Week of Events
Softer City
The Bentway’s summer exhibition of free public art, Softer City, explores softness as a means of humanizing our cities, connecting communities, and creating space for collective repair. Bringing together artists, architects, and designers from Toronto, across Canada, and beyond, the exhibition proposes a series of soft encounters with our city, our infrastructure, and one another.…
Weekly Drawing Socials
Weekly Drawing Socials
Come with friends to the Bentway Studio on Wednesday evenings for weekly hands-on drawing activities led by local artist collective, Noble Space. These Social nights will centre connection and community-building through creative prompts inspired by our summer exhibition, Softer City. Try something new and meet your neighbours! No previous drawing experience is required. While you…
TOPS Presents 9 to 5 at Fort York
TOPS Presents 9 to 5 at Fort York
As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's "On the Job"-themed film programme, join TOPS on June 19 for a free screening of 9 to 5, with short film The Pink. See all event details here Eats & Treats @ 7 pm / Showtime @ sundown (~ 9 pm) Food & alcoholic beverages for sale (no…
Hopewell Garden Audio Story
Hopewell Garden Audio Story
What does a garden look like? What does a park look like? What’s the story of a garden? Come along as Described Toronto seeks out the answers in a new audio storytelling project. Described Toronto is working with the Hopewell Community Garden to paint an audible portrait of one garden in one park in North…
Willowdale Concerts in the Park 2024
Willowdale Concerts in the Park 2024
Back by popular demand, the Willowdale Concerts in the Park Series features live style performances where emerging and established Canadian artists showcase their talent. Come join us every Thursday evening (7-9pm for the months of June & July) at the Lee Lifeson Art Park, for a free outdoor concert.
TOPS Presents Sorry to Bother You at Fort York
TOPS Presents Sorry to Bother You at Fort York
As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's "On the Job"-themed film programme, join TOPS on June 20 for a free screening of Sorry to Bother You, with short film Fresh Meat. See all event details here Eats & Treats @ 7 pm / Showtime @ sundown (~ 9 pm) Food & alcoholic beverages for sale…
Field Trip
Field Trip
Clubhouse invites the public to a monthly night of live ambient music every Full Moon this Summer. Clubhouse is an ongoing event series that seeks to create spaces for queer/trans electronic musicians ranging ages 16-29 and the communities that resonate with their work. We welcome audiences of all ages to join us on June 21st,…
Joy in the Park – Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
Joy in the Park – Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
Join us on June 21st for Jamii's 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations in David Crombie Park, at the corner of The Esplanade and Princess St, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Taste Indigenous food, enjoy a dance performance by Tribal Vision Dance, and explore a artisan market featuring Indigenous vendors showcasing beadwork, paintings, fashion,…
TOPS Presents Nope at Fort York
TOPS Presents Nope at Fort York
As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's "On the Job"-themed film programme, join TOPS on June 21 for a free screening of Nope, with short film The Afterlifetime of Colm Feore. See all event details here Eats & Treats @ 7 pm / Showtime @ sundown (~ 9 pm) Food & alcoholic beverages for sale (no…
Dino Runs @ The Bentway
Dino Runs @ The Bentway
If your kids like dinosaurs, they’ll love Dino Runs @ The Bentway! The morning starts with costumed Dino Specialists teaching participants about dinosaurs through songs, dance, and games. Then, the kids become Dino Explorers, ready to chase and recapture escaped dinosaurs in a fun, non-competitive environment. The main event is a non-competitive run around our…
AWA Arts in the Parks
AWA Arts in the Parks
Join African Women Acting as they host djembe drumming circles and Maori Haka dance workshops open to youths, adults and seniors. Djembe Drumming Circle: learn the basic knowledge of drumming djembe. Participants will be introduced to a variety of drumming styles that are taught through a very friendly, simple, and engaging manner. The Maori Haka…
TOPS Presents Twister at Fort York
TOPS Presents Twister at Fort York
As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's "On the Job"-themed film programme, join TOPS on June 22 for a free screening of Twister, with short film Footsteps. See all event details here Eats & Treats @ 7 pm / Showtime @ sundown (~ 9 pm) Food & alcoholic beverages for sale (no outside alcohol permitted)…
Tender Possibilities
Tender Possibilities
Tender Possibilities is a poetry reading group and creative placemaking initiative. Led by diverse facilitators and poets, this series explores six themes—Origin, Memory, Migration & Movement, Resistance, Nature, and Rebirth—in a cycle that aligns between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. Each gathering offers a supportive and inclusive cultural experience that creates imaginative space for…
TOPS Presents Out of Sight at Fort York
TOPS Presents Out of Sight at Fort York
As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's "On the Job"-themed film programme, join TOPS on June 23 for a free screening of Out of Sight, with short film The Drop In. See all event details here Eats & Treats @ 7 pm / Showtime @ sundown (~ 9 pm) Food & alcoholic beverages for sale…