The Toronto Sign is back! The
@cityoftoronto
unveiled the newly rebuilt sign along with its first wrap, Danilo Deluxo McCallum's Patterns of the People, in recognition of United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent. Learn more at .
Experience Light of Hope - a new virtual experience of sound & light presented by
#CityofTO
&
@TourCNTower
. Created by
@AvaInMotion
& Indigenous composer & cellist Cris Derksen, this animated visual & sonic journey can be viewed online at:
🍁 Canada Day returns to Mel Lastman Square on July 1!
Groove to live music and revel in performances that showcase the rich culture and talents of diverse Canadian artists.
Mel Lastman Square
5100 Yonge St
Noon to 6 p.m.
🍁 Learn more:
#CanadaDayTO
TORONTO! We can’t wait for you to see
@DisneyStudiosCA
and Pixar’s new movie
#TurningRed
directed by Toronto’s own Domee Shi and set in our beloved city.
Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters has been held over at the
@agotoronto
. Was very impressed with this entertaining exhibition, try and catch it if you can, now until Jan. 6
@RealGDT
Today, one hour after sundown, the Toronto Sign will join other landmarks across the city lighting up in red to raise awareness for a live events industry still in the dark. Learn more at .
#LightUpLive
#IMissLiveTheatreTO
#TOsign
#xoTO
Tremendous ovation last night for
@mirvish
's
#DearEvanHansen
. Dynamite show with terrific songs, a musical that pays emotional dividends and sends you into the street singing and humming.
🍁 Celebrate Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park on July 1!
Enjoy family-friendly activities, including:
◼️ Children’s crafts
◼️ Bouncy castle
◼️ Music & Entertainment
Thomson Memorial Park
1005 Brimley Rd
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🍁 Learn more:
#CanadaDayTO
📣
@cityoftoronto
and
@torontolibrary
have announced the 2023 Toronto Book Awards longlist! Established in 1974, the
#TOBookAwards
honour books of literary merit inspired by the city. 🏙️
Read all the titles at
The
#CityofTO
is proud of our screen industry & loves
@Netflix_CA
's Netflix in Your Neighbourhood campaign showcasing projects filmed in
#Toronto
! Found a decal? Scan the QR code to find out what scene from your fave show or movie was filmed there.
#xoTO
Congrats to the winner of the
@cityoftoronto
's 2020 Toronto Book Awards: The Skin We’re In by
@DesmondCole
(
@doubledayca
). Established in 1974, the
#TOBookAwards
honour authors of books of literary or artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto. Details:
A maquette of the newest addition to Nathan Phillips Square was unveiled today. Commissioned by
@TOCouncilFire
and designed by Anishinaabe artist Solomon King, the sculpture will form the center of a new healing space to be built in the SW corner of
@npstoronto
in 2022.
Created by
@avainmotion
& celebrated Indigenous composer/cellist,
@cris_derksen
;
#LightOfHope
is a new virtual experience of sound & light that encompasses one of Canada's most iconic symbols & beacons of hope—the
@TourCNTower
. View online for free at:
The
@cityoftoronto
unveiled the new
#TOSign
wrap, "Rekindle" by Anishinaabe artist Joseph Sagaj. Rekindle was created in recognition of UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, which focuses on the rights of Indigenous language speakers.
🍁 Celebrate Chinese Canadian communities at Fort York on Canada Day!
Enjoy free, family-friendly programming and learn more about the contributions of the Chinese community on the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act of 1923.
#CanadaDayTO
Calling all artists & art organizations! The
@cityoftoronto
&
@TorontoArts
will be holding a webinar on public art grants next Thurs, Aug 13 at 4pm. Register:
Pictured: Ephemeral Artifacts, Anandam Dancetheatre/Brandy Leary, 2019
#ArtworxTO
#nbTO20
Happy New Year Toronto! Thank you for celebrating with us all across the city 🎆.
The livestream will remain available for viewing until February 28. Visit:
The
#CityofTO
’s
#NewYearsEveTO
celebrations were funded in part by
@FedDevOntario
and
@ONgov
.
The City of Toronto is inviting Little Jamaica community members to guide this community's future growth and development.
Take part in open houses on Dec 7, 8 & 10 for a phase one update on the work in
#LittleJamaica
.
Learn more:
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World turns 10! To celebrate one of the most popular films ever made in Toronto, the
@cityoftoronto
