Don’t miss out on these great events around campus in February!
We’re almost officially one-twelfth of the way through 2020: the snow’s (still) falling, the new decade memes are finally starting to fade away, and midterm season is right around the corner. Luckily, there’s no shortage of fun happenings on and around the St. George campus! So buckle up your winter boots and zip your jacket up tight, because this upcoming month is full of events that you definitely won’t want to miss…
UofT Drama Festival 2020
Thursday, February 6 – Saturday, February 8, 2020, 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle
Come one, come all to the annual UofT Drama Festival, where some of the greatest up-and-coming student thespians showcase their talents in original one-act plays. It’s sure to be a weekend full of fantastic comedy, epic on-stage tragedy, and lots of drama. Don’t miss the Victoria College Drama Society’s production of Father Figures on Saturday, February 8, written by The Strand’s very own Managing Editor Leo Morgenstern!
Bloor-Yorkville Annual IceFest
Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 9, 2020, Sat 12pm – 8pm, Sun 12pm -5pm
Village of Yorkville Park, Cumberland St
Every year, Toronto ice carvers showcase their frozen prowess while creating sculptures that even Jack Frost would be envious of. Stroll through the stunning, snow-capped displays, admire the arctic artwork, and enjoy a variety of Canadian street treats in this one-weekend-only magical winter wonderland!
Study Smart: How to Succeed at UofT Conference
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 9am – 4pm
Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave
Join student life professionals, learning strategists, UofT alumni, and fellow students alike at this conference designed to help you pinpoint how you learn best! Attend intriguing and informative workshops on topics ranging from “Finding Success Through Failure” to “The Science of Success: Neuroplasticity,” win tons of fantastic prizes, and even earn CCR credit simply by attending—you’re sure to walk away from the conference having learned something new.
Mendelssohn String Octet: Performed by the University of Toronto Faculty of Music
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:30pm – 9pm
University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queen’s Park Cres
Classical music, an on-campus venue, and free admission for UofT students? What’s better than that?! Come support fellow UofT scholars as they perform Felix Mendelssohn’s String Octet in their third and final performance of the What Makes It Great? performance series! Unwind and enjoy as you destress to the harmonies and melodies of this truly breathtaking piece of music.
<b>Hamilton: The Hit Musical
Opens Saturday, February 15, 2020, <i>various times</i>
Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St
Raise a glass to freedom! The 11-time Tony Award-winning musical is coming to Toronto, starting its three-month run this month! Don’t throw away your shot at being in “the room where it happens”—stop by the Ed Mirvish Theatre to finally get a chance to see the innovative, critically-acclaimed production that’s swept the world by storm!
