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Culture, Arts & Entertainment

The Ants and the Grasshopper: An Exhibit of Children's Books and Illustrations
Ongoing event running from Sat Jun 15, 2019 - Sat Sep 07, 2019
Location: Lillian H. Smith

Come explore this exhibit about insects and spiders in children's books and illustrations. From "The Ants and the Grasshopper", an Aesop's fable, to ...

Arts of the Indian Royal Kingdoms
Thu Jun 13, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central Library

Professor Sudharshan Duraiyapph, Royal Ontario Museum, Education, explains the context and meaning of various arts created for Rajasthai Royal Kingdoms: jewelry, exquisite textiles, ornate furniture, miniature paintings, and ...

PRESTO Information Session
Wed Jun 05, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Queen/Saulter

An information session geared towards seniors, caregivers and anyone who may find the transition to PRESTO confusing. Metrolinx representatives will explain: how to use PRESTO on the TTC, where to buy a card, how to set it up...

Kenojuak Askevak: Inuit Artist
Wed Jun 05, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central Library

Kenojuak Ashevak, from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, is considered to be the best known and most important Canadian Inuit artist. William Huffman from the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative will provide an overview of Askevak?s considera...

Chavela
Tue Jun 04, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library

NEW EVENT TIME.

Indigenous Celebrations: Drumming and Singing
Sat Jun 01, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Humber Bay

Please join us as the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto presents a Drumming and Singing program. This presentation is suitable for all ages and includes a cultural component, educational component, two drumming/singing perf...

Great Art: Van Gogh, Gauguin and the Yellow House
Thu May 30, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library

Art historian Suzanne Tevlin discusses what really happened between Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin during those tumultuous 9 weeks they spent together in Arles, and how it changed the course of art history. Learn about th...

Indigenous Hand Drumming & Singing with Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone
Sat May 25, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Danforth/Coxwell

Indigenous Hand Drumming & Singing! Come and experience some of the original culture and heritage of this land through music. Aqua is Anishnaabe and will be sharing teachings and stories about her Nation through drum.

Japanese Swordsmanship Demonstration
Sat May 25, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Deer Park

Toronto Kenjutsu presents a demonstration of the traditional Japanese swordsmanship style, Katori Shinto Ryu, the oldest form of Japanese martial arts. The demonstration will provide a taste of this ancient and deadly art for...

Chinese Brush Painting
Sat May 25, 2019 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Albert Campbell

Join us for Asian Heritage Month, and learn the skillful and ancient art of Chinese Brush painting. Adults, older adults, and teens are welcome. All supplies will be provided. ...

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