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Things to do in Toronto

Festivals, shows, exhibits, markets and tours in Toronto over the next months. Filter by date, by type of event or free only. All times are Toronto time.

341 events 134 free Updated November 9, 2026
This calendar comes from the City of Toronto, with events submitted by their organizers. Dates and times can change: check the event website before you go.

Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Family & Children

Places That Stayed: Youth Photography Exhibit

Today and 17 more dates
East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2R2
Free Accessible

Discover Kingston-Galloway-Orton Park (KGO) through the eyes of local youth in this outdoor photography exhibit.

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Cultural

International Architectural Design Competition 2026-2027: Persian Garden Suite

Today and 37 more dates
Toronto (virtual)
CAD 10 to 30

This international architectural competition invites participants to design a Persian Garden Suite pavilion in Toronto. The initiative explores cultural heritage, urban design, and innovative architecture.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Film

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

Today and 8 more dates
Various venues
CAD 0 to 35

Canada’s largest pan-Asian film festival returns for its 30th Anniversary this year.

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Arts & Exhibits

Planter by Deanna Armenti

Today and 55 more dates
High Park, 43°38'31.7"N 79°27'51.8"W
Free

Experience a temporary public art installation, Planter is an eco-sculpture inspired by the amorphous shapes of old growth forest nursery logs. Planter is one of three sculptures installed across Toronto for a project entitled Ecogenders.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Film

The 2026 European Union Film Festival

Today and 33 more dates
Spadina Theatre (Alliance Française), 24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Free Accessible

A full selection of 28 acclaimed curated films showcasing the breadth of European cinema, taking audiences on a journey from therapy sessions in Sweden and artistic pursuits in Austria to a sci-fi exploration of AI in Romania, encounters with clowns in Estonia, a chaotic reception in Greece and a...

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Arts & Exhibits

74th Open Juried Exhibit

Today · 8 a.m. and 11 more dates
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y2
Free Accessible

Colour and Form Society presents an exhibit opportunity for their artists to showcase a myriad of talent, and for non-members to be juried into membership of the organization.

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Arts & Exhibits

50 Years of Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery Exhibition - 50th Anniversary

Today · 8 a.m. and 27 more dates
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y2
Free Accessible

Discover the history of art at the Etobicoke Civic Centre with artifacts, prints, images and paintings from City of Toronto’s Fine Art, Artifact and Archival collections. Celebrate the present by witnessing a commissioned piece by early career artist Lise Round.

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Arts & Exhibits

A Spore on its Journey

Today · 8 a.m. and 55 more dates
Ascent Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y2
Free Accessible

Huan Chen transforms native fungi and lichen into a powerful metaphor for the immigrant experience, telling stories of heritage, struggle, adaptation and new beginnings. Through striking imagery, the work also reflects on human impact on natural habitats and the cultural shifts shaping urban life.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural

A Legacy in Motion: The National Ballet of Canada at 75

Today · 9 a.m. and 55 more dates
Toronto Reference Library, TD Gallery, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8
Free Accessible

Explore 75 years of The National Ballet of Canada through archival content from Toronto Public Library Special Collections and The National Ballet of Canada Archives. Featuring costume designs, photography, show worn costumes and more!

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Cultural

Patterns That Aren't Exhibition

Today · 9 a.m. and 5 more dates
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1G 1B2
Free Accessible

Step into the intricate world of artist David Currie as he explores how humans are hard-wired to seek out patterns as a means of adapting to their environment, whether connecting imaginary lines to stars or writing algorithms that direct a robot’s movements.

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Arts & Exhibits

Beach Photo Club Exhibition

Today · 9 a.m. and 20 more dates
Clark Centre for the Arts, 191 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough, ON, M1E 1P5
Free Accessible

Enjoy this photography exhibition by a diverse group of artists as they present their unique interpretations of our world, from realistic to abstract, including techniques such as macro photography, intentional movement and digital compositing.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

The Distillery Winter Village

Today · 10 a.m. and 51 more dates
The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street Toronto
CAD 16 to 30 Accessible

Turning into a European-inspired Christmas market, with thousands of lights, dozens of seasonal food and drink vendors, and festive shopping across thirteen acres of Victorian brickwork.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Film

A Translucent City: Collective Memories of the Future

Today · 10 a.m. and 41 more dates
Urbanspace Gallery, 401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8
Free Accessible

What do cities remember? How do our stories, relationships and experiences shape the places we call home?

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · History

Back to Pompeii

Today · 10 a.m. and 56 more dates
30 Hanover Rd (YZD), 30 Hanover Rd, North York, ON, M3K 0E2
CAD 20.90 to 55.90 Accessible

An immersive exhibition that invites guests to step inside ancient Pompeii. Visitors can walk through a Pompeian house and city street, exploring spaces such as a bakery, a thermopolium (an ancient Roman commercial snack bar), a school, a tavern and baths.

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Arts & Exhibits · History · Museum

Agency & Defiance Exhibit at Montgomery's Inn

Today · 11 a.m. and 57 more dates
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Experience never-before-seen works by Toronto-based artist Frantz Brent-Harris inspired by Jamaican Junkanoo.

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Food & Culinary · Tour

Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour Fall 2026

Today · 11 a.m. and 33 more dates
Kensington Market
CAD 89

Explore Kensington Market with the tour that started it all! As the original food tour of one of Toronto’s quirkiest neighbourhoods, you will get to enjoy beyond the tourist traps to family-run shops, hidden counters, and must-try bites most visitors walk right past.

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History · Museum · Tour

They Walked These Streets... and Answered the Call: Remembrance Installation at Fort York

Today · 11 a.m. and 7 more dates
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9
Free Accessible

Torontonians answered the call to war by enlisting in the armed forces, producing munitions and equipment and by helping on the home front.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Museum

Richard Avedon: Immortal: Portraits of Aging

Today · 11 a.m. and 22 more dates
The Image Centre, 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1E9
Free Accessible

For nearly half a century, celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon confronted one of portraiture’s enduring taboos: aging.

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Arts & Exhibits

Geoffrey James | Ancient and Modern: Selected Panoramas

Today · 11 a.m. and 36 more dates
Stephen Bulger Gallery, 1356 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1Y2
Free Accessible

The Stephen Bulger Gallery is pleased to present there second solo exhibition of work by Geoffrey James, one of Canada’s pre-eminent photographers. James’s panoramic photographs explore the relationship between people and the landscapes they create, shape, and transform.

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Arts & Exhibits · Charity & Cause

Art for Alzheimer’s

Today · 11 a.m. and 12 more dates
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, East York, ON, M4K 2B9
Free Accessible

Art for Alzheimer’s brings together an exceptional collection of original artwork by Canadian illustrator Doug Martin in support of the Alzheimer Society.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Museum

Molly Steels: I Am/Was/Always

Today · 12 p.m. and 13 more dates
The Image Centre, 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1E9
Free Accessible

The philosopher Diana Prokofyeva considers a photograph to be a phenomenon that exists as a way to avoid death by copying a moment and suspending it within time - a way to be between two worlds:, the living and the dead.

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Arts & Exhibits · History · Museum

The T.O. You Don’t Know

Today · 12 p.m. and 21 more dates
Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond St W LL01, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
Free Accessible

Uncover hidden stories Toronto has long overlooked. Explore the history of over 70 historic sites, forgotten events, fascinating local narratives and unique objects.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Museum

Always In Fashion

Today · 12 p.m. and 37 more dates
Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 2H5
CAD 15 Accessible

Curated by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, enjoy an immersive exploration of Indigenous design languages and their transformative impact on the fashion landscape of the lands we call Canada and the United States.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Cultural

Exhibition: "Returning to Ourselves and Michael Massie: now and then"

Today · 12 p.m. and 45 more dates
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 0H4
Free Accessible

Please join us at the 'Returning to Ourselves - Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird: A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings'. Curated by Lisa Deanne Smith. This exhibit presents over 40 years of transformative work by Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Museum

Tanya Marcuse: Portent

Today · 12 p.m. and 13 more dates
The Image Centre, 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1E9
Free Accessible

Tanya Marcuse’s multichannel video Portent presents ominous scenes of the natural world: trees swaying in the wind, vapour rising from volcanic fumaroles, icy branches illuminated by flickering light, and other small disturbances that hint at forces beyond our understanding.

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Arts & Exhibits · Museum · Tour

The possibility of viewing the world differently: Autumn Edition

Today · 12 p.m. and 11 more dates
Gallery Arcturus, 80 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5B 1G6
Free

A show from curator Deborah Harris, who has gathered artists' works including several drawings by E.J. Gold. Voyage through our nine gallery spaces exploring different themes, mediums, and artists.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Museum

Retracing Tatreez: Palestinian Thobes through the Twentieth Century

Today · 12 p.m. and 57 more dates
Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 2H5
CAD 15 Accessible

Featuring several examples of Palestinian tatreez (embroidery) from the Textile Museum’s collection, most of which will be exhibited for the first time!

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Talks

Sala-Manca Group: Like a Bird’s Nest

Today · 1 p.m. and 12 more dates
PIX FILM Gallery, 1411 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON, M6H 4C7
Free

Enjoy a landmark retrospective from the international artist collective, the Sala-Manca Group. Installation, video and photography are exhibited together for the first time, all connected to the ritual object of the sukkah, a temporary hut traditionally erected during the Jewish festival of Sukkot.

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Charity & Cause

CandyForKids Halloween Candy Drive

Today · 1 p.m. and 1 more date
Kumon Centre of Etobicoke, Burnhamthorpe Mall, 666 Burnhamthorpe Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Z4
Free

All started by a local student... We collect leftover wrapped candy for kids and families who need it, distributing through community food banks. Be part of this!!

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Family & Children · Film · Trivia

SHACKLED: A Horror Movie Escape Game

Today · 2 p.m. and 2 more dates
Trivia Escape Rooms, 1615 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M6P 3S8
CAD 26 to 29

Think you know your horror movies? Now you’ll have to prove it, all while one of your team members are literally chained to the wall. This October, Trivia Escape Rooms is bringing back its fan-favourite horror experience, SHACKLED: A Horror Movie Escape Game, for one month only.

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Arts & Exhibits · History · Museum

Late Night at the Bata Shoe Museum

Today · 5 p.m. and 1 more date
Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W7
CAD 16 Accessible

Enjoy our new late night hours with special craft programming new each week plus access to all current exhibitions!

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Cultural · Film · Virtual & Online

Pomegranate Film Festival 2026

Today · 5 p.m. and 2 more dates
Hamazkayin Theatre (Armenian Youth Centre), 50 Hallcrown Pl, North York, ON, M2J 1P7
CAD 5 to 100 Accessible

Returning for its 19th edition, celebrating Armenian stories and international cinema in Toronto. Discover compelling films, emerging filmmakers and stories that connect cultures, generations and communities. All films include English subtitles.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Santa Cake Class

Today · 6 p.m. and 5 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 129

The 2-hour cake decorating Class is perfect for absolute beginners and focuses on decorating a pre-baked vanilla cake with buttercream. Guests will learn cake preparation, how to achieve smooth edges and how to use piping tips to create Santa’s fluffy beard, moustache and red hat.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Theatre

Rogers v. Rogers

Today · 7:30 p.m. and 26 more dates
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2W3
CAD 70 to 140 Accessible

The hit show returns to a new venue, same buzz! Based on Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada’s Telecom Empire by Alexandra Posadzki. Telecom tycoon Ted Rogers built an empire turning Canada’s airwaves into cash.

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Literary · Live Performances · Theatre

A Christmas Carol

Today · 7:30 p.m. and 34 more dates
The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8
CAD 50 to 140 Accessible

Dickens’s timeless holiday story of transformation, kindness and human connection. This fresh adaptation by Tim Carroll brings Charles Dickens’s world to life through inventive puppetry, towering ghosts that fill the stage, traditional carols and audience participation with spirited sing-alongs.

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History · Live Performances · Theatre

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)

Today · 7:30 p.m. and 8 more dates
Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 50 to 160 Accessible

A joyful comedy that flips the script on Shakespeare's most infamous heroines.

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Live Performances · Theatre

Macbeth

Today · 7:30 p.m. and 16 more dates
Crow's Theatre, 345 Carlaw Avenue Toronto, ON M4M 2T1
CAD 30 to 95 Accessible

One prophecy. One performer. Total collapse. Shakespeare’s most haunting tragedy traces Macbeth’s ruthless climb to power in this solo performance, set against the cutthroat world of the modern tech industry.

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Arts & Exhibits · Dance · Theatre

National Ballet of Canada - Emergence / Silent Screen

Today · 7:30 p.m. and 6 more dates
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 4G1
CAD 57 to 265 Accessible

Two acclaimed works return in a dynamic double bill celebrating the company’s innovation and global influence.

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Comedy

The Pitch

Today · 8 p.m. and 1 more date
The Second City, 110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B7
CAD 40 Accessible

Second City’s National Touring Company is hot out of the bullpen, bringing the heat and throwing curveballs as they develop brand new sketches, songs, and improv. Featuring an All-Star cast of comedy powerhouses, this team is sure to hit it out of the park. Batter Up!

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Music

Cicada Woods Album Release with guests Medusa Quarte

Today · 8 p.m.
Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
CAD 38.18 to 46.99 Accessible

A Canadian all-women tango-fusion string quartet. Pushing the sonic limits of violin, viola, cello and double bass, the ensemble uses percussive effects, scratches, siren wails and driving rhythms to create an electrifying sound that bridges Argentine tango, classical tradition and fearless...

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Live Performances · Music

Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart

Today · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 80 to 140 Accessible

The banjo visionary leads an all‑star ensemble through some new music and classic tunes, blending bluegrass roots with jazz and classical influences.

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Comedy · Live Performances · Theatre

LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS

Today · 8 p.m. and 2 more dates
The Assembly Theatre, 1479 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1A1
CAD 25 to 35

What would you say if you had only 140 words a day? The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? Discover Sam Steiner's play this November.

