Weekend guide to Queens Quay: Somalia, dancing marathon and interior design

What's going on in our area (minus major league sporting events, you know about those). Know of any events? Leave a comment or mail queensquaylife@gmail.com

WinterCity (link) and Winterlicious (link)
From Jan 30 to Feb. 12
See our post about Harbourfront restaurants participating in Winterlicious.
Wintercity showcases events and attractions that have discounted prices. See the list of events here and the coupons here. Locally we have free child admission at the CN tower with each paying adult and a 2 for 1 tour of the Steam Whistle Brewery.

Harbourfront Centre (link to weekend)Dance Marathon
Friday, Feb. 6 7:00 PM
An interactive, duration-based performance event inspired by the physically gruelling spectator sport of Depression-Era North America.

Shakuntala
Friday, Feb.  6, 2009 8:00 PM
With exquisite costumes, enthralling music, a multicultural cast and dazzling choreography, Shakuntala is one of the world’s oldest love stories.

Sabar Drum and Dance with Daniel Joof and Tamsir Seck
Saturday, Feb.  7 12:00 PM
Led by acclaimed Masters from West Africa presented with Baobab Afrikan Arts.

HarbourKIDS: African Wall Hangings
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 1:00 PM - 6:00PM
Create fabric wall hangings inspired by African arts and culture with artist Nazreth Mebrathu.

Griots with Katenen "Cheka" Dioubaté
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 2:00 PM
From the Mandé peoples of western Africa, enjoy the sounds of Katenen "Cheka" Dioubaté who will perform a variety of Griot music.


Somaliwood
Saturday, Feb. 7  2:00 PM - 8:00PM
Exploring Somali culture from the world capital of Somali filmmaking, Columbus, Ohio, with OLOL Film Production.

Shakuntala
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 2:00 PM
With exquisite costumes, enthralling music, a multicultural cast and dazzling choreography, Shakuntala is one of the world’s oldest love stories.

Screening: Somali Voices
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 2:00 PM
A compelling documentary featuring over one hundred Somali people from across the globe.

Benne Wafers - Family Cooking Class
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 2:30 PM
Rising Chefs Culinary Centre presents an African-focused dish cooking class for families.

Hiplife
Hosted by Trixx featuring Bonital L and Stevano UGO
Saturday, Feb, 7, 2009 5:00 PM
Music and dance in traditional Ghanaian fusion of highlife and hip hop.


Meet the Artists! Q&A
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 5:30 PM
Learn about Somali culture and the making of Somaliwood with OLOL founder, Abdisalam Aato and actress Faduma Nakruma, Yasmin.


Screening: Ambad (Lost)
Saturday, February 7, 2009 7:00 PM
A tragic story of hope, triumph, and redemption with an all-star Somaliwood cast.


Kuumba Choreographer's Congress with five of Toronto's finest choreographers
Saturday, February 7, 2009 8:00 PM
African movement meets urban movement at Harbourfront Centre with five of Toronto's finest choreographers.


The Horn of Africa: A Musical Odyssey
Featuring Daniel Nebiat and Kemer Yousef in partnership with Batuki Music
Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:30 PM
The first Canadian concert by Kemer Yousef following his triumphant tour of Ethiopia



Power Plant (link)
SUNDAY SCENE
Izida Zorde
Sunday, 8 February | 2 PM

Izida Zorde is a writer, curator and the editor of FUSE magazine. She is a founding member of the Department of Culture. Her critical work explores politically engaged visual arts practices, neo-liberal economics and participatory democratic models.

Free with admission


Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place (Take the 509 streetcar)

Feb 5 - 8: Interior Design Show (link) (show's website): Canada’s premiere platform for contemporary residential design. IDS is the complete design experience. Since the show’s inception, over half a million design professionals, discriminating consumers and media have attended the IDS in search of new products, ideas and inspiration.
$10-$19
Saturday February 7, 2009 - 10am - 7pm. Open to the public
Sunday February 8, 2009 - 10am - 6pm. Open to the public.


Air Canada Centre
Feb 7. The Toronto Rock play the Edmonton Rush (link)