With a long weekend right around the corner, there is plenty to look forward to this week in the city. Celebrate Earth Month with hands-on events and workshops, watch films from an iconic Canadian director, or check out the new exhibits at MOCA Toronto.
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Earth Month Events
With Earth Month in full swing, there are sustainability-themed events and workshops underway all around the city this month. This long weekend, take part in Arcadia Earth’s Earth Fest with an eco-conscious marketplace, animal encounters, and hands-on sustainable crafts. Check out our Earth Month roundup for more creative workshops, park cleanups and other educational events. More info.
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Shaking the Foundations: Women Trailblazers in Toronto Music
Celebrate Toronto’s music her-story! This exhibit honours the influential women who helped build Toronto’s vibrant music scene, paying tribute to iconic artists like Jully Black, Carole Pope, Jackie Shane, and Kiran Ahluwalia. Find rare photos, recordings, instruments, and memorabilia from women who broke barriers and shaped our city’s sound across genres. More info
When: On now until April 21
Where: Friar’s Music Museum
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FLEX
Take a shot on FLEX this week! Set in the 90s as the WNBA is changing the world of basketball, this team of young Black women dream of going pro. But living in rural Arkansas, a mistake on the court can mean a foul in real life. Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, this play is an adrenaline-fueled story of athleticism, fierceness and determination. More info.
When: April 15-May 18
Where: Guloien Theatre
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National Canadian Film Day
With more than 1,700 events planned across the country, National Canadian Film Day is a massive celebration of all things Canadian film. Find a free screening near you, including Toronto showings of films like The Queen of My Dreams, Night Raiders, and the premiere of a new horror film It Feeds. Special guests like Deepa Mehta, Anna Lambe and Sook-Yin Lee are set to make appearances. More info.
When: April 16
Where: Various locations
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MOCA Toronto: Spring 2025 Opening Weekend
Celebrate the opening of four new exhibits at MOCA Toronto with a weekend-long series of creative drop-ins and workshops, free with admission. After taking in the thought-provoking new work on display this season, participate in a still-life drawing workshop, a hands-on sculpture program, and fun activities for kids. More info.
When: April 18-20
Where: MOCA Toronto
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The Easter Chocolate Express
Expand your chocolate horizons this weekend with a guided tasting adventure. Explore the world of Canadian artisanal chocolate in the charming setting of a vintage railway car, discover the origins of each sweet delight, and learn to taste like a true connoisseur. Plus, take home your own chocolate tasting kit! More info.
When: April 19-20
Where: Toronto Railway Museum
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Midnight’s Children with Deepa Mehta
Based on the novel by Salman Rushdie, Midnight’s Children is the story of two children born at the stroke of midnight, at the same moment as India claimed independence from Great Britain. Switched at birth, their lives become strangely intertwined and linked to their country’s tumultuous journey. Deepa Mehta will be in attendance to introduce the film—explore more of her groundbreaking work before the TIFF retrospective wraps up next week. More info.
When: April 20
Where: TIFF Lightbox
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