The best places to get information on all the city's cultural events are the free, weekly Now and eye newspapers and the "What's On" section of The Toronto Star, all appearing on Thursday; the Saturday (weekend) Globe and Mail and National Post; and the monthly magazine Toronto Life.

Have a good time, but be aware of the strict drinking (minimum age 19) and driving laws: police regularly stop cars to check sobriety, and if your blood-alcohol level is above.08%, it's the judge and/or jail, no matter where you're from. Under the city's liquor laws, last call in bars is 2 AM; closing time is 3 AM.

Most first-run Toronto movie theaters change programs on Friday. There are discounts all day Tuesday and weekdays except holidays before 5 PM; senior citizens, students, and children can get reduced rates at all times. A group of independent movie theaters -- the Fox, Bloor, Revue, Kingsway, and Paradise -- offers lower-priced screenings; call 416/690-2600 for schedules.