Things to do this weekend in Toronto: February 21 to 23
Published February 20, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Don’t let the snow stop you from getting out there this weekend in Toronto. Black History Month is still going strong, musicians are taking the stage, comedians are telling jokes, and there are movies to see and markets to shop.
February 21
Black History Month: Poetry Slam
Eight poets will duke it out for cash prizes at this lively event.
When: Feb. 21
Where: Neilson Park Creative Centre
Cost: Free
Black History Month Showcase
Learn about Toronto’s contribution to hip hop culture at this immersive music exhibit.
When: Feb. 21
Where: City of Toronto Archives
Cost: Free
A Mother Apart
Take in this moving film about forgiveness and healing.
When: Feb. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Studio Theatre
Cost: Starting at $5
2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films
See live action and animated short films that have been nominated for Oscars.
When: Feb. 21 to 23
Where: Fox Theatre
Cost: $15.24
Skates & Sounds: DJ Nights at College Park
Borrow skates for free and glide along to music at a downtown rink.
When: Feb. 21
Where: College Park
Cost: Free
Maestro: Improv Comedy Battle Royale
Witness this last-one-standing melee with a dozen improv performers.
When: Feb. 21
Where: Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St. W.
Cost: $15
Tyler Ramsey
This member of Band of Horses will be performing with Alyson McNamara.
When: Feb. 21
Where: Drake Underground
Cost: $25
February 22
Black Diamond Ball
Celebrate the arts, culture and business in the local Black community.
When: Feb. 22
Where: Fairmont Royal York
Cost: $294.21
Courts and Chords
Check out this event centred around basketball and hip hop culture with a vendor market and basketball run.
When: Feb. 22
Where: Hart House
Cost: Free
Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Festival
Beat the winter blues by sampling craft brews in the snow.
When: Feb. 22
Where: Roundhouse Park
Cost: Starting at $54.32
Rihanna Rewin’
It’s all Rihanna, all night long at this celebration of Riri.
When: Feb. 22
Where: Rivoli
Cost: $12.51
Ghostwood Market
Dozens of local small businesses will be representing at this market.
When: Feb. 22
Where: The Parkdale Hall
Cost: Free
February 23
Cooking Class: Maple Time
Learn to make maple scones and butter tarts at this class.
When: Feb. 23
Where: The Depanneur
Cost: $79
Nerd Market
Buy and sell used anime, comics, figurines, plushies and games at this trading market.
When: Feb. 23, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Hart House, Great Hall
Cost: Free
Thuy
See this dreamy pop artist on their Wings world tour.
When: Feb. 23
Where: Danforth Music Hall
Cost: Starting at $38