Art Exhibitions Toronto

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

Midnight Martial Arts Presents: Jab–Cross!!!

## **Beginner Boxing Fundamentals** Midnight Martial Arts starts at midnight — so we’re meeting under the city lights for a late-night beginner boxing fundamentals session, under the lights of **Mel Lastman Square**. This first, very much **weather-dependent** meetup, is a simple, non-contact deep dive into one of the most important combinations in striking: **the jab–cross**. Whether you stand square, bladed, orthodox, southpaw, or you’re still figuring that out, we’ll break down the basics together: stance, guard, footwork, rhythm, balance, distance, and how the jab and cross work across different striking styles. ### **Why Mel Lastman Square at midnight?** Yeah, fair question. Since this is the very first event, I genuinely don't know if anyone will show up or ten. And honestly, even if I booked a world-class facility (Which would be kind of hard because most of them are closed), I'm not sure that would change the turnout for a first meetup. So for now I'm keeping it simple, free, and low-commitment — an open, well-lit public space where anyone who's curious can sign up and we can see if this thing has legs. If there's interest, finding a proper venue is the natural next step. ### **What this is not** This is not sparring. This is not a fight club. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly technique lab for night owls, martial arts nerds, and curious people who want to move, learn, and talk technique in a low-pressure environment. ### **What we’ll cover** Basic boxing stance and guard How to throw a clean jab How to throw a clean cross How the jab and cross connect together Footwork, weight shift, rhythm, and distance Orthodox vs. southpaw basics A few style variations and discussion points ### **Got a martial arts rabbit hole you want to explore?** Bring it in. If there’s a specific boxing style, technique, or idea that connects to the jab–cross, feel free to share it during the session so we can work it into the discussion. A short video, a clear question, or a few notes can go a long way. If it’s about another area of martial arts like grappling, kicking, clinch, or anything outside the main theme. That’s welcome too, but we’ll try to save those bigger side quests for the end so we can keep the main session focused. I’m always happy to get into the weeds about these things, but I’m not an expert in every corner of martial arts, so a little context helps a lot; You might teach me something, and I'm here to learn too. **Time:** 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. **Location:** Mel Lastman Square **Safety and well-being are the are number one priority!!!**

Art and Craft Social #6 with Midtown Arts and Crafts Club

Hello everyone! Join us for our next meetup! Bring along any art or craft you’re currently working on, drawing, painting, knitting, writing, or anything else, and enjoy a relaxed, creative hangout together. Date: July 19th Time: 2 pm Place: EglintonPark (200 Eglinton Ave W) We'll be sitting on the north side of the park, along Roselawn Ave, across from the baseball diamond! \*Note: If you RSVP 'yes' but aren't able to make it, please try to change it to "no". This will allow people on the waitlist to join in!

Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout - MaRS Discovery District

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketching hangout at the MaRS Building food court tables- Enter MaRS from Collage Street where the statue of two men are sitting by the glass doors. Turn left and head down the escalator. Turn left at the bottom of the escalator and head down the hall past another escalator and Foosball table the event will be held at the far end of the food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2023](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/34212927/)** Please bring your art supplies. Digital tablet, dry mediums, watercolour set, really anything that doesn't smell and is non toxic and easy to clean up. Please be considerate and leave the space as clean as it was before. Feel free to grab a drink or snack if you'd like. *Note the food court is closed but there are a couple of coffee shops in the area at street level. **Where to meet exactly?** MaRS Discovery District at 2pm **How to get there?** \- Public transit \- get off at Queens Park subway station\, walk East along Collage you should see glass doors with a statue of two men sitting at a table outside\. Instructions stated above Looking forward to meeting you all :) ================ **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!

