January 2025 – Small Talk

Suggestions for Winter, Spring, and Beyond

Take a look at our suggestions that span from the snowy season into sunny spring.

A colourful plated restaurant dish.
A colourful plated restaurant dish.

Winterlicious

If you’re a budget-minded foodie, check out the Winterlicious event. Over 230 restaurants around Toronto will offer three-course prix fixe menus. Explore the city and enjoy some delicious dishes—your palate and pocket will thank you!

Cost:
Lunch: $20 / $27 / $34 / $41 / $48 / $55 
Dinner: $25 / $35 / $45 / $55 / $65 / $75
Date: January 31 to February 13, 2025
Location: Various Toronto restaurants

A choir performing with their conductor.
A choir performing with their conductor.

Celebrating Black History Month

To mark Black History Month, students from U of T’s Faculty of Music Gospel Choir and the Toronto School of Theology will perform a special concert. This performance will feature traditional and contemporary gospel pieces that demonstrate how gospel music has evolved in Canada and the US.

Cost: Free (Livestream) or $15 with discount code (In-Person)
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Location: Lyric Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre 
5040 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 6R8

A facilitator leading a workshop for children.
A facilitator leading a workshop for children. 

Marching into March Break in Style

If you have a passion for footwear or know a little one who does, March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum is a fun option. A week of daily crafts, games, and tours will keep you and your little one busy, and boredom at bay.

Cost: (included with general admission): $5 (children) $14 (adults)
Date: March 10 – March 15, 2025
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7

A Black woman with braids poses in a colourful dress.
A Black woman with braids poses in a colourful dress.

The Art of Hip Hop at the AGO

The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) marks the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and is the AGO’s first international hip-hop exhibit. The Culture delves into how the vibrant musical art form of hip hop has shaped contemporary art and fashion. This dynamic exhibition will explore Hip Hop’s lasting impact on and connection to other art forms.

Cost: $15-30 (free for AGO members)
Date: December 4, 2024 – April 6, 2025
Location: 317 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M5T 1G4

An observer looking at a blue themed exhibit.
An observer looking at a blue themed exhibit.

Nature’s Brilliant Colours at the ROM

Immerse yourself in this visually stunning exhibit at the ROM featuring the hues of the natural world. Each space is dedicated to a colour of the rainbow, with detailed projections and soundscapes sure to heighten your experience. Marvel at the beauty and complexity of the natural world without having to travel all over the globe.

Cost: $24-$28.50
Date: Dec 14, 2024 to Aug 17, 2025
Location: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6