BRIAN'S BLOG
Toronto Events For March 2023
February 28, 2023
Hamilton (On Now until August)
Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Optik is an interactive installation that incorporates sound, light, and touch to create a multi-sensory experience in the heart of Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square. The installation features 10 gyroscope-like displays that produce various rhythmic sounds and cascades of colour when manipulated in a spinning motion.
Optik offers a unique opportunity for our visitors to re-imagine their surroundings at Yonge-Dundas Square, by using the forms to refract and reflect the vibrant, ever-changing displays and screens. Through Optik, the public can step into Yonge-Dundas Square as a creative, playful space and connect with one another.
The Office Experience (March 3rd-June 4th)
The Office Experience is a fully immersive and interactive celebration of the beloved television show, The Office. You’ll be able to step inside your favorite mid-level regional paper company, explore set recreations, get a closer look at original show props, and shop at The Office Experience Store. It’s a win-win-win.
The Giant Maze (Starting March 4th)
Canada’s largest winter maze pop-up experience is coming to Toronto at Evergreen Brick Works! Ready to get lost in a massive 14,000 sq. ft. maze? Tickets include unlimited rides on the winter train plus access to food vendors, skating rink, music, marshmallow fire pits, photo opps, scavenger hunt with prizes, outdoor games and more. Winter adventure awaits at The Giant Maze!
Explore Lumière: The Art of Light (formerly Winter Light Exhibition) in its new home in Trillium Park! This free outdoor light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience art developed by Ontario artists. Utilizing innovation, light and discovery, Artists and creators will illuminate the park under a curatorial theme of “renewal”, celebrating the change of seasons from winter to spring.
Lumière is open 7 nights a week, and guests are invited to experience the magical and alluring exhibits from dusk to 11 p.m. On Friday and Saturday evenings, take a break from exploring and warm up next to the bonfire.
Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath Sugar is thrilled to return to Toronto’s waterfront in 2023 for a maple filled weekend of winter fun. On March 11 and 12, 2023, this annual outdoor event will transform Sugar Beach into a Canadiana extravaganza featuring all things maple.
Toronto Made Market (March 12th)
Toronto Made Market returns for a pop-up market in time for the Spring season! Meet, shop & connect with 70 local Toronto based vendors selling amazing one of kind goods – jewellery, apparel, accessories, sweet treats, bath and beauty, health and wellness – there’s something for everyone on your shopping list.
Public Sweat (March 15th-April 23rd)
Art + Sweat: Get ready for the heat at Public Sweat. The creative team behind Art Spin embarks on its latest iteration of innovative art in alternative spaces as it introduces Public Sweat, a participatory sweat bathing experience and platform for contemporary art. This unusual context for engaging with art invites visitors to immerse themselves in the shared values of sweat bathing practices around the world: community, connection and care.
Taste Of The Middle East (March 17th-19th)
Taste of the Middle East Foundation presents & celebrates southern Ontario and Greater Toronto Middle Eastern cultures: Music, Art, Dance, Culture and of course, food. The event happens at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
St Patrick’s Day Parade (March 19th)
The Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins on the corner of St. George and Bloor St West (near St. George subway station) and heads east on Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and finally turns west on Queen Street, finishing at the parade reviewing stand at Nathan Phillips Square.
The parade starts at 12 noon and the line of march lasts one and a half hours at any given point along the route.
The review stand will host live entertainment, local dignitaries and our 2023 Grand Marshal.
TO Food And Drink Festival (March 31st-April 2nd)
Taste the very best from local chefs, restaurants, winemakers, spirit, beer and cider companies, quality culinary products plus get all the latest food & drink trends.
Grab your friends and prepare your tastebuds for 3 epic days of tastings, classes, pairings and music.