As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at some events happening in Toronto this weekend for a variety of ages and interests.
March 3-4, 2012
For Families: Enjoy a night around a virtual campfire as the Ontario Science Centre hosts a sleepover. Take in an Imax film at night, and explore the centre in the morning. 770 Don Mills Rd. March 3. 4:45 p.m. $59.
ontariosciencecentre.ca/sleepovers
For Visitors: The phenomenal puppetry of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company is not to be missed in
War Horse. The Tony-award winning play, which is at the Princess of Wales Theatre, leaves Toronto this summer. 300 King St. W. Feb. 10-June 30. $45-175.
mirvish.com/shows/warhorse
For Singles: Shop for bike parts and find other cycling enthusiasts at the Toronto International Bicycle Show, and check out the stunts at the BMX Jam. Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. Friday, March 2: noon-9 p.m. Saturday, March 3: 10-7 p.m. Sunday, March 4: 10-6 p.m. $8-13.
bicycleshowtoronto.com
For Charity: You don’t need a reason to hear live music at the El Mocambo, but here’s one anyway: a concert that will benefit the Canadian HIV/Aids Legal Network and Canada's Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR). The Concert for CAMR supports access to life- saving medicines. 464 Spadina Ave. March 3. 8 p.m. $10.
aidsactionnow.org
For Kicks: Sumo robot challenge. Do I have your attention yet? Contestants will find out just how tough their remote-controlled fighters are at a battle at an OCAD University battle. 100 McCaul St. March 3. 1:30 p.m. $2-5.
ocadu.ca
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