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Theatre

All The Cows Are Dead

Today · 8 p.m. and 4 more dates
Soul Provisions, 68 Tycos Dr, North York, ON, M6B 1V9
CAD 29.50 to 59 Accessible

This musical follows an artisan butcher who instructs his petulant and misanthropic nephew how to be more like him, leading them to discover how both are, in fact, the same. A new play with book, lyrics and music by Ben Page, directed by William Dao, featuring Mike Nadajewski and Taylor Garwood.

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Comedy · Live Performances · Theatre

VERSUS

Today · 8 p.m. and 13 more dates
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1J1
CAD 25 to 45 Accessible

From award-winning Canadian artistic collaborators Adam Lazarus, Guillermo Verdecchia, and Ann-Marie Kerr comes Versus, a laugh-out-loud experience that can only happen in the theatre. Cake included.

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Dance · Nightlife · Theatre

The Toronto Burlesque Festival

Today · 8 p.m. and 2 more dates
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 1B4
CAD 51.50 to 123.50 Accessible

Inviting you into REVERIE, a world beyond the ordinary. With four distinct shows of bold artistry, glamour, fantasy and joyful rebellion Toronto’s flagship burlesque festival brings together more than 50 extraordinary burlesque, cabaret, and drag artists from Toronto, across Canada and around the...

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Food & Culinary

Saturday Farmers' Market

Tomorrow · 5 a.m. and 7 more dates
St. Lawrence North Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto
Free Accessible

Visit the Saturday Farmers' Market in the newly redeveloped St. Lawrence Market North building. Discover seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, flowers and pantry staples from local vendors all under one roof.

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Farmers' Markets

The Stop Farmers' Market @ Wychwood Barns Park

Tomorrow · 8 a.m. and 5 more dates
Wychwood Barns Park, 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7
Free Accessible

Featuring 35+ weekly vendors, the market brings together local farmers, food producers, and neighbours to increase access to healthy food in ways that build community.

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Family & Children · Farmers' Markets · Food & Culinary

Saturday Farmers Market at Evergreen Brick Works

Tomorrow · 9 a.m. and 16 more dates
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, East York, ON, M4W 3X8
Free Accessible

Discover Toronto’s largest farmers market, happening year-round every Saturday at Evergreen Brick Works! Shop fresh, seasonal produce, artisanal goods, and locally prepared foods from Ontario farmers and small businesses. Looking for the perfect winter weekend?

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Apple Pie Class

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

The 2-hour Apple Pie Class is beginner-friendly and teaches guests how to make flaky pie dough, roll it out, prepare apple filling, assemble the pie and decorate it with a lattice top or dough cutouts.

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Cultural · Live Performances

Storytime At The Park

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 1 more date
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON, M3K 2C5
Free

Perfect for families and children ages 3 to 9! Enjoy interactive read-alouds of beloved books in English and French, themed activities, nature exploration and a light snack. We can't wait to see you soon at Downsview Park!

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Farmers' Markets

Allan Gardens Saturday Farmers' Market

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 16 more dates
Children's Conservatory, 19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON, M5A 2P2
Free Accessible

Celebrate local food, community, and sustainable agriculture. Discover fresh produce, artisanal products, and small-scale producers - all while connecting with the people who grow and create them.We invite you to come meet the vendors, discover new favourites, and taste the heart of your community!

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Artisan

Sunday Variety Market

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 11 more dates
St. Lawrence Market (Big White Tent), 125 The Esplanade, Toronto
Free Accessible

Get ready for the ultimate weekend treasure hunt! The Sunday Variety Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday, bringing the city’s biggest and most exciting market experience to life each week.

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Farmers' Markets · Food & Culinary

Downsview Park Merchants Market

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 33 more dates
40 Carl Hall Rd, 40 Carl Hall Rd, North York, ON, M3K 2C1
Free Accessible

Downsview Park Merchants Market is one of Toronto’s vibrant weekend destinations, offering a dynamic indoor marketplace experience for shoppers of all ages.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

Adventure of the Little Rooster

Tomorrow · 10 a.m. and 3 more dates
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7
CAD 27.49 to 32.49 Accessible

From the team that brought you The Little Circus that Could and The Philip & Lucinda Dino-Show comes a new feather of a tale! Everything changes the day the Little Rooster finds a shiny silver coin. Hilarious consequences and supreme shenanigans abound!

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

JellyCat Amuseables Heart Cake Class

Tomorrow · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

This 2-hour class is beginner-friendly and inspired by the JellyCat Amuseables collection. Guests learn how to fill and stack a heart-shaped cake, apply buttercream, create texture and sculpt fondant details to give their cake personality.

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Arts & Exhibits · Live Performances · Music

SignFest Toronto 2026

Tomorrow · 10 a.m.
North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge Street North York, ON M2N 5V7
CAD 40 Accessible

This is a free public festival celebrating Deaf culture, sign language, accessibility, and inclusion. The festival features a free daytime expo with vendors, exhibitors, organizations, presentations, entertainment, and networking opportunities.

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Family & Children · Literary

Story Planet: Book Launch

Tomorrow · 10 a.m.
Morningside Branch, Toronto Public Library, 4279 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2S8
Free Accessible

Celebrate the launch of Stories We Couldn't Keep to Ourselves, a picture book anthology written and illustrated by 16 youth authors from Scarborough’s Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) neighbourhood.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · History

The Sororum Presents: A Step Through Time

Tomorrow · 10:30 a.m.
Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W7
CAD 75 Accessible

Join us for a memorable day of history, artistry, discovery and meaningful connection in Toronto's charming Yorkville neighbourhood.

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Sports

Dieppe Park - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tomorrow · 11 a.m.
Dieppe Park, 455 Cosburn Ave, East York, ON, M4J 2N2
Free Accessible

Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels, no registration or reservations are required to participate. The new soccer Play Mobile is dedicated to the world’s most popular game.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Consumer Show & Convention

Early Holiday Market

Tomorrow · 11 a.m.
Ground Control, 1279 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6K 1L6
Free Accessible

Nothing beats getting your holiday shopping done well in advance so you can put your feet up, eat shortbread and listen to carols while everyone else is going bonkers.

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Sports

York Recreation Centre - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tomorrow · 11 a.m.
York CRC, 115 Black Creek Dr, York, ON, M6M 0A9
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

Oriole Park - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tomorrow · 11 a.m.
Oriole Park, 1955 Don Mills Rd, North York
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Cultural · Dance · Live Performances

14th SooRyu Festival - Symbiosis II

Tomorrow · 11 a.m. and 1 more date
Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2N 6R8
CAD 35 Accessible

The Korean Dance Studies Society brings together artists from Korean, Indigenous, and diverse Canadian artistic traditions through dance, music and cultural exchange.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Winter Crafts & Cozy Treats: Holiday Season at Scarborough Museum

Tomorrow · 11 a.m. and 13 more dates
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1P 3E8
Free Accessible

Celebrate light, connection and community in a cozy historic setting each weekend. Enjoy hands-on family-friendly activities centered on food, culture and storytelling.

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Celebrations · History · Museum

The Magic is Waiting: Holiday Season at Todmorden Mills

Tomorrow · 11 a.m. and 17 more dates
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, East York, ON, M4K 2B9
Free

Experience how the Valley lights up for the season. Follow the glow of seasonal lights and explore traditions of illumination from different cultures and time periods.

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History · Seminars & Workshops · Talks

Remembering GECO Girls of Scarborough at Scarborough Museum

Tomorrow · 12 p.m.
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1P 3E8
Free Accessible

Join author and local historian Barbara Dickson for a presentation on Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo and explore the stories of Scarborough's own GECO Girls.

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Arts & Exhibits · Environmental · Tour

Lassonde Art Trail: Art + Nature Tour

Tomorrow · 12 p.m.
Biidaasige Park, 51 Commissioners St, Toronto, ON, M5A 1A6
Free Accessible

Join LAT every Saturday at 12 pm or 2 pm for a drop-in Art + Nature tour led by a LAT Art Guide. These walking tours invite participants to explore the artworks along the Lassonde Art Trail while discovering the rich history, ecology, and ongoing transformation of Biidaasige Park.

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Food & Culinary · Tour

Scarborough’s Delicious Secrets: Woks, Broths, and the Suburban Chinatown

Tomorrow · 12 p.m.
Lang Chai Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 3280 Midland Ave unit 27&28, Scarborough, ON M1V 4W9
CAD 95 Accessible

Agincourt, also lovingly known as ‘Asiancourt’, is the beating heart of East Asian dining in Toronto, where unassuming strip plazas hide some of the most dynamic regional cooking in North America.

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Food & Culinary · Tour

Queen East Eats Fall Food Tours

Tomorrow · 1 p.m. and 2 more dates
Restaurants/Cafes/Bars in Riverside and Leslieville, 657 Queen St E, Toronto
CAD 10 Accessible

Celebrate fall and support small businesses. Get ready to visit six pre-selected local food and drink establishments in Riverside and Leslieville, while learning about the story behind the businesses with your expert guide.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Lambeth Buttercream Masterclass

Tomorrow · 2 p.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

The 3-hour class is designed for intermediate-level bakers with some piping experience. Guests learn cake layering, crumb coating, American buttercream techniques, piping bag preparation and advanced piping styles to create a beautiful round vanilla Lambeth-style cake.

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Sports

Woburn Park - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow · 2:30 p.m.
Woburn Park, 575 Cranbrooke Ave, North York
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

Coronation Park - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow · 2:30 p.m.
Coronation Park, 2700 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON, M6M 1V1
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

Broadlands CC - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Tomorrow · 2:30 p.m.
Broadlands CC, 19 Castlegrove Blvd, North York, ON, M3A 1K9
Free Accessible

Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels, no registration or reservations are required to participate. The new soccer Play Mobile is dedicated to the world’s most popular game.

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Dance · Live Performances · Seminars & Workshops

Immersion Festival

Tomorrow · 7:30 p.m. and 6 more dates
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G6
CAD 0 to 150 Accessible

Join us for a celebration of Canadian cultural life for audiences and a sought-after performance and networking opportunity for renowned and aspiring artists, with three distinct stage performances, twelve workshops, a dance education roundtable, and community gatherings.

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Live Performances · Music

Aga Khan Master Musicians

Tomorrow · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Creating music inspired by their own deep roots in the cultures of the Middle East and Mediterranean Basin, South Asia, Central Asia, and China.

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Music

The Devin Cuddy Band

Tomorrow · 8 p.m.
Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
CAD 27.27 to 38.18 Accessible

A JUNO-nominated, Toronto-based roots country band led by pianist and singer-songwriter Devin Cuddy, son of Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy. They are recognized for their unique blend of New Orleans blues and country. Their April 2026 album Livin’ Hard Ain’t Easy, is a return to their original sound.

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Food & Culinary

Chocolate Masterclass

Sun, Nov 15 · 10 a.m. and 2 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 146 to 249

This is a multi level class for cholate lovers of all abilities. Level One is a beginner friendly class that introduces guests to the science of chocolate, tempering techniques, efficiency tips and creating shelf stable chocolate treats. Level Two is designed for guests who have completed Level One.

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Environmental · Run & Walk · Tour

Free Guided Walks at Rouge National Urban Park

Sun, Nov 15 · 10 a.m. and 3 more dates
Twyn Rivers Day Use Area, Rouge National Urban Park, 55 Twyn Rivers Dr, Scarborough
Free

Join us to discover the park's natural, cultural and agricultural stories with friendly and knowledgeable Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff. We have something for everyone, wildlife sightings, quiet nature walks, discovering the past, fitness challenges or meeting new people!

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Sports

Marie Curtis Park - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 a.m.
Marie Curtis Park, 2 Forty Second St, Etobicoke
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

Flemingdon Park - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 a.m.
Flemingdon Park, 2 Flemington Rd, North York, ON, M6A 2N4
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

L'Amoreaux CRC - 11pm - 1pm

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 a.m.
L'Amoreaux CRC, 2000 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1V 5E9
Free Accessible

Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels, no registration or reservations are required to participate. The new soccer Play Mobile is dedicated to the world’s most popular game.

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Arts & Exhibits · Farmers' Markets

Toronto Sunday Market

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 a.m. and 5 more dates
The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6R 1A9
Free Accessible

A vibrant weekly market celebrating local creators, delicious food & community Handmade Goods • Antiques • Vintage • Family-friendly Support local. Shop small. Eat fresh.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Consumer Show & Convention

Toronto Sunday Market

Sun, Nov 15 · 11 a.m. and 5 more dates
The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6R 1A9
Free Accessible

Celebrating local food, antiques, handmade goods and community.

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Consumer Show & Convention

BMO Student Life Expo 2026

Sun, Nov 15 · 12 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3L9
Free Accessible

Mark your calendars, your future starts here! Planning for after high school? Whether you're considering university, college, skilled trades, apprenticeships, travel or jumping straight into the workforce, join us in exploring what's next.

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Food & Culinary · History · Tour

Taste of Downtown Yonge Beverage Tour

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:30 p.m. and 5 more dates
Meeting Point: Daon Cafe, 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1X7
CAD 15 Accessible

Six drinks. Local cafés, tea shops, bakeries and neighbourhood hot spots. 90 minutes of discovery. Explore Downtown Yonge in a whole new way with a special beverage focus.

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History · Museum · Trivia

Intrigue at the Museum: A Mystery Scavenger Hunt at ROM

Sun, Nov 15 · 2 p.m. and 4 more dates
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6
CAD 47.50 Accessible

Please join us! Back by popular demand, our classic murder mystery scavenger hunt returns (formerly called Murder at the ROM). There has been a mysterious murder, and the museum's collections hold the key. As you gather clues, you’ll begin to piece together a tale of greed, lust, pride, and revenge.

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Music

Kuchocki Sings DiNovi - But Only For You

Sun, Nov 15 · 2 p.m.
Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
CAD 38.18 Accessible

Juliann Kuchocki releases a landmark collaboration with jazz legend Gene Dinovi featuring new music by Peggy Lee Internationally acclaimed vocalist, producer and artistic director Juliann Kuchocki has announced the worldwide release of her newest recording.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Ultimate Winter Wonderland Cake Class

Sun, Nov 15 · 2 p.m. and 7 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 129

This 2-hour cake decorating class is beginner-friendly and teaches guests how to prepare a pre-baked cake for decorating, smooth buttercream onto the sides and use piping tips and sprinkles to create a beautiful winter-themed design.

