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Thursday 25 April 2024 - An experimental reading series that invites writers and artists to create new work in response to a shared prompt. This project encourages experimental approaches and forms; consideration of the oral and aural elements of language (how it feels to speak! how it feels to listen! writing in anticipation of sharing words IRL and in real time!); and engagement with live reading as an act of community building, performance, and play. - 51 Camden St, Toronto, ON M5V 1V2, Canada - Event Details

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - For Black professionals across Canada, the journey to entrepreneurship can feel incredibly lonely. At BEA, we believe there is strength in community and collaboration. That is why we are launching #NotDoingItAlone, presented by @TD! From solopreneurs to Black professionals seeking a sense of community, this event is devoted to helping individuals become future-ready, and build social capital as they scale their careers. This initiative is meant to: Showcase Community-Driven Ecosystems, address the unique challenges of Black founders to foster a supportive environment for growth and development, empower through knowledge by building employable skills to improve career advancement and support entrepreneurs in scaling ventures. - 275 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1X1, Canada - Event Details

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - The Japanese designer duo behind the brand matohu are bringing insights of their unique design philosophy centering around cultural values and innovation, to Toronto. During the Designers' Talk, the designers will present the history, processes, and current status of matohu, taking the audience through a journey with video clips, images, and original clothes. Audiences also have the chance to join the film screening of Mantles of Transience, a documentary following the creative process and past collections of Matohu. - 2 Bloor St E #300, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8, Canada - Event Details

Tuesday 23 April 2024 - Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff 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. Bring questions and curiosities and leave with embolden confidence and understanding of your City and the natural world that surrounds you! - 1806 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3N3, Canada - Event Details

Tuesday 23 April 2024 - Directed by MIYAKE Nagaru, Documentary / Fashion, Presented in Japanese with English subtitles, 95 minutes. Created by a couple of Japanese fashion designers, the clothing brand matohu fuses innovative designs with the traditional Japanese concept of beauty. In a series of beautiful images, Mantles of Transience takes you from the artists’ workshop to nature, where they find inspiration. Witness the production of their latest collection, Nagori, and learn about the rewarding life philosophy behind this one-of-a-kind fashion brand. In-person film screening to be followed by a live Q&A with the founders of matohu, Mr. HORIHATA Hiroyuki and Ms. SEKIGUCHI Makiko. - 55 Centre Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2H5, Canada - Event Details

Monday 22 April 2024 - Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff 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. Bring questions and curiosities and leave with embolden confidence and understanding of your City and the natural world and how to get involved in it! - 22 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 1L4, Canada - Event Details

Monday 22 April 2024 - Clear your schedule because this Earth Day, Arcadia Earth will be offering FREE admission to guests! Online tickets have sold out. Limited tickets are available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Arcadia Earth’s mission is to educate and inspire individuals to become active participants in addressing environmental challenges. By welcoming the community into the experience for free on Earth Day hoping to bring people together to celebrate the beauty of our planet while also igniting a passion for conservation and sustainability. - 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2, Canada - Event Details

Monday 22 April 2024 - Celebrate Earth Day by planting native trees and shrubs to create a new forested area in this beautiful park. Event site conditions vary. Contact us for more information including accessibility. If you would like to request accessibility support, contact us as soon as possible. - Goldhawk Park, 295 Goldhawk Trail, Scarborough, ON M1V 3W8, Canada - Event Details

Sunday 21 April 2024 - Work alongside the Wildflower Preserve volunteers and Toronto History Museum youth volunteers to clean up the grounds and green spaces along Pottery Road! Gloves will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Refreshments will be served at the end of the session and a tour of the historic houses will be available to those interested. This April, Toronto History Museums celebrates the Earth through a series of dynamic cultural experiences that advance meaningful action towards keeping the Earth Clean and Green! Celebrate the spirit of earth, sustainability and community through workshops, talks, and other programs that honour the earth and promote environmental stewardship from multiple perspectives. Toronto History Museums are breaking through. The Breakthrough is a series of dynamic cultural experiences at Toronto History Museums. Celebrating diversity, inclusion, equality, wellness, sustainability and advocacy. - 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9, Canada - Event Details