The key to not getting hurt during paint-balling is “don’t get hit.” But then you miss out on the colourfulness that is half the fun. Either way, it’s not that deep—it’s just pure fun. Give it a whirl and start your week of with a vibrant bang this Monday at Gladiator Paintball on the Danforth.
Fancy yourself a sushi-chef? If not, Min Soo Kim, owner of Wabora Fusion Japanese Restaurant can help you get there with Sushi-Making Classes at the Thompson Hotel on Tuesday.
After you’ve mastered your seaweed rolling skills, be sure to catch The Black Keys at the Air Canada Centre. They will be “Howlin’ for You.”
Since there are no camels around here for hump day, we recommend you gallop your way into mid-week. Located in the GTA, Destiny Equestrian offers horse riding lessons which include: riding styles of dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing and the basic Western seat. Once a rider becomes somewhat “seasoned,” they can ride out onto one of the riding trails that branch out from the complex.
Switch things up and catch a Wednesday movie premier instead. The “thrill-er” this week is The Guest about a soldier who is welcomed into the home of his deceased former comrade. Soon a series of accidental deaths occur and they seem to be connected to his presence.
Get into Dr. Seuss’s whimsical world with Seussical the Musical at the Randolph Theatre this Thursday. Also at the Randolph Theatre is Hair, which “follows The Tribe, a group of free spirits on a quest for peace, love and car keys amid the turbulent 1960s and the looming draft of the Vietnam War.”
A trio of concerts that encompass the history of Canadian popular music is what Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival is all about. Beginning on Thursday, this year’s performers include rocker Burton Cummings, country music artist Dean Brody, Matthew Good, former lead singer of The Matthew Good Band and Jay Baruchel.
Need some home improvement and interior design inspiration? Then head over to Fall Home Show at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.
The long awaited visitor’s centre opens up at Fort York on Friday.
Later on enjoy date night with a decadent Italian Dinner at Salutè Piano Bar in Yorkville while local pianists showcase their musical prowess. For your movie, catch This Is Where I Leave You, which premiered at TIFF last week and was very well received.
Say hello to fall at the Appelicious Festival on Saturday.There will be food, music and all things apples including games. But if you prefer a sweeter and more “adult” treat, join the Chocolate Tales for the Chocolate Social Event and Chocolate Making at one of nine laid-back downtown happy-hour bars including The Wine Bar, Tequila Bookworm and The Winkin’ Judge. At the social you will get a brief history of chocolate and alcohol pairings before you actually taste and pair the chocolate. You also get your own truffle box to take home. Then head on over to Sheppard Wine Works for your very own wine making experience where you can create your favourite type of vino to wash down the chocolate or you know, just drink.
Independent bands and solo artists from Toronto also want to be heard. Lucky for them, The Junction Music Festival was created for that very reason. Local venues will be overflowing with budding artists, many of which call the Junction neighbourhood (Dundas and Keele) home.
As Sunday rolls around, there’s nothing better than a meal on wheels. How do bacon cheeseburger poutine, mac ‘n’ cheese balls or decadent ice cream sundaes sound? Find out at the Ontario Food Festival at Ontario Place. One Day. One Place. Every Taste. Drooling yet?
Across the street at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, get in The “Zone” with The Weeknd.
For the literary minds and lovers of libraries and books, flip through some pages and meet authors at 25th edition of The Word on the Street Festival at Queen’s Park Circle.
Lastly, for a breath of “not-so-fresh” air, help promote Ontario garlic with farmers, gardeners, chefs, home cooks, scientists and health experts as the Evergreen Brickworks hosts the Toronto Garlic Festival.
That might just get you ready to start the next week off with a kick…of sorts.