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Sports

Jack Goodlad Park - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 p.m.
Jack Goodlad Park, 929 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1K 0B2
Free Accessible

Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels, no registration or reservations are required to participate. The new soccer Play Mobile is dedicated to the world’s most popular game.

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Sports

Sentinel Park - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 p.m.
Sentinel Park, 295 Sentinel Rd, North York
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Sports

Long Branch Park - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 p.m.
Long Branch Park, 245 Lake Promenade, Etobicoke, ON, M8W 1A6
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Live Performances · Music

Rihab Chaieb, mezzo-soprano, with Ammiel Bushakevitz, piano

Sun, Nov 15 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 55 to 110 Accessible

Tunisian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb and Israeli pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz blend French repertoire with Tunisian lullabies. Chaieb’s voice has been praised for possessing a “a dark, velvety sheen, rich but never overindulgent” (Stage and Cinema).

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Benedict Sheehan’s ‘Ukrainian War Requiem’: The National Tour

Sun, Nov 15 · 4 p.m.
St. Paul's Basilica, 83 Power St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3A8
CAD 30 to 50 Accessible

The Axios Men’s Ensemble, in celebration of their historic Juno award, for Classical Album of the Year (Large Ensemble) for the recording of Benedict Sheehan’s Ukrainian War Requiem, have announced a national tour this November.

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2SLGBTQ+ · Literary · Live Performances

Toronto Aces & Aros' Showcase & Zine Launch

Sun, Nov 15 · 4 p.m.
GladDay, 2nd floor, 32 Lisgar St, Toronto, ON, M6J 0C9
Free Accessible

Come celebrate the recent Ace Awareness Week with a Showcase of Ace & Aroace community performers! Poetry, music, prose, comedy, and drag by community members from youth to ages 50+.

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Live Performances · Music · Talks

WHAT MAKES IT GREAT?® - MENDELSSOHN

Sun, Nov 15 · 4 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

Featuring Jonathan Crow, violin; Annalee Patipatanakoon, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Roman Borys, cello; and the Dior String Quartet. In "What Makes It Great?", composer, commentator, and author Rob Kapilow unlocks great music with insight, humour, and live musical examples.

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Comedy

Comedy Railroad: Next Generation, Live Comedy Album Recording

Sun, Nov 15 · 8 p.m.
Olde Stone Cottage Pub, 3750 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1J 3H5
CAD 15 to 25

Scarborough’s Got Jokes is teaming up with Comedy Records to bring a special live comedy album recording to one of Scarborough’s most historic venues. Comedy Railroad, founded by Daniel Woodrow and Rodney Ramsey, is recognized as Canada's first all-Black comedy tour.

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Environmental · Family & Children

Jr. Forest Explorers: Fall Frolic

Mon, Nov 16 · 10 a.m.
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5
Free Accessible

Fall is coming to an end and it is time to get outdoors for a forest frolic. Join us for a caregiver and toddler nature program. Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities and explore seasonal change in this late autumn activity.

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Environmental

Agincourt Library Invasive Plants Talk

Mon, Nov 16 · 2 p.m.
Agincourt Library, 155 Bonis Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1T 3W6
Free Accessible

Join City of Toronto staff for a presentation on invasive plants commonly found around homes in Toronto. Learn how to identify these species, understand their impact and effectively manage them. You’ll also get tips on supporting local biodiversity through enhancing native habitats.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural

Cultural Hotspot In-Person Funding Info Session: KGO

Mon, Nov 16 · 6:30 p.m.
Morningside Branch, Toronto Public Library, 4279 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2S8
Free Accessible

The City of Toronto's Cultural Hotspot program is offering funding for arts, culture and community projects that celebrate the people, places and stories of Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO).

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Music · Seminars & Workshops

Let’s Talk Burnout, Leadership Responsibility

Mon, Nov 16 · 7 p.m.
Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
CAD 0 to 32.73 Accessible

Bringing artists and industry leaders together for an evening exploring the role of leadership in creating healthier, more supportive music-industry workplaces.

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Food & Culinary

LE DOLCI'S 6 WEEK CAKES AND BUTTERCREAM COURSE

Tue, Nov 17 · 9 a.m. and 4 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 49

A self-guided online program for learning cake baking and decorating, with weekly live Zoom Q&A sessions led by a pastry chef. Students learn to make vanilla, chocolate, red velvet and sponge cakes.

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Environmental · Virtual & Online

Home Energy Loan Program Information Webinar

Tue, Nov 17 · 12 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Free Accessible

Join City of Toronto staff to learn more about the Home Energy Loan Program and the incentives for energy-efficient, low-carbon home retrofits. Please register in advance.

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Environmental · Talks

Locke Library Talk

Tue, Nov 17 · 2 p.m.
Locke Library, 3083 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 2K7
Free Accessible

Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll discuss what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to help you explore and understand it better.

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Arts & Exhibits · Charity & Cause · Talks

Cocktails for a Cause Annual Fundraiser

Tue, Nov 17 · 6 p.m.
Art Gallery of Ontario, Walker Court, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
CAD 60 Accessible

Bringing together Toronto’s young professionals and community leaders, this is an evening dedicated to raising awareness and support of WoodGreen’s new Youth Wellness Centre.

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Food & Culinary

2026 foodism ICON Awards

Tue, Nov 17 · 6:30 p.m.
Fairmont Royal York, Imperial Room, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J 1E3
CAD 80 Accessible

Celebrate Ontario’s leading culinary and hospitality talent at the fourth annual foodism ICON Awards.

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Live Performances · Music

Punch Brothers

Tue, Nov 17 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 115 Accessible

Punch Brothers, formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006, is known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In addition to Thile, the band currently comprises guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas.

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Arts & Exhibits · Talks

Lasting Letters: An Evening with Frish Brandt & Dr. Samir Sinha

Tue, Nov 17 · 7 p.m.
The Image Centre, 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1E9
Free Accessible

"Letter midwife" Frish Brandt joins geriatrician Dr. Samir Sinha for a conversation presented in conjunction with Richard Avedon Immortal. Brandt was Richard Avedon’s longtime art dealer at San Francisco’s Fraenkel Gallery before becoming a “letter midwife.” She joins Dr.

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Arts & Exhibits · Consumer Show & Convention

Canadian Disability Tech Summit

Wed, Nov 18 · 8 a.m.
Automotive Building, 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
CAD 100 Accessible

Be a part of the national conversation shaping the future of disability innovation, assistive technology and accessibility in Canada.

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Seminars & Workshops

Canadian Disability Tech Summit

Wed, Nov 18 · 10 a.m.
Automotive Building, 105 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
CAD 100 Accessible

Be a part of the national conversation shaping the future of disability innovation, assistive technology, and accessibility in Canada.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Family & Children

'Tis the Season Children's Art Exhibition

Wed, Nov 18 · 10 a.m. and 24 more dates
Assembly Hall Gallery, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 4B6
Free Accessible

Created by students from local schools, the works in this exhibition speak to the seasonal changes from autumn to winter, like snowfalls and long periods of darkness and the cultural traditions they help shape.

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Environmental · Talks

Flemingdon Park Library Talk: Our Urban Forest

Wed, Nov 18 · 11 a.m.
Flemingdon Park Library, 29 St Dennis Dr, North York, ON, M3C 3J3
Free Accessible

Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll talk about what makes the urban forest so special, and share tools to explore and understand it better.

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Food & Culinary · History · Museum

Indoor Farmers' Market at Montgomery's Inn

Wed, Nov 18 · 2 p.m. and 4 more dates
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Enjoy the fall and winter harvest at the Indoor Farmers' Market. Experience the best of local and farm fresh food, famous INNovator bread and activities for all ages.

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Film · History · Nightlife

Distance to Independence - Documentary Screening

Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 p.m.
The Royal Theatre, 608 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B4
CAD 34.68

Discover a lesser-known chapter of Canadian history celebrating democracy and solidarity at a special documentary screening.

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Dance · Live Performances · Museum

Duende International Flamenco Festival: Flamenco and the World

Wed, Nov 18 · 6 p.m. and 4 more dates
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1
CAD 45 to 150 Accessible

Celebrate flamenco’s global transformation! Experience the vibrant evolution of flamenco, from its regional roots in Andalusia to a dynamic global art form shaped by cross-cultural exchange.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Theatre

Endgame

Wed, Nov 18 · 7 p.m. and 8 more dates
Corleck, 3 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON, M5V 0R7
CAD 60 to 100 Accessible

Samuel Beckett’s Endgame is the tragicomic tale of a man living with his parents and his servant in a world beyond time and place. With nowhere to go and not much to do, they spend their days telling stories and contemplating the absurdity of life.

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Live Performances · Music · Theatre

Dog Days: Canadian Opera Premiere

Wed, Nov 18 · 7:30 p.m. and 3 more dates
Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre, 877 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 3M2
CAD 70 to 105 Accessible

A contemporary opera that combines classical vocals with dark ambient noise and amplified electric guitars. Set during a fictional wartime blackout, the story follows a rural working-class family attempting to survive amidst military collapse and severe food shortages.

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Charity & Cause · Literary

Christmas Book Sale

Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 a.m. and 2 more dates
Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8
CAD 0 to 2 Accessible

Holidays are arriving early at the Reference Library! Perfect for the gift-giving season, find deep discounts on books, CDs, DVDs and other pre-loved items at our annual Christmas Sale. Fiction, nonfiction, art books, cookbooks, children and youth books, there’s something for everyone.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Thursdays

Thu, Nov 19 · 11 a.m. and 4 more dates
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front Street East, Toronto
Free Accessible

Discover the magic of the St. Lawrence Winter Market! This free outdoor event transforms the heart of the city into a festive wonderland filled with holiday cheer, unique shopping and seasonal delights.

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Food & Culinary · Run & Walk · Tour

Taste of Downtown Yonge Fall Flavours: Walking Food Tour

Thu, Nov 19 · 11:30 a.m. and 1 more date
Meeting point: Fusettes, 407 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1S9
CAD 20 Accessible

Fall Flavours is a seasonal one-hour food tour designed especially for people who work in and around the neighbourhood. Discover the flavours of the season while visiting local restaurants, cafés and food spots, with tasting-sized bites and stories from the streets of Downtown Yonge.

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Food & Culinary

FOOD TOURS: Cozy Bites in Old Town Toronto

Thu, Nov 19 · 11:30 a.m. and 2 more dates
St Lawrence Market, 95 Front St E, Toronto
CAD 15 Accessible

Take a delicious detour through Old Town Toronto this fall! Presented by Old Town Toronto BIA, Eat More Food Tours invites you to explore this historic neighbourhood through its local flavours, fascinating stories and seasonal charm.

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Environmental · Talks

Wychwood Library Talk: Managing Invasive Plants Around Your Home

Thu, Nov 19 · 2 p.m.
Wychwood Library, 1431 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3J2
Free Accessible

Join the City of Toronto for a presentation on invasive plants commonly found around homes in Toronto. Learn how to identify these species, understand their impact and effectively manage them. You’ll also get tips on supporting local biodiversity through enhancing native habitats.

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Comedy · Live Performances · Theatre

Sleigh It Ain’t So

Thu, Nov 19 · 4 p.m. and 15 more dates
The Second City Toronto, 110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B7
CAD 53.94 to 73.94 Accessible

Light up your holiday season with a merry comedy spectacular brimming with laughter and holiday cheer. Enjoy a playful mix of classic sketches from The Second City’s celebrated archives, dazzling new material, and the uproarious improv antics that have made The Second City a comedy legend.

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History · Museum · Virtual & Online

Fort York Integrated Operations and Heritage Stewardship Study Community Engagement Session

Thu, Nov 19 · 6 p.m. and 2 more dates
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9
Free Accessible

Help shape the future of Fort York National Historic Site by sharing your perspectives on heritage stewardship, programming, public access, community use and the site's role within a growing city.

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Food & Culinary · Literary

Pages, Pizza and Prosecco: An Evening with The Dutch House

Thu, Nov 19 · 7 p.m.
Miraki Life Space, 35 Golden Avenue, Toronto ON M6R 2J5
CAD 43 to 65 Accessible

A book club for readers who love good stories and even better company. We are gathering again around Ann Patchett's The Dutch House. We'll keep the plot to ourselves. Just know there's a grand, glass-fronted house, a family, and everything a house holds long after the people have gone.

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Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Kids PA Day Baking Camp

Fri, Nov 20 · 9 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8

Do your kids need a creative baking outlet? Sign up your children to bake and decorate a variety of delicious treats while having fun!

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Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie

Fri, Nov 20 · 9 a.m. and 2 more dates
Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1
CAD 24.99 Accessible

Come visit a legendary global network active in 14 world capitals from Paris to Tokyo! Perfect for all sweet tooths and chocolate lovers.

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Food & Culinary

Kids PA Day Baking Camp in Toronto

Fri, Nov 20 · 9 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

Kids aged 6, 11 will learn how to bake and decorate buttercream cakes using fondant, piping bags and develop their creativity. This experience includes meditation, music, and outdoor activities, while helping kids develop confidence, independence, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

WonderPhil's PA Day of Magic

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 a.m.
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave, studio 176, Toronto, ON, M6G 2X7
CAD 30.49 Accessible

This interactive show will have the whole family going “ooh” and “ahh” while they laugh out loud. WonderPhil creates the perfect balance of amazement and laughs to keep everyone entertained from beginning to end. After the show, adults and kids alike will be scratching their heads with wonder!

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Arts & Exhibits · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Fridays

Fri, Nov 20 · 11 a.m. and 4 more dates
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 0G2
Free Accessible

Kick off the weekend at the St. Lawrence Winter Market! This free outdoor event brings holiday magic to the heart of the city with unique shopping, festive entertainment and seasonal delights.

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Artisan · Environmental · Family & Children

Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday EcoMarket

Fri, Nov 20 · 2 p.m. and 5 more dates
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON, M3C 1P2
Free Accessible

Kick off the holidays at this annual holiday EcoMarket! Discover unique, nature-inspired gifts, shop from more than 100 local and planet-friendly vendors and find beautiful ways to bring a little more greenery into your home.

