The Bloor St. Culture Coridor Toronto -
Bata Shoe Museum
There’s always something new happening at the Bata Shoe Museum! In partnership with Myseum of Toronto, join them on March 6 for a panel discussion that brings together four local pros who work at the intersection of sports & fashion. This March Break from March 11-17, take part in their free, drop-in, Fun and Games themed family programming. All day, every day there will be a selection of self-guided crafts such as Shoe Game in a Box, Make Your Own Shoe Pins, and other pop-up crafts, in addition to daily scheduled programs fun for any age. Mark your calendars for their next Totally 80s Trivia on March 19 from 7-10pm. Get ready to show off your knowledge about 80s music as you compete for some super rad prizes. To end the month, they have partnered with Hot Docs for a screening of The Breakfast Club followed by a special Q&A from their Curator and Manager of Exhibitions Nishi Bassi on March 30 at 4pm. Keep up with all their events and workshops by visiting their website.
VEMU Estonian Museum Canada
In March, join VEMU at Tartu College on the 6 and 20 for their ongoing "Keelekohivik"/Estonian Language Café at 7pm. These events are suitable for beginners who want to practice their conversation skills. On March 19 at 7pm will be a conversation between representatives of Tallinn Health Care College and Tallinn University Haapsalu College about their work with communities. Estonian Music Week Concert Series will also be presenting a concert by Estonian singer Alika Milova (known mononymously as ALIKA) on April 3, 7pm at Tartu College. She represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Bridges", finishing in eighth place. Tickets are $20/$15 and can be found at estonianmusicweek.ca. More information can be found at their website.
Alliance Française de Toronto
This month, Alliance Française Toronto presents its cultural lineup. On March 2, experience the enchanting circus show "Cirk’ Alors" for young audiences (3+). Explore the connection between ornithology and music on March 6, with a lecture by Susan Spier, in collaboration with the Société d’Histoire de Toronto. On March 7 and 21, enjoy French cinema with screenings of "Cycling with Moliere" and "I want to talk about Duras."
Join them on March 8 for a Women’s Rights Day discussion with Toufah Jallow, an activist who inspired the #MeToo movement in West Africa; and the "Oasis" organization. In partnership with the French Consulate. Discover "The Vice-Consul” on March 19, a play by Maud Andrieux adapted from Marguerite Duras' novel. Starting March 23, explore Diane Montreuil's exhibition, inspired by Aboriginal communities' spiritual bond with nature. Attend a Quebecois and French film marathon on March 23, in collaboration with the Bureau du Québec and the Institut Français. Visit their website for more details.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates Italian Design Day through a series of events worldwide. Here in Toronto, the Consulate General of Italy, alongside the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Italian Trade Agency, and ICCO – the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario, proudly present a talk with renowned Italian architect and designer Fabrizio Pierandrei about “Manufacturing Value: Inclusiveness Innovation and Sustainability,” on March 13 at the Alliance Française. Additionally, the Istituto is delighted to feature the book "But We Built Roads for Them: The Lies, Racism, and Amnesia that Bury Italy's Colonial Past" by Francesco Filippi. The author will join IIC on March 21 to delve into Italy's colonial history, exploring why the memory of this significant past is nearly absent in the country's collective consciousness despite its long colonial history from 1869 to 1960. For information on these and other events, visit the Istituto's website.
Toronto Reference Library
Engage with local and international authors, thinkers and artists in discussion about their new books and big ideas. On March 5, Nobel-Prize nominee Dr. Sima Samar talks about her memoir, “Outspoken”, providing an unparalleled view of women in Afghanistan, past and present, with journalist Sally Armstrong. On March 8, author and journalist Simon Shuster discusses “The Showman,” his intimate and vivid account of Volodymyr Zelensky's path from comedian to Ukrainian war time president with journalist and author Justin Ling. Joy Harjo—writer, musician and 23rd United States Poet Laureate—talks about “Weaving Sundown in a Scarlet Light,” and her ground-breaking career and poetry on March 20 with writer and CBC podcast host Falen Johnson. And on March 26, Toronto Raptors' superfan Nav Bhatia speaks about his new memoir, “The Heart of a Superfan,” offering a courtside view into his extraordinary life, in conversation with sportscaster Paul Jones. Reserve your tickets today by clicking here.
