Gallery Visits Toronto

TOPHATs Celebrate FIFA Canada and International Ceramic Art Fair

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of post game celebration of Canada's win over Switzerland (wishful thinking) with a FIFA inspired menu at the Duke of York, followed by a visit to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum to see three exhibits. At 6 pm, we will meet at the Duke of York, to enjoy some of the items on their FIFA inspired menu. They have an Oh Canada burger with cheese curds, peameal bacon, beef gravy and french fries. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 At 7pmish, we will walk over to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum for free Wednesday entry to see the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF). https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/international-ceramic-art-fair-2026/ At 8 pmish, I will depart as I work at 7 am the next morning. Don't let me leaving keep you from enjoying the museum, as it closes at 9 pm.

Celebrate the games with 5-9PLAYHAUS!

Join us in this creative activity for the upcoming games by creating a custom figurine as a keepsake! Toronto is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming games, and 5-9 PLAYHAUS is joining in the celebration! ⚽ Gather your fellow football fans for a festive evening of polymer clay crafting, drinks, and creativity. Your host, Diem, will guide you step-by-step through the entire process. Using specially designed polymer clay moulds, your figurine will maintain its shape while you focus on the most enjoyable part - personalizing the details, colours, and character to make it uniquely yours. All tools and materials are included, so simply bring your creativity and game-day spirit. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the venue. Come celebrate and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake! \* *please note : photography and video will be taken for promotional purposes* RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-games-with-5-9playhaus-tickets-1991535719949

THROUGH Opening Reception

New paintings by Mark Viola explore layered identity, movement, and perception through translucent, process-driven works. Through explores translucence, movement, and the layered nature of perception. Figures emerge and recede within surfaces that reveal the process of their making, inviting viewers to look beyond the immediate image toward what lies beneath. In this way, the act of painting becomes inseparable from the subject itself. The accumulation of layers echoes the psychological and emotional weight carried by each figure, suggesting that identity is not static, but continuously constructed, obscured, and revealed over time. Rather than offering resolution, the works remain open—holding space for ambiguity, motion, and multiple readings. Through ultimately asks not only what we see, but how we see, and what might be uncovered when we choose to look beyond the surface. [ENROLL NOW](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/through-opening-reception-tickets-1989021637260?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

JULY Art Crawl: We tour 3 Private galleries -- St Clair West ($10 per person)

The *stars* have lined up and we will continue our monthly **Art Crawls** into JULY (Visiting galleries on **St Clair Ave West** for the **first time** as a group) ***Please read everything over first. $10 per person via e-transfer*** Saturday JULY 4th (2:00pm-3:30pm) **Note:** this is the first Saturday of JULY--perhaps a long weekend for some of you? I have space for 12 people. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** ***You're NOT confirmed until then.*** ***We will visit/tour 3 different/new*** galleries/collectives each month (short walks between each one). **\*\*\*\*\*This ART walk will be along St Clair Ave West (Dufferin area) About 1 km of walking.** \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in 20 minutes of tour and conversation at each stop. --NO cancellations/no refunds or any re-scheduling. We go rain or shine. Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local private art galleries we have in Toronto..** (we've already visited/connected with 30 art galleries since January 1) *Saturday JULY 4th* **(2:00pm-3:30pm)** Once I have 12 confirmations from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the location/route of our ART Crawl!! Next week. ***This walk/tour will be along St Clair West (Dufferin/Lansdowne) community--visiting some hidden gems! Unique spaces!*** If interested, **please email me $10 when you signup.** *Include your first name only*, and the BEST email address for a reply. I will then confirm you. And confirm up our itinerary in a week or so. See you on JULY 4th! Or before. $10 per person You can email (e-transfer) me directly here: **torontoisculture@gmail,com** Greg Thanks. (Possible post ART Crawl drink spot...https://truehistorybeer.com/home)

Media and misinformation

Auravista Gathering 4 Media, Misinformation & Influence How do we stay aware in a noisy world? In Auravista’s fourth gathering, we will explore the role of media, misinformation, algorithms, and online narratives in shaping our beliefs, reactions, and human connections. Together, we will reflect on how fear, anger, repetition, selective information, emotional headlines, and social pressure can influence the way we see the world, judge others, and respond to what is happening around us. Auravista’s approach is not about blaming people or rejecting media. It is about practicing awareness: Before we react, we pause. Before we share, we question. Before we judge, we listen.

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!

Pottery Night: Clay, Creativity & Community

Pottery Night at Orkid Gallery! All tools included. No experience needed—just come create, connect & sip tea with us! 3-hour workshop.

Relaxing with Art, Chill Convos and Making New Friends

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

Luminato’s "Anthems to Colour" Architectural Walk

Toronto Fringe Festival: Night Journey ($19)

Can you join us at ***FRINGE***--early July?? We'll attend 'just' two performances. $19 tickets. Details below. \#\#\# June 30\-July 12\, 2026 Welcome to the **38th annual Toronto Fringe Festival**, Toronto's place for indie theatre and performance. With [123 shows](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows) at [27 venues](https://fringetoronto.com/accessibility/access-at-venues/venues) across the city! Tuesday July 7th (7pm-9pm) ***At the Arts & Letters Club!*** **Night Journey-- (80 minutes)** This original, full-length play explores the dynamics among five strangers in a college night class studying the Greek epic, The Odyssey. Each is broken in his or her own way; all are in quest of a better life. This challenging work of theatre is brought fully to life by Night Journey's exceptional cast of actors. **Performances are being held at the beautiful Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, 14 Elm St**. Come early or stay late and enjoy the Club’s lounge or take a tour of our heritage building with its impressive collection of Canadian art. **Ticket link here:** (our group will attend Tuesday July 7th) https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/night-journey Don't delay--Fringe tickets sell out quickly! $19 per person. Producer: Martin Jones, Renée Stein, Gregory Light, with the assistance of members of the Arts and Letters Club **and six talented students from Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Performance.** We must support this!!

Sweets, Sips & Sparkles: Unicorn Tea Party!

Lingerie/ Fine Art w/ Natural Light -w/ Viktoriia from Ukraine