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Bollywood on Ice, Jazz Carols, and Pub Crawl Cheer: Torontos Frosty Winter Wonders

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Episode  ·  2:50  ·  Dec 20, 2025

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Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city adventure guide, ready to unleash the quirky magic of this snowy wonderland. Today, Saturday, December 20, 2025, Toronto's buzzing with that crisp winter chill—think flurries dancing like excited fans at a curling match, temps hovering around freezing, and holiday lights twinkling against the skyline for pure festive frenzy.Kick off your day with family fun at Harbourfront Centre's DJ Skate Night: Bollywood on Ice—free entry, where DJ MaryInSync spins high-energy Bollywood hits, Punjabi anthems, and Afro-Bollywood fusion on the rink, turning skates into a cultural dance party with skyline views. Culture lovers, hit ROM After Dark's Winter Festivals of Light tonight—$40 gets you live performances, DJ sets from disco to city pop, selfie stations, and glowing holiday vibes at the Royal Ontario Museum (it ran last night too, but the energy carries over). Music fans, groove to Bloodrave at Lee's Palace—doors at 9pm for a 19+ metal-rave explosion presented by MODO-LIVE and NOWHERE2RUN. Families in East Toronto, catch Strings & Pipes: A Christmas Jazz Concert at Beach United Church, featuring a father-son duo on organ and guitar for jazzy carols and Winter Solstice cheer. Cap the night with Pub Crawl Toronto's Christmas Edition in the Entertainment District—starts 9pm at Figo on Adelaide, hitting three spots with exclusive drink deals, free club entry, and no lines, all guided for epic pre-holiday partying.Local buzz: St. Lawrence Market's Winter Market wraps up soon through December 21 with festive stalls and performers—perfect for last-minute holiday hunts. No major transit hiccups reported, but bundle up for TTC walks.Must-dos today: Lace up for that Bollywood skate (hidden gem alert—it's free and feels like a secret South Asian festival on ice!), wander the Distillery District's twinkling lights for mulled wine and street eats, or chase the solstice at a cozy jazz spot. Pro tip: Toronto locals swear by the PATH underground network to dodge the cold—hop from Union Station to hidden food courts like a subterranean ninja, grabbing poutine without frostbite.Tomorrow, Raptors face the Nets in Brooklyn—stream it with mates or dream of courtside glory. Tune in for more epic discoveries!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

2m 50s  ·  Dec 20, 2025

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