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Explore to win 2024 summer contest

An exciting contest is coming your way this summer, as we’re giving you a chance to win 1 of 14 $300 prize packs just for shopping in the neighbourhod!

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New Trainings for Members

New webinars and trainings available to Downtown Yonge BIA members.

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Strategic Plan 2023 – 2028

The Downtown Yonge BIA is excited to launch a new strategic plan, one that outlines the priorities, actions, and ambitions for the organization over the next five years.

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Bittersweet Market

07-28-2024

Presented by Bittersweet at Aura Concourse Shopping Mall, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 11:00 am Sun, Jul 28 @ 11:00 am

´The name "Bittersweet" for our festival market embodies the essence of aspiring...

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´The name "Bittersweet" for our festival market embodies the essence of aspiring entrepreneurs’ journey when starting their small businesses. Just as the name suggests, embarking on the path of entrepreneurship often begins with a bitter taste of uncertainty and challenges. However, it is in embracing these initial hardships and persevering through them that the true sweetness of success is discovered. "Bittersweet" encapsulates the idea that while the road to realizing one's entrepreneurial dreams may be fraught with obstacles and setbacks, with dedication, passion, and hard work, the outcome becomes incredibly rewarding. Our market aims to provide a platform where local small businesses can navigate the bitter beginnings, learn, grow, and ultimately taste the sweetness of achievement as they carve their path toward a brighter future.

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Tags:   Design & Craft,  Festivals & Special Events,  Markets, Art

In the Photographic Gallery: July 2024

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Our newest exhibit space on the museum's third floor has work now by János Gárdonyi, Lenka...

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Our newest exhibit space on the museum's third floor has work now by János Gárdonyi, Lenka Holubec, Joachim Oepkes, Simeon Posen and a revisiting of the previous exhibit PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY featuring collaged family snapshots by deborah harris, Sae Kimura and Vivian Felsen.

The Photographic Gallery features rotating exhibits of new work and images from the permanent collection of Gallery Arcturus and now includes two wonderful boat sculptures by Floyd Kuptana from the collection of Jean Paul Albert.

Come sit down with our photography books -- plus catch a glimpse south toward St James Cathedral in Toronto's old town.

Find the Photographic Gallery near the top of the stairs, next to the Drawing Room and the Dark Room.

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Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

Summer in the Library: Shilling, Heywood, Valyi

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The second-floor Library features rotating works that are from the permanent collection and on...

[more+]

The second-floor Library features rotating works that are from the permanent collection and on loan to Gallery Arcturus. See a collection of sculpture by Floyd Kuptana and Susan Valyi on long-term display.

Paintings hanging now are by Travis Shilling and Della Heywood.

Come sit down with our art books -- plus catch a glimpse south toward St James Cathedral in Toronto's former old town.

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Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

“Building an Ark” + “moved by the invisible” in Summer

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The two exhibits “Building an Ark” & “moved by the invisible” continue in the west and...

[more+]

The two exhibits “Building an Ark” & “moved by the invisible” continue in the west and east rooms of the Genesis gallery space. Explore a complete environment of artworks -- including hard and soft sculpture, collage, painting and even digital images. Experience pieces by Ramona Zoladek, Floyd Kuptana, Travis Shilling, deborah harris, Peggy Mersereau and Sae Kimura.

Work is regularly installed throughout the building -- continue up to the second and third floors -- including our newest display room, the Photographic Gallery.

All installations are created by curator deborah harris in collaboration with her assistant Sae Kimura and collaborating artists.

Voyage through nine exhibit spaces from Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 5:30pm. CLOSED AUGUST 3 - 19

Supported by the Foundation for the Study of Objective Art, a registered charity.

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Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

Lite-Brite: Worlds of Wonder

08-31-2024

Presented by Illuminarium at The Distillery District at Illuminarium at the Distillery District, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm + 28 more dates and times

Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 05 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 06 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 07 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 08 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 09 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 28 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Buy Tickets

Experience the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that...

[more+]

Experience the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that combines the nostalgic delight of Lite-Brite with the cutting-edge immersive technology of Illuminarium.‍

Discover the world of Lite-Brite, with thousands of colourful lights. Have fun exploring, playing games, and creating your own art in our most gamified immersive experience yet! The new show features an immersive narrative with interactive lights, twelve gaming stations, and friendly hosts.‍

Three Themed Worlds: Guests will immerse themselves in the real-life magic of Lite-Brite, rekindling a sense of childlike wonder.

