Hidden places to watch a movie in Toronto aren't visible from the street. Rather, these theatres and screening rooms can be found inside cultural centres like the AGO or educational institutions like Alliance Francaise.

Here's a round-up of hidden places to watch a movie in Toronto.

See also:10 under the radar places to watch a movie in Toronto

Viewing stations at Film Reference Library at TIFF
The FRL houses over 11,000 film titles, which you can watch from one of their four viewing stations located on the fourth floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The library is also a great resource for those interested in learning about film history; it has a vast collection of primary documents including scripts and marketing materials.

Spadina Theatre at Alliance Francaise
This theatre is located in the downtown Toronto outpost of Alliance Francaise, a French-language school with five campuses in the GTA. Every Thursday, there's a free screening on a first-come, first-serve basis. All the films are in French with English subtitles.

Library at the Geothe-Institut Toronto
The library at the Geothe-Institut, which offers German-language courses, has more than 700 DVDs of German films with English subtitles. The films are free only for students; others have to pay a membership fee. But the cost is reasonable. $20 gets you access for a year.

Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
The Al Green Theatre inside the JCC is home to the annual film series organized by the Toronto Jewish Film Society. The theatre also has a Talks on Film program that screens films grouped around specific themes followed by discussions with film critics.

Beeton Auditorium, Toronto Reference Library
Every summer, the Toronto Reference Library hosts its Summer Afternoons at the Movies series. The program usually consists of Hollywood films that have either won or been nominated for an award. Past titles include Still Alice, Birdman and The Imitation Game, all of which received Oscars.

AGO, Centre for Contemporary Art
On the fifth floor of the AGO you can watch avant-garde films as part of the contemporary art exhibit. The films are typically silent and play on a loop, and are usually 30 to 45 minutes long. Access is included with the admittance cost.

What did I miss? Add your suggestions for the best hidden places to watch a movie in the comments.

Photo of the screening room at the AGO.

The mystery behind the new rooftop hockey rink in Toronto has been resolved. Located on top of a 32-story building at 120 Adelaide St. West, the rink is indeed part of Molson Canadian's #AnythingForHockey campaign, as many had suspected.

The brewing company confirmed its involvement earlier this week and released this 30-second video, which shows a time lapse of how the rink was constructed.

Later this winter, four people who entered the campaign will be invited to skate on the rink. For now, it's off limits to the public but Molson's Director of Marketing Chris Blackburn hinted that may change.

"Although we built the rooftop rink exclusively for our contest winners, we know there are many more fans out there who would love to skate on it," Blackburn said in a press release.

"We have certainly been listening to every comment and hope to share some exciting news soon."

Have you spotted any other skating rinks in strange places? Let us know in the comments.

Today in Toronto it's time to kick off your week with Canadian cinema. If you consider yourself a movie buff, head to TIFF for Canada's Top Ten Film Festival; Les êtres chers and Guantanamo's Child: Omar Khadr are screening tonight. If you're a little strapped for cash, hit up The Royal Cinema for a free movie night - Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is playing.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Trampoline Hall (The Garrison)
• NOW Free Flick Mondays: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (The Royal Cinema)
• Gilmore Girlprov (Comedy Bar)
• Tara Beier & The Silverthorns (Horseshoe Tavern)
• Canada's Top Ten Film Festival (TIFF Bell Lightbox)
• Next Stage Festival (Factory Theatre)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Image from Guantanamo's Child: Omar Khadr.

Kevin Allwood wears many hats: he's a fashion designer, art director and photographer. His latest endeavour, a gallery-meets-fashion store, combines and exhibits all these facets of his artistry.

Read my profile of KA Space in the fashion section.

Starting on Wednesday, there will be an even cheaper way to Uber around the city. That's because the American-based company is adding UberPool to its roster of services available in Toronto.

As its name suggests, UberPool allows riders to carpool by matching them with others who are traveling along the same route at the same time. Fixed fares,according to an Uber news release, are 30 per cent less than UberX.

