We’ve rounded up a diverse lineup of events for you this week — fitting for the equally unpredictable weather ahead. Make the most of the sunshine with an outdoor visit to Asian Heritage Market or explore the city’s iconic landmarks during Doors Open Toronto. You can even enjoy multiple interactive sports games at Hers Sports Fest, or catch a film screening at the Inside Out Festival – perfect activities for a rainy day. Also on this week’s lineup: Fashion Art Toronto’s spring/summer edition, Ladies First at Comedy Bar, Mark of a Woman at Theatre Passe Muraille, and more.
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The Untold Collection – Where Fashion Meets Power
An exhibition reimagined, where a gallery transforms into a living runway – The Untold Collection is a survivor-founded fashion exhibition in association with What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Gallery. This exhibit challenges the harmful myth that clothing equals consent. This night will shed light on survivors’ stories while also fundraising for Aurora House, a program supporting survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence. With the theme of the night being Art Gallery Couture, The Untold Collection invites you to become a part of the exhibit, to be bold, daring, and to make a statement. More info.
When: May 20
Where: El Mocambo
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Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That
RAID Gallery & Cafe, a vibrant community hub and creative space tailored to artists, illustrators and designers, invites you to a talkback featuring Emilia Strilchuk on her graphic memoir, Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That a deeply personal work tracing her journey from childhood to adulthood through the lens of a late autism diagnosis. In conversation with award-winning writer Stephanie Cooke, listen in as they discuss the self-narrative genre and break down the challenges and triumphs that come with telling your own story. More info.
When: May 21
Where: RAID Gallery & Cafe
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Her Sports Fest
Her Sports Fest is Canada’s first and only multi-sport festival created to celebrate, promote, and support girls and women in sports. This 3-day festival features more than 15 different interactive sports and activities (soccer, flag football, skateboarding, etc.), talkbacks with experts and star athletes, and a marketplace with various sports organizations, resources, and leadership pathways. With different events catered to different age ranges, this 3-day festival is sure to have a place for everyone to enjoy and celebrate women and girls in sports. More info.
When: May 22-24
Where: The Hangar Sports & Events Centre
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Inside Out Film Festival
The Inside Out Film Festival opens this week on May 22! With the theme “Collective Effervescence,” this 10-day festival features multiple galas and special presentations, premieres, industry panels, events and more! Some highlights of the festival include the opening night gala and party following the highly anticipated screening of Stop! That! Train! with live DJ sets, Industry Day dedicated to career development for emerging creators, and an awards ceremony and festival mixer. More info.
When: May 22-31
Where: TIFF Lightbox
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Asian Heritage Market
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, The Trending Table Inc. is hosting an Asian Heritage Market inside The Well, where you can shop from local Asian-owned vendors and more. Browse through handmade goods, fashion, and artisan products, enjoy live performances and cultural entertainment, participate in interactive activities and workshops and support Asian-owned businesses. An event for all ages, come to The Well and join in a celebration of heritage, creativity, and community. More info.
When: May 23
Where: The Well
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Doors Open Toronto
A popular event for those eager to see more of Toronto’s landmark buildings, Doors Open Toronto makes its return this weekend. Come and explore Toronto’s unique buildings and sites for free, and discover more about our city’s culture, history, and people. Some landmarks include the CN Tower, East End Food Hub, Steam Whistle Brewing, Redpath Sugar, and more. Doors Open Toronto also features guided neighbourhood tours, panel discussions on Toronto’s landmarks, public spaces, art and architecture, and family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes access to Toronto’s City Hall. More info.
When: May 23-24
Where: Various locations
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Fashion Week: Toronto
Canada’s longest-running multi-disciplinary fashion week is back for its Spring/Summer edition. Celebrating the theme “Toronto, Show Yourself,” this year’s event will feature dynamic runway presentations in iconic locations like the Distillery Historic District and Siwayareva Hotel. Other highlights include immersive art installations and a curated retail marketplace titled THE (SHOW) ROOM located in the former Hudson’s Bay/Saks Fifth Avenue space. More info.
When: May 23-31
Where: Various locations
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Mark of a Woman
Making its Canadian premiere at Theatre Passe Muraille, Mark of a Woman is a live performance project created and performed by Deaf performance artist Chisato Minamimura, celebrating and exploring the overlooked relationships between women and tattooing cultures. Using a combination of Visual Vernacular, ASL, digital animation, kinetic projection, and Woojer technology to reframe tattooing as both a personal and political act, Minamimura asks us if we can ever escape the marks others place upon us, and what it means to reclaim the power to mark ourselves. More info.
When: May 22-23
Where: Theatre Passe Muraille
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Ladies First Comedy SHE-Bang
Ladies First, a femme and queer monthly Open Mic Night hosted by Stand Up Gals, is hosting Ladies First Comedy SHE-bang, a hilarious showcase of femme and queer comics taking place in the iconic Comedy Bar. The show will feature popular Toronto stand-up comedians like Taryn Dougall, Madeleine Brown, Moya, Mads Mierski, and will be headlined by Faith With The Jokes. More info.
When: May 24
Where: Comedy Bar Bloor
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