PAY WHAT YOU CAN PHOTO SUMMER CAMPscadding Cabin

## PAY WHAT YOU CAN TICKET LINK - Register here for this workshop- [Buy Tickets here for this event!](https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/scadding-cabin-photo-shoot-special-event) ## About the event Join us for a run evening of Pioneer photography with Toronto's oldest cabin and a period dressed model for this fun Flash photography workshop. Learn how to create amazing cinematic images in small spaces. This is a great chance to shoot in a historic space with an amazing model and some great Elinchrom equipment. **Location: Scadding Cabin, Exhibition Place**Our Photography Lighting Workshop takes place at the historic **Scadding Cabin** — Toronto’s oldest surviving house. Built in 1794 by John Scadding, an immigrant from Devonshire, the log cabin originally stood on the east side of the Don River. It served as his home until 1796, after which it was used as a farm building for decades. In 1879, to celebrate the very first Toronto Industrial Exhibition (now the CNE), the cabin was dismantled, moved, and rebuilt by the York Pioneers at its current site in Exhibition Place. Steeped in over two centuries of history, the cabin offers a rustic, atmospheric backdrop perfect for exploring lighting techniques in photography. We will have a wonderful model onsite to pose and act like a Pioneer at home in the evening, this is a chance to learn some great small space lighting and posing techniques. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming event in July.  PHOTO SUMMER CAMP 2026 is here! Join the West Toronto Photography Group this July and August for an exciting series of Community Pay What You Can photography workshops at Exhibition Place. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced photographer, these hands-on outdoor workshops are designed to inspire your creativity while connecting you with a welcoming community of photographers. Explore and photograph some of Toronto's most iconic building locations in Exhibition Place grounds this year, including: Horse Palace - Historic Art Deco architecture Bandshell Stage - Beautiful heritage stages and performance spaces Scadding Cabin -The oldest surviving building in Toronto The Automotive building -Unique outdoor locations full of photographic opportunities Leave the studio behind and spend your summer creating amazing images, learning new techniques, meeting fellow photographers, and discovering the stories hidden in some of Toronto's most remarkable places. Our workshops are welcoming, inclusive, and offered on a Pay What You Can basis so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. Summer and Fall 2026  Exhibition Place & Historic Toronto Locations Register and view the full schedule at [[www.wtpg.ngo](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wtpg.ngo%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExek9BbmZYTXphZkF5UGIzUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Uq9BZ_oJr6ZHWH2NQT5YSrEw3gWFW_z0SIveekOGfKIsKTQcF3qq7BJtxhw_aem_am8f5oL3G30n-UzpBgsqJQ&h=AUDwGa43T07DKfTNmnbHdsxBZy415OHSHlzvQqhd7E2qy_3gbSyRCbkj5FnRN2gtv0LDX3l-JJi21QA7nZcWTyf42V8OwUmDXJwprU8YbPeTrYHtCnxjUtI2vkwZrz88jmPBfW_k_66bLZRB2-I&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AUDE9s0vxceKGqgi1xiW2dYTGSzINvk-v8tKTeh69SpOd4RWVtaiDysNDzXnzaLP19GSDmmWjZKQkzTPWRB_eQCwsSzsKHNU9rH7a7IBdT3kCC98dUL_UrjC-Ynpv7gWU8aPigtDxBrVSRBGlhsWzc8GX6fn8ZVNqHgW9WZfNyXTPT9WTrfsQE8Qp2-fRu_ndjNDIOXCdTHlLQADj15V13PYTIafgbc72lCi02mTh9lzAjKzxlo)]([https://www.wtpg.ngo](https://www.wtpg.ngo/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExek9BbmZYTXphZkF5UGIzUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6LzabBenuJYFdA3-qAExffyf9C2NCz1krj4NEq5Y0kX3mvYYe8TDNGVXfBIQ_aem_i7yJ0EPquIMeK0R-3M9Ymw)) The West Toronto Photography Group is a proud Métis-led, Indigenous-led, not-for-profit arts organization that has been serving Toronto's diverse communities through accessible photography education, mentorship, and community arts programming since 2011. Come set your creativity free this summer—we can't wait to create with you!

ROM Walks: Yorkville

There are many excellent **ROM Walks**--and this group attends ONE of them each year. ***FREE***--just show up at meeting spot. (ROM brings a number of excellent tour docents out for this) This charming walk takes us just a stone’s throw from the Museum into Yorkville, a market-tollgate village that originated in the early 1830s on what was then the outskirts of Toronto. Though fully absorbed into the city over time, Yorkville has retained a distinct character, the result of navigating decades of change while maintaining its unique identity. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/events/romwalks-free-romwalk-yorkville-1 Our walk starts at the Yorkville Library, and continues to local landmarks such as the Firehall, the Heliconian Club, and Yorkville Park, before concluding at the Royal Ontario Museum. Along our route, we’ll see the evidence of Yorkville’s fascinating transformations—from its Victorian beginnings to the vibrant hippie scene of the 1960s, and on to the upscale residential and retail neighbourhood it is today. And remember, parting with a coin or two in Yorkville is not a new phenomenon. This is a lovely WALK--perhaps stopping at 20 locations throughout the community! Before finishing in front of ROM at 8pm!

Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE

**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

Photo summer Camp-PWYC Scading Cabin

## PAY WHAT YOU CAN TICKET LINK - for this event please purchase tickets from our website directly for the event. - [Buy event tickets here!](https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/scadding-cabin-photo-shoot-special-event-july) ## About the event Join us for a run evening of Pioneer photography with Toronto's oldest cabin and a period dressed model for this fun Flash photography workshop. Learn how to create amazing cinematic images in small spaces. This is a great chance to shoot in a historic space with an amazing model and some great Elinchrom equipment. **Location: Scadding Cabin, Exhibition Place**Our Photography Lighting Workshop takes place at the historic **Scadding Cabin** — Toronto’s oldest surviving house. Built in 1794 by John Scadding, an immigrant from Devonshire, the log cabin originally stood on the east side of the Don River. It served as his home until 1796, after which it was used as a farm building for decades. In 1879, to celebrate the very first Toronto Industrial Exhibition (now the CNE), the cabin was dismantled, moved, and rebuilt by the York Pioneers at its current site in Exhibition Place. PHOTO SUMMER CAMP 2026 is here! Join the West Toronto Photography Group this July and August for an exciting series of Community Pay What You Can photography workshops at Exhibition Place. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced photographer, these hands-on outdoor workshops are designed to inspire your creativity while connecting you with a welcoming community of photographers. Explore and photograph some of Toronto's most iconic building locations in Exhibition Place grounds this year, including: Horse Palace - Historic Art Deco architecture Bandshell Stage - Beautiful heritage stages and performance spaces Scadding Cabin -The oldest surviving building in Toronto The Automotive building -Unique outdoor locations full of photographic opportunities Leave the studio behind and spend your summer creating amazing images, learning new techniques, meeting fellow photographers, and discovering the stories hidden in some of Toronto's most remarkable places. Our workshops are welcoming, inclusive, and offered on a Pay What You Can basis so that everyone has the opportunity to participate. Summer and Fall 2026  Exhibition Place & Historic Toronto Locations Register and view the full schedule at [[www.wtpg.ngo](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wtpg.ngo%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExek9BbmZYTXphZkF5UGIzUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5Uq9BZ_oJr6ZHWH2NQT5YSrEw3gWFW_z0SIveekOGfKIsKTQcF3qq7BJtxhw_aem_am8f5oL3G30n-UzpBgsqJQ&h=AUDwGa43T07DKfTNmnbHdsxBZy415OHSHlzvQqhd7E2qy_3gbSyRCbkj5FnRN2gtv0LDX3l-JJi21QA7nZcWTyf42V8OwUmDXJwprU8YbPeTrYHtCnxjUtI2vkwZrz88jmPBfW_k_66bLZRB2-I&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AUDE9s0vxceKGqgi1xiW2dYTGSzINvk-v8tKTeh69SpOd4RWVtaiDysNDzXnzaLP19GSDmmWjZKQkzTPWRB_eQCwsSzsKHNU9rH7a7IBdT3kCC98dUL_UrjC-Ynpv7gWU8aPigtDxBrVSRBGlhsWzc8GX6fn8ZVNqHgW9WZfNyXTPT9WTrfsQE8Qp2-fRu_ndjNDIOXCdTHlLQADj15V13PYTIafgbc72lCi02mTh9lzAjKzxlo)]([https://www.wtpg.ngo](https://www.wtpg.ngo/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExek9BbmZYTXphZkF5UGIzUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6LzabBenuJYFdA3-qAExffyf9C2NCz1krj4NEq5Y0kX3mvYYe8TDNGVXfBIQ_aem_i7yJ0EPquIMeK0R-3M9Ymw)) The West Toronto Photography Group is a proud Métis-led, Indigenous-led, not-for-profit arts organization that has been serving Toronto's diverse communities through accessible photography education, mentorship, and community arts programming since 2011. Come set your creativity free this summer—we can't wait to create with you!

Toronto Summer Music Festival: Prodigies & Power

We will attend 3 concerts at this year's Toronto Summer Music Festival. You could use the 10% off promo code for tickets ($45-$80). Genius often reveals itself early — and boldly. Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet, written at 17 and praised by Brahms, brims with youthful ambition. Mendelssohn’s C minor Trio shows that same prodigious spirit transformed into sweeping Romantic authority. Prokofiev’s brilliant Sonata for Two Violins opens the night with sharp wit and kinetic drive. An evening of fearless invention and blazing artistry. Andrew Wan, violin Jonathan Crow, violin Sharon Wei, viola Rachel Mercer, cello Orion Weiss, piano **PROGRAM**: Prokofiev: Sonata in C Major for Two Violins, Op. 56 Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 Dohnányi: Piano Quintet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 1 **Ticket link here**: https://torontosummermusic.com/event/prodigies-power/ \*\*\*Use this promo code for 10% off your ticket price (ADULT ticket price)----**CULTURE10**

Kensington Market's Pedestrian Sundays

Hey all, Kensington Market's Pedestrian Sundays are back and it's a great opp for some great photos and exploration of the neighbourhood. If you are unfamiliar, the streets are closed off for people so it's quite an electric atmosphere, This is a free event and open to everyone, even if you just want to meet people. There is no real agenda, usually we just meet as a group and see how the day goes. Hope to see you then! Paul