Stacy Lee Kong

Articles on torontolife.com written by Stacy Lee Kong.

The Weekender: February 12-15

Eight ways to celebrate Valentine's Day and the Family Day long weekend
Published: February 2010

The Weekender: February 19-21

Eric Clapton’s concert and the National Home Show top our list of must-do events. See the rest of the best
Published: February 2010

The Weekender: February 26-28

Our roundup of the weekend's best events, including the U of T Drama Festival and COBA's new dance program. Read on for the rest
Published: March 2010

The Weekender: February 5–7

Chinese New Year celebrations begin, the COC performs Carmen and the Jersey Shore crew party in Toronto. Read on for more weekend events
Published: February 2010

The Weekender: January 15–17

Rent, Basia Bulat and Cinematheque's top Canadian films of 2009 top our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: January 2010

The Weekender: January 22-24

Three major design events—the Interior Design Show, Radiant Dark and Come Up To My Room—top our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: January 2010

The Weekender: January 29-31

The Wintercity festival opens, with outdoor art installations, Winterlicious and film screenings. Read on for more weekend events
Published: January 2010

The Weekender: January 8–10

Anvil plays the Phoenix, The Sound of Music closes, East of Berlin opens, and more top weekend events
Published: January 2010

The Weekender: March 5–7

Our roundup of the weekend's best events includes a curling party and a complete performance of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Read on for the rest
Published: March 2010

Admit Two

Valentine’s Day rarely falls on a Saturday—or during a recession. Make the most of it with our picks for romantic, affordable nights out on February 14
Published: February 2009

The Weekender: April 10-12

Our picks for the best events of the long weekend include a female Hamlet, a Biblical burlesque and a Queen West food fest
Published: April 2009

The Weekender: April 17-19

Two jokers—Rick Miller and Jerry Seinfeld—kick off our roundup of Toronto’s best weekend events. Read on for the rest
Published: April 2009

The Weekender: April 24-26

Our roundup of the city’s best weekend events includes a dance party in Dundas Square, Toronto’s alternative fashion week and a culinary tour of Little India
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: August 14-16

A beer-tasting dinner at the new Black Creek Brewery tops our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: August 2009

The Weekender: August 21-23

The Ex, a prix-fixe fundraiser and the West Queen West MusicFest top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: August 2009

The Weekender: August 28-30

The Fake Prom, Virgin Festival and an appearance by Bill Clinton at The Ex top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: August 2009

The Weekender: August 7-9

Taste of the Danforth, the Summerworks theatre festival and Beerlicious top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: August 2009

The Weekender: December 11–13

Our picks for the weekend's best events include the opening of the National Ballet's Nutcracker, the Chanukah Family Festival and a 22-DJ dance party. Read on for the rest
Published: December 2009

The Weekender: December 18-20

The Fiddler on the Roof, a Toronto take on Cinderella, and Santarchy top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: December 2009

The Weekender: December 4–6

Toronto gets into the holiday spirit this weekend with festive events for kids, parents and everyone else. Read on for our top picks
Published: December 2009

The Weekender: February 13-15

Couples and singles alike will appreciate this week’s events roundup, which includes an erotic art show and plays galore
Published: February 2009

The Weekender: February 20-22

Take the February chill off by busting a move on the TTC, catching the latest show at Buddies or heading to the Gladstone for an evening of Afrobeats
Published: February 2009

The Weekender: February 27 - March 1

A wine and beer tasting, a DJ dance party and a tribute to film’s male dancers are a few of the ways to keep warm this weekend. Read on for more
Published: March 2009

The Weekender: February 6-8

We've found eight no-fail ways to get our minds off the winter weather
Published: February 2009

The Weekender: Halloween Edition

We've got Halloween weekend covered with events for kids, parents and the child-free as well as options for costume haters
Published: November 2009

The Weekender: July 10-12

Back with its line-up worthy street food, Night it Up (the festival formerly known as Toronto Night Market) tops our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: July 2009

The Weekender: July 17–19

Indian and Mexican cultural celebrations (Lucha Libre wrestling, parades, free food) top our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: July 2009

The Weekender: July 24-26

The launch of Portobello East fashion and art market in the Distillery District tops our list of the best weekend events. Read on for the rest
Published: July 2009

The Weekender: July 3-5

No cottage? No worries. The annual CHIN picnic, Summerlicious and the Fringe are a few of the great events happening in the city this weekend. Read on for the rest
Published: July 2009

The Weekender: July 31-August 3

Forget the cottage. Here’s eight reasons to stay in Toronto this long weekend, including Saturday’s Caribana parade
Published: July 2009

The Weekender: June 12-14

With Russell Peters and Cirque du Soleil in the city along with two major foodie fests, it’s going to be a busy weekend. Here, the best ways to spend it
Published: June 2009

The Weekender: June 19–21

Two major music fests, NXNE and Edgefest, top our list of the best weekend events. Read on for the rest
Published: June 2009

The Weekender: June 26-28

Sunday’s Pride Parade tops our list of the weekend’s best events, as does Toronto Jazz Fest and Ribfest. Read on for the rest
Published: June 2009

The Weekender: June 5-7

Topping our list of the weekend’s best events is Luminato, the city-wide arts and culture fest that has Torontonians dancing in Yonge-Dundas Square. Read on for the rest
Published: June 2009