Along with providing a cheaper option for users, Uber claims this service should help to decrease congestion by reducing the number of cars on the road. UberPool initially launched in San Francisco in 2014.

Last week, Uber expanded its fleet of wheelchair accessible vehicles with UberWAV. It launched its public transit alternative UberHop back in December along with its standalone UberEats food delivery app.

A city report on the possibility of regulating Uber's services in Toronto is due later this year.

Will you try UberPool? Let us know in the comments.

The best new bakeries in Toronto are a diverse bunch of specialists. While some are hyper-focused on homestyle sweets recreated from family recipes, you'll also find those who deal in humble but hearty loaves of bread, international delicacies, and even whimsical cake design.

Here is the list of the best new bakeries in Toronto that opened in 2015.

One of Toronto's newest burger joints takes its inspiration from a Tom Cruise flick and gives its burgers names like the Starfighter, Firefly and Black Eagle.

Find out more in my profile of Top Gun Burgers in the restaurants section.

Despite the cold, many commuters took to the subway sans pants this weekend as part of the 15th-annual International No Pants Subway Ride. Participants met downtown and rode a train on the Yonge line all the way to Finch and back. The pantless riders appeared to be having a good time, and some onlookers couldn't help but crack a smile.

Check out all the action in our photo gallery from the event.

Ramen and burgers aren't usually thought of in tandem. But, one enterprising Torontonian is set on marrying the two comfort foods together.

Anthony Chan, who calls himself a ramen blogger and food artist on Instagram, maintains a social feed filled with tantalizing photos of Japanese noodle soup along with other delicious-looking dishes and treats.

"I had encountered the ramen burger once at the Night It Up Market in Toronto," says Chan via email. "However, it was sold out by the time I arrived to the night market."

While Chan knows restaurants in cities such as New York and Vancouver sell ramen burgers, he has yet to see one on a local menu. That's why he decided to create his own.

Chan's burgers don't feature beef patties. Rather, he bookends protein between two puck-shaped ramen disks, which act as a bun. Now, he's sharing the love by creating DIY ramen burger kits for his friends and Instagram followers.

Each kit features: four ramen patties (two buns); a protein option like a fish fillet, fried chicken or sausage and eggs; two slices of cheese; curry mayo or tomato salsa; and spinach, lettuce or arugula. Chan notes that other toppings will be available upon request.

Currently, Chan's running a contest via Instagram where he'll be giving away two of these DIY kits. The lucky winners will have to be able to pick up their prize in the Toronto area.

Photos via @anthoni.foodlab.

Don't avoid the waterfront this winter because from February 15 until March 20, you'll want to head toward the lake to see how artists, architects and designers transform seven lifeguard towers into stunning interactive installations for the Winter Stations exhibitions.

Now, you can actually preview what'll appear lakeside because Winter Stations revealed the winners for its juried design competition today. In December, it announced it received nearly 400 submissions - all related to the weather-appropriate theme Freeze/Thaw - from around the world.

"Visitors will discover a feast of textures in the schemes - from vessels clad in charred wood to sailing rope to vintage furs," says Winter Stations Design Jury Chair Lisa Rochon in a news release. "Inventive, playful and irreverent, all of the installations can be read like pieces of poetry on the beach."

Along with the four winning submissions, Winter Stations chose three student projects - from Ryerson University, OCADU and Laurentian University - to participate in the exhibition.

From a lakeside sauna to a multi-coloured light installation, check out all of the finalists below - and then go see them in real life next month.

Floating Ropes by MUDO
(Elodie Doukhan and Nicolas Mussche)The lifeguard chair is right in the middle of a rope forest, giving visitors a unique perspective of Lake Ontario.

Sauna by FFLO (Claire Furnley and James Fox)
This timber sauna includes transparent walls and solar-powered lighting, meaning it'll glow at night.

Flow by Team Secret (Calvin Fung and Victor Huynh)From a Toronto-based duo, this project is based on a single ice crystal.

