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A resident favorite on Kitchener’s 91.5 The Beat and a standout talent from The DJ Co., Jesse Garcia knows how to set the ultimate vibe.
With Salvadoran roots, Xavier Pineda began DJing at just 16 years old, turning his passion for music into a career in entertainment.
All The Craze TV, a children's entertainment company, offers face painting in Day of the Dead-inspired designs with a colourful look. Glitter tattoos are offered alongside the face painting.
Latintrain (also known as Carla & Latintrain) is a vibrant musical ensemble based in Mississauga, Canada.
Wrestlers from Mexico and Canada stage live lucha libre bouts presented by Demand Lucha. Five matches run in two blocks around an intermission.
Mariachi Fuego, a band of professional mariachi musicians from the Greater Toronto Area, performs traditional mariachi repertoire with a mix of fun and high energy. The band plays two 30-minute sets.
An all-day festival of Latin culture, with food, music, art, performances and immersive installations by local vendors. It pairs Dia de los Muertos traditions with the market's energy.
A group hike along the trails around Evergreen Brick Works to see the fall colours, led by the Rotaract Club of Toronto. Attendees are asked to bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.
A walk of roughly 25 km linking Park Lawn, Prospect, Mount Pleasant and St. James cemeteries, with a route along part of the Humber River trail and through the Evergreen Brickworks ravine system. Participants meet at the Park Lawn main gates and set off on foot with rest stops along the way.
Forty years of Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird, shown alongside work by Inuk artist Michael Massie. Free, and usually empty on a weekday afternoon.
Club night: house, disco, tech house.
The Main and University galleries reopen after installation, with a fall opening reception on September 9, 6–8pm. Free, two minutes from Dundas station.
Three speakers give lectures on subjects they are not professionally expert in, followed by a question-and-answer period. This month's talks are on "LadyHoaxes" by Ann McDougall, "Twink Brink" by MJ Lyons, and "Feeling Very Small" by Rajeev Ruparell.
Giles Edkins, a software engineer at Epoch AI, discusses a recent large-scale effort to apply AI-assisted formal verification to production software at the assembly code level. The talk covers what the results mean for the software people rely on today.
Visually impaired artist Adam Macciocchi-Lancia shows layered acrylic paintings and intricate line work on connection, mental health and digital life. He also paints a new work live on two Friday evenings.
Free admission on the first Wednesday night of the month — not every Wednesday. Tickets are released online at 10am the Monday before, two per person, and they go.
A meetup for developers building video games with AI tools and agent workflows, mixing networking with stage demos of their projects.
A welcome reception hosted by L'Oréal Professionnel Paris precedes a screening of the 1975 short film Josepha and two episodes of the documentary series Cheveux afro, on the history of Afro hair. A moderated conversation follows with the filmmaker's son Antoine Akouissonne and Natacha Castor, in French with English subtitles.
Attendees mingle over food and drinks with AI engineers, founders and practitioners, talking about agentic systems and evals. Georgian's portfolio companies will share open roles for those looking for their next opportunity.
Eleanor Coppola's film is built from 80 hours of footage she shot in 2005 of her daughter Sofia directing Marie Antoinette, unseen for two decades. It follows the making of that film and what it took for Sofia to direct it at 34.
A soundwalk through Biidaasige Park that asks participants to listen closely to its acoustic environment, guided by listening scores on postcards that trace the path of the newly built river mouth. The walk moves through the park's history, from marshy wetland to industrial wasteland to its revitalized present.
Expect nostalgic bangers and funk-forward throwbacks, with DJ Sayyzon's extended sets and rotating guest DJs playing Y2K-inspired dance hits from the 2000s. It is a late-night dance party, running from 10 PM until late.
Free concerts from the Canadian Opera Company in the glass-walled amphitheatre above the Four Seasons Centre lobby, most at noon on a weekday. 120 seats given out first come; everyone else stands.
Visitors can explore Bharti Kher's exhibition Bones on Floors 1 and 3, a newly commissioned site-specific work by Delcy Morelos on Floor 2, and Beverly Glenn-Copeland's recovered song Light of the Heavens in the South Stairwell. Snacks and drinks are sold at Forno Cultura.
Writers gather for sprints, networking sessions, editorial coaching and product office hours, with workshops, presentations and an evening salon that includes open-mic readings. Food, wine and beer are served.
A late-night jazz jam where musicians play informally, hosted by Lucas White and presented by JazzInToronto, with cans of Woodhouse Brewing's beer available.
Visitors browse a shop of Japanese miniature food collectibles, capsule toys and small surprises during its opening weekend. A tiny Japanese treasure is given away with every purchase.
A free pay-day workout class at TYG Trinity Bellwoods follows a 4-5km easy-paced group run, with all levels welcome. Coffee and Andrea's Cookies are served afterward at Yard House Espresso.
Visitors to this free all-day museum event can make assemblage art in a drop-in workshop, using shapes and foam stamps. The workshop takes inspiration from exhibiting artist Bharti Kher's assemblage works on Floor 1.
Guests make their own one-of-a-kind pearl jewelry, choosing between earrings, a bracelet or a necklace, in a beginner-friendly evening led by Malak Rahal. The workshop covers the symbolism and cultural significance of different gemstones before each person designs a handmade piece, with all materials provided.
Attendees swap pre-loved clothing at Pluto, bringing pieces they are ready to part with and taking home others from the racks. Hosted by Chelsea Lynn, the afternoon is built around slow consumption and giving secondhand clothes a new life.
Club night: house, disco, tech house.
Fans of the Toronto Event Generator newsletter and its related events meet informally in a bar. Attendees may bring an activity, game, topic, craft or project to share.