ROM
March Break at ROM returns with activities for all ages starting March 9 to 17. Plus the star of ROM’s blockbuster 2018 exhibition, Zuul crurivastator — the gnarly-faced armoured dinosaur with a sledgehammer-like tail—is back after a tour of Japan and on view through March 17. Zuul is one of the most complete ankylosaur skeletons ever found and is on display in its full form for the first time! Double the fun this March with two ROM After Dark experiences themed to International Women’s Day on March 8 and Play on March 22. ROM’s Wildlife Photo Contest closes soon! Don’t forget to enter your best wildlife photos for a chance to win amazing prizes and your photo on display at the Museum. Share your photos on Instagram, tag @ROMtoronto & #ROMwpyON (ages 18+) or #ROMwpyJR (ages 13-17) to enter – contest closes March 25. Learn more at their website.
Women's Art Association of Canada
Dignam Gallery presents A LARGE Art Affair, showcasing large-scale artworks by WAAC member artists until March 9. From expansive landscapes to intricate abstract compositions, these colossal creations invite you to explore the intersection of space, form, and imagination.
Concurrently, Ruth Upjohn Gallery presents A small Art Affair, featuring WAAC Studio artists' smaller-scale works until March 9. The WAAC Education Committee presents ARTIST'S VOICE FREE speakers series with Lorraine Roy, Finding histories in objects and place on March 21 at 1pm. Visit their website for more information.
The Royal Conservatory
The Royal Conservatory's March concerts kick off on March 2 with a world music extravaganza featuring Canada's global music masters KUNÉ with South Asian pop icon Meesha Shafi and ‘nuevo flamenco’ guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook. Described as one of the “most important artists of his generation” by The New York Times, pianist Igor Levit will perform works by Beethoven, Mahler, and Hindemith on March 10. Macedonian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska will perform works by Debussy, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and more with Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin on March 24. Additional concerts this month include The Glenn Gould School’s fully staged presentation of Francis Poulenc’s heartbreaking opera masterpiece Dialogues des Carmélites on March 20 and 22, a sold-out performance by Africa’s first female griot kora player Sona Jobarteh with her mentor, blues legend Taj Mahal on March 9, and more. Head to their website to learn more.
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
March is for masquerading and more at the Miles Nadal JCC! On March 7, meet Gary Barwin, the Canadian Jewish Literary Award-winning author of Nothing the Same, Everything Haunted: The Ballad of Motl the Cowboy. All are invited to their community-wide family Purim carnival on March 17. On March 21 join Smile Theatre for a Purim Comedy show, The Detective Disappears by Fenton & White. Their Suzuki string music program begins March 26 and Suzuki Early Childhood music classes begin March 28. In their gallery, March 5-27: Motherhood Hit Me Like a Train, paintings by Rachel Gad for International Women’s Day. Attend an art-making workshop, Time to Yourself, for parents and caregivers to create while reflecting on their roles on March 21. On March 31, see a theatrical premiere, The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale by S. Bear Bergman in the Al Green Theatre in celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility. Visit their website.
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
In March, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema presents a sizzling lineup featuring premiere titles from around the world: Copa 71 unveils the hidden tale of the 1971 Women’s Soccer World Cup, drawing record crowds and rewriting sporting history; Stuntwomen delves into Hollywood's brave women challenging outdated gender norms with daring feats; High & Low - John Galliano chronicles the legendary fashion designer's rise and fall; On the Adamant, Golden Bear winner at the Berlin Film Festival, invites viewers to witness the transformative power of art and community aboard the Adamant. Plus, don't miss a special screening of Moonstruck on March 7, honouring the late Canadian filmmaker Norman Jewison. March 13 marks their inaugural Trivia Night, promising big-screen fun. Award-winning author Michael Ondaatje headlines Curious Minds Author Talks. Join them on March 10 for the 96th Academy Awards, where the best documentary will be crowned. Wrapping up March is an 80s extravaganza with a screening of The Breakfast Club presented in partnership with the Bata Shoe Museum. Visit the Hot Docs website to view their programming schedule.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto
March at JFT is brimming with exciting events. On March 5, an in-person screening of The Genealogy of Sake will shine a light on sake brewers of the Noto Peninsula, an area that was affected by the January 1 earthquake in Northwestern Japan. JFT welcomes Ainu specialist Dr. Kanako Uzawa on March 18 to discuss a curated collection of artifacts belonging to the indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan. The 29th Annual Katari Japanese Storytelling Festival is back after a long hiatus on March 23. Visit the JFT for an afternoon of storytelling with family and friends. Book Tree will end on March 30! Help the Book Tree bloom by commenting on 5 or more borrowed items from the JFT Library and enter a ballot to win an exciting prize. For more information about both in-person and virtual events, film screenings, classes, and gatherings at JFT, please visit their website.