Lithoform by Ryerson (Remi Carreiro, Aris Peci and Vincent Hui, Associate Professor)

The Steam Canoe by OCADU (Curtis Ho, Jungyun Lee, Monifa Onca Charles, Reila Park, Hamid Shahi, Lambert St‐Cyr, Jaewon Kim, Jason Wong and Mark Tholen, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Environmental Design)

Aurora Borealis by Laurentian University
(Chris Baziw, Ra'anaa Brown, Trevor D'Orazio, Andrew Harkness, Matthew Hunter, Danielle Kastelein and Terrance Galvin, Director of Architecture, Laurentian University)

Top photo of In the Belly of a Bear (Caitlind r.c Brown, Wayne Garrett and Lane Shordee. Calgary, Canada)

View all the WInter Stations submissions here.

Fans in Toronto, and all over the world, are mourning over the news that David Bowie passed away at the age of 69 today.

Perhaps you walked past the Bowie graffiti wall near Bathurst Station or thought back to when we were lucky enough to have the massive David Bowie is exhibition at the AGO.

Tomorrow night in Toronto, Holy Holy, a band featuring Bowie collaborators Tony Visconti and Mick "Woody" Woodmansey, will play a scheduled show at the Opera House. They'll perform The Man Who Sold The World in its entirety along with other hits.

If you don't have tickets to that concert, you can join Choir! Choir! Choir! as it pays homage to Bowie on Tuesday and Wednesday night at Clinton's. Instead of Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself," the group will sing "Space Oddity" on both evenings.

CH CH CH CHANGES! This Tues/Weds we sing Space Oddity to honour David Bowie. Doors 7:15, 8pm singing. xo (Biebs Pt 2 will have to wait)

— Choir Choir Choir (@choirchoirchoir) January 11, 2016

Along with musical tributes, many others took to Twitter to express their love and admiration for Bowie.

Can't write a joke for at least a day out of my love for David Bowie. Let's all send love to the creative people that enrich the planet.

— Chris Locke (@chrislockefun) January 11, 2016

Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman. pic.twitter.com/FbcxlAzces

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 11, 2016

"Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming". RIP, David Bowie

— Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy) January 11, 2016

Vanity Fair asked late #DavidBowie "What is your idea of perfect happiness?" He responded "reading." His fav 100: https://t.co/kZl2NFIdlt

— TorontoPublicLibrary (@torontolibrary) January 11, 2016

Oh, David Bowie, you meant so, so much to me. You really did. 'My First Series: My first concert' https://t.co/er9gcL2XD6#RIPDavidBowie

— Benjamin Rayner (@IhateBenRayner) January 11, 2016

And of course, be sure to re-watch former astronaut Chris Hadfield's poignant rendition of "Space Oddity" - a cover that he recorded in space.

Photo by Derek Flack.

Toronto and Batman might be an unlikely combination, but you might need to question what you believe to be true after seeing how remarkable the Bat-Signal looks next to the CN Tower. The image in question was taken by local photographer Diego Hernán Barr (@urbxnex) and edited by Alec Donell Luna (@cptvibes), resulting in an epic collaboration.

As I browsed the @cptvibes Instagram I quickly learned that Alec is no rookie at re-imagining Toronto. His account features various edits of Toronto's skyline that left me in awe.

Here's hoping for more awesome shots and fingers crossed that other superheroes pay a visit to Toronto next.

Today in Toronto reformed emo kids will take to Lee's Palace for a night of nostalgia. Taking Back Tuesday, an LA-born music night, is hitting the venue and bringing all your favourite pop punk and emo tracks (think MCR and FOB) with it. If you weren't a fan of black eyeliner and band tees back in the day, no worries - Canada's Top Ten and the Next Stage Festival both have shows this evening.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Taking Back Tuesday (Lee's Palace)
• TechToronto Meetup (City Hall)
• Torres (Horseshoe Tavern)
• DXTalk: RESISTANCE, PLAY & MISBEHAVIOUR with Alexander Josephson (Design Exchange)
• Comedy on College (Pour Boy)
• Next Stage Festival (Factory Theatre)
• Canada's Top Ten (TIFF Bell Lightbox)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photo by Taking Back Tuesday.