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Celebrations · Food & Culinary · Nightlife

Miracle on Bloor - Toronto’s Original Christmas Bar

Fri, Nov 20 · 4 p.m. and 37 more dates
Miracle on Bloor, 875 Bloor St. West
Free

The ultimate Christmas playground! Expect floor-to-ceiling décor, extravagant holiday-themed cocktails, a delicious snack menu from Fat Rice, Drumming Santa appearances, live DJ sets on Fridays, Drag Brunch events every Saturday, late night happy hour promos and tons of festive photo moments.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Miracle on Harbourfront - All-ages Christmas destination

Fri, Nov 20 · 4 p.m. and 36 more dates
Boxcar Social Harbourfront, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8
Free

A must-visit all-ages Christmas destination that sets stage for cheer-filled moments and memories for families, friends, couples and groups.

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Food & Culinary

Mixology: Cocktail Class

Fri, Nov 20 · 7 p.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

Come along to our Cocktails Masterclass! This is a great beginner class for people 19+ looking to improve their bartending skills! During this 90-minutes class you will get to learn how to mix three different cocktails.

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Food & Culinary

Holiday Macarons Class in Toronto

Fri, Nov 20 · 7 p.m. and 4 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

This two hour class is beginner friendly and teaches guests how to bake and pipe macarons, master macaronage, understand meringue, fill and decorate their macarons with a festive holiday theme. Guests will take home their handmade macarons, along with macaron and Swiss meringue buttercream recipes.

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Live Performances · Music

Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra - Fiesta Sinfónica

Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 p.m.
Martingrove Collegiate Institute, 50 Winterton Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 3G7
CAD 33.28 Accessible

Join us for this evening of rhythm, passion and youthful energy driven by Spanish and Latin American music. Our headliner: Classical guitarist Daniel Ramjattan, performing Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez, rich with haunting beauty and lyrical elegance.

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Live Performances · Music

Naghash Ensemble, Karen Ouzounian and the Amadeus Choir

Fri, Nov 20 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 125 Accessible

A magical evening of Armenian music direct from Yerevan, and the Canadian premiere of Dear Mountains, a recent work for chorus, solo cello, oud, and percussion, co-composed by the RCM alumna and Silk Road Ensemble member Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Pet Photos with Santa

Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m. and 1 more date
The Elm Tavern, Chelsea Toronto, 22 Elm St, Toronto
CAD 45 Accessible

The holidays are for everyone, including our furry family members! Bring your beloved pet to The Elm Tavern for a festive photo with Santa and create a special holiday memory to cherish. The package includes a photo with Santa and a special holiday treat for your pet. Book now to reserve your spot.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural

Mud Pies: Scarborough Arts Annual Juried Exhibition

Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m. and 19 more dates
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1G 1B2
Free Accessible

Scarborough Arts holds their Annual Juried Exhibition as a showcase of work by local and emerging artists in Scarborough. This year, get your hands dirty with Mud Pies.

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Family & Children · Street Festival

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m.
Jane and Annette St., 777 Annette St, Toronto, ON, M6S 2E4
Free Accessible

Bundle up and get ready for some holiday fun! The Baby Point Gates BIA is kicking off the festive season with its annual free celebration.

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Museum · Seminars & Workshops

Tai Chi Wellness Class for Seniors at Todmorden Mills

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m.
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, East York, ON, M4K 2B9
Free Accessible

Adults aged 55+ are invited to gather at for a gentle, instructor-led wellness experience focused on health, balance and overall well-being.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Saturdays

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m. and 4 more dates
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 0G2
Free Accessible

Make a day of holiday fun at the St. Lawrence Winter Market! This free outdoor event transforms the heart of the city into a festive wonderland filled with local vendors, handcrafted gifts, artisanal treasures and seasonal delights.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Croissant Class

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

A 2-hour beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn how to layer butter, roll laminated dough and shape croissants. Take home about a dozen or more unbaked croissants to bake at home, plus the recipe emailed before class. All ingredients, equipment and transport boxes are provided.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Eclairs, Choux Pastry & Cream Puff Masterclass

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

The 2.5-hour Eclairs, Choux Pastry & Cream Puff Masterclass teaches guests how to make choux pastry from scratch, pipe and bake éclairs and profiteroles, prepare pastry cream and create a glossy chocolate ganache.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Consumer Show & Convention

Holiday Handmade Art and Fine Craft Sale

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m.
Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 1V7
Free Accessible

Featuring handcrafted work by over 60 local artists and artisans, one of the biggest indoor sales of the year is back with even more to discover!

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Sports

Dennis Flynn Park - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sat, Nov 21 · 11 a.m.
Dennis Flynn Park, 370 The West Mall, Etobicoke
Free Accessible

Try something new, get moving and connect through sport, Play Mobile is a free touring sports program for all ages and skill levels.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan

Toronto East Rotary Club's 13th Annual Arts and Crafts Sale

Sat, Nov 21 · 11 a.m.
Danforth Multifaith Commons, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N6
Free

This one day only community event features over 50 local artisans and makers selling unique gifts, handmade goods, art, jewellery, home décor and more There will be live music performances, face painting, homemade chili and delicious baked treats.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets

Holiday Artisan Market

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 a.m.
Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1Z1
Free Accessible

Skip the ordinary and make your holiday shopping a special event! Join us for unique handmade goods from local makers. Bring your friends and family, discover thoughtful gifts, and support small creative businesses while enjoying a festive, relaxed afternoon together.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Leslieville's 20th Annual Wanderlust

Sat, Nov 21 · 12 p.m.
Queen Street East (Empire Ave to Vacouver Ave)
Free

Explore local shops, galleries and eateries along Queen Street E. Our BIA businesses will be hosting special promotions, in-store activations and seasonal treats all day long! Featuring a prize wheel, live DJ, photobooth and hot cider.

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Food & Culinary

At the Table - Grand Social

Sat, Nov 21 · 12 p.m.
St. Regis Toronto, St. Regis Ballroom, 325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3
CAD 250 Accessible

Join us for a Grand Social featuring exceptional producers from France and Germany.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Ho, Ho, Holiday Cookie Baking in Toronto

Sat, Nov 21 · 2 p.m. and 5 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

Join this 3-hour Holiday Cookie Baking Class to learn how to make Linzer, thumbprint and chocolate crinkle cookies with guidance from our talented chefs. You’ll learn to prepare cookie dough, roll and cut shapes, fill cookies with jam and shape and store crinkle cookie dough.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Music

Rudolph Runs Wild

Sat, Nov 21 · 2 p.m. and 16 more dates
The Second City - Toronto Mainstage, 110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B7
CAD 30 Accessible

Share silliness this holiday season with a jolly extravaganza for kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and reindeer of all ages!

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Cookie Decorating

Sat, Nov 21 · 2 p.m. and 9 more dates
The Elm Tavern, Chelsea Toronto, 22 Elm St, Toronto
CAD 30 Accessible

Sprinkles, icing, cookies and Santa, what could be more festive? Bring your little ones for a fun-filled holiday experience where they can decorate their own festive cookies, get creative with all the sweet trimmings and take a selfie with Santa.

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Environmental

Seed-to-Habitat Workshop: Hands-on Seed Processing Workshop

Sat, Nov 21 · 3 p.m.
North Toronto Memorial Centre, 200 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A7
Free

Designed for participants from the Part 1 webinar, this follow-up free workshop will provide hands-on experience for cleaning and processing seeds collection. If you missed the first portion, we will provide a recording before the event.

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Cultural · Music · Seminars & Workshops

Evening of Kirtan

Sat, Nov 21 · 4 p.m.
The Yoga Lounge, 80 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2R1
CAD 17.55

You are warmly invited to join us for an evening of interactive musical mantra meditation (kirtan). Kirtan is a call-and-response form of meditation, utilizing ancient eastern mantras, traditional instruments and our very own voices.

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Live Performances · Music

The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy Showcase Concert

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:30 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
Free Accessible

Enjoy a concert by the leading young classical musicians in Canada. Hear the stars of tomorrow!

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Cultural · Family & Children · Music

Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic

Sat, Nov 21 · 5 p.m.
Village of Yorkville Park, 115 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A6
Free Accessible

Kick off the holiday season in the heart of Yorkville at the official lighting ceremony. The evening features a live concert by Canadian jazz icon Molly Johnson, with special guests the Rosedale Day School Choir. Hosted by television personality Melissa Grelo.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Music

Between Suns Concept Launch: Chapter One

Sat, Nov 21 · 6 p.m.
East End United, 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N6
Free Accessible

Between Suns is a new Black-led Toronto cultural experience combining Oldowan Co.’s three-act FW26 runway presentation with six original songs performed live, a curated Black-owned marketplace and the introduction of a larger citywide festival vision for 2027.

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Comedy

Sketch Party

Sat, Nov 21 · 7 p.m. and 1 more date
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON, M6H 1L5
CAD 23

Each month we're partying HARD and bringing the best sketch comedy this city has to offer, from the hottest up and coming troupes to long time fan favourite troupes and solo acts. Get ready for a wild night of expecting the unexpected and, of course, sketch comedy.

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Live Performances · Theatre

2026 Grand Slam: The Inspirational Speaking Finals

Sat, Nov 21 · 7 p.m.
CBC Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3G5
CAD 25 to 100 Accessible

The top speakers from this season's competitions return for one night, each delivering a brand new five-minute speech on the 2026 theme, Catalyst. Eight judges from media, business and publishing name the Inspirational Speaker of the Year, with a prize package worth up to $50,000 on the line.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Resonance: A Classical Concert - Leon Lorenz ft. Sinfonia Toronto

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 p.m.
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7, Canada
Free

Join us for a special gala concert celebrating the enduring friendship and diplomatic relations between Germany and Canada through the universal language of music. Resonance: J. S.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Gingerbread Cookie Class

Sun, Nov 22 · 10 a.m. and 5 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

A beginner-friendly class where guests learn to roll, cut, bake, and decorate gingerbread cookies using royal icing. All ingredients, equipment, and transport boxes are provided, and guests take home approximately 12 decorated cookies, new decorating skills and recipes emailed after class.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Sundays

Sun, Nov 22 · 10 a.m. and 4 more dates
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 0G2
Free Accessible

Spend a festive Sunday at the St. Lawrence Winter Market! Enjoy this free outdoor celebration in the heart of the city, where local vendors, handcrafted gifts and seasonal delights create the perfect holiday shopping experience.

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Family & Children · Sports

Skate Lending Library at Dufferin Grove Park

Sun, Nov 22 · 11 a.m.
Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St, Toronto
Free Accessible

Don't have skates but want to take a spin around the ice? Enjoy the use of free skates, helmets and skate aides today. rrgsfsds

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Seminars & Workshops

Workshop: Make Moisturizing Cream at Karma Co-op

Sun, Nov 22 · 12 p.m.
Karma Co-op Grocery Store, 739 Palmerston Ave Toronto, Ontario M6G 2R3

Dread the feeling of dry, itchy skin? The obnoxious fragrances and unreadable ingredients of drugstore moisturizing lotions? Want to moisturize and nourish your skin without feeling like you've been dunked in a tank of grease? You will learn how to make a basic white lotion from scratch.

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Public Square · Trivia

Come Play Werewolf

Sun, Nov 22 · 1 p.m.
The Well, 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 0V2
Free Accessible

Join us for the social deduction game, Werewolf. Whether you are a seasoned player or a newbie, this event is perfect for anyone looking to be social while sharpening their strategic thinking skills or intuition. Kindness, respect, and safety for all. To learn more, please visit our website.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Buttercream Flower Cake Class

Sun, Nov 22 · 2 p.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

A 2-hour beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn to pipe buttercream flowers and leaves, prepare piping bags and fill and decorate a cake.

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Live Performances · Music

Daniil Trifonov, piano

Sun, Nov 22 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 135 to 170 Accessible

Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov returns to perform a vibrant program of works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Ginastera and his own works. Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, Trifonov’s performances are a perpetual source of awe.

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Arts & Exhibits · Tour

Riverside Window Wonderland + Art Walk Tour

Mon, Nov 23 and 22 more dates
Queen St East between Davies Av and De Grassi St
Free Accessible

Visit 25+ holiday windows by local artists on storefronts this holiday season! Check out our online map, visit the locations, vote on your favourites and enter our raffle for local prizes. You can also sign up for a free guided tour on November 29th!

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Cultural · Literary · Seminars & Workshops

The Stories We Keep: A Writing and Storytelling Workshop

Mon, Nov 23 · 4:30 p.m.
Toronto Public Library - Wychwood Branch, 1431 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3J2
CAD 40 Accessible

Bring an object that matters to you and spend an afternoon exploring the memories, people, places, and moments held within the objects we keep through writing, reflection, and conversation.

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Arts & Exhibits · Museum · Seminars & Workshops

Linocut Workshop: André Perugia Themed Tote Bag

Mon, Nov 23 · 6:30 p.m.
Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W7
CAD 50 Accessible

Inspired by our current exhibition, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, step into the bold and imaginative world of André Perugia. In this hands-on linocut workshop inspired by the visionary footwear designer’s sculptural and avant-garde creations.

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History · Museum · Virtual & Online

Fort York Integrated Operations and Heritage Stewardship Study Virtual Community Engagement Session

Tue, Nov 24 · 10 a.m.
Virtual Session
Free Accessible

Help shape the future of Fort York National Historic Site by sharing your perspectives on heritage stewardship, programming, public access, community use, and the site's role within a growing city.

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Arts & Exhibits · Celebrations · Cultural

Out of Line: 150 Years of Supporting Creative Defiance at OCAD U

Tue, Nov 24 · 11 a.m. and 58 more dates
Ignite Gallery, 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1W1
Free Accessible

The Student Galleries mark OCAD University’s 150th anniversary with a pointed declaration of purpose by positioning the institution not merely as a site of technical training or aesthetic refinement, but rather as a long-standing incubator of creative disruption.

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Live Performances · Theatre

All's Well

Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 p.m. and 29 more dates
Crow's Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2T1
CAD 50 to 75 Accessible

A dark comedy about a cure with wicked fine print. From celebrated Canadian author Mona Awad, writer of the bestselling novels Bunny and We Love You, Bunny, magical realism takes centre stage.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Music Toronto - Illia Ovcharenko

Tue, Nov 24 · 7:30 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

Having delighted Music Toronto audiences with “one of the best recitals of 2025” (LudwigVanToronto), Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko returns to Music Toronto with a program shaped by the spirit of fantasy.