The Weekender: March 13-15

Three things to see this weekend: Romeo and Juliet, a sugarbush harvest and Canadian Music Week concerts. Read on for the rest
Published: March 2009

The Weekender: March 20–22

Celebrate the coming of balmy weather and check out acres of flowers at Canada Blooms, fashion week parties or a public pillow fight
Published: March 2009

An Earth Hour concert, shark-friendly doc screening and a chance to meet local farmers are three ways to praise the planet this weekend. Read on for the rest of the best events
Published: March 2009

The Weekender: March 6-8

Celebrate Toronto’s 175th birthday with concerts, art shows, dancing and by taking advantage of free entrance into the city’s historic museums
Published: March 2009

The Weekender: May 15-18

Our latest roundup up of the weekend’s best events includes an international circus festival, a Shakespeare production for the kids, a pet-centric yard sale and much more. Read on for the rest
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: May 1–3

Our roundup of the city’s best weekend events includes tons of festivals that span many interests: photography, documentaries, restaurants, dance, architecture and design. Read on for details
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: May 22-24

Our latest roundup of the best things to do this weekend includes Doors Open, the annual event where Torontonians can explore 175 of the city’s most interesting buildings for free. Read on for the rest
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: May 29-31

Turn up the heat this Sunday at a Roaring Twenties-themed burlesque show, one of our picks for the best weekend events. Read on for the rest
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: May 8-10

Our latest roundup of the best weekend events in Toronto includes the new Surreal Things exhibit at the AGO, a whisky tasting and a jazz festival at York University. Read on for the full list
Published: May 2009

The Weekender: November 13-15

The Santa Claus Parade tops our list of the weekend's best events. Read on for the rest
Published: October 2009

The Weekender: November 20-22

Jamie Oliver’s lecture at Roy Thomson Hall tops our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: November 2009

The Weekender: November 27–29

Lady Gaga’s first Toronto show tops our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: November 2009

The Weekender: November 6-8

The St. Lawrence Market turns 205 this weekend and celebrates with a big bash. This event and more in our weekly roundup
Published: November 2009

The Weekender: October 16-18

Robert Lepage's The Nightingale and Other Short Fables opens at the Four Seasons Centre. Read on for more great weekend events
Published: October 2009

The Weekender: October 2-4

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche tops our list of the weekend's best events. Not into huge crowds and art installations? Read on for the rest
Published: October 2009

The Weekender: October 23-25

The CN Tower stair climb is certainly the weekend's most strenuous event. Too much work? Read on for our other picks
Published: October 2009

The Weekender: October 9-12

Turkey isn't the only thing on the agenda this Thanksgiving weekend. The International Home Show and a new Body Worlds exhibit top our list. Read on for the rest
Published: October 2009

The Weekender: September 11-13

The free TIFF performances and screenings at Yonge–Dundas Square top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: September 2009

The Weekender: September 18-20

Jamie Kennedy’s $10 clam bake and Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno show at the ROM top our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: September 2009

The Weekender: September 25–27

The new Vanity Fair Portraits exhibit at the ROM tops our list of the weekend’s best events. Read on for the rest
Published: September 2009

The Weekender: September 4–7

Forget the cottage. Here are eight reasons to stay in Toronto this long weekend, including Cirque du Soleil and the Hot and Spicy Food Festival
Published: September 2009

Tangled Up in Blue

Twenty years later, we’re still not sure what to do with our boxes
Published: June 2008

Dating Days

From Monday to Sunday, 26 unique nights out for Toronto’s socializing singles
Published: March 2008

Dinners for Mother’s Day

Five culinary treats that will send Mom to Europe without ever getting on a plane
Published: May 2008

The Italian Jobs

For the Italian Seasons food festival, 21 local restaurants are offering a taste of Mediterranean authenticity
Published: May 2008

The Weekender

Forget shelling out for gas. We’ve found free concerts, plenty of festivals and a new gourmet ice cream shop to enjoy in the city
Published: July 2008

The Weekender

Half of Toronto has packed up and headed for the hills (or at least Muskoka). We’ve dug up eight clever ways to enjoy the city while we have it to ourselves
Published: June 2008

The Weekender

A hoedown, a chocolate party and a star-studded Bollywood show are just a few reasons to feel good about skipping the cottage
Published: July 2008

The Weekender

Whether enjoying the sun or hiding indoors, how to make the most of the city
Published: July 2008

The Weekender

With the Pride Parade, killer concerts and plenty of festivals, there are plenty of reasons to skip the cottage and stay in the city
Published: June 2008

The Weekender

Burlesque shows, dirty bingo and naked cycling. Our roundup of the city’s lesser-known events gets a little hotter this weekend
Published: June 2008

The Weekender

The forecast calls for rain around cottage country. Stay in the city and celebrate Pride, dinosaurs and Ontario Wine Week
Published: June 2008

The Weekender: August 15–17

With an indie music video awards show, pottery classes and the SummerWorks theatre fest, there are a lot of reasons to embrace your artistic side this weekend
Published: August 2008

The Weekender: August 1–4

Don’t have a cottage to visit this long weekend? No worries. Here are a dozen ways to have fun in the city
Published: August 2008

The Weekender: August 22–24

Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and head outside this weekend for ballet in the park, busking performers and festivals
Published: September 2008