This week on DineSafe there are no closures to report, but leading the pack of conditional passes is the Windsor Arms Hotel with nine infractions, none deemed crucial.

See which other restaurants landed on DineSafe this week.

CORRECTION NOTICE: Our DineSafe round-up on December 15 mistakenly identified the What A Bagel location at 130 Spadina Avenue instead of 421 Spadina Road. The infractions did occur at the 421 Spadina Road location as detailed here. We apologize for this error.

Ali Baba (890 Bloor Street)
Inspected on: January 4, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 3, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Pho Orchid (124 Chestnut Street)
Inspected on: January 5, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 2, Significant: 3, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Handle ice in unsanitary manner.

Barrio Fiesta (2215 Steeles Avenue West)
Inspected on: January 6, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 2 (Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Hartman's Fine Kosher Foods (3500 Bathurst Street)
Inspected on: January 6, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Windsor Arms Hotel (18 St. Thomas Street)
Inspected on: January 7, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 9 (Minor: 3, Significant: 6)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Marble Slab Creamery (330 Yonge Street)
Inspected on: January 7, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Burger King (243 Yonge Street)
Inspected on: January 7, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Note: The above businesses each received infractions from DineSafe as originally reported on the DineSafe site. This does not imply that any of these businesses have not subsequently corrected the issue and received a passing grade by DineSafe inspectors. For the latest status for each of the mentioned businesses, including details on any subsequent inspections, please be sure to check the DineSafe site.

39 Douglas Crescent is an executive four-bedroom in Rosedale overlooking a gorgeous ravine. In a wealthy community boasting mansions and swimming pools, the two-level house is located in a private enclave near the Don Valley Parkway. The asking price is just over $3.1 million.

The light grey exterior is a shocking contrast to the main foyer and interior, designed with custom-built walnut and wood finishes.

The house has hardwood floors and dark-panelled walls with hidden built-ins. There's also a striking spiral staircase.

Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, ample closest space and a walkout terrace. The ensuite features an impressive soaker tub and a great view of the tree-lined backyard.

SPECS

• Address: 39 Douglas Crescent
• Price: $3,190,000
• Lot Size: 34 x 128 FT
• Bedrooms: 4+1
• Bathrooms: 5
• Parking: 2
• Taxes: $10,067
• Walk Score: 25
• Listing agent: Elena Kozinova, Homelife Victory Realty

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Approx. 2,500 square feet
• Skylight
• Heated floors in bathrooms
• Hardwood floors
• Spiral staircase
• Large soaker bathtub
• Backyard overlooking ravine

GOOD FOR

Outdoorsy types, nature-lovers, environmentalists, runners - or all of the above. Urban dwellings often have limited outdoor space and small backyards, unless your yard overlooks a community park or ravine like this property. A great locale for walkers and dog walkers alike.

MOVE ON IF

You like foot traffic. This area is more of a car-friendly neighbourhood. And while T.O. was recently named a top travel destination by the New York Times, this quiet neighbourhood wouldn't rank high as a trendy tourist hot spot.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Like this $3 million dollar property? Have your say in the comments.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

The NBA All-Star Game is happening in Toronto next month. While tickets to the main event itself will be almost impossible to come by, there are numerous events being held during All-Star Weekend that are going to be slightly more accessible.

But, you have to act quick. The NBA just announced that tickets for some of the events go on sale at 10 A.M. today and start at $15.

According to an NBA news release, there will be hands-on instructional clinics during which fans will get the chance to meet both former and current NBA and WNBA players.

Also taking place is the All-Star Celebrity Game, NBA All-Star Practice and BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge - a game that pits this year's top rookies against the sophomores (last year's top rookies).