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Arts & Exhibits · History · Museum

Card Printing on the Historic Press: Holiday Season at Mackenzie House

Wed, Nov 25 · 11 a.m. and 26 more dates
Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1X2
Free

Step back in time and experience the magic of card-making in a 19th-century printshop. Learn about the fascinating history of early printing and learn how festive cards were created in the 1800s. Then, get creative and design a card of your own to celebrate the season.

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History · Museum

Gather for Storytelling at Montgomery's Inn

Wed, Nov 25 · 3 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Join this storytelling circle with Maria Ordóñez as she shares stories from around the world. This gathering celebrates the oral storytelling tradition and welcomes people of all ages and abilities.

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Charity & Cause · Live Performances · Music

BBNC Winter Concert 2026

Wed, Nov 25 · 7 p.m.
Birchmount Community Centre, 93 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1N 3J7
Free Accessible

Join us for a wonderful evening of live music, singing, dancing and community spirit! Our Winter Concert will feature performances by the BBCC Band, BBNC Glee Club and BBNC Dancers.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Cultural

Holiday Open House 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · 5 p.m.
401 Richmond, 401 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8
Free Accessible

Start and finish your shopping at 401 Richmond this festive season with 18 galleries, 2 shops, a licensed café and an underground cinema. Find artwork, books, cards, clothing, jewelry, objects, toys and much more.

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Literary

Shab-e She’r Poetry Fourteenth Anniversary

Thu, Nov 26 · 7 p.m.
Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7
CAD 10 to 20 Accessible

Canada’s most diverse and brave poetry reading and open mic series. Featured poets include Mary Simmerling and Subrata Kumar Das. Hosted by Bänoo Zan.

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History · Museum · Talks

An Evening of Fashion History with Linda V. Carter at Montgomery's Inn

Thu, Nov 26 · 7 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Join actress, media personality and producer Linda V. Carter for an evening exploring Canadian fashion and history.

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Arts & Exhibits · Literary

Rough Draft

Thu, Nov 26 · 7 p.m.
Book Bar, 600 Markham St, Toronto, ON, M6G 2L8
CAD 42 Accessible

​Grab a drink and join a heartfelt Fifth Edit evening of storytelling for all the things left unsaid, unsent, and unpublished at Toronto's viral Book Bar. ​Got a risky Tweet sitting in drafts? an old childhood diary entry? a risky text you haven't sent? a lengthy email sitting in your draft folder?

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History · Museum · Talks

(Sold Out) Rebellion Talks: The Strange & Tragic Tale of Robert Baldwin

Thu, Nov 26 · 7 p.m.
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V5
Free Accessible

Listen to the story of Robert Baldwin, one of the strangest and most pivotal figures in Canadian history. Not everyone who demanded change believed in violence. One of the leading champions of Canadian democracy refused to take up arms and join the rebels.

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Family & Children · Live Performances

Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo

Thu, Nov 26 · 7 p.m. and 11 more dates
Young People's Theatre, 165 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 3Z4
CAD 17 to 67 Accessible

Make your holidays merry with an enchanting family adventure! This splashy musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar film celebrates the love between parents and children in a vivid underwater world.

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Talks

Ecosystem Connects: AI and Beyond - Kick-off to the TPL AI Summit

Fri, Nov 27 · 9 a.m.
Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W 2G8
Free Accessible

​Kick off the Toronto Public Library AI Summit with a half-day forum presented by the City of Toronto’s Office of Technology and Innovation Sectors.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Italian Aperitivo & Focaccia Workshop

Fri, Nov 27 · 6 p.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

A beginner-friendly, hands-on class where you’ll make focaccia dough from scratch and learn about yeast, gluten and fermentation. While your bread bakes, enjoy an Aperol Spritz and learn to prepare an Italian charcuterie board with cheeses, olives and cured meats.

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Live Performances · Music

Royal Conservatory Orchestra with conductor Tania Miller with Anna Yin, violin

Fri, Nov 27 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 25 to 60 Accessible

Canadian conductor Tania Miller has distinguished herself as a dynamic interpreter, musician, and innovator.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Food & Culinary

Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Nov 28 · 9 a.m. and 7 more dates
The Elm Tavern, Chelsea Toronto, 22 Elm St, Toronto
CAD 50 Accessible

The North Pole is coming to The Elm Tavern! Gather your family and friends for a festive holiday morning featuring a delicious deluxe breakfast buffet filled with sweet and savoury favourites, followed by a special photo with Santa. Join us to make a little holiday magic together.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Introduction to Cake Decorating: Perfect Disaster Cake

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m. and 1 more date
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 146

A 2-hour beginner-friendly class where you’ll learn to fill and stack a cake, apply a crumb coat, smooth buttercream and create piping details with fun, colourful designs.

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Charity & Cause · Family & Children

Good Morning Science!

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.
Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto St. George Campus, 1 King's College Crcl, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8
CAD 20 to 180 Accessible

Enjoy a day of fun, hands-on STEM activities for kids, a robotics workshop and a tasty lunch. All proceeds will support Pueblo Science’s outreach programs that promote science literacy worldwide.

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Artisan · Charity & Cause · Consumer Show & Convention

Holiday Craft & Gift Sale

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.
Heron Park CRC, 292 Manse Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1E 3V4
Free Accessible

Annual Craft & Gift Sale featuring crafters and artists offering a wide variety of unique items including home decor, seasonal items, fashion accessories, jams and jewellery, just to name a few. Something for everybody!

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Environmental · Family & Children

Buckthorn Wreath-Making

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5
Free Accessible

Did you know that buckthorn is one of the most invasive shrubs in Ontario? Help us transform these destructive plants into beautiful fall decorations. You’ll have the opportunity to create a stunning wreath using pre-cut buckthorn and other natural materials.

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Food & Culinary · Run & Walk

Holiday Run and Taste 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.
Meeting Point: Circle and Squares Bakery, 77 King St W, Toronto, ON, M5K 2A1
CAD 65 to 85 Accessible

Get ready to jog, sip, and savor your way through Toronto’s brightest season! We're combining a high-energy winter fun run with a festive holiday food crawl featuring five signature tastings along downtown’s iconic districts.

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Artisan · Family & Children · Seminars & Workshops

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

Sat, Nov 28 · 1 p.m.
Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1Z1
CAD 125 Accessible

Join us at for an Evergreen Wreath-Making Workshop! Learn to craft a beautiful, fragrant seasonal wreath base from scratch using fresh evergreen greenery, with guidance from Christina.

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Charity & Cause · Family & Children · Public Square

We Love Willowdale Christmas Market & Festive Tree Lighting

Sat, Nov 28 · 2 p.m.
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2N 5V7
Free Accessible

Kick off the holiday season as a connected community! At the market you’ll find 50+ artisan vendors and small businesses, festive live entertainment, scavenger Hunt to win a BTS Blvd.

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Celebrations · Dance · Live Performances

22 Anniversary Party of CHHA 1610 AM

Sat, Nov 28 · 6 p.m. and 1 more date
Alliance Banquet Hall, 501 Alliance Ave, York, ON, M6N 2J1
CAD 25 Accessible

La Voz de la Comunidad! Join us for an unforgettable night of live music, dancing and community spirit! Celebrate CHHA ’s 22nd anniversary, honoring with artists!

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2SLGBTQ+ · Live Performances · Music

Comfy Cozy Concert

Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 p.m.
Society Clubhouse, 967 College St, Toronto, ON, M6H 1A6
CAD 19.44 to 38.28 Accessible

In the space between Halloween and the winter holidays, when you're not sure if it's autumn or winter, come in from the cold, listen to some music, do some crafts, get your tarot cards read, have a drink and enjoy!

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Live Performances · Music

Jean‑Michel Blais

Sat, Nov 28 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 45 to 100 Accessible

Jean-Michel Blais is a Montreal-based pianist, composer, and performer, signed to Arts & Crafts and Mercury KX (Decca). His debut album, Il, was named one of Time magazine’s Top 10 Albums of 2016 and his music has since amassed over 580 million streams worldwide.

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Family & Children

Riverside Holiday Market

Sun, Nov 29 · 11 a.m.
Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 765 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H3
Free Accessible

Bring holiday cheer and enjoy holiday activities including a Meet and Greet with Santa, live music, hot chocolate, arts and crafts and lots of local shopping. Visit website for more event perks and promos.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Music

Children's Messiah

Sun, Nov 29 · 2:30 p.m.
Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Sq, Toronto, ON, M5G 1B1
Free Accessible

Experience Handel’s Messiah, a great choral masterwork, made magical for young ears! A 60-minute, family friendly, casual concert for young audience members.

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Arts & Exhibits · Museum · Talks

Curator’s Talk: Time, Labour and the Value of Beads

Mon, Nov 30 · 7 p.m.
Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W7
CAD 25 Accessible

Beads may be small and intricate, but their histories reveal powerful stories of identity, value, and status.

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Live Performances · Music · Nightlife

TD Encounters: Orison

Mon, Nov 30 · 7:30 p.m.
Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
Free

Orison (prayer) is a musical collaboration from musician Daniel Áñez and composer James O’Callaghan, connecting science fiction imagery with spirituality and the idea of ‘alien-ness’ in all of its senses: social, cultural, psychological, extra-terrestrial.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural

Symposium: A Black History of Photography

Tue, Dec 1 · 9 a.m.
School of Image Arts, 122 Bond St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1X8
Free Accessible

Join us for a day of talks by international scholars and artists examining photography through the lens of Black history and experience. From the invention of photography, Black populations across the globe have been at the forefront of the technology’s innovation and social use.

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Food & Culinary

Off Peak Perks - Apple Pie Class

Tue, Dec 1 · 6 p.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 99

This class is perfect for beginners, it teaches guests how to make flaky pie dough, prepare apple filling, assemble a pie and decorate it with a lattice top or dough cutouts.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Talks

A Black History of Photography: A Short Introduction with Drew Thompson

Tue, Dec 1 · 6 p.m.
Rogers Communication Centre, 80 Gould St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2M7
Free Accessible

In this keynote lecture, Dr. Drew Thompson introduces the questions and themes that guide the Black History of Photography symposium. What does a black history of photography actually look like? This talk takes up such a proposition.

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Live Performances · Museum

Oscar Peterson Program

Tue, Dec 1 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
Free Accessible

Enjoy student concerts featuring solo and chamber works and the Oscar Peterson Program Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director Colin Clarke.

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Arts & Exhibits

New Vistas

Wed, Dec 2 · 8 a.m. and 37 more dates
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 2Y2
Free Accessible

Celebrate emerging voices in art at this annual exhibition, developed in partnership between the City of Toronto and Humber Polytechnic’s Arts Administration & Cultural Management Program.

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Arts & Exhibits · Tour

Fleurs de Villes JOYEUX - Bloor-Yorkville

Wed, Dec 2 · 9 a.m. and 4 more dates
Bloor-Yorkville BIA
Free Accessible

Celebrate the joy of the season and experience a fresh floral trail through Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood, created by some of the city’s favourite florists.

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History · Museum

Holiday Decor: Holiday Season at Spadina Museum

Wed, Dec 2 · 12:15 p.m. and 24 more dates
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V5
Free Accessible

Step into the holiday season of the 1920s at Spadina Museum. Visit the festively decorated historic house as part of a free tour, discover stories of how Torontonians from different walks of life celebrated and share your own holiday traditions.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Tour

Returning to Ourselves | Curatorial Tour with Lisa Deanne Smith

Wed, Dec 2 · 5 p.m.
OCAD University - Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 0H4
Free Accessible

Please join the exhibition curator for an engaging and in-depth curatorial tour of Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird - A Retrospective of Art and Design by Cree Métis Siblings. Lisa Deanne Smith is Senior Curator of Onsite Gallery at OCAD University.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Family & Children

First Wednesday Night Free at the AGO

Wed, Dec 2 · 6 p.m.
Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 1G4
Free Accessible

Enjoy the galleries at night. Please dress for the weather as the queue for entrance begins outside the AGO. Pack light as wait times for coat check may be longer than usual. Bags larger than a small purse, including backpacks and totes must be left at coat check for a fee.

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Arts & Exhibits · Cultural · Virtual & Online

Cultural Hotspot Virtual Funding Info Session: KGO

Wed, Dec 2 · 6 p.m.
Virtual, via Zoom
Free Accessible

The City of Toronto's Cultural Hotspot program is offering funding for arts, culture and community projects that celebrate the people, places and stories of Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO).

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Live Performances · Music

Roby Lakatos and Medusa Quartet with Turkwaz

Wed, Dec 2 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 55 to 110 Accessible

Hungarian violinist Roby Lakatos dazzles with fiery Roma‑inspired virtuosity. Medusa and Turkwaz, a powerhouse octet of string players, percussionists and vocalists open the night.

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Live Performances · Music

Josie Edwards at The Drake Underground

Wed, Dec 2 · 7 p.m.
The Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St W Underground, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada
CAD 34.25 Accessible

Raised in northern Indiana, Josie Edwards formed her first band in high school before moving to Nashville to study at Belmont University, where she earned a degree in songwriting.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Music

Christmas Through the Ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 p.m. and 1 more date
ESG United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto, ON, M4R 1L2
CAD 10 to 40 Accessible

Celebrate the season in grand style with the timeless sound of brass, organ and choir. Glorious carols, rich harmonies and festive fanfares will fill the space-and you’ll have the chance to raise your voice in beloved carols alongside the choir.

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Environmental · Virtual & Online

Winter Wings: Songbirds in Toronto Winter Webinar

Thu, Dec 3 · 12 p.m.
On-line Event
Free Accessible

Join us for an introduction to winter birding in Toronto. We'll explore a few of the fascinating birds that call the city home in winter, learn how birds adapt to winter conditions, listen to some common calls and highlight some of the best places to spot birds across Toronto.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Ménestrel

Thu, Dec 3 · 1:30 p.m.
Walter Hall, University of Toronto, 80 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C5
CAD 0 to 55 Accessible

Celebrate the magic of midwinter with Yuletide: A Ceremony of Midwinter, an enchanting mix of ancient repertoire and traditional folk songs, brought to life through the sounds of lute, recorder and the female voice.