Panelists Silvia Stanica, Claire Dixon and Amanda Whalen discuss how a brand narrative shapes how investors and customers see a venture. A fireside discussion, audience Q&A and networking follow.
Nebius and Voxel51 co-present this in-person session, combining a hands-on physical AI workshop with a meetup. Attendees work through the workshop exercises on their own laptops.
Cobblestones, a very large tree lit on opening night at 6pm, and mulled wine at a markup. Runs to January 3 — go on a weekday.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
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 weekly late-night jazz jam presented by JazzInToronto and sponsored by Great Lakes Brewery. Tall cans of GLB beer are sold, and the kitchen is open until midnight.
Anyone can get up and sing karaoke, hosted by Hot Breath Karaoke, from 11 PM until close. Tickets are not needed.
A screening of the French-language film *Dalva*, with English subtitles, followed by a talk. A twelve-year-old taken from her father must find her way back to the childhood she was never allowed.
An indoor holiday market of local artisans, handmade gifts and small creative brands runs over two days. Christmas-inspired activations include live demonstrations, seasonal workshops and pop-ups.
A late-night jazz jam presented by JazzInToronto, with musicians playing together into the early hours. The bar runs shot and highball specials, and the kitchen serves food until midnight.
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.
DJ Bia hosts a weekly night of selection, letting each week's album art guide the sound. The set moves across soulful blends, raw edits, neo-soul and jazz funk, chosen in the moment by the DJ.
Families take a guided walk through the Valley at Evergreen Brick Works, tuning into their senses and watching the seasons change. The walk is led by staff and runs rain or shine.
A panel of SPRE leaders from St. Clare's Housing, Tapestry Community Capital and Kensington Market Community Land Trust joins a moderated conversation after a screening of excerpts from the six-part Social Purpose Real Estate video series. Attendees also take part in facilitated networking with nonprofit housing, funders and public-sector partners.
Friends pitch their single friends to a crowd of singles in creative, feel-good presentations. Attendees mingle, play games and meet new people.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
A Blue Mountain chalet offers ski-season swag, photos with the crew, and trip planning for the mountain. Visitors can pick up gear ideas.
An indoor holiday market of local artisans, handmade gifts and small creative brands runs over two days. Christmas-inspired activations include live demonstrations, seasonal workshops and pop-ups.
Live music from 6pm, the official tree lit at 6:30, and the rink opens. Free. The lights stay on nightly until 11pm through to January 7.
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from Ontario vintage and artisan sellers, eat at the food court, and warm up by the fire pits with s'mores or a hot drink in the Winter Garden (November 29 and December 6).
A hand-drawn animated fable, screened as part of the Jeudi cine series, about a woodcutter and his wife in wartime Poland who take in a baby thrown from a passing train. The film is in French with English subtitles.
Silkworm, the Missoula-formed indie rock band reunited in 2024 with drummer Jeff Panall, plays its first Toronto show in 26 years, with special guests still to be announced. The band's catalogue spans nine albums on Matador and Touch and Go, and its later work includes the Firewater and Developer era.
Y2K-inspired dance party residency held on the first Friday of each month, playing nostalgic 2000s bangers and funk-forward throwbacks. DJ Sayyzon hosts with extended sets alongside rotating guest DJs, with Tequila Tromba featured.
Visitors can explore Bharti Kher's exhibition Bones on Floors 1 and 3, a newly commissioned site-specific work by Delcy Morelos on Floor 2, and Beverly Glenn-Copeland's recovered song Light of the Heavens in the South Stairwell. Snacks and drinks are sold at Forno Cultura.
Thirty vendors sell handmade gifts, clothing, jewelry, home decor and art from Asian-owned businesses and local artisans. Asian-inspired food and drinks are on site, and the market is pet friendly.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
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.
An indoor holiday market of local artisans, handmade gifts and small creative brands runs over two days. Christmas-inspired activations include live demonstrations, seasonal workshops and pop-ups.
A screening of an offbeat holiday tale in which pizza delivery boy Abdou meets a worn-out Santa and they save Christmas through music and song. Shown in French with English subtitles.
Anyone can get up and sing karaoke, hosted by Hot Breath Karaoke, from 11 PM until close. Tickets are not needed.
A French-language film screening of *Sous le ciel d'Alice*, a poetic love story set in 1950s Lebanon. Alice, a young Swiss woman, falls for Joseph, an astrophysicist dreaming of sending the first Lebanese into space, until civil war disrupts their life together. Screened in French with English subtitles as part of the Jeudi Ciné series.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
Visitors can explore Bharti Kher's exhibition Bones on Floors 1 and 3, a newly commissioned site-specific work by Delcy Morelos on Floor 2, and Beverly Glenn-Copeland's recovered song Light of the Heavens in the South Stairwell. Snacks and drinks are sold at Forno Cultura.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
Junior Boys perform a special evening presenting Michael Snow's 1967 experimental film Wavelength, followed by a full playback of their album The Gore with original visualizers and a Q&A with Jeremy Greenspan.
Participants make their own artwork in the free, drop-in Art Hive session on Floor 1, responding to a prompt linked to Bharti Kher's Bones exhibition and her densely bindi-covered Matter paintings. Sessions are facilitated by Toronto Art Therapy Institute graduate students, and all skill levels are welcome.
Visitors can explore Bharti Kher's exhibition Bones on Floors 1 and 3, a newly commissioned site-specific work by Delcy Morelos on Floor 2, and Beverly Glenn-Copeland's recovered song Light of the Heavens in the South Stairwell. Snacks and drinks are sold at Forno Cultura.