- 2-Piano Jazz Fusion. February 16th from 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West. Two of Canada’s master jazz pianists, Robi Botos and Hilario Durán, come together for the first time ever to present a magical hour of music-making on 176 keys. This concert is part of the Canadian Opera Company’s Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. The series provides a unique opportunity to experience diverse artistic programming in what has become one of Toronto’s most exciting cultural hubs. All performances are FREE to the public. For more info visit http://www.coc.ca/PerformancesAndTickets/FreeConcertSeries/February2012.aspx
- Valentine’s Day Sweets and Chocolates Tour. February 12th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm at Kensington Market, Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue. Roses and restaurants are so passe. This Valentine’s Day, take a leisurely stroll through the lovely Kensington Market with us while we sample a smorgasbord of sweets, from Valentine’s Day favourites to everyday goodies. At the same time, learn more about the fascinating history of Valentine’s Day & sweets. For more info visit www.tastytourstoronto.com
- Ceasar And Cleopatra. February 12th from 2 pm to 5:30 pm at York University Accolade East Cinema, 4700 Keele Street, Keele Street and Steeles Avenue. York University’s Department of Theatre professors Robert Fothergill and Phillip Silver will discuss Shaw’s provocative “take” on the brilliant Egyptian queen and the challenges of designing and directing plays on the unique Festival Theatre stage. For more info and tickets call 416-736-5020 or visit www.yorku.ca/yorkcirc/performances/caesar-cleopatra.html
- So You Think You Can Romance? February 11th from 6;30pm to 8:30pm at Toronto Zoo, 361A Old Finch Avenue, Sheppard Avenue and Meadowvale Road. Join us for a delicious evening of food and fun as we learn the fine art of romance as observed in the animal kingdom. Together we will discover the elaborate, awkward and sometimes hilarious lengths to which animals will go to attract a mate. The program includes interactive presentations
with the Toronto Zoo’s Education Programs Coordinator and the Curator of Reproductive Programs & Research, a tour of the Reproductive Science labs, and dinner. For more info and tickets call 416-392-5929 or visit www.torontozoo.com. - Valentine Candy Making Family Workshop. February 12 from 1 pm to 4 pm at Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road. Discover the joy of making old fashioned candy and chocolates in our historic kitchen. Perfect for shareing as Valentine treats or to savour on your own! (children must be accompanied by an adult) For more info visit www.toronto.ca/museums-events
