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SATURDAY

Chinese Performances and Buffet Dinner

Gardiner Museum Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St W 416-586-8080 www.gardinermuseum.on.ca 4-7:30pm $30/adults, $10/children A family-oriented event with dance, music and food. Performance takes place at the Isabel Bader Theatre with buffet dinner in the Gardiner Museum’s Terrace Room.

Earthstone Ceramics Grand re-opening Party

Earthstone Ceramics 3082 Dundas St W 416-769-6318 www.freewebs.com/earthstonesceramics 12-5pm Earthstones has done some renovating, check out the new indoor playground area and ceramic painting studio. Free face-painting, balloons, crafts and snacks for kids.

High Park Choirs Auditions

Runnymede United Church 432 Runnymede Rd 416-762-0657 www.highparkchoirs.org 10am-4pm High Park Choirs is seeking new choristers, age 5 -18, for their Spring term. Interested choristers are invited to attend a rehearsal in advance of an audition; call or visit website to reserve.

Lunar New Year Festival

Exhibition Place, Better Living Centre 195 Princes’ Blvd 416-536-3611 www.vatoronto.ca 10am-9pm $10-$19/ticket A traditional Vietnamese New Year celebration, signifying a new start to a prosperous year. This year the festival offers famous Vietnamese singers; local entertainment; a singing contest; cultural exhibit booths; and many activities for children.

Shen Yun Performing Arts (5yrs+)

Living Arts Centre 414 Living Arts Dr 1-888-805-8888 www.livingartscentre.ca Sat: 2pm, 7:30pm $35-$120/ticket Celebrate the Chinese new year with a dazzling display of traditional Chinese Culture. Dozens of dancers in exquisite costumes, thunderous drums, masterful singing and spectacular backdrops take you to another world. Ancient legends of virtue are brought to life alongside modern tales of courage.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Dance Ontario Dance Weekend

Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre 207 Queens Quay W 416-973-4000 info@harbourfrontcentre.com www.harbourfrontcentre.com 1-7pm $10 donation at the door Savor many dance styles from contemporary, b-boying and ballet, to bellydance, Bharatanatyam, jazz, flamenco and African. Featuring performances from Toronto’s fabulous dance artists to provoke and inspire, warming January’s frosty days!

Figure Skating Performances

Shops at Don Mills, Town Square 1090 Don Mills Rd 12-2pm www.shopsatdonmills.ca Performances by high level figure skaters who train locally at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club and range in age from 12-18 years. All have competed at the Section level, and many will skate at the 2010 Canadian National Figure Skating Championships. Check website, performances may be cancelled due to weather.

SUNDAY

High Park Winter Fun Day

Colborne Lodge www.toronto.ca 416-392-6916 11am-3pm Free admission, activity fees Lots of fun wintery activities including taffy pulling take place at Colborne Lodge. Enjoy horse and wagon rides, roast marshmallows and sip warm drinks in the great outdoors. All proceeds from this event assist in the maintenance of the Jamie Bell Adventure playground and other programs in the park.

In the Bleak Midwinter - A Winter Walk

Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Rd www.toronto.ca 416-396-2819 1:30-2:30pm $5.24/adults, $2/children Tour the Wildflower Preserve to learn how plants and animals adapt to and survive the harsh winter weather. Refreshments provided.

Robbie Burns’ Day Celebration

Mackenzie House 82 Bond St www.toronto.ca 416-392-6915 12-4pm $5.71/adults, $3.33/5-12yrs, Free/4yrs-) Celebrate the birthday of the famous Scottish Poet with toe-tapping live music, shortbread and a smiling haggis! Ziliotto Workshops 764 Queen St W 416-867-1632 1:30-3pm $32/person, 5yrs+, call to reserve Make soap and bath fizzes with guest artist Jenna Scott of Sultry Suds.