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Food & Culinary · Museum · Music

Music in the Tavern at Montgomery's Inn

Thu, Dec 3 · 7 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
CAD 20 Accessible

Experience an evening of traditional folk music, historic food, and community in the nearly 200-year-old tavern. Enjoy refreshments from the historic bar and a traditional stew served by the hearth. Gather with friends and community to enjoy music, food, and history.

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Live Performances · Music

Jazz at the Columbus Centre

Thu, Dec 3 · 7:30 p.m.
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON, M6A 1C3
CAD 100 Accessible

Celebrate the richness, diversity and enduring appeal of jazz. Back by popular demand, enjoy ive unforgettable concerts celebrating the richness, diversity, and enduring appeal of jazz.

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Artisan · History · Museum

Winter Fair & Market: Holiday Season at Fort York

Fri, Dec 4 · 4 p.m. and 2 more dates
Fort York National Historic Site, 100 Garrison Road
Free Accessible

Browse one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy festive activities and tasty treats within the beautiful backdrop of a historic fort.

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Celebrations · Cultural · Family & Children

Christian Heritage Month Celebration

Fri, Dec 4 · 5 p.m.
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St West, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2
Free Accessible

Celebrate faith, heritage, and unity in the heart of Toronto, as Christians, families, community leaders, and friends from across the city gather for a meaningful evening honouring Canada’s Christian heritage.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Light in the Darkness - Find the Beauty: The Upper Canada Choristers and Cantemos in concert

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 p.m.
Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd, Toronto, ON, M4V 1X4
CAD 0 to 30 Accessible

Light up the night with a holiday concert! Featuring an engaging mix of Christmas music from over the centuries, in English and Spanish, along with songs for Chanukah, Kwanzaa and more. Latin ensemble Cantemos serves up songs from South America. Hye Won (Cecilia) Lee is pianist, with Nora Dunn as M.

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Live Performances · Music

Mohsen Sharifian

Fri, Dec 4 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 300 Accessible

Experience a breathtaking celebration of Persian Gulf music, pairing the spellbinding artistry of Iranian maestro Mohsen Sharifian with a magnificent 23-piece string ensemble in masterful works by acclaimed composers Kaveh Mirhosseini and Pouya Hamidi.

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Comedy · Live Performances

SHRIMP DADDY Comedy

Fri, Dec 4 · 8:30 p.m.
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6H 1L5
CAD 20

Get ready for a one night memorable event with Canada's funniest headliners and featuring special guests! You miss this, you’ve missed out! Featuring: Faraz Niafattah, Darren Leo, Cameron Phoenix, Jordan Policicchio and special guests!

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Comedy · Live Performances · Theatre

Toronto Comedy All Stars

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30 p.m. and 1 more date
The Second City Toronto, 110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON, M5J 0B7
CAD 22 to 25 Accessible

Catch the hottest standups from Toronto’s world class comedy scene! Featuring comedians seen on Prime, Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Just For Laughs, CBC, Crave, Hulu and more.

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Food & Culinary · Seminars & Workshops

Bread Class: Challah & Babka

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139 to 158

Spend 2 hours with talented chefs to learn the art of making Challah. You will walk away with not 1 but 2 loaves of this heavenly bread. One classic braided Challah and one filled loaf. You will mix your own dough from pre-scaled ingredients that our chef prepares for you.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Consumer Show & Convention

Heart's Desire Market 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · 11 a.m.
918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5
Free

Featuring over 35 local artists and makers! Unique and beautiful pieces for yourself and your loved ones. Ceramics, knitwear, prints, zines, baked goods, honey, textiles, books, jewellery, flowers and so much more!

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Artisan · Cultural

Northern Noir Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 11 a.m.
Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West
Free Accessible

You are invited to come in out of the cold and join us. Showcasing 35 plus artists, artisans and authors celebrating all aspects of the season, especially those that are dark, macabre and spooky. Our market is majority kid friendly.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk

Sat, Dec 5 · 12 p.m. and 5 more dates
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7
CAD 30.49 Accessible

An Adventure of Giant Proportions! Get ready for a hilarious, larger-than-life adventure as Theatre You Treasure brings the classic fairy tale to life with a delightfully silly twist. Packed with catchy songs, outrageous comedy, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation.

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Family & Children · Food & Culinary · History

Gingerbread Decorating & Craft: Holiday Season at Scarborough

Sat, Dec 5 · 1 p.m. and 4 more dates
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1P 3E8
CAD 20 Accessible

Experience traditions from the past through food activities, crafts and an interactive tour.

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Food & Culinary

Intro to Bread: Challah

Sat, Dec 5 · 2 p.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

Join us for our Challah Class! This class is great for absolute beginners! And you will achieve all this in just ONE day! Spend two hours with our talented chef to learn the art of making Challah.

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Arts & Exhibits · Dance · Live Performances

Plus One: A Showcase Hosted by ADDO

Sat, Dec 5 · 3 p.m.
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave, North York, ON, M2N 3C8
CAD 35.99 to 41.99 Accessible

As ADDO Company celebrates its fifth year, we're bringing together some of Toronto's incredible dance teams, choreographers, and collectives for PLUS ONE, a celebration of artistry, creativity and the community that connects us.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Theatre

The Christmas Story

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 p.m. and 6 more dates
The Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq, Toronto
Accessible

Join us for one of Toronto's oldest holiday traditions. First staged here in 1938, this pageant began in St. Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, England in 1928. The late Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret were taken to see it when they were little girls.

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Comedy · Family & Children · Live Performances

Cinderella

Sat, Dec 5 · 7 p.m. and 25 more dates
The Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1M4
CAD 49 to 169 Accessible

The classic story, turned on its heel. Think you’ve outgrown the panto? Think again. Our new take on Cinderella delivers all the glitter and spectacle of the beloved tradition with a clever, contemporary edge.

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Live Performances · Music

Ravi Coltrane: The John Coltrane Centennial with Ewen Farncombe and Friends

Sat, Dec 5 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 135 Accessible

The visionary saxophonist honours his father’s legacy. Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist, bandleader and composer. Over the course of a twenty year career, Mr.

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Celebrations · Charity & Cause · Family & Children

Village Wonderland

Sun, Dec 6 · 10 a.m.
Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1N 2G2
CAD 20 Accessible

Celebrate the holiday season with us! Bring the whole family for a festive day featuring holiday train rides, photos with Santa, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, Nerf battles, festive crafts, and a holiday market with 40+ vendors.

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Cultural · Family & Children · Seminars & Workshops

Art of Henna: Holiday Season at Scarborough Museum

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:30 p.m.
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1P 3E8
CAD 15 Accessible

Enjoy a hands-on henna workshop with artist Elavarasi from Lotus Henna Toronto. Adorn your hands with traditional designs that celebrate cultural expression and intergenerational artistry.

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Live Performances · Museum · Music

Carol Sing-Along with the Music Studio at Montgomery's Inn

Sun, Dec 6 · 1 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Join the Music Studio students for this free annual holiday sing-along. Enjoy your favourite festive tunes and seasonal classics, sharing in the holiday spirit with family and friends. This family-friendly event is sure to delight all ages.

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Food & Culinary

Ho, Ho, Holiday Cookie Baking

Sun, Dec 6 · 2 p.m. and 2 more dates
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

Join us for our Holiday Cookie Baking Class! In this three-hour, hands-on class, you'll learn how to make three festive holiday cookies: Linzer Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies, and Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.

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Charity & Cause · Live Performances · Music

33 ANNUAL - RIVERDALE SHARE HOLIDAY CONCERT 2026

Sun, Dec 6 · 3 p.m.
Danforth Music Hall, 348 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N8
CAD 25 Accessible

For 33 years, the Riverdale Share Concert has been bringing holiday magic to the stage while making a meaningful difference in our community.

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History · Museum · Music

Holiday Season Carols in the Tavern at Montgomery's Inn

Sun, Dec 6 · 5 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Accessible

Celebrate the season with an evening of traditional carols, folk music, historic food and community in the nearly 200-year-old tavern. Gather with friends and family, sing along to some festive favourites, and experience the warmth of the holiday season. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

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Live Performances · Music

Halls of Joy

Sun, Dec 6 · 7:30 p.m.
Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd. Etobicoke ON M9A 3C1, 76 Anglesey Blvd, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 3C1
CAD 35 Accessible

Join us for the opening concert of our 60th anniversary season! This festive celebration of Christmas features Bach’s Cantata no.140, Sleepers Awake, Galuppi’s shining Magnificat in G and Buxtehude’s Das neugeborne Kindelein (The Newborn Child).

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

A Raccoon Solstice

Tue, Dec 8 · 5 p.m. and 11 more dates
West Toronto Railpath, 200 Cariboo Ave, Toronto ON M6P
CAD 30 Accessible

The Winter Solstice is in danger! This winter season, follow a rag-tag team of Toronto raccoons and a travelling live band as they race to stop a 24-hour Shopathon that’s turning night into day and save the Winter Solstice.

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Arts & Exhibits · Comedy · Live Performances

Firecracker Dept Comedy Cafe

Tue, Dec 8 · 6 p.m.
SoCap Comedy, 154 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4K 1N1
CAD 5 to 25 Accessible

Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Come and see an all-women and non-binary comedy lineup, featuring a rotating cast of some of Toronto’s funniest women & non-binary comedians, showcasing a mix of stand-up, improv, sketch and more! Don't miss the laughs! It's going to be a party!

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Literary

Held by Anne Michaels - By the Lake Book Club

Tue, Dec 8 · 7 p.m.
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 4B6
CAD 10 to 21 Accessible

Held, by 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Anne Michaels, is a luminous, fragmented novel about love, memory, and the reverberations of war across generations.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Museum

Solstice Crafts: Holiday Season at Colborne Lodge

Wed, Dec 9 · 11 a.m. and 16 more dates
Colborne Lodge Museum (south end of High Park), 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
Free Accessible

Celebrate the winter solstice season by crafting a delightful, historic holiday scent sachet. Museum staff share cozy seasonal traditions while families and companions work together on a cheerful, hands-on project.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Museum

Holiday Season Market at Montgomery's Inn

Wed, Dec 9 · 2 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
Free Accessible

Celebrate the season at this special once-a-year market, featuring a curated selection of local craft and artisanal vendors. Browse unique handmade goods and treat yourself to delicious locally made products.

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Artisan · Charity & Cause · Food & Culinary

Holiday Fair in Sankofa Square

Thu, Dec 10 · 4 p.m. and 9 more dates
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
Free Accessible

Celebrate the Holiday season right in the heart of downtown Toronto! Enjoy twinkling lights, a Holiday Market featuring local artisans, delicious treats and cozy firepits with mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate. Visit Santa for a photo and explore fun holiday photo opportunities.

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Live Performances · Music

Robi Botos and Friends

Thu, Dec 10 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 100 Accessible

The protégé of Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson and RCM’s Jazz Artist in Residence returns with his mesmerizing blend of bebop, modern jazz and eastern European sounds.

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Comedy · Live Performances · Museum

Comedy At The Campbells: The Naughty List

Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 p.m.
Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 3H3
CAD 50

A fabulous festive fundraiser for Campbell House Museum! Toronto's most fabulous historic house invites you to attend an amazing intimate evening of entertainment, with a dream lineup of Canada's funniest comedians.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

‘Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil

Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 p.m. and 20 more dates
Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B2
CAD 70 to 170 Accessible

Get ready to be swept into a magical, upside-down world inspired by the timeless poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Reimagined as only Cirque du Soleil can in its first-ever Christmas production.

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Theatre

887 by Robert Lepage

Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 p.m. and 3 more dates
Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4, Canada
CAD 110 to 180 Accessible

A journey into the realm of memory. Lepage plunges into the depths of memory and questions the relevance of certain recollections. Why do we remember the phone number from our youth, yet forget our current one?

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Music Toronto - Gryphon Trio with James Campbell

Thu, Dec 10 · 7:30 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

In its early years as a Music Toronto ensemble-in-residence, the Gryphon Trio first performed Olivier Messiaen’s visionary "Quartet for the End of Time" with revered Canadian clarinetist James Campbell.

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Charity & Cause · Food & Culinary

Riverside Antler Breakfast - Annual Fundraiser

Fri, Dec 11 · 8 a.m.
Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 765 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H3
CAD 25 Accessible

Now in its 15th year, this annual festive community fundraiser and celebration will be in support of Fontbonne Ministries’ Food Program at Mustard Seed, serving over 25,000 meals to people in need annually, and Ralph Thornton Community Centre programming for low income seniors and youth.

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Celebrations · History · Museum

Evening Tour & Craft: Holiday Season at Spadina Museum

Fri, Dec 11 · 7 p.m. and 3 more dates
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V5
CAD 35 Accessible

Experience the magic of the season with an evening guided tour. See the lavish 55-room mansion fully decorated for Christmas, just as it was in the 1920s. Sample festive punch and treats.

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Live Performances · Music

Rufus Does Judy 20th Anniversary Celebration

Fri, Dec 11 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 85 to 175 Accessible

Praised as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” by Sir Elton John, Rufus Wainwright joins the Royal Conservatory Orchestra for a special one-night-only engagement performing selections from his albums Rufus does Judy at Carnegie Hall, Want One, Want Two and beyond.

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Family & Children

Hotel X Toronto Announces “A Merry & Mischievous Breakfast With Santa” for the 2026 Holiday Season

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 a.m. and 3 more dates
Hotel X Toronto, 111 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto
CAD 119.32 Accessible

Celebrate the magic of the season with a playful twist! Families are invited to enjoy a festive holiday experience featuring story time and photos with Santa.

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Food & Culinary

Homestyle Cinnamon Buns Class

Sat, Dec 12 · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 146

A beginner friendly class where you will learn to make brioche dough, proof and shape cinnamon buns and prepare cream cheese icing. Take home 12 unproofed cinnamon buns in an oven-ready pan, icing and recipes emailed after class. All ingredients and equipment are provided.

