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Luminato, one of Toronto's largest arts and culture events, has officially been canceled for 2020. The international festival, which launched in 2007, was developed to help revitalize the city’s art scene after the SARS outbreak of 2003. Last year’s event had a “House of Mirrors” (pictured) that invited people to walk through a disorienting, kaleidoscope-like atmosphere that presented reflections from numerous angles.

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After canceling its regular programming and annual March Break camp program, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada launched a live web camera experience to allow people to experience the aquarium from home.

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L’Oreal Canada’s fourth annual Women of Worth gala was hosted by actresses Aja Naomi King (How to Get Away with Murder). Honoring 10 women for their community work, the event was also attended by Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Canadian Olympian hurdler Sage Watson.

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With wedding season just around the corner, Montecito Restaurant held its fourth annual wedding open house on February 29. Visitors had the opportunity to explore space design concepts for the venue—which can accommodate as many as 200 seated guests—and sample featured beverage and dessert menus. Preferred vendors took part in the showcase, which included photo booths by Pose Entertainment, floral arrangements by Cool, Green & Shady, and entertainment by Symmetry Studios.

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The Royal Ontario Museum's “Desire' After Hours event had catering experiences by Corbin Food & Events.

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The 15th annual Bloor-Yorkville IceFest displayed more than 70,000 pounds of ice sculptures, with the support of Holt Renfrew Centre, Hudson’s Bay Centre, Manulife Centre, TD Bank Group, Sassafraz, and the Colonnade.

This Week in Toronto: Bloor-Yorkville IceFest, Hershey Kisses' Valentine’s Pop-Up, the Black History Month Film Festival

MDRN Photobooth Company is now offering 360-degree video activations, allowing guests to pose as a camera spins around them capturing their movements. Guests can opt to share their contact information (such as an email address) in order to receive the video. The company says it’s seeing many charities implementing the video activation into their sponsorship packages, which allows them to measure an aspect of return on investment.

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The Globe and Mail Centre’s Elements event mixer showcased the latest event design trends going into 2020. Event partners for the evening included EPIQ Vision, Opening Night Flowers, Dance Floor Décor, Reznick Carpets, Barchef, Detailz Couture, the Food Dudes, McEwan Catering, Presidential Gourmet, Mango Studios, the Idea Hunter, Index Creative, Leave it TO Us Staffing, and Sentinel Security.

This Week in Toronto: the Globe and Mail Centre’s Industry Mixer, Holt Renfrew’s Revamped Café, Super Bowl and Oscars Parties

DesignTO wrapped up this weekend with art and design installations across the city—as well as Canada's largest interior design show.

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The Toronto Light Festival is currently illuminating the Distillery District with all-new installations from the likes of Canadian pop artist Matthew Rosenblatt (pictured). It opened on January 17 and runs through March 1.

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The Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation’s annual “A Night With Blue & White” gala raised $460,000 to support youth community sports programs.

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Rebel celebrated New Year’s Eve with three dance floors and live DJs, plus a balloon, fog, and confetti display at midnight.

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The Aurora Winter Festival—featuring dozens of light displays, a skating rink, and a tube—invited guests to an evening of winter fun on New Year's Eve. The park remains open until January 5.

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Long Beach: Where unexpected moments become magical experiences.

Long Beach: Where unexpected moments become magical experiences.

Casa Loma’s 'A Nutcracker Christmas at the Castle' extends its hours next week, enabling guests to experience the venue, gardens, and light displays after dark.

This Week in Toronto: Casa Loma’s Christmas Nights, a Winnie the Pooh Exhibition, a Beer and Mac ‘n’ Cheese Festival

Christmas Glow Toronto, an 80,000-square-foot indoor market, opened at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke last week. The space features the 'Glen the Glow-comotive' holiday train, which runs every 30 minutes.

This Week In Toronto: Christmas Glow Toronto Opens, a World AIDS Day Gala, a Life-Size Gingerbread Hotel Display

Canada’s Walk of Fame awards ceremony took place on November 23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre; the show will be broadcast on CTV in December. Eight Canadians were inducted this year, including architect Frank Gehry, actor Will Arnett, Olympic athlete Cindy Klassen, and rock band Triumph.

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The Distillery District’s annual Christmas Market opened November 14. The traditional tree lighting ceremony was followed by a surprise performance from Canadian artist Chantal Kreviazuk, who introduced her first-ever Christmas album.

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City Mogul’s fourth runway show on November 7 donated proceeds to Covenant House Toronto. The event has raised more than $80,000 since partnering with the homeless youth charity.

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TIFF’s Boombox Halloween bash invited guests to dress up as their favorite heroes and villains for a series of high-energy battles, including dance-offs, comedy roasts, stage performances, and costume contests. The evening featured a special performance by Cirque du Soleil.

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The eighth annual Purple Party took place October 24 at SoftChoice. The event, which was hosted by Murder Mysteries star Yannick Bisson, raised more than $200,000 for childhood cancer research and programs through Childhood Cancer Canada and Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation.

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Toronto Public Library's annual Hush Hush fund-raiser featured book-theme decor including a ceiling installation of pages.

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Rethink Breast Cancer's annual Boobyball had an 'Into The Ocean' theme with photo ops inspired by underwater environments.

This Week In Toronto: an Ocean-Theme Boobyball, Toronto Cocktail Week, an Elton John Pop-Up

The 14th edition of Nuit Blanche Toronto featured 90 art projects throughout the city, including “Lunar Garden” by Daniel Arsham. Sponsored by Shiseido, the Japanese-inspired garden installation was created with 425,600 pounds of sand. The project is on display in Nathan Phillips Square through October 12.

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In May, the Drake Hotel empire added Drake Motor Inn, a retro-inspired motel in Prince Edward County. The 12-room property was designed by Carlo Colacci and Joyce Lo, co-founders of the Drake General Store, with an extensive art collection inspired by mid-century road trips, Super 8 films, and the warm tones of Kodak film. The property is a two-minute walk to the Drake Devonshire, which offers private event space such as the main dining room which seats 65 or holds 80 cocktail style.

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