There's also the D-League All-Star Game, D-League Three-Point Contest and the D-League Slam Dunk contest.

There's no word yet on tickets to the always popular NBA Slam Dunk and Skills challenge events taking place at the ACC on February 13.

For more details about the events and the schedule, check the NBA's website. All-Star Weekend runs from February 12 to February 14.

A former executive chef at Origin is just one of the players involved in this new cafe, found in a residential area off the beaten path on Toronto's east side. There's lots to eat and drink here including soup, panini and croissant sandwiches.

Read my profile of The Shmooz here.

If you head to World Class Bakers on St. Clair Avenue this week, you may end up getting more than just pastries. That's because the bakery has 300 American Powerball tickets to give away. You can snag one just by spending more than $20 in store. How's that for a sweet deal?

"It's just to cheer people up," said bakery operator Lisa Guluzian to the Toronto Sun.

The estimated Powerball jackpot is currently sitting around $1.4 billion and the next draw is tomorrow, January 13. Canadians are allowed to participate in the lottery, though all winnings will still, of course, be taxed.

Will you try your luck at World Class Bakers? Let us know in the comments.

Photo via @worldclassbakes

Toronto has a wide selection of toboggan hills thanks to its ravine system and numerous parks, but not all of these destinations are created equally. From hidden gems to those hills that have been officially banned, this city's tobogganing options are more varied than you might think.

Here are my picks for the best and worst toboggan hills in Toronto.

BEST

Milkman's Run
Named after a road used for transporting milk carts in the early 1900s, this pathway is located on the Beltline Trail just past the entrance to Craigleigh Gardens. It's the best undiscovered toboggan hill in the city. The hill is long, narrow and winding, so come here if you're prepared for a thrill-seeking adventure rather than a leisurely slide.

Riverdale Park East
This hill offers an incredible view of the city's skyline, which could serve as the backdrop for your Instagram post. This spot is a bit busier than the other options, but it's worth the crowds for photo cred and a fun sledding experience.

Christie Pits & Bickford Park
Christie Pits offers a variety of slopes. The steep hill on the north side (east of the skating rink) gets quite busy and offers little room to slow down, but sliding into the fence enclosing the baseball field almost adds to the fun. Bickford Park is a short jaunt across Bloor if you're looking for a less-crowded area to toboggan.

High Park
Although access to Hillside Gardens is banned, much of High Park is still open for tobogganing. And what thrill-seeking Torontonian pays attention to the signs anyway? The vastness of the park means there's sure to be a hill that suits your needs.

Centennial Park
Centennial's hill is wide and double the length of Riverdale Park's, allowing for hazard-free sledding. Take note that there are some parts of the park that are off limits, but there's still some fun left to be had in designated areas. Located just north of Rathburn Rd., the hill is long, steep and spacious, leaving plenty of room for error and a free workout climbing back up.

WORST

Winston Churchill
While Winston Churchill is steep in many places, it's short. Too short. Many of the steeper sections, including the western portion of the hill, are fenced off to prevent tobogganers from sliding straight onto Spadina Rd. The longer hill running into the ravine is disrupted by a jogging trail that cuts across, so it isn't the most ideal.

Trinity Bellwoods
Yes, it's one of the better parks to engage in some harmless beverages and bocce in the summer, but it's not the best place to go for sledding. The park is busy and the hill is far too short for the effort involved in lugging toboggans and snow gear. The only reason to come here is if you're looking for a sneaky ride on garbage bags while bar hopping on Queen.

What did I miss? Add your toboggan hill suggestions in the comments.

Photo of Riverdale Park East by Avehouse in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Whether you're in the mood for an espresso, or something a tad stronger, this Toronto cafe has you covered. From the team behind Thor Espresso Bar, this is a well-designed destination that's currently serving up coffee, craft beer, cocktails and light meals.

Check out my profile of ODIN in the cafes section.