellar at The Distillery District. Designed to inspire all the senses, guests will experience a decadent evening that includes a dazzling designer fashion show, delectable eats and treats, fabulous cocktails and drinks, exciting entertainment, sensational live music and dancing. There will also be generous door prizes and raffle items. Stacey Farber. 416-482-1396 ext 223.

• Penderecki Plus! Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music. 7:15 pm pre-concert talk. 8:00 pm concert.  Elena Koneva. 416-408-0208.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

• Dance for the Cure. Lupus Ontario. The Terrace, Vaughan. 905-415-1099.

• Manulife Walk for Memories. Alzheimer Society of Toronto. 416-322-6560.

• Canadian Gift & Tableware Association's Show. Toronto International Centre. 416-679-0170.

• Lights, Camera, Toronto! Animation Workshops. NFB Mediatheque. Animation Workshop for children. 416-973-3012.