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Escape from the season, or indulge even more...

Quidam
Dec 22 to Dec 30
Ricoh Coliseum

Ignored by her parents, a young girl Zoe escapes into the fantasy world of Quidam. This is a Cirque show, so expect breath-taking acrobatic tricks. The show is already a hit with critics and fans alike, so get your tickets fast!

For a preview of the show and ticket info, check out the Cirque Du Soleil website.

The Wizard of Oz: The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical
Until Jan 6
Elgin Theatre

"Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore!" This version of the classic story is adapted from the book by L.Frank Baum. Celebrating 16 years of "fractured fairy tales" on Yonge Street, the tornado will transport Dorothy and Toto to a wickedly wacky new world! The Tin Man, the Lion, and the Scarecrow ....the funniest trio since Ford, Ford and Hudak, will welcome you and encourage your participation in all the silliness. And of course the forces of Good and Evil will be front and centre...think WICKED but with a 50% masculine component......which witch is which?

For more information, check out Ross Petty's website.

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Until Dec 30
Second City

The Second City's hilarious holiday tradition continues, with a fresh new collection of hilarious sketches and songs inspired by the season of peace, joy, and last minute shopping!

For more information, check out the Second City website.

Holiday Fun
Dec 26 to Jan 8
Ontario Science Centre

Explore the current exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci with activities that encourage children to rediscover his fantastic invention, along side other fun science activities.

For more information, check out the Ontario Science Centre website.

ROM for the Holidays
Dec 26 to Jan 8
ROM

Activities for the family include craft workshops inspired by the current Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World exhibition, as well as the ever popular 'Bring Back the Wild' holiday show. Also check out the day long holiday camp for children ages 5 to 14.

For more information, check out the ROM website.

Bollywood: Don 2
Dec 23 onwards
Various Theatres

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back with a modern sequel to the classic 1970's movie Don. This time the premise of the action is a bank heist.

For a trailer, check out the Don 2 website.

In Concert: Brownman Akoustic Trio
Dec 23
Gate 403

Toronto based Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter brings his straight-ahead hard-swinging acoustic trio for a Friday night Christmas concert. The trio will play classic Xmas carols with a jazz twist, interpreted and re-invented. Sick of the typified Xmas carols being pumped at you at the mall and on the radio? Then this is the concert for you!

For more information, check out the event's Facebook page.

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