Everything on the calendar filed under architecture. 5 listings, soonest first.
This lecture by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, traces how the high heel moved from horseback riding in Western Asia to a symbol of masculinity, femininity, eroticism and power. It considers why the shoe's meanings have shifted so sharply and why it still sparks debate.
Midwinter, a five-piece progressive metalcore band from Cleveland, Ohio, plays this show with COLDSTATE and What Lies Below. Their sound layers punishing riffs and glitchy, ambient textures over introspective lyrics about loss, identity and healing.
A free, public walking tour led by guide Alex Rășcanu through the history of Bay Street, starting at Old City Hall and ending at a nearby coffee shop. Participants hear about the street's early days as a link to the harbour and its role today as home to five major Canadian banks.
A guided nature and heritage walk from Castle Frank station through Cabbagetown to the Necropolis cemetery, dating to 1850, and Riverdale Farm, with attention to its chickens, horses, goats and sheep. The 5 km circular outing is led by Ellen Schwartzel and takes about 2.5 hours on mostly paved paths.
A free, public walking tour led by guide Alex Rășcanu, focusing on the history of Queen Street West and beginning at Campbell House Museum. It ends with an informal coffee gathering where participants can keep talking after the walk.