EVENTS

12TH ANNUAL TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL features 12 hilarious days of the best live, scripted comedy in North America. Founded 10 years ago by a group of Toronto comedians, this festival has since grown by leaps and bounds, and is a highlight in the Toronto comedy calendar. Wednesday until March 12. Prices vary. Various locations in Toronto. Torontosketchfest.com. AFRICAN CANADIAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS (ACAA) celebrates the achievements and pays tribute to the exemplary contributions of African Canadians to the community as well as the wider Canadian society. These celebrations have had the cumulative effect, over the 28-year history of the ACAA, of fostering a sense of pride and a spirit of dignity within the African Canadian community. It has acted as a catalyst, inspiring many to pursue and attain success and excellence. Saturday. $25-$45. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. AfricanCanadianAchievementAwards.com. BLACK DEATHS MATTER Dr. Shante Paradigm Smalls will be offering a talk titled #BlackDeathsMatter: Performance, Queer-Trans-Black Bodies and Public Space. The talk explores the intersection of art, politics and the afterlife. Dr. Smalls is a scholar, artist and writer. Her teaching and research focuses on Black popular culture in music, film, visual art, genre fiction and other forms. Tuesday. Free. Debates Room, Hart House, 7 Hart House Cir. THE BEST OF TECHTO celebrates and amplifies the amazing accomplishments of the Toronto technology community. Since its launch, 150+ founders have presented and 10,000+ people have attended, all with the goal of learning something new and meeting new people. It features five alumni presenters who have experienced tremendous growth and make us proud to be Torontonians. Mingle over drinks and food, demos and showcases and inspiring presentations. Monday. $50-$70. Toronto City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Queen St. W. BestofTechTO.org. BLOOR—YORKVILLE ICEFEST Toronto’s premier cultural district will be transformed into a showcase of incredible ice sculptures and live ice carving demonstrations. This year’s theme celebrates Canada’s 150th Anniversary, transforming the neighbourhood into a magical showcase of 20,000 pounds of crystalclear ice sculpted into majestic sculptures inspired by the celebration of Canada’s Confederation. This weekend. Free. Village of Yorkville Park, 115 Cumberland St. Bloor-yorkville.com/icefest. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW is excited to bring many fast and furious features. Check out the daily schedule for amazing attractions including prizes, promotions, engaging speakers and special events. Make sure to check out the exclusive exotic cars on display, as there will be some of the most jaw-dropping cars on the planet (plus spotting them on the road is a rarity!). Until Sunday. $12-$23. Metro Toronto Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd. DIGIPLAYSPACE 2017 Get hands-on with robots, algorithms and machines to build your own amazing creations. Unlock your inner maker through the latest interactive art installations, game designs and new technologies. Play with expressive robots, learn to code and surround yourself with light and movement to transform your view of the world and create new artistic possibilities. With 23 installations from eight countries, this event showcases the evolution of play in the 21st century. Until April 23. $11-$13. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W. FEMINISTRY IS HERE is an exhibition and event series where fabulosity and beautiful visions abound. It is a space to strut through the limited definitions for queer femmes. The entrance is also an exit. It is a negotiation of space by non-binary artists who DJ, make objects, music, fashion and perform online. Opening reception today at 7 p.m., with performance by Marcelline at 8 p.m. at Mercer Union. Off-site event this Friday at 10 p.m. at The Round, 152 Augusta Ave. Today until March 18. Free. Mercer Union, 1286 Bloor St. W. FOSSIL AND MINERAL OPEN HOUSE SALE Showcasing thousands of new fossils and minerals, highlights include huge septarian nodule “thunder eggs” from Madagascar, two fossil stingrays, hundreds of meteorites from Argentina and so much more. This weekend. Free. Fossil Realm, 60 Basaltic Rd., Unit #18, Vaughan. HARRY POTTER YOGA T.O. Pop Up Asana Toronto is led by Tara DiGi and Alaina G, two music industry yogis working to bring yoga to the masses through pop-up events. Proceeds are donated to local charities. Bring your own mat. Harry

Potter- themed wardrobe encouraged. Saturday. Sold out. Limited spots available at the door day of for $12 (cash only). Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W. AN HONEST FAREWELL: A 4-DAY CITY FESTIVAL AT HONEST ED’S Come together as a community to the beloved bargain basement to pay homage to the iconic institution. Then, look to the future of Toronto and the opportunity to take a stand for inclusion. This marks the official launch of Toronto for Everyone, a new initiative by the Centre for Social Innovation that invites everyone to cocreate an inclusive and collaborative city. Limited tickets for sale at Torontoforeveryone.com. Until Sunday. Prices vary. Honest Ed’s, 581 Bloor St. W. TORONTO LIGHT FEST is a new visual journey and an imaginative cerebral adventure with an open-air gallery. This winter experience is designed to entertain and inspire with the creativity of local and international artists. Until March 12. Free. Distillery District, corner of Parliament and Mill St. Torontolightfest.com. THE WEDDING CO. MARKET For the third year, this event will transform Toronto’s distinctive cultural hub into a cosy winter marketplace from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for Toronto couples seeking to be inspired by Toronto industry members who are passionate about their craft and who take pride in offering exceptional service. Sunday. $20-$30. Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.