Top 5 Reasons to Visit Toronto in 2016

About.com Toronto: What's Hot Now http://ift.tt/1nHTZsq Toronto is filled with worthwhile attractions and home to many unique events, but 2016 is shaping to to add even more reasons to visit the city. Here are five reasons to come to Toronto in 2016.

02/10/2016 Toronto Black Film Festival Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYNp The 4th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by Global News in collaboration with TD Bank, runs February 10-14, concurrent with Black History Month. It features films dedicated to exploring black experiences from around the world. TBFF also creates a space to debate the cultural, political and socio-economic issues of the day. The festival offers screenings, concerts, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, conferences and opportunities to meet filmmakers, writers, actors and speakers from across the globe.

02/10/2016 Children in Conflict: The Soldier's Dilemma in Hyena Road Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYx9 General Roméo Dallaire and Paul Gross consider the representations of children in armed conflict and the Canadian security sector in Hyena Road. In anticipation of the International Day to End the Use of Child Soldiers on February 12, General Roméo Dallaire and director Paul Gross consider the representations of children in armed conflict and the Canadian security sector in Hyena Road. Please join us at TIFF Bell Lightbox for this special screening and conversation!

02/10/2016 Huff by Cliff Cardinal Northeast, Northwest $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUox9 Huff is the wrenching, yet darkly comic tale of Wind and his brothers, caught in a torrent of solvent abuse and struggling to cope with the death of their mother. Wind's fantastic dream world bleeds into his haunting reality, as he's preyed on by the Trickster through the hallways at school, the abandoned motel he loves more than home, and his own fragile psyche. With his signature biting humour and raw, vivid imagery, Cardinal expertly portrays over a dozen characters in his captivating solo performance. Winner of the 2015 RBC Tarragon Emerging Playwright Prize; Winner of 2012 Buddies in Bad Times Vanguard Award for Risk & Innovation. Written by and starring Cliff Cardinal Directed by Karin Randoja

02/10/2016 Squeezebox Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Psc081 Acclaimed Canadian accordionist Joe Macerollo joins Canadian wunderkind Michael Bridge, Argentinian bandoneón virtuoso Héctor del Curto, and Korean saenghwang virtuoso gamin in an intercultural celebration of classic and contemporary “squeezebox” music accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. Including tangos and works by Canadians R. Murray Schafer, Marjan Mozetich, and Alexina Louie, the program also features a world premiere by Anna Pidgorna, one of Canada's most exciting emerging composers.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 ROM Kids Junior Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUogN Inspire your child's imagination and sense of discovery as you learn how to explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on a eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning educators, and join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers and children and learn how to engage your child in interactive learning for life. Theme: Once Upon a Time Younger siblings welcome.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbXct Winner of the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences with its effortless wit and humour. An eclectic group of six "tweenagers" vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching story and a truly fresh and vibrant score, these kids spell their way through the competition hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the dreaded bell. At least the losers get a juice box. Be sure to brush up on your spelling before you go! A show about kids. A comedy for adults. Not recommended for children under fourteen.