Last night's First Thursday was fun, because I was with good friends, but terribly organized. First, no schedule with times on it on the site. We got there at 7:25. Line of over a hundred ticket holders to get in at -20. The AGO has two big entrances inside for groups so mystery that they had us outside. Lind moved fast enough and we were in the actual door in 7 minutes. Coat check, which normally I try to skip but parkas and big bags not allowed, was well over ten minutes. Then we lined up to get out tickets scanned. Got a program and finally found out, because of course they couldn't put actual times on the website, out that the three events we came to see are on the fifth floor and it can only be accessed by elevator. Thirty five minutes on that line with hundreds of other irate people. Finally bailed to Italia nd skipped the beer and cocktail line to get over-priced Ontario wine which actually wasn't too bad. Food was fine too. Other installations were interesting but not worth a primary destination. Overall
I would not recommend going unless you get there right on time, with friends, and don't mind lineups. I have been to Friday Night Live at the ROM and vastly recommend it over this if you are looking for this type of cultural experience. Overall disappointing. Felt bad I'd dragged friends on a cold night.