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Diary of Events and Happenings in Toronto, Ontario.


Transcendence, an Afro Cuban Art + Fashion Show

Saturday, 2 December 2023 - An art exhibit challenging the enduring and implicit misperceptions on Black Art while showcasing the importance of Black Art and its impact across cultures, nations, and styles. The event invites you to explore and challenge any conscious or unconscious stereotypes. Celebrate Black Art and Cuban culture with artwork by BIPOC Cuban artists and allies including Eduardo de la Cruz Guerra, Renier Cabrera Marrero, Agustín Hernández Carlos, fashion show by Canadian designer Lagachette Suits, live music and interpretive dancing by Okan Music, and Latin-inspired music to close the night. Classic Cuban cocktails will be served courtesy of Havana Club. - 468 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2B2, Canada - Event Details

Lots of Light: The Light Within Youth Display at Montgomery's Inn

Saturday, 2 December 2023 - On view for a limited time at Montgomery’s Inn, experience The Light Within, a series of artworks created by youth volunteers under direction from Chico Togni. Join Toronto History Museums in celebrating The Light Within, a series of youth-led displays that are the culmination of a 5-week artistic mentorship program in collaboration with diverse, Toronto-based Artists and Artist Collectives. Toronto History Museums delivers a series of programs from November 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024, designed to embrace the spirit of light, love, joy and celebration through light-based public art activations, music, workshops, food, culture, storytelling, and events as part of the Lots of Light programming toronto.ca/lotsoflight - 4709 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M9A 1A8, Canada - Event Details

Lots of Light: The Light Within Youth Display at Spadina Museum

Saturday, 2 December 2023 - On view for a limited time at Spadina Museum, experience The Light Within, 5 youth artists shining light on Spadina Museums' untold stories through mixed media. Join Toronto History Museums in celebrating The Light Within, a series of youth-led displays from a 5-week artistic mentorship program in collaboration with diverse, Toronto-based Artists and Artist Collectives. Toronto History Museums delivers a series of programs from November 1, 2023, to January 7, 2024, designed to embrace the spirit of light, love, joy and celebration through light-based public art activations, music, workshops, food, culture, storytelling, and events as part of the Lots of Light programming toronto.ca/lotsoflight - 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5, Canada - Event Details

Lots of Light: The Light Within Me Journaling Workshops at The Market Gallery

Thursday, 30 November 2023 - Join us as Jenn Forgie (Métis/Settler woman, artist, writer and coach born and living in Tkaronto) leads you in a journal-based workshop aimed at giving you the tools to express your thoughts, emotions, dreams and fears in meaningful, nurturing ways. The practice of journaling is a sacred one. It supports our mental, physical and emotional well-being and it can be the reminder, companion, confidante we need for honouring our own light within, especially during the darker times of life. This workshop is for anyone who wants to tap into their creativity and build confidence...all through journaling by handwriting. All levels are welcome. "Toronto History Museums delivers a series of programs from November 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024, designed to embrace the spirit of light, love, joy and celebration through light-based public art activations, music, workshops, food, culture, storytelling, and events as part of the Lots of Light programming toronto.ca/LotsofLight" - 95 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada - Event Details

Anchoring Experiences of Belonging Through Creative Practices

Thursday, 30 November 2023 - Panelists Khadija Aziz, Herman Pi’ikea Clark, JJ Lee, and Julius Poncelet Manapul each delve into their experiential belonging through their distinct creative practices, which connect deeply with their identities, and communities. Through their art, they tell stories about their sense of belonging or disconnection within diasporic and Indigenous contexts. The discussion will be moderated by Susan Jama, Programs and Community Coordinator. Livestreamed Online via YouTube. - - Event Details

Joy! A Jubilant Evening of Songs Stories

Thursday, 30 November 2023 - Mary’s Meals is excited to invite you, along with your family and friends, to an evening of songs and stories featuring the talents of celebrated local musical artists Jacob Moon, David Leask and Ali Matthews, PLUS the Canadian premiere screening of our new docuseries ZERO HUNGER I Part 1. Join us for an evening filled with great music, good friends and amazing stories of hope and resilience. Everyone is invited! Suitable for all ages. - 131 Farnham Ave, Toronto, ON M4V 1H7, Canada - Event Details

City of Toronto - Budget Consultation in Rexdale

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - City Council will be considering Toronto’s 2024 Budget soon, making critical decisions about services, the City’s financial challenges and securing a New Deal for Toronto. These decisions impact Toronto’s ability to deliver services and programs that support an equitable and affordable quality of life for all. Toronto residents are invited to join Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, Members of Council and other Torontonians to share their ideas about the City’s 2024 Budget and Toronto’s future in one of eight virtual and in-person consultations and through an online survey and tool. - 21 Panorama Ct, Etobicoke, ON M9V 4E3, Canada - Event Details

Lots of Light: Festive Card Printing at Mackenzie House

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - Visitors are invited to choose a picture from Mackenzie House’s image collection and print a festive card on the historic printing press! (Note: the historic house is open to visitors but is currently unfurnished, as the restoration process following a 2021 flood continues.) Toronto History Museums delivers a series of programs from November 1, 2023, to January 8, 2024, designed to embrace the spirit of light, love, joy and celebration through light-based public art activations, music, workshops, food, culture, storytelling, and events as part of the Lots of Light programming toronto.ca/lotsoflight. - 82 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1X2, Canada - Event Details

Fire Stories // Histoires autour du feu

Wednesday, 29 November 2023 - Come join us for the fun of a traditional campfire, where we’ll discuss nature, science, and history of fire in Canada. We will be outdoors, so please dress comfortably for the weather. This program is directed towards participants aged 16 and up, but all ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are not permitted at this program. Service animals are always welcome. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know. - 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto, ON M3K 2C5, Canada - Event Details