UofT Jazz at the Rex
January 14, 6:30 pm to 8:10 pm
The Rex Hotel, 194 Queen Street West
This Monday, support fellow students and local musicians as they play at The Rex Hotel, a jazz and blues bar. Beginning at 6:30 pm with Meghan Gilhespy, one of the ensemble directors, the concert will go until 8:10 pm with various artists featured throughout the evening. The event is free, though tips are encouraged. Grab a drink and relax this Monday night with UofT jazz ensembles.
The Free Store
January 15, 11 am to 3 pm
HNES Building, Room 109
An effort to reduce landfill waste by giving away unused clothes and common household items, the Free Store is a recurring event every Tuesday. The giveaway is limited to five items per person (and another if you follow them on Instagram—@freestore_regenesis); bring your friends to the HNES Building this Tuesday and get yourselves something nice.
Frost Week: Donut Decorating Day
January 15, 1 pm
Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George Street
Donuts. Free donuts. What more is there to say? Only a few things: the donuts provided by Gloryhole Donuts are part of the UTSU’s Think Pink #Bleed Blue campaign to raise awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society and their work against breast cancer. So, if you get a chance between classes or during lunch, visit their table in the Bahen Centre and frost a donut pink!
Opening Reception: How to Breathe Forever
January 16, 6 pm
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond Street West (street level)
Hosted by the Onsite Gallery and OCAD University, this new exhibition is free and runs from 6 pm to 9 pm. Curated by Lisa Deanne Smith, How to Breathe Forever “underlines the importance and interconnectedness of air, animals, coral, humans, insects, land, plants and water. The belief that everything in the universe has a place and deserves equal respect is the core of this exhibition.” Onsite is OCAD University’s professional gallery which seeks to promote experimental art, design, and new media.
MoveU Skate Series: Let it Go
January 17, 7pm
Varsity Centre Arena, 299 Bloor Street
In partnership with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, as well as the UTSU and UTM’s Health and Wellness team, Hart House and ParticipACTION have teamed up to provide a free night of skating, hot chocolate, and crafts to all UofT students to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The event is open to anyone, but non-UofT students must pay a five-dollar admission fee. For those who do not own ice skates, there will be free skate rentals provided as supplies last. Get active this winter and enjoy a night of activity with friends.
Starry Night Coffee House
January 18, 7 pm
The Cat’s Eye Student Pub and Lounge, 150 Charles Street West
Next Friday, the Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) is hosting a coffee house with poetry readings, food, stand-up comedy, and more! Start off the new semester right by meeting friends and getting to know the undergraduate community. If you are a performer, a poet, or other kind of artist, sign up on the ASSU Facebook page by January 14. If you’re attending, RSVP in the same place.