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Tags:   Media & Design, Art

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

07-28-2024

Presented by Mirvish Productions at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 26 @ 8:00 pm Sat, Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Jul 27 @ 8:00 pm + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

Buy Tickets

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

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Tags:   Stage

Bittersweet Market

07-28-2024

Presented by Bittersweet at Aura Concourse Shopping Mall, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 11:00 am Sun, Jul 28 @ 11:00 am

´The name "Bittersweet" for our festival market embodies the essence of aspiring...

[more+]

´The name "Bittersweet" for our festival market embodies the essence of aspiring entrepreneurs’ journey when starting their small businesses. Just as the name suggests, embarking on the path of entrepreneurship often begins with a bitter taste of uncertainty and challenges. However, it is in embracing these initial hardships and persevering through them that the true sweetness of success is discovered. "Bittersweet" encapsulates the idea that while the road to realizing one's entrepreneurial dreams may be fraught with obstacles and setbacks, with dedication, passion, and hard work, the outcome becomes incredibly rewarding. Our market aims to provide a platform where local small businesses can navigate the bitter beginnings, learn, grow, and ultimately taste the sweetness of achievement as they carve their path toward a brighter future.

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Tags:   Design & Craft,  Festivals & Special Events,  Markets, Art

In the Photographic Gallery: July 2024

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Our newest exhibit space on the museum's third floor has work now by János Gárdonyi, Lenka...

[more+]

Our newest exhibit space on the museum's third floor has work now by János Gárdonyi, Lenka Holubec, Joachim Oepkes, Simeon Posen and a revisiting of the previous exhibit PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY featuring collaged family snapshots by deborah harris, Sae Kimura and Vivian Felsen.

The Photographic Gallery features rotating exhibits of new work and images from the permanent collection of Gallery Arcturus and now includes two wonderful boat sculptures by Floyd Kuptana from the collection of Jean Paul Albert.

Come sit down with our photography books -- plus catch a glimpse south toward St James Cathedral in Toronto's old town.

Find the Photographic Gallery near the top of the stairs, next to the Drawing Room and the Dark Room.

[less-]
Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

Summer in the Library: Shilling, Heywood, Valyi

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The second-floor Library features rotating works that are from the permanent collection and on...

[more+]

The second-floor Library features rotating works that are from the permanent collection and on loan to Gallery Arcturus. See a collection of sculpture by Floyd Kuptana and Susan Valyi on long-term display.

Paintings hanging now are by Travis Shilling and Della Heywood.

Come sit down with our art books -- plus catch a glimpse south toward St James Cathedral in Toronto's former old town.

[less-]
Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

“Building an Ark” + “moved by the invisible” in Summer

08-02-2024

Presented by Gallery Arcturus at Gallery Arcturus, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The two exhibits “Building an Ark” & “moved by the invisible” continue in the west and...

[more+]

The two exhibits “Building an Ark” & “moved by the invisible” continue in the west and east rooms of the Genesis gallery space. Explore a complete environment of artworks -- including hard and soft sculpture, collage, painting and even digital images. Experience pieces by Ramona Zoladek, Floyd Kuptana, Travis Shilling, deborah harris, Peggy Mersereau and Sae Kimura.

Work is regularly installed throughout the building -- continue up to the second and third floors -- including our newest display room, the Photographic Gallery.

All installations are created by curator deborah harris in collaboration with her assistant Sae Kimura and collaborating artists.

Voyage through nine exhibit spaces from Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 5:30pm. CLOSED AUGUST 3 - 19

Supported by the Foundation for the Study of Objective Art, a registered charity.

[less-]
Tags:   Art,  Free,  Media & Design

Lite-Brite: Worlds of Wonder

08-31-2024

Presented by Illuminarium at The Distillery District at Illuminarium at the Distillery District, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Jul 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm + 28 more dates and times

Wed, Jul 31 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 01 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 02 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 05 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 06 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 07 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 08 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 09 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 28 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 30 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

Buy Tickets

Experience the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that...

[more+]

Experience the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that combines the nostalgic delight of Lite-Brite with the cutting-edge immersive technology of Illuminarium.‍

Discover the world of Lite-Brite, with thousands of colourful lights. Have fun exploring, playing games, and creating your own art in our most gamified immersive experience yet! The new show features an immersive narrative with interactive lights, twelve gaming stations, and friendly hosts.‍

Three Themed Worlds: Guests will immerse themselves in the real-life magic of Lite-Brite, rekindling a sense of childlike wonder.

[less-]
Tags:   Media & Design, Art

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

07-28-2024

Presented by Mirvish Productions at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 26 @ 8:00 pm Sat, Jul 27 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Jul 27 @ 8:00 pm + 1 more dates and times

Sun, Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

Buy Tickets

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

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Tags:   Stage

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