“UrbanArts presents Ngashnaa/Our Mother (An insight into the indigenous history of Weston Road) that will touch base on the historic carrying place trail of Weston and reclaim stories of the land that was before the rush of important intersections such as Weston and Lawrence. Artist spotlight and program will be hosted by
Events
The Human Rights Film Festival+ presented by JAYU (Toronto & online)
“What does it mean to give a sh*t? It means you’re fired up. It means you’re angry. But most importantly, it means you care. To give a sh*t means you won’t stand by while human rights abuses continue locally and around the globe. You want to learn more. You want
AGELESS International Film Festival (Nov 18-21, online)
“AGELESS celebrates the sweet, the bitter and the better aspects of living longer and living wiser. Thursday, November 18th – Sunday, November 21st. This festival shines a spotlight on older adults, both on screen and behind the camera. AGELESS (formerly Silver Scenes) is an incorporated, not-for-profit International Film Festival creating
19th Annual Regent Park Film Festival (Nov 25 – Dec 2, online)
“The time has come for the launch of our 19th Annual Regent Park Film Festival and we’re (mostly) online again this year! Make sure to tune in from November 25th – December 2nd to catch some of the amazing programming in our festival this year, all of which is FREE!
Reconstructions of Home: HEAR US Storytelling Event (SKETCH, Toronto)
“Artists create installations and soundscapes under Gardiner Expressway to honour and celebrate those who lived homeless under T.O. bridge – in partnership with The Bentway. Reconstructions of Home is a multi-sited progression of audio and visual installations under the Gardiner Expressway through which artists examine the tensions and violence of
Reel Youth Film Festival (Oct 29 – Nov 12, online)
“The Reel Youth Film Festival is premiering online! From October 29 to November 12, we are excited to present this year’s festival collection – fresh off the screen at the Vancouver International Film Festival and ready for your viewing pleasure. So sign up here, mark your calendars, and make some popcorn!
18th Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival (Oct 27 – Nov 7, Vancouver & online)
“Welcome to the Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival! This year’s festival theme, Stories We Need to Hear, resonates today as our community grapples with the dramatic impact of the pandemic, ongoing displacement, the fentanyl crisis, and the reality of bigotry and systemic racism. In the words of late DTES poet Sandy Cameron,
Fluid Fest (Oct 28 – Nov 7)
“Springboard Performance’s Fluid Festival features the work of local artists, celebrating our histories and potential futures in the current moment. A loving series of live theatre experiences and digital performances, artist talks, and creative offerings to keep you fluid and inspired. Embrace getting cultured at the Fluid Fest. Our hybrid program
Rendezvous with Madness Festival (Oct 28 – Nov 7)
“The Rendezvous with Madness Festival is the first and largest arts and mental health festival in the world. Using art as the entry point to illuminate and investigate the realities and mythologies surrounding mental illness and addiction, Rendezvous With Madness’ 2021 programming spotlights the human capacity for endurance in the
UNLOCKED project Exhibit: Online Now!
“THE EXHIBIT IS ONLINE Discover the work of the 15 selected artists of this first edition of UNLOCKED. VISIT THE EXHIBIT UNLOCKED project, is an online art exhibit created by young Canadians across the country. From visual arts, to poetry, photography and video, we invited young Canadian artists (ages 9 to 25) to submit