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Food & Culinary · History · Museum

Winter Tea at Montgomery's Inn

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:30 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
CAD 16 Accessible

Come for a winter tea to enjoy a plate of seasonal sweets and bottomless tea. Two seating times are available. Tickets are non-refundable. Sweets contain gluten, dairy, eggs and may contain traces of nuts.

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Family & Children · Film

The Sound of Music Sing Along at TIFF Lightbox

Sat, Dec 12 · 1 p.m. and 1 more date
TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3X5
CAD 20 to 32 Accessible

TIFF Lightbox is alive with the sound of music! Impress everyone with your best Julie Andrews impersonation and frolic among the cinema aisles at this sing-along edition of The Sound of Music, hosted by comedian Martha Chaves, a.k.a. Sister Martha.

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Arts & Exhibits · Museum · Seminars & Workshops

Crafting Weekend Workshops: Holiday Season at Colborne Lodge

Sat, Dec 12 · 1 p.m. and 1 more date
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
CAD 50 Accessible

Enjoy botanical and contemporary seasonal crafting in this immersive two-day weekend series. Join for a single feature workshop or book both days to fully immerse yourself in handmade holiday creativity.

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History · Museum · Talks

Rebellion Talks: The Rebels' Island Stronghold

Sat, Dec 12 · 2 p.m.
Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, East York, ON, M4K 2B9
Free Accessible

Learn about the violent aftermath of the Rebellion of 1837. The revolutionaries didn't give up easily. Even after Mackenzie's army was crushed at the Battle of Montgomery's Tavern, the rebels kept fighting.

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2SLGBTQ+ · Live Performances · Music

The Other Reindeer, A Choral Panto Show, Singing Out’s Holiday concert

Sat, Dec 12 · 3 p.m.
Chrysalis Theatre (TMU - The Creative School Chrysalis), 43 Gerrard St E, Toronto
CAD 38 Accessible

Toronto’s Largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ choir presents a one-of-a-kind choral panto show! When the North Pole’s most famous flyer falls from the sky, three unlikely contenders compete to lead the sleigh.

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Live Performances · Music

Meow Meow: Feline Festive

Sat, Dec 12 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Rekindle the true spirit of the holidays with the fabulous Meow Meow! The international cabaret sensation brings her singular blend of comedy, glamour, and vocal brilliance for a holiday performance like no other.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Music

Songs of the Season: Peace and Joy with the Toronto Children's Chorus

Sun, Dec 13 · 2 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5
CAD 61.25 to 73.55 Accessible

This beloved annual holiday concert will immerse you in the warmth of an old-fashioned candle-lit Nowell with songs of cheer and classic tales performed by the children and youth of the acclaimed Toronto Children's Chorus.

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History · Museum · Trivia

The Adventures of Indie Santiago: A Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Dec 13 · 2 p.m.
Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C6
CAD 47.50 Accessible

Please join us for an exciting new Mystery Scavenger Hunt! Famous adventuring heiress Indie Santiago was visiting an archaeological dig in the Accona Desert when she mysteriously disappeared - along with a recently unearthed artifact!

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Environmental · Family & Children

Nature Connection: Bonfire Program, food around the fire

Sun, Dec 13 · 2 p.m.
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5
Free Accessible

We will be learning how to build fires, roasting some snacks and enjoying some time in the forest. This program is intended for individuals and families, all ages are welcome but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Live Performances · Music

Stewart Goodyear with the New Orford String Quartet

Sun, Dec 13 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 120 Accessible

"One of the best pianists of his generation" (Philadelphia Inquirer), the RCM alumnus and Artist-in-Residence Stewart Goodyear performs Ravel’s shimmering Piano Trio, Brahms’s richly expressive Piano Quintet along with his own quintet piece with the New Orford String Quartet.

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Celebrations · History · Museum

Intergenerational Tour & Craft: Holiday Season at Spadina Museum

Sun, Dec 13 · 4:30 p.m. and 1 more date
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON, M5R 2V5
CAD 35 Accessible

Experience the magic of the season with a special guided tour designed for intergenerational groups: kids and caregivers, grandparents, friends and extended families of all kinds. See the lavish 55-room mansion fully decorated for Christmas, just as it was in the 1920s.

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Environmental · Family & Children

Jr. Forest Explorers: Celebration of Light and Sunshine

Mon, Dec 14 · 10 a.m.
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5
Free Accessible

Join us for a caregiver and toddler nature program. Connect with the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities. Winter is a few days away and that means the darkest days of the year are almost behind us. Celebrate sunshine and light with us through a variety of seasonal activities.

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Arts & Exhibits · Museum · Talks

Curator’s Talk: André Perugia

Tue, Dec 15 · 6 p.m.
Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W7
CAD 25 Accessible

Step behind the scenes of the new exhibit André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled for a curator talk with Nishi Bassi. Nishi will speak on all parts of the exhibit, from sourcing rare loans to the curatorial decisions that shaped the many intricate design and storytelling elements.

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History · Live Performances · Museum

Solstice Spirits: Holiday Season at Colborne Lodge

Wed, Dec 16 · 7 p.m. and 2 more dates
Colborne Lodge Museum, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
CAD 25 Accessible

Escape the winter chill at the cozy, candle-lit cottage in High Park. Gather to share in holiday traditions from around the world, play a historic board game, and sing a heartwarming song.

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Arts & Exhibits · Celebrations · Family & Children

Christmas Market 2026, A Magical Christmas Celebration!

Sat, Dec 19 · 10 a.m. and 1 more date
Historic Bell Building Courtyard, 80 Birmingham St, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 3W6
Free Accessible

Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family, friends and festive fun! The event features, Paw Patrol fun for kids, face painting, magic shows, Christmas shopping, festive vibes and family fun.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

A Very Merry Magic Show

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 a.m. and 4 more dates
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto, ON
CAD 30.49 Accessible

This holiday season, BenTastic and Magic Mel take the stage together for a Christmas celebration full of festive cheer, wonder, and magical surprises!

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Food & Culinary · History · Museum

Historic Gingerbread Workshop: Holiday Season at Fort York

Sat, Dec 19 · 11 a.m. and 8 more dates
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9
CAD 20 Accessible

Experience the warmth of the holiday season through a hands-on baking workshop in the historic Officers' Mess Kitchen.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · Museum

"Newn" Year Celebration: Holiday Season at Gibson House

Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 a.m. and 8 more dates
Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2N 5P6
Free Accessible

Enjoy a free festive museum visit filled with holiday charm. Drop by and experience a historic kitchen demonstration, create your own Gibson House-inspired paper ornament and enjoy seasonal holiday music throughout the museum. Free.

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Cultural · Food & Culinary · Music

Scarborough Community Multicultural Festival - Winterfest

Sat, Dec 19 · 12 p.m. and 1 more date
Albert Campbell Square, 150 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4N7
Free Accessible

Scarborough’s signature two‑day winter celebration, transforming Albert Campbell Square at the Scarborough Civic Centre into a vibrant, family‑friendly festival filled with cultural pride, seasonal magic, and community spirit.

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Family & Children · Film · Music

The Greatest Showman Sing Along at TIFF Lightbox

Sat, Dec 19 · 1 p.m.
TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3X5
CAD 32 Accessible

Calling all dreamers, join us for a night of dancing, singing and wonder. Hosted by comedian and ringleader Martha Chaves! Dust off your top hat or your best aerial attire for a participatory screening of the 2017 musical that tells a fantastical version of P.T.

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Celebrations · Family & Children · History

Family Solstice: Holiday Season at Colborne Lodge

Sat, Dec 19 · 2 p.m.
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
CAD 15 Accessible

Share in winter traditions from around the world from past and present inside the cozy, festive High Park cottage. Take a short tour before gathering around the fireplace for a live reading of a family-friendly Christmas ghost story.

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Live Performances · Music

AN INDIGO CHRISTMAS

Sat, Dec 19 · 3 p.m.
Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Rd, Toronto, ON, M4V 1X4
CAD 25 to 49 Accessible

Lift your spirits with the combined forces of the Amadeus Choir and the renowned Nathaniel Dett Chorale! Conducted jointly by Dr.

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Live Performances · Music

Academy Chamber Orchestra

Sat, Dec 19 · 7 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
Free Accessible

String students from The Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists come together as the Academy Chamber Orchestra to perform a special concert.

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Celebrations · Live Performances · Music

A Winter's Gathering: Carols, Candles, and Song

Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 p.m.
Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z8
CAD 25 to 35 Accessible

Join us for an evening of choral music rooted in the Christmas, Hanukkah and winter solstice traditions. Featuring Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noël (Midnight Mass), where traditional French Noël melodies intertwine with the beauty and grandeur of sacred choral music.

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Live Performances · Music · Nightlife

Saturday Night Rockers ft Jason Wilson and Ashara

Sat, Dec 19 · 8 p.m.
BSMT254, 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON, M6H 3X9
CAD 16.70

Jason Wilson is the only artist to be nominated for both a Canadian Folk Music Award and a Canadian Reggae Music Award. He won the latter. Wilson is also a two-time Juno Awards nominee.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Monday

Mon, Dec 21 · 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 0G2
Free Accessible

Keep the holiday spirit going at the St. Lawrence Winter Market! This free outdoor event transforms the heart of the city into a festive wonderland filled with unique shopping and seasonal delights.

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Family & Children · Food & Culinary · Museum

Holiday Season Cookie Decorating at Montgomery's Inn

Mon, Dec 21 · 12 p.m.
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 1A8
CAD 10 Accessible

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly cookie decorating class where history meets creativity. Cookies made from a historic recipe and decorating supplies are provided. Just bring your imagination and your sweet tooth-no previous experience needed. Cookies contain gluten, dairy and eggs.

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Artisan · Farmers' Markets · Live Performances

Winter Market Tuesday

Tue, Dec 22 · 10 a.m.
St. Lawrence Market, 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 0G2
Free Accessible

Join us for the final day of the St. Lawrence Winter Market! This free outdoor event brings festive cheer to the heart of the city, offering a chance to explore local vendors, discover handcrafted gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures, and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere.

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Food & Culinary

Croissant Class in Toronto

Sun, Dec 27 · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

A beginner friendly class where you’ll learn how to layer butter, roll laminated dough and shape croissants. Take home about a dozen or more unbaked croissants to bake at home, plus the recipe emailed before class. All ingredients, equipment and transport boxes are provided.

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Food & Culinary

Perfect Parisian Macarons Class

Mon, Dec 28 · 6 p.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 149

A beginner friendly, gluten-free class where you will learn to pipe and bake macaron shells, master macaronage and meringue techniques and fill and assemble macarons with Swiss meringue buttercream. You will take home around 20 macarons, plus the recipes emailed before class.

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Arts & Exhibits · Live Performances · Music

Dr. Draw Holiday Extravaganza 2026

Tue, Dec 29 · 7 p.m.
Hugh's Room Live, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2G7
CAD 40 Accessible

Canadian electric violin pioneer Dr. Draw and his band The Strange Parade return for their annual holiday show, featuring Canadian Beatbox Champion Scott Jackson and a few other surprise guests. This year’s show will feature old school Dr.

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Food & Culinary

Champagne & Macarons New Years Eve!

Thu, Dec 31 · 10 a.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

A beginner-friendly experience where guests learn to bake, pipe, fill and assemble Parisian macarons while enjoying champagne. They will explore macaronage, meringue techniques and proper macaron storage, then take home approximately 20 handmade macarons in a provided transport box.

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Food & Culinary

New Years Eve Celebration Cake Class

Thu, Dec 31 · 12 p.m.
Le Dolci Culinary School, 12 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 0A8
CAD 139

Join us in decorating your own New Years' Eve cake. This is two hour class is perfect for beginners! We will bake the cakes for you and make buttercream in advance, so you can get to the super fun decorating part.

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Live Performances · Music

Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera

Thu, Dec 31 · 7 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5
CAD 41.30 to 288.90 Accessible

This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits returns for a one-of-a-kind concert event.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk - January 2027

Sat, Jan 2 · 3:30 p.m. and 5 more dates
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave., Studio 176, Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7
CAD 30.49 Accessible

An Adventure of Giant Proportions! Get ready for a hilarious, larger-than-life adventure as Theatre You Treasure brings the classic fairy tale to life with a delightfully silly twist. Packed with catchy songs, outrageous comedy, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation.

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Live Performances · Music

Mayumi Seiler, violin, Min‑Jeong Koh, viola and Daniel Hamin Go, cello

Sun, Jan 10 · 2 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 25 Accessible

Celebrated RCM faculty members and a rising star alumnus unite for an exquisite trio recital of works by Beethoven, Ernő Dohnányi and a new commission by Vancouver-based Stefan Hintersteininger.

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History · Live Performances · Theatre

Canadian Premiere: A German Life

Tue, Jan 12 · 8 p.m. and 23 more dates
Crow's Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON, M4M 2T1
CAD 80 to 113 Accessible

Complicity rarely announces itself. From Tony- and Oscar-winning writer Christopher Hampton and based on the real-life testimony of Brunhilde Pomsel, secretary to Joseph Goebbels in 1940s Germany, A German Life traces one woman’s extraordinary life inside a regime built on propaganda and terror.

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Live Performances · Music

Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd in Concert

Fri, Jan 15 · 8 p.m. and 2 more dates
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 75 to 175 Accessible

Broadway in concert returns! Director Richard Ouzounian and Music Director Paul Sportelli reunite with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra for this in concert staging of Sondheim’s macabre masterpiece.

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Comedy · Theatre

Sex in the '80s

Sat, Jan 16 · 7:30 p.m. and 19 more dates
Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St, Toronto, ON, M5A 2W3
CAD 35 to 115 Accessible

Old history. New rules. They haven’t seen each other since the 1980s. Now two accomplished architects are reunited in a glass-walled Toronto office tower on the eve of a high-stakes competition. Both intend to keep things strictly professional. That proves harder than expected.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Music Toronto - What Makes It Great with Rob Kapilow and Meagan Milatz

Sun, Jan 17 · 4 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

Master communicator Rob Kapilow and brilliant Canadian pianist Meagan Milatz explore Beethoven’s electrifying Appassionata Sonata, revealing how the composer transforms simple musical ideas through bold and imaginative variations.