Gardiner Museum
Get creative with clay this March Break! The Gardiner Museum is holding weeklong clay camps for ages 6-17, as well as a new series of 2-hour family clay workshops. The Museum also hosts Family Day clay activities every Sunday from 11am-3pm, free for kids and included with adult admission. The landmark exhibition Magdalene Odundo: A Dialogue with Objects is entering its final weeks! Closing April 21, the show features the magisterial clay vessels of the world’s most esteemed ceramic artist. Odundo’s work is presented in dialogue with art and artifacts from many time periods and cultures, ranging from ancient Mediterranean figurines to monumental Abstract Expressionist painting, to explore the connections that unite us as humans. In the lobby gallery until May 12, visitors can also see Genealogies of Sustenance, exploring plant life stories in regions across Africa and the Black diaspora. Visit their website to learn more.
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir
A pinnacle of Tafelmusik's 45th-anniversary season is Staircases, a new creation by Alison Mackay, whose award-winning multimedia programs have enhanced Tafelmusik’s reputation for artistic innovation. The concert is designed in collaboration with the acclaimed American bass-baritone and composer Jonathan Woody, who acts as narrator, singer, and creator of a new work. Through words, stunning images, and music by Lully, Purcell, Handel, Platti, Bach, Vivaldi, and Woody directed from the violin by Tafelmusik’s Julia Wedman, the program explores journeys on staircases and the concepts they represented. In the age of baroque music, staircases were scenes of dramatic ceremony, public piety, and colourful urban commerce. So much more than architectural conveniences, they became theatres of power, markers of status, settings for musical performances, and avenues for slavery and freedom. Don't miss Staircases from March 22-24 at Jeanne Lamon Hall. Tickets available at their website.
The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Toronto's most diverse arts and culture district, is a true creative cluster, an arts and culture destination, and a collaboration between some of Toronto's most dynamic arts and culture organizations.
The Bloor St. Culture Corridor offers the public a wide variety of arts genres, from museum experiences to films, art exhibitions to music concerts, and opportunities to experience some of Toronto's cultural diversity, including Aboriginal, French, Jewish, Italian, Japanese, Estonian, African and Caribbean arts and culture.
All Bloor St. Culture Corridor organizations present arts and cultural events for the public year-round in destination venues located in a cluster along a vibrant stretch of Bloor Street West. Each year more than three million members of the public go to Bloor St. Culture Corridor arts and culture destinations, and attend exhibitions, performances, and events. Together, the Bloor St. Culture Corridor organizations employ more than 5,500 culture workers and generate more than $629,500,000 in economic impact each year. In 2016, The Bloor St. Culture Corridor was successful in working with the City of Toronto to have the Bloor St. Culture corridor section of Bloor St. West designated an official City of Toronto cultural corridor.
The Bloor St. Culture Corridor includes:
918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education: 918 Bathurst St. 918bathurst.com
Alliance Française de Toronto: 24 Spadina Road alliance-francaise.ca
Bata Shoe Museum: 327 Bloor Street West batashoemuseum.ca
Blackhurst Cultural Centre: 777-779 Bathurst St. blackhurstcc.org
Gardiner Museum: 111 Queen's Park gardinermuseum.com
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema: 506 Bloor Street West hotdocscinema.ca
Istituto Italiano di Cultura: 496 Huron Street iictoronto.esteri.it
The Japan Foundation, Toronto: 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300 jftor.org
Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre: 750 Spadina Ave. mnjcc.org
The Music Gallery: 918 Bathurst St. musicgallery.org
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto: 16 Spadina Road ncct.on.ca
The Randolph Centre for the Arts: 736 Bathurst St. randolphcentreforthearts.com
The Royal Conservatory of Music / Koerner Hall: 273 Bloor Street West rcmusic.com/performance
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM): 100 Queen's Park (Entrance on Bloor St. W.) rom.on.ca
Soundstreams: various venues on the Bloor St. Culture Corridor soundstreams.ca
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra & Chamber Choir: 427 Bloor Street West tafelmusik.org
The Toronto Consort: 427 Bloor Street West torontoconsort.org
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library: 120 St. George St. fisher.library.utoronto.ca
Toronto Reference Library: 789 Yonge Street torontopubliclibrary.ca
University of Toronto Faculty of Music: 80 Queen's Park music.utoronto.ca
VEMU Estonian Museum Canada: 310 Bloor Street West vemu.ca
Women's Art Association of Canada: 23 Prince Arthur Ave. womensartofcanada.ca
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