Five things to do in Toronto on the weekend of February 7–9
In this edition of The Weekender, a Valentine’s-themed high tea, an exhibition of conceptual toys and three other things to do in Toronto this weekend.
Robyn Doolittle Speaks The recent release of Crazy Town, Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle’s book about the Rob Ford crack scandal, has turned her into something of a local celebrity. At this talk, titled “My Portrait of Rob Ford, the Ford Family, and a City Caught in an Astonishing Scandal,” she’ll discuss her time on the city hall beat. Feb. 7. Tickets $30 (includes a copy of Crazy Town). Desautels Hall, Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St., rotman.utoronto.ca
Sweetheart High Tea Bring loved ones to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the stately 19th-century Gibson House in a right-proper manner: by sipping tea and noshing on delicate sandwiches. Feb. 9. Tickets $30. Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St., toronto.ca
Motionball Gala Supporting the Special Olympics, the annual Motionball Gala will be co-hosted this year by Carmen Electra. There will be an
Under Armour fashion show, plus performances from the likes of DJ Skratch Bastid. Feb. 7. Tickets $150 (open bar). Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Rd., toronto.motionball.com
