Welcome listeners to Things to do in Toronto! As your resident globe-trotter Oly Bennet, I’ve got my sneakers laced and my tastebuds primed for today’s epic Toronto adventure. It’s Sunday, November 16, 2025, and the city is buzzing like a caffeine-fueled hockey crowd. The skies are mostly clear and crisp—perfect fall weather for exploring everything Toronto’s got brewing, from mind-blowing flamenco to Santa himself.

The vibe in town is electric, with cultural mashups, musical showdowns, and even political star power lighting up the city. Bayview Village is rolling out the red carpet for Santa—yes, that jolly guy in red is officially in town for family photos and festive cheer, proof that holiday fever starts early round these parts. Meanwhile, downtown is jammed with concert-goers off to revel in everything from hip hop to jazz and even tribute shows that will teleport you straight to Italy.

Love quirky international events? Tonight, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre hosts the Maurizio Schweizer Celentano Tribute Show, bringing legendary Italian swagger, wild energy, and Molleggiato’s greatest hits—think of it like pizza and opera sharing a stage. If you’re more for dancing than swaying, the Opera House is serving up bktherula’s Lucy Experience with hip hop beats you can feel in your bones. For serious toe-tapping, Paradise is alive with Candlelight Jazz celebrating the iconic women of jazz, where Toronto’s own Joanna Majoko will channel Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. Art your thing? Head to the beaches for Art in the Beach, the final day of a vibrant fair packed with local creators, sunny waterfront strolls, and creativity in every color.

Cultural explorers, the St. Lawrence Centre is hosting the final performance of Robert Lepage’s The Far Side of the Moon, a mind-bending theatrical odyssey mixing music, science, and magic—critics are calling it a must-see Toronto experience. For political junkies, this afternoon Vice President Kamala Harris is at TO Live for a live talk, which means it’s not every day you get to combine world affairs with a Toronto latte.

Let’s talk local news—you know Oly’s ears are always tuned for Toronto updates. Foodies, stand by for the opening of two cool new eateries! Word on the street is a new ramen house in Kensington Market is offering half-off bowls just for opening weekend, so soup slurping is basically mandatory. On the transit front, TTC just announced more frequent streetcars along Queen Street tonight for all you late-night revelers—you can thank them when you’re not hoofing it across town.

Today’s must-do Oly itinerary: Start with brunch at the St. Lawrence Market and grab a peameal bacon sandwich—Toronto’s unofficial food mascot. Wander through the Distillery District’s cobblestone alleys, swing by Art in the Beach for artsy sunshine, and if your feet are still moving, take the Dark History Walking Tour and get spooked by Toronto’s weirdest haunted stories. Bring a flashlight. For families, say hi to Santa at Bayview Village or hit up Duende International Flamenco Festival at Aga Khan Museum for wild costumes, stomping beats, and tapas you might accidentally dance with.

Oly’s local tip—never underestimate Toronto’s underground PATH system. If it gets chilly (hey, this is Canada), you can zigzag beneath the city like a subway ninja, dodging traffic and discovering secret snack stops only locals know. And fun fact: Toronto hosts more than 8,000 restaurants, so you could try a new spot every night for nearly 22 years. Challenge accepted?

Ready for tomorrow? Stay tuned because Toronto keeps the party rolling, with Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 Premiere lighting up Adelaide Hall and a wild Toy Story In Concert for Pixar fans at Meridian Hall. So whether you’re a culture buff, music lover, or sports fiend, Oly Bennet guarantees Toronto’s got your kind of magic.

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