A collaborative exhibition by three artists focused on exploring art from a materials-first perspective. Materials speak shaping a dialogue that extends beyond the artists where paint, surface and light respond becoming a unique voice in the conversation. From translucent layers to reactive surfaces, gestural marks to shifting reflections, the artists find common ground in the […]
Presented By: City of Toronto, Humber Polytechnic, Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design. Enjoy all six By the Lake Book Club events of 2026 for just $120. Join Humber Polytechnic alumni as they dive into conversation with leading Canadian authors. The series line-up features Maggie Helwig, Patty Krawec, Marth Bátiz, Claire Cameron, Emma Knight […]
Presented By: City of Toronto, Humber Polytechnic, Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, by 2024 Toronto Book Award winner Maurice Vellekoop, is a graphic memoir tracing his journey from a queer boy in a strict Christian home to a renowned artist. Set in 1970s Toronto, it […]
Presented By: City of Toronto Assembly Hall Celebrate the season at our annual community event! Enjoy festive activities, entertainment, creative cultural displays, light refreshments and vote for your favourite student artwork from local schools.
Join TOES FOR DANCE and the City of Toronto for the Process + Practice Double Bill 2025, an inspiring evening of contemporary performance at Assembly Hall in Etobicoke. Featuring Veiled Venom by Kiera Breaugh and Ostinati by Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective, this double bill explores cycles, transformation, and identity through tap, jazz, and experimental […]
Two new compelling dance works in one exhilarating programme: "Ostinati” by Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective and “Veiled Venom” by Kiera Breaugh Presented by City of Toronto in partnership with TOES FOR DANCE, with support from ĀNANDAṀ and Lakeshore Arts. Culminating their two-year Process+Practice residencies at Assembly Hall, Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective and Kiera […]
Join TOES FOR DANCE and the City of Toronto for the Process + Practice Double Bill 2025, an inspiring evening of contemporary performance at Assembly Hall in Etobicoke. Featuring Veiled Venom by Kiera Breaugh and Ostinati by Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective, this double bill explores cycles, transformation, and identity through tap, jazz, and experimental […]
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 […]
Join us for The Music Studio's Recital! Enjoy live vocal and instrumental performances by talented students as they showcase their hard work and passion for music. The event takes place at the Assembly Hall on June 21st and June 22nd. The performance times are as follows: June 21: 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm June 22: 9:45am, […]
Join us for The Music Studio's Recital! Enjoy live vocal and instrumental performances by talented students as they showcase their hard work and passion for music. The event takes place at the Assembly Hall on June 21st and June 22nd. The performance times are as follows: June 21: 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 5:00pm June 22: 9:45am, […]
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 […]
Presented by: City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto International Festival of Authors Join Drew Hayden Taylor for a conversation about his book. Mystery, thriller and horror, with a big dose of humour, are all rolled into Cold, a novel that begins with two women stranded after a plane crash. An adulterous professor, an Indigenous […]
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. BUT one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo gives chase and discovers a magical world beyond time. This utterly unique performance takes place on the intricate exterior and interior of an oversized […]
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. BUT one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo gives chase and discovers a magical world beyond time. This utterly unique performance takes place on the intricate exterior and interior of an oversized […]
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. BUT one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo gives chase and discovers a magical world beyond time. This utterly unique performance takes place on the intricate exterior and interior of an oversized […]
Poor little cuckoo bird, between his hourly cuckoo duties, singing lessons, and chores, there’s no time left for fun and play. BUT one day, a mischievous intruder creates chaos and Cuckoo gives chase and discovers a magical world beyond time. This utterly unique performance takes place on the intricate exterior and interior of an oversized […]
Assembly Hall Gallery is now accepting applications for 2025 exhibitions until June 15. We are a City-operated cultural centre located in the beautiful Colonel Samuel Smith Park that hosts over 50,000 visitors annually. We offer subsidized rental rates for exhibitions and no commission is charged on art sales. All submissions are reviewed by our Gallery […]
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 By the Lake Book Club offers an inspiring season of in-person and virtual literary events. Join Humber College graduates and alumni as they dive into conversation with leading Canadian authors. This series presents six Tuesday-night events (3 café seating and 3 tiered […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for The Music Studio's biggest concert of the year! This live concert will take place at The Assembly Hall on June 24 and 25 and will feature solo vocal, instrumental, choral and musical theatre performances! This event is open to the public. Location: The Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke) […]
Join us for The Music Studio's biggest concert of the year! This live concert will take place at The Assembly Hall on June 24 and 25 and will feature solo vocal, instrumental, choral and musical theatre performances! This event is open to the public. Location: The Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke) […]
