You’ve always wanted to brew your own kombucha, you say? Now’s your chance, with this weekend’s kombucha-brewing workshop, plus a chance to watch the Oscars live in steampunk style with drinks, prizes, a DJ and costumes. All that and more this weekend in Toronto, February 26-28.
Black History Celebration
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/6329350-frontlines-toronto-hosts-black-history-celebration/
Black History Month is nearly at an end, so finish off February with a celebration that includes spoken work, free food, free drinks, free music, performances and more. Revenue helps support Frontlines Toronto youth centre.
When to go: Friday, 3:30 pm
Where at? Frontlines Toronto, 1844 Weston
Tickets: admission is free
Cinema Kabuki at the TIFF Bell Lightbox
http://www.tiff.net/winter2016-special-events
See little-known and worthwhile Japanese films at Cinema Kabuki, running Saturday and Sunday. Two showtimes per day for four films in total, including Lion Dance, Three Thieves Named Kichisa, Kumagai’s Camp and The Haunted Sword.
When to go: Saturday and Sunday, times vary
Where at? TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W
Tickets: $22
2016 Steampunk Oscar Party
http://reelheart.com/monthly/4th-annual-reelheart-oscar-party-steampunk-2016/
Don’t just watch the Oscars, watch them live in steampunk style with an Ottawa steampunk DJ, prizes for the best dressed (steampunk or red carpet style), booze, Oscar trivia, Oscar ballots, giveaways and more.
When to go: Sunday, 6 pm
Where at? Cinecycle Indie Underground Cinema, 129 Spadina
Tickets: starting at $15, open bar tickets starting at $55
Kombucha Brewing Workshop
https://dmg.to/events/brew-your-own-kombucha-workshop
Love kombucha but not the price tag at your local grocery store or market? Make your own! The workshop includes all the materials you’ll need to make your own kombucha and take home a starter kit to keep up the practice on your own, using a scoby starter kit.
When to go: Sunday, 1-5 pm
Where at? Bento Miso Collaborative Workspace, 862 Richmond W
Tickets: $20 or $10 for members of Dames Making Games Toronto