February may be the shortest month, but there is plenty happening throughout the city to keep us busy. Keep reading for out top nine things to do this month.
- Beat the winter blues with Light Therapy at MOCA Toronto. On until April, the exhibit is filled with light to simulate a sunny day. Light therapy is used as a treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder and some sleep disorders. From now until February 13, admission to the museum, located at 158 Sterling Rd., is pay-what-you-can. MOCA is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays.
- Speaking of light, the Distillery District hosts the Toronto Light Festival until March 3. Featuring pieces by local and international artists, it runs Sunday to Wednesday from sunset to 10 p.m. and Thursday to Saturday from sunset to 11 p.m.
- Make your way to Yorkville February 9 and 10 for the 14th annual Icefest. See 70,000 pounds of ice carved into sculptures based on the theme of
Hollywood North. Bloor-Yorkville Icefest takes place in the Village of Yorkville Park 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Bundle up and head to Woodbine Beach for Winter Stations. From February 18 to April 1, life-size sculptures take over the beach. With works from artists in Mexico, Poland, the States and Canada, this free exhibit is a must see.
- The winter theme continues with a light exhibition at Ontario Place. Throw on your warmest coat and hat to explore 18 pieces inspired by the theme Disruptive Engagement. The exhibit is open every day from 4 p.m. to midnight until March 17.
- All that exploring will surely build up an appetite. Try some of Toronto’s best restaurants at Winterlicious. Featuring prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from almost 200 of the city’s top restaurants, it runs until February 7.
- Behold luxury cars, test-drive an electric vehicle and much more at the Canadian International Autoshow, taking place February 15 to 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
- True to the Eyes: The Howard and Carole Tanenbaum Photography Collection presents more than 200 photos from the couple’s collection, which they’ve been building for four decades. The Ryerson Image Centre hosts the collection until April 7. Daily exhibition tours take place at 2:30 p.m. On February 13 at 7 p.m., the Tanenbaums take part in a discussion, Building the Tanenbaum Collection.
- Get up close and personal with wildlife at the Royal Ontario Museum. From now until March 31, view 100 photos of landscapes and wildlife – the winners of the 54th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
