Art Exhibitions Toronto

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

Art Hub of The Great Lakes Show Opening Reception

Immerse yourself in Twist Gallery's newest exhibition, the Art Hub of The Great Lakes, showcasing the vibrant exploration of colour, texture, and material through the expressive language of mixed media. Each painting unfolds in layers, bringing together unexpected elements, marks, and surfaces to create works that are both tactile and deeply personal. The collection invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and discover the stories and emotions held within each piece. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-hub-of-the-great-lakes-show-opening-reception-tickets-2001399982223?aff=oddtdtcreator

November ART Crawl: Tour 3 top private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*November Art Crawl = Saturday November 7th (1pm-3pm) 16 people/members each time. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any [re-scheduling](http://re-scheduling...if/) if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please arrive on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry\. Are you Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members.** Saturday November 7th ***(1pm-3pm)*** Once I have 16 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our November ART Crawl!! Next week. **Our first stop**. Bloor/Symington (we then head SOUTH) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you in a few days. See you on Saturday November 7th--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We will do this again in November (I hope)*** and ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. You can email me directly here: **torontoisculture@gmail.com** Greg Thanks (Please understand I have NO space for any guests you may wish to bring with you. I am limited in group size based on the GALLERY instructions)

ART Toronto Visit: Emerging Collectors Evening ($35)

We attend **ART Toronto** each year--and always look for an interesting timeslot to enter!! We've a ***special $35 promo*** (includes admission, drink ticket, and various tours/talk)---only on Friday October 30th (5pm-9pm) As we've completed numerous ART Crawls this year, and various ART trips (past and upcoming), I thought it made sense to take advantage of the... ***Emerging Collectors Evening*** ($35) \*\*\*Admission includes Complimentary Drink included on Friday evening only (Non-alcoholic options available), DJ sets and special programming **on starting an art collection**. Tours and Talk. PLUS--you'll see many galleries we visit on our ART Crawls! **USE** this ticket link... https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=ART26&promo=ATXTC **ENTER** this promo code...**ATXTC (was $45. now $35)** *Art Fair Entry, Drink ticket, talks/tours = Excellent Value for $35.* **PROGRAMMING** link is here/details... https://arttoronto.ca/home/daily-programming/ **IF you enjoy** learning about contemporary ART--and attending FAIRS, then please join us in Montreal (April 2027) https://www.meetup.com/toronto-arts-and-culture/events/316594472

Natural Light Fashion Implied & Fine Art w/ Fanny Lee from Hungary

Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE

**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

TOPHATs Immortal Images, Immersive Music, and Microbrews

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of nearly 100 iconic portraits by the legendary photographer, Richard Avedon. Followed by a visit to Friar's Music Immersive Experience of Toronto’s vibrant music scene. The we will hop over to 3 Brasseurs for our social and perhaps a giant pretzel. At 6 pm SHARP, we will meet at The Image Centre where we have a guided tour by one of the gallery's curators. 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 1W1 Richard Avedon Immortal: Portraits of Aging, 1951–2004. For nearly half a century, celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon confronted one of portraiture’s enduring taboos: aging. https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/richard-avedon-immortal/ After the tour, we will take in some of the works in the smaller galleries. Molly Steels: I Am/Was/Always https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/molly-steels-iamwasalways/ Tanya Marcuse: Portent https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/tanya-marcuse-portent/ Then we will walk over to Friars Music Museum of their Immersive exhibit of Downtown Toronto's Music scene. Located on the second floor of the Shoppers Drug Mart. 279 Yonge St Floor2, Toronto, ON M5B 1N8 https://downtownyonge.com/arts-culture/friars-music-museum/ Our last stop and social is at 3 Brasseurs on Yonge Street. I am looking forward to enjoying your company as we share one of their giant pretzels and a micro brew. https://www.3brasseurs.ca/en/menus 275 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1N8

Aga Khan Museum: Labyrinth Ensemble

We will return to see **Labyrinth Ensemble** for the 6th time! https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/labyrinth-ensemble-with-geylan/ Every FOUR years, the 14 members 'disband', and a new group of 14 members is put together. A new cohort! There will be a "TURKISH' theme to this concert! With visiting guests. Which also means 14 new instruments to learn about! https://www.labyrinthontario.com/events The new cohort will dig into European Medieval, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Central Asian musical traditions, and will feature unique instrumentation ranging from guzheng, Hardanger fiddle, lutes, hurdy gurdy, qanun and microtonal guitar; bringing a whole new sound to the project. The Aga Khan Museum concert hall is one of our top 3 spots in Toronto--for live music. \*\*\*Purchase your own ticket--**and the ticket price includes** entry into the Museum from 6pm onwards (which we always do). We can check out the new exhibitions. If interested, grab your own ticket. Don't miss out! A short video--3 of the 14 members perform at local Thorncliffe Park festival last summer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XjudW45nQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XjudW45nQ) Tickets have just gone 'on sale'. I've purchased a ticket in Row F. Prices are: $50 regular. $37.50 for Senior. **Ticket link here:** https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/labyrinth-ensemble-with-geylan/

