The Weekend To-Do: Photography with Philip Sparks, Joe Fresh street art, fancy hot chocolate and other stylish goings-on during Toronto’s Nuit Blanche

Mckenzie James & Philip Sparks photo exhibition

Joining forces with designer Philip Sparks is Toronto-based photographer Mckenzie James for an exclusive one night only photo exhibition showcasing their work together throughout the past few years. Drop by for a few snaps in the in-store photo booth or some after-hours shopping should you need your fix.

7pm to 1am Philip Sparks Tailored Goods Inc., 162 Ossington Avenue, Toronto

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche: All Together Now

Jeanne Holmes, artistic producer of the Canada Dance Festival, will be organizing All Together Now, a 12-hour dance party at the Richmond Adelaide Centre. Every hour a variety of dances will be taught by professional instructors and choreographers; from ballet to Capoeira and Bhangra to Krumping. Just another way to warm up throughout the night—and will perhaps make you feel less guilty about missing that yoga class this week.

7pm to 6am Zone B: Richmond Adelaide Centre, 11 Richmond St. W., Toronto

The Detox Market’s TAZA Chocolate Warm Up Stop

Didn’t go overboard in the layers department like you told yourself you would last year? The Detox Market on King will be serving TAZA hot chocolate to those who stop by. Tip: get there early in the night, as this 100% organic and healthy treat will only be available from 10pm to midnight.

The Detox Market, 367 King St. W., Toronto

Scotiabank Nuit Blanche at Drake: Telling Stories

Artist Daniel Barrow is set to display his work across the Drake Hotel’s walls this weekend in “Telling Stories”—an exhibit featuring projections of hand-sketched drawings throughout the night. Other happenings at the hotel include Kurt Bigenho’s “Hello My Name Is…” project and a massive house party you won’t want to miss (to be held in the Underground, where else?) with Chicago DJ duo Flosstradamus.

7am to 4am The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen St. W., Toronto

Concrete Canvases at Joe Fresh

Aside from special discounts and a wine tasting provided by Stoneleigh Wines, Joe Fresh on Queen and Portland presents Concrete Canvases—a multi-dimension, large-scale digital installation featuring Toronto’s street art . Visitors can also inscribe personal messages onto the building’s façade.

All night Joe Fresh, 589 Queen St. W., Toronto

Art of Fashion RAW 2012

The Art of Fashion returns this year for its annual one-night design competition, showcasing a lineup of Canada’s most promising emerging designers and their depiction of this year’s theme: raw. Taking over Yorkville’s Hazelton Lanes, the event will include a fashion show, a culinary competition and a silent auction.

7pm to 1am Oval Square at Hazelton Lanes, 87 Avenue Rd., Toronto