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Arts & Exhibits · Artisan · Tour

Michael Massie | now and then Curatorial Tour with Alysa Procida

Wed, Jan 20 · 4 p.m.
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 0H4
Free Accessible

Discover the ideas behind this exhibit in a special curator-led tour with exhibition guest curator Alysa Procida. Through an engaging, in-depth discussion, Alysa will explore the exhibition’s curatorial vision and the creative evolution of Michael Massie’s remarkable practice.

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Live Performances · Music

The Robert W. and G. Ann Corcoran Concerto Competition Finals

Wed, Jan 20 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
Free Accessible

Students of The Glenn Gould School compete for the opportunity to perform a concerto with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra during the 2027 - 28 concert season.

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Family & Children · Live Performances · Theatre

Follow The Yellow Brick Road: A Pantomime

Thu, Jan 21 · 7:30 p.m. and 7 more dates
Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7
CAD 30 Accessible

Join us for a re-telling of the classic story of Dorothy, a Kansas girl and her dog, who find themselves lost in a mystical land. On the advice of Gwenda, a Good Witch, and Lance, a similarly misplaced soul, she embarks on a journey to seek help from the Wizard of Oz.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Strings Plus! The Lady with the Hammer

Fri, Jan 22 · 7:30 p.m.
Trinity- St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7
CAD 54.76 Accessible

Open the new year with two remarkable soloists and a program built around the drama and drive of timpani.

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Other

East Coast Kitchen Party at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada

Fri, Jan 22 · 8 p.m. and 1 more date
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3L9
CAD 62.50 Accessible

Shake off the winter chill, come in from the cold and experience Atlantic Canada's warm hospitality as the aquarium opens after dark for an evening inspired by the region’s lively kitchen party traditions.

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Environmental · Family & Children

Fire Building with Kory Snache

Sat, Jan 23 · 10 a.m.
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5
Free Accessible

Kory Snache is a cultural land-based educator that works for Wasauksing First Nation. He is from Rama First Nation and has been a traditional harvester for the majority of his life. Join us as we learn about Anishnaabeg general understanding of fire and how to create a fire in all seasons.

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Live Performances · Music

Rachel Fenlon, soprano and piano

Sat, Jan 23 · 7 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 21 to 50 Accessible

Canadian classical singer and pianist Rachel Fenlon presents deeply personal interpretations of song, performing simultaneously as vocalist and pianist in an intimate presentation.

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Live Performances · Music

Bouchara: The Light of Other Worlds

Sat, Jan 23 · 9 p.m.
Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2
CAD 21 Accessible

Brian Current leads Glenn Gould School students in bold contemporary music that opens imagined worlds. Enjoy pieces from Claude Vivier’s Bouchara to works by Hannah Kendall and Francis Battah.

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Live Performances · Music

Sir Stephen Hough, piano

Sun, Jan 24 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 65 to 120 Accessible

One of the most distinctive artists of his generation, Sir Stephen Hough performs works by Schubert, Brahms and Beethoven, along with his own arrangement of the suite from Mary Poppins.

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Live Performances · Music

New Music Concerts: Blackout In Vain

Sun, Jan 24 · 7 p.m.
Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 21 to 40 Accessible

For 55 years, New Music Concerts has been one of Canada’s leading forces in contemporary music. Widely hailed as the first masterpiece of the 21st century, Georg Friedrich Haas’s in vain is one of the most admired works of our time.

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Live Performances · Music

Vicky Chow Plays Philip Glass

Thu, Jan 28 · 7 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 21 to 40 Accessible

Vancouver-raised “monster pianist” (Time Out New York) and “one of the new stars of new music” (Los Angeles Times), Vicky Chow mesmerizes with a performance of legendary composer Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes.

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Live Performances · Music

Bang on a Can All‑Stars: Reich and Glass at 90

Fri, Jan 29 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 21 to 115 Accessible

The Bang on a Can All-Stars have collaborated and toured with fellow New Yorkers Philip Glass and Steve Reich for more than 30 years.

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History · Museum · Talks

Rebellion Talks: Riots & the Rebel Mayor

Sat, Jan 30 · 5 p.m.
Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1X2
Free Accessible

Learn about the riots that shook Toronto to its core in the years before and after the Rebellion of 1837 in the rebel mayor’s former home, which is now Mackenzie House Museum. Political violence was a common occurrence in Toronto; rival factions battled in our streets.

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Live Performances · Music

The Glenn Gould School Vocal Showcase

Sat, Jan 30 · 7:30 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 20 Accessible

A wonderful opportunity to see the talented voice students present an evening of art songs and opera excerpts.

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Live Performances · Music

Don Was and the Pan‑Detroit Ensemble

Sat, Jan 30 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 120 Accessible

Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was [Was (Not Was)] channels the soul of the Motor City through a blend of steamy jazz, juke-joint blues, and loose-limbed funk with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.

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Live Performances · Music

Bertrand Chamayou, Piano

Sun, Jan 31 · 2 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Please join us for an unforgettable evening with Bertrand Chamayou, one of today’s most strikingly brilliant pianists, as he performs a program celebrating the Romantic and French repertoires!

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Literary · Talks

By the Lake Book Club, 6-Event Package (2027)

Tue, Feb 2 · 7 p.m.
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 4B6
CAD 120 Accessible

Presented by: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall and Toronto Book Awards, Humber Polytechnic’s Faculty of Media, Creative Arts and Design Join leading Canadian authors as they dive into conversation about their latest books with Humber Polytechnic alumni at Assembly Hall.

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Literary · Talks

2026 Toronto Book Award Winner, By the Lake Book Club

Tue, Feb 2 · 7 p.m.
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 4B6
CAD 10 to 28 Accessible

Presented by: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall and Toronto Book Awards and Humber Polytechnic’s Faculty of Media, Creative Arts and Design Join the recipient of the 2026 Toronto Book Award for a special discussion celebrating this year's winning book.

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Live Performances · Music · Nightlife

Royal Conservatory Orchestra with conductor Earl Lee

Fri, Feb 5 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 25 to 60 Accessible

We welcome you to join us for this special performance. Winner of the 2022 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee has emerged as one of the most compelling and versatile artists of his generation. Alyssa Bartholomew, soprano and winner of the 2026 Robert W. and G.

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Live Performances · Music

Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves

Sat, Feb 6 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 75 to 140 Accessible

Two jazz titans join forces to pay tribute to the legendary 1963 collaboration between John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman. After the concert, enjoy a beverage and more music at the Postlude Performance in the Leslie and Anna Dan Galleria.

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Live Performances · Music

The Gesualdo Six

Sun, Feb 7 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 100 Accessible

Loved VOCES8? Then you will love this British vocal ensemble featuring some of the UK’s finest consort singers, directed by Owain Park.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Music Toronto - Esmé Quartet

Thu, Feb 11 · 7:30 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

Having thrilled Music Toronto audiences in 2022 with their elegance, precision and energy, the Esmé Quartet returns with a program of drama, rhythm, and sweeping lyricism. Samuel Barber’s Quartet, Op. 11 features the haunting slow movement later arranged as the famous Adagio for Strings.

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Live Performances · Music

Jim Cuddy Orchestrated

Fri, Feb 12 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 75 to 140 Accessible

The multi-Juno Award winner and Canadian legend returns to Koerner Hall with new orchestral arrangements of his hits. Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives.

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2SLGBTQ+ · Theatre

Cabaret

Sat, Feb 13 · 7:30 p.m. and 13 more dates
Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 50 to 160 Accessible

Dancing at the edge of history. Few musicals feel as essential to revisit or as urgent to re-examine as Cabaret. Set in Berlin as the shadows of extremism lengthen, Cabaret invites us into a world of music, seduction and dangerous denial.

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Live Performances · Music

Une Vie d’Amour

Sat, Feb 13 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 75 to 130 Accessible

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day and let yourself be swept away by the magic of love!

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Consumer Show & Convention · Seminars & Workshops · Sports

RacquetsUp Expo 2027

Fri, Feb 19 · 12 p.m. and 2 more dates
Enercare Centre - Exhibition Grounds, 100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3
CAD 32 to 303 Accessible

Join the excitement at Canada's first and only dedicated racquet sports expo, designed to unite the community, ignite passion, and foster growth for the sports we love.

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Live Performances · Music

Leticia Moreno: Bach in the Americas

Fri, Feb 19 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 85 Accessible

Virtuoso Spanish violinist Leticia Moreno leads an ensemble with piano, bandoneon, and bass in a program of works that explore the dialogue between Baroque tradition and the vibrant musical languages of the Americas.

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Live Performances · Music

KUNÉ

Sat, Feb 20 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 40 to 65 Accessible

Founded at the Royal Conversatory of Music to honour the sesquicentennial, Canada’s global orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary. KUNÉ, Canada’s Global Orchestra, was intended as a one-night-only showcase to celebrate Canada’s cultural diversity and pluralism.

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History

Toronto Postcard Club - 45th Annual Sale

Sun, Feb 21 · 10 a.m.
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Sakura Way, North York, ON, M3C 1Z5
CAD 10 Accessible

Join us for Canada's largest vintage postcard show as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary! From the early 1900’s through the ‘chromes’ of modern times, thousands of antique postcards for sale representing history, culture and the graphic arts, you are sure to find something of interest.

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Live Performances · Music

Schmaltz and Pepper

Sun, Feb 21 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 40 to 65 Accessible

2026 Grammy Award winner Drew Jurecka is joined by violinist Rebekah Wolkstein, Juno Award-winning pianist Jeremy Ledbetter and Toronto Symphony Orchestra clarinetist Eric Abramovitz in a virtuosic night of high-energy klezmer, jazz and cabaret.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Music Toronto - Duo Concertante with the Dior Quartet

Tue, Feb 23 · 7:30 p.m.
Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B4
CAD 40 to 70 Accessible

Join us for one of Canada’s pre-eminent chamber ensembles, Duo Concertante, with violinist Nancy Dahn and pianist Timothy Steeves. Celebrated internationally for its expressive depth and remarkable musical unity.

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Live Performances · Music

Laila Biali: Joni Mitchell and the Canadian Songbook Reimagined and Elizabeth Bougerol and Her Band

Thu, Feb 25 · 7 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 120 Accessible

2026 Grammy Award nominated vocalist, pianist, songwriter and national radio host Laila Biali’s latest tribute project showcases dynamic covers of our country's musical icons. Expect fresh takes on a range of Canadian artists from across the decades including Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, k.d.

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Family & Children · Film · Music

Ratatouille in Concert

Sat, Feb 27 · 7 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5
CAD 64.70 to 188.80 Accessible

Savour Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille on the big screen! Orchestra music will be performed live in sync to the picture, original dialogue and sound effects!

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Live Performances · Music

Johannes Moser, cello, with Marc-André Hamelin, piano

Sat, Feb 27 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 120 Accessible

Cellist Johannes Moser joins pianist Marc-André Hamelin to perform an all-Beethoven program that showcases the profound partnership between cello and piano in the composer’s groundbreaking works.

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Live Performances · Music

A Beethoven Celebration with John O’Conor

Sun, Feb 28 · 2 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 25 Accessible

Irish pianist John O’Conor celebrates his 80th birthday with Beethoven, joined by Glenn Gould School students and a special duet piano performance with James Anagnoson, Dean Emeritus of the GGS and Piano Department Chair.

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Live Performances · Music

Pablo Ziegler Quintet with Roberta Gambarini: Blues Porteño

Sun, Feb 28 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Astor Piazzolla’s Grammy Award‑winning pianist and his quintet are joined by the gifted Italian jazz vocalist for a unique collaboration.

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Live Performances · Music

Kronos Quartet

Thu, Mar 4 · 7 p.m. and 1 more date
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 60 to 120 Accessible

The groundbreaking string quartet returns with their fresh new lineup, continuing a legacy of innovation that has transformed the contemporary music landscape.

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Cultural · Live Performances · Music

Harp Hues Beneath the Sea of Time

Thu, Mar 4 · 7:30 p.m.
Trinity- St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1X7
CAD 54.76 Accessible

Featuring one of the most evocative instruments in the orchestra and a world premiere written for the evening's soloist.

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Consumer Show & Convention · Environmental · Talks

National Home Show

Fri, Mar 5 and 4 more dates
Enercare Centre Hall B, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd. Toronto
CAD 16 to 20 Accessible

Join the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro at the 2027 National Home Show at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. Speak with City and Toronto Hydro staff about your renovation journey. Learn more about heat pumps from our partners Mitsubishi Canada and the Toronto Home Energy Network.

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History · Museum · Talks

Rebellion Talks: Mackenzie's Unlikely Montreal Allies

Sat, Mar 6 · 2 p.m.
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
Free Accessible

Learn about the rebellion in Lower Canada (Québec) and its connection to the Rebellion of 1837 in Toronto. The rebellion in Toronto wasn't the only one. At the same time revolutionaries were taking up arms here, an even bigger rebellion was breaking out in Lower Canada.

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Live Performances · Music

Davis plays Davis and Toronto Tenor Madness

Sat, Mar 6 · 8 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Chicago trumpet great Orbert Davis brings his acclaimed septet for a high-energy, deeply expressive tribute to Miles. Opening the evening is Toronto Tenor Madness, a powerhouse saxophone ensemble led by John Johnson.

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Live Performances · Music

Simone Dinnerstein, piano

Sun, Mar 7 · 3 p.m.
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
CAD 50 to 110 Accessible

Described as “an artist of strikingly original ideas and irrefutable integrity” (The Washington Post), American pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs works by Rameau, J. S. Bach, Philip Lasser, and Keith Jarrett.

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Literary · Talks

The Life of a Creature by Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, By the Lake Book Club

Tue, Mar 9 · 7 p.m.
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 4B6
CAD 10 to 28 Accessible

Presented by: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall, Humber Polytechnic’s Faculty of Media, Creative Arts and Design Through interconnected stories, The Life of a Creature explores human-animal bonds.

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Live Performances · Music

Taylor Academy: The Stars of Tomorrow

Tue, Mar 9 · 7 p.m.
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W2
Free Accessible

Junior Division Winners of The Florence Man and Bernard Sze Concerto Competition perform Baroque and Classical works with a faculty-led chamber orchestra.

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