The Assembly Hall

Calling all dance artists! Apply now for the Process+Practice Dance Residency at Assembly Hall, a unique two-year opportunity to develop and present new choreographic work in a supportive, community-focused setting. Presented by the City of Toronto in partnership with TOES FOR DANCE, and supported by ĀNANDAM, and Lakeshore Arts. The residency offers rehearsal and performance […]

Presented by City of Toronto in partnership with Toes For Dance supported by ĀNANDAṀ. A day of dance featuring community workshops, open rehearsals insightful artist talks and Q&As with talented local dance artists and choreographers from across Toronto who are part of the Process+Practice Dance Residency. Featured dancers are Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective, Atri […]

Come support local Toronto actors and see Theatre Etobicoke put on “SHOUT!” this Spring! Starring Jade Brown, Jess Callaghan, Ana Klymova, Katherine Lopinski, and Amanda Palias Directed by Arron E. Smaller Show Dates: 💙 Friday, March 27th @ 8:00pm ❤️ Saturday, March 28th @ 8:00pm 🧡 Thursday, March 29th @ 2:00pm 💛 Friday, April 4th […]

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Join Don Gillmor for a conversation about his new book Breaking and Entering. A messy family-life, the hottest Toronto summer on record, a mid-life crisis and a google search, all lead Bea into the world of amateur lock-picking. Gillmor’s novel breaks into […]

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Join Amy Stuart for a conversation about her new book. Stuart takes the premise of Mrs. Dalloway and turns it into a fast-paced psychological thriller. While one hundred guests mingle at her party, the main character Nadine finds herself looking over a […]

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Enjoy the final three By the Lake Book Club events of 2024 for just $55. Join Humber College graduates and alumni as they dive into conversation with leading Canadian authors. This package features: • Drew Hayden Taylor – September 10 • Amy […]

Join Craig Shreve for a conversation about his new book. Based on the little-known true story of the only samurai of African descent, this historical novel tells the tale of a former 16th century slave and soldier, who became the first foreign-born samurai. Shreve gives the reader both mythical-like battles along with lyrical ruminations on […]

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Join Craig Shreve for a conversation about his new book. Based on the little-known true story of the only samurai of African descent, this historical novel tells the tale of a former 16th century slave and soldier, who became the first foreign-born […]

Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Join Mai Nguyen for a conversation about her new book. This fun and funny, but not frivolous, tale of about a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto, who must fight to protect their nail salon against gentrification in the form of a luxurious […]

On Saturday, February 3, the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women's Empowerment, in partnership with CIBC, cordially invites you to celebrate Black History Month with us at Assembly Hall from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This year, our celebration will spotlight the experiences of Black Canadians through arts and storytelling, including a dramatic performance by […]

Experience the wonder of the season at our annual celebration! Vote for your favourite artworks created by students from our local schools, while enjoying a variety of activities, entertainment, displays and light refreshments. All welcome. Help support local charities and bring a donation of new gloves, scarves, socks or hats for our warm wishes tree. […]

Assembly Hall, City of Toronto and TOES FOR DANCE are piloting our brand-new Process+Practice Dance Residency Program this year and are seeking two artists/projects to be a part of the 2024 to 2025 cohort. This dance residency program supports local dance artists in the research, creation and presentation of new works. This opportunity primarily offers […]

Come experience the first ever Process+Practice Open Rehearsal happening on Sunday, August 13 at Assembly Hall, from 1-2:30 p.m. Join us for an exclusive glimpse into the works-in-progress of our inaugural artists, Rakeem Hardy (western contemporary dance) and Tanveer Alam (Kathak), followed by a discussion! Here is the link to RSVP. For full details about […]