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Weekend Roundup: January 27 to 29

Friday: Get a dinner deal during Winterlicious (photo courtesy of Pangaea)

Friday, January 27
Start the weekend off with a Winterlicious meal as the citywide culinary extravaganza celebrates 10 years of tickling Torontonians’ taste buds. Approximately 175 restaurants are taking part; there are probably a few that aren’t entirely booked up this weekend.

Relive two of the most celebrated records of all time, as Classic Albums Live performs the Beatles’ seminal 1965/66 hits Rubber Soul and Revolver at Massey Hall.

See a real-life mother and son reenact their story of the culture clash between Indian heritage and Canadian lifestyle in Tarragon Theatre’s A Brimful of Asha. Follow Ravi on his trip to the motherland, where his parents decide it’s the perfect time to talk him into an arranged marriage. (more…)

Hot Entertainment: Pop Powerhouse

Adele photo by Mari Sarii courtesy XL Recordings

First The Beatles. Then Spice Girls. The latest British invasion? Genre-bending Adele, whose pitch-perfect, self-penned pop songs draw from soul, jazz and blues. Earlier this year, the Grammy winner released her sophomore disc 21, packed with smoky vocals and repeat-ready tracks such as the bittersweet earworm “Rolling in the Deep” and the heartbreakingly honest “Someone Like You.” Her sold-out show is at the Orpheum (May 31).—Kristina Urquhart

Hot Date: Macca’s Back

AUGUST 8 & 9 After enthralling audiences for decades with The Beatles and then Wings, Paul McCartney still knows how to sell out a show. Now flying solo, Sir Paul performs the hits that have made him famous—including “Hey Jude,” “The Long and Winding Road” and many, many others—during his two-night stand in Toronto. Air Canada Centre, 7:30 p.m., $57.25 to $250; call 416-870-8000 or visit Ticketmaster to purchase.

Calgary Holiday Gift Ideas: $25 and under

A holiday gift guide from shops around Calgary, when you’re on a budget, part I.

By Laura Pellerine

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1. The Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty Designs
Made from 100% recycled polyethylene fibres, the material is tear- and water-resistant. $16 at iAppeal (1109B Kensington Rd NW).

2. Copper Pendant
Handmade with etchings by local artist Marbella Carlos. $19 at Eleven:Eleven (233 – 10 St NW).

3. Make It Yourself Jump Rope by The Pencil Grip, Inc.
Kit contains rubber bands to weave into a skipping rope. $10.95 at InGear.

4. Eclecto Notebooks
Handcrafted notebooks with pages from vintage magazines and books by Calgary designer Janine Vangool. $24 at Uppercase Gallery.

5. Honey Herbal Dog Shampoo Bar
Locally made with honey, beeswax, and pure essential oils. $4 at The BeeHive (311 – 10 St NW).

6. Vintage Garage Signs
Made from tin, with witty sayings and antique auto pics. $24.99 at Lift King’s Dream Garage, CrossIron Mills.

7. The Beatles’ Abbey Road Record
Ranked the 14th greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. On this 1969 record you’ll find hits like “Come Together.” Price varies typically between $5 – $25 at Recordland (1208 – 9 Ave SE).

8. Polaroid Pins
Shrunken down Polaroid photographs of regional scenes by Calgary artist Stephen Murphy. $20 at Arts on Atlantic.