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What's happening this week in Toronto: News, things to do & where to eat

Abbie North

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Abbie North

Posted Jan 14, 2025

What's happening this week in Toronto: News, things to do & where to eat

Abbie North

Written By

Abbie North

Posted Jan 14, 2025

Looking for the best food events and activities in Toronto this week?

Whether you're exploring the city's top food events with friends, diving into hands-on cooking classes with a loved one, or indulging in the latest food trends, Toronto offers something for every foodie.

Here’s your go-to guide to Toronto’s must-attend food events and culinary experiences this week!

Dundas West

777 Dundas St W

Sober Speakeasy at Collective Arts

If one of your new year resolutions was to have fun without booze, Collective Arts Toronto Taproom has a Sober Speakeasy that can help you reach that goal. Showcasing the brewery’s non-alcoholic options and lively atmosphere, this event kicked off on January 6 and is running every Saturday until the end of February.

Sober Speakeasy at Collective Arts

Dundas West

777 Dundas St W

If one of your new year resolutions was to have fun without booze, Collective Arts Toronto Taproom has a Sober Speakeasy that can help you reach that goal. Showcasing the brewery’s non-alcoholic options and lively atmosphere, this event kicked off on January 6 and is running every Saturday until the end of February.

Bloor West Village

815 Bloor St W

Overpressure Club closes doors

Just after a year in business, Overpressure Club, a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar on Bloor Street, closed its doors on January 3 to make space for a new concept coming in 2025. In the meantime, check out their sister bar Project Gigglewater for your favourite cocktails.

Overpressure Club closes doors

Bloor West Village

815 Bloor St W

Just after a year in business, Overpressure Club, a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar on Bloor Street, closed its doors on January 3 to make space for a new concept coming in 2025. In the meantime, check out their sister bar Project Gigglewater for your favourite cocktails.

Saturday Farmers Market

Although you may have missed it this weekend – don’t worry! The Saturday Farmers Market is held, (you guessed it), every Saturday at Evergreen Brickworks. Featuring over 60 vendors, you’ll be able to find everything from fresh produce to local meat and diary to even handmade crafts.

Saturday Farmers Market

Although you may have missed it this weekend – don’t worry! The Saturday Farmers Market is held, (you guessed it), every Saturday at Evergreen Brickworks. Featuring over 60 vendors, you’ll be able to find everything from fresh produce to local meat and diary to even handmade crafts.

Blooms and Brews - Left Field Brewery

If you missed it, Blooms and Brews held their fourth workshop on Thursday, January 9. This time, the brewery partnered with Quince so you can learn how to build a terrarium while sipping on cold Left Field beer or non-alcoholic beverages if being crafty is more your thing.

Blooms and Brews - Left Field Brewery

If you missed it, Blooms and Brews held their fourth workshop on Thursday, January 9. This time, the brewery partnered with Quince so you can learn how to build a terrarium while sipping on cold Left Field beer or non-alcoholic beverages if being crafty is more your thing.

Second annual 'Jamaica in January' festival

If you are looking to escape the city's icy fingers, the ‘Jamaica in January’ festival is here to feed you Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, ginger beer and more. Partnered with island music and fun events, this festival on Saturday, January 18 at Stackt Market needs to be on your to-do list.

Second annual 'Jamaica in January' festival

If you are looking to escape the city's icy fingers, the ‘Jamaica in January’ festival is here to feed you Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, ginger beer and more. Partnered with island music and fun events, this festival on Saturday, January 18 at Stackt Market needs to be on your to-do list.

 Palate Project

If you’re in the mood to get out of the city you’ll want to check out this feast organized by Palate Project. Indulge in a seasonally curated 6 course menu celebrating the harvest season across the Indian region on Saturday, January 18.

 Palate Project

If you’re in the mood to get out of the city you’ll want to check out this feast organized by Palate Project. Indulge in a seasonally curated 6 course menu celebrating the harvest season across the Indian region on Saturday, January 18.

Ta Kymata - Kalofagas Seafood Supper Club

Their motto is “come hungry, leave happy”. You’ll definitely want to come hungry to this indulgent supper club containing fish and seafood dishes at the St.Lawrence Market Kitchen. Enjoy a series of appetizers followed by 3 courses of fresh seafood and a soft greek cake to finish the evening on Sunday, January 19.

Ta Kymata - Kalofagas Seafood Supper Club

Their motto is “come hungry, leave happy”. You’ll definitely want to come hungry to this indulgent supper club containing fish and seafood dishes at the St.Lawrence Market Kitchen. Enjoy a series of appetizers followed by 3 courses of fresh seafood and a soft greek cake to finish the evening on Sunday, January 19.

Bloordale Village

1190 Bloor St W

Grey Tiger

Are you a home bartender who knows how to measure, shake and stir cocktails? If you haven’t quite mastered the art of bittersweet liqueurs, this class on Saturday, January 18 will make you a pro at balancing cocktails.

Grey Tiger

Bloordale Village

1190 Bloor St W

Are you a home bartender who knows how to measure, shake and stir cocktails? If you haven’t quite mastered the art of bittersweet liqueurs, this class on Saturday, January 18 will make you a pro at balancing cocktails.