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Nobody nails the weekend’s can’t-miss nightlife like Night+Day. But what if you’re feeling feisty mid-week? Forget about quiet evenings curled up with your Kindle—we’re giving you prime picks for Weeknight Fun around the world. Hump day will never be the same!
Best Weeknight Fun in....
Best Weeknight Fun
Toronto
Crush Wine Bar 455 King St. W., Entertainment District, 416-977-1234 crushwinebar.com
The Draw: With one of the most distinctive wine cellars in the city, the restaurant offers patrons classes on wine. The Scene: Each week, Crush’s private dining room is filled with wannabe oenophiles. Students might know their merlot from their syrah, but they’ll also learn about terroir, bouquet and pairing. Since the cellar boasts a diverse selection, students who choose the “Top 10” class will discover vintages sourced from old and new worlds alike, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, France, Argentina, Chile and Spain. Hot Tip: Put your knowledge to work and save a few dollars at the same time by coming to Crush on a Monday nights when corkage fees are reduced to $1.
Pages Books 256 Queen St. W., Queen Street, 416-598-1447 pagesbooks.ca
The Draw: Leave behind the image of stuffy, pointy-headed academics pontificating over dusty tomes—this series, generally held on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, aims to get writers out of the hallowed halls and into the bars. The Scene: “This is not a reading series” aims to provoke and titillate, showcasing novelists, poets and playwrights who embrace the indie mentality of publishing. From the Gladstone Hotel to The Rivoli, Pages holds its events in bars and cafes around the city, so make sure to check out its website for upcoming dates and venues. Hot Tip: Buy one of the showcased author’s works at any event held at The Gladstone Hotel and admission is free.
The Power Plant: Contemporary Art Gallery 231 Queen’s Quay W., Harbourfront, 416-973-4949 thepowerplant.org
The Draw: Learn about the world of contemporary art in one of the city’s premier galleries devoted to artists defining the 21st century. The Scene: Choosing passionate and influential visionaries within the art world, the Power Plant’s monthly International Lecture Series hosts pivotal figures in contemporary art. And you won’t need a masters degree to gain entry to this class on a Tuesday night—the lectures are designed to inspire, and you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people eager to learn. Hot tip: Becoming a Power Plant member means free admission to this monthly lecture series, as well as exhibition openings, seminars and other public art galleries across Ontario.