Betty Oliphant Theatre: ProArteDanza (contemporary ballet/dance) $40 promo

Certainly one of Toronto's most important dance groups!!! We will join them again (3rd time) for a Sunday afternoon performance. November 1 https://www.proartedanza.com/ *Ticket link below*. **OUR** price $40 per ticket. (Regular price is $55 per ticket). \*\*\*ProArteDanza continues to deliver some of the most vital and rigorously crafted contemporary dance in the country. *Paula Citron, Dance Critic* **ProArteDanza is a repertory contemporary dance company** which challenges and inspires its artists and our audience through **bold new work** and invests in the future of the art form through educational programs. ​ Committed to *“passion in performance”*, ProArteDanza strives to reach the widest possible audience through an open, equitable and inclusive culture which fosters artistic risk-taking, innovation and collaboration. https://www.proartedanza.com/copy-of-fall-season-2026 **Ticket link here**: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/fall-2026-season-2 USE promo code: **MEETUP** for the $40 tickets. **ONLY** available on the ADULT tickets. **ALL** tickets purchased will need to be ADULT--not the Seniors. (you can also adjust the 'added donation' tab as needed **General admission seating**. Venue holds about 250 people. Arrive on time/in advance--*WE can all sit together.* The Dora Award-winning company performs contemporary ballet. By that, I mean that the dancers need ballet training to execute the movement. Technique is important, especially when they have to negotiate the intricate and often arduous movement constructed by co-choreographers **Roberto Campanella** and **Robert Glumbek**.

TOPHATs Portraits of Women, Star Trek 60 and Mother's Dumplings

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for a city walk down Spadina. At 10 am, we will meet-up in Spadina Station, by the three Indigenous totems. They are the K’SAN VILLAGE HOUSE POSTS. The owl was carved by Fedelia O’Brien, the wolf by Murphy Green, and the hawk by Chuck Heit. https://firststoryblog.wordpress.com/tag/totem/ Then we leave the station walking towards Alliance Francis to see Portraits of Women – Beyond the Stones Eight portraits from Afghanistan to Yemen, Ukraine to Iraq, and a celebration of courage. https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/field-trips/exhibitions/315-portraits-of-women-beyond-the-stones At 10:30 am, we will stroll down Spadina passing by Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, which we toured earlier this year. If you want some unique Canadian art or crafts, then their store is open weekdays. https://www.ncct.on.ca/gift-shop We will stop at the Paul Martel park, to view an Indigenous mural of Interconnections by Anishinaabe artist Joseph Sagaj. https://www.bloorannex.ca/paul-martel-park-mural Crossing busy Bloor Street, we continue south to the Jimi Hendrix Sculpture Garden. Did you know that Jimi Hendrix was arrested for drug possession in Toronto? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Jimi_Hendrix 11 am, we arrive at our next stop is the Ukrainian Museum and Volodymyr the Great Monument. https://www.umcontario.com/ Then, we will make our way down Spadina to College Street, to the Lilian H. Smith library to see their exhibit, Star Trek at 60. https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a4d01876bd493f6008f06ce If we have time before lunch, we may also see the Franklin at 40 exhibit in the same library. https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a89c44b29a7dd0d6745c19b Our final stop is Mother's Dumplings, a Micheline rated resteraunt, where we will enjoy some Asian cuisine. https://mothersdumplings.com/

The Theatre Centre: Far-Flung Peoples ($20-$30)

The phone is ringing. The roof is banging. French downstairs. English upstairs. Caught in the middle: five people, one couch, and a landlord calling it an open-concept bedroom. **Welcome to Far-Flung Peoples**, an award-winning, fast-paced, multilingual dark comedy set inside a crooked house in downtown Toronto, where its residents are squeezed into a living arrangement that would raise questions at City Hall, if City Hall were paying attention. *Ticket link is below ($20-$30)* The winner of the Norma Epstein Foundation Award and the Hamilton Fringe Best New Canadian Play Contest, *Far-Flung Peoples*, is funny until it is not. We'll join our friends at ***Minor Punctuations Theatre*** for this! https://minorpunctuationstheatre.com/our-team/ **TICKET link is here: (you're purchasing for Sunday November 8th @ 2pm)** https://theatrecentre.org/event/far-flung-peoples/ Small venue space--just 50 seats!! General admission, We'll meet in the CAFE before the performance.