Saturday, February 19, 2011

Free events at TIFF Lightbox this holiday weekend


In recognition of the Family Day holiday in Ontario on Monday (and Presidents' Day in the United States), the Toronto International Film Festival will be hosting two full days of free events this weekend. From Sunday, February 20 to Monday, February 21, you'll have a chance to explore the wide range of offerings and activities at the Bell Lightbox completely free of charge.

They'll have a number of film screenings in their five theatres, including several by Tim Burton. They'll offer their ongoing exhibitions on Tim Burton and Mary Pickford. Additionally, they'll have some special events, music and workshops just for the occasion.

Lightbox is a very impressive facility that offers a variety of new ways to experience cinema. They also have terrific year-round programming, visiting filmmakers and artists, and an educational component. Roger Ebert praised the new building with writings and tweets such as "TIFF's wonderful new Bell Lightbox is one swell place to see a movie."

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Family Day Activities

Bell Free Weekend

Sunday, February 20 - Monday, February, 21
Join us on Family Day, here’s how!
Admission to Bell Free Weekend activities – including exhibitions, screenings, concert and workshops – is available on the day of, in person at TIFF Bell Lightbox, on a first come, first served basis. Capacity is limited.

Doors open at 11 am on both Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21.

Bell Free Weekend free activities run from 11 am to 11 pm on Sunday, February 20 (including New Releases screening at TIFF Bell Lightbox) and from 11 am to 6 pm on Monday, February 21.

films

TIFF

Free Tim Burton Films

Tim Burton classics that shouldn't be missed!
Free tickets to screenings will be distributed to the formed line-up 30 minutes prior to the activity start time. First come, first served, capacity is limited.
TIFF

Free Screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox

Free tickets to screenings will be distributed to the formed line-up 30 minutes prior to the activity start time. First come, first served, capacity is limited.

exhibitions

TIFF

Tim Burton

In the HSBC Gallery on the main floor, experience the art & imagination of Tim Burton for Free!

TIFF

Mary Pickford

In our 4th-floor Canadian Film Gallery come enjoy the free exhibition of Mary Pickford: The Invention of the Movie Star and stay for three Pickford classics on the big screen.

activities and events

Bell Free Weekend

Tim Burton Family Activities

To celebrate the wild world of Tim Burton, TIFF Bell Lightbox presents a season of weekend fun for families. Kids and parents can drop-in to enjoy four different Burton-themed workshops. Get ready to have some fun, Burton-style!
Bell Free Weekend

Singin' in the Dark

Sing out loud! Sing out strong! Join our host, stand-up/cabaret artist/professional ginger Shawn Hitchins for a riotous, family-friendly sing-a-long featuring hit tunes from great movies.
Bell Free Weekend

Sherlock Jr. In Concert

Join Toronto phonograph alchemists iNSiDEaMiND – as they perform a new score for Buster Keaton's surreal slapstick classic Sherlock Jr., seamlessly blending the vaudevillian spirit of early cinema with 20th-century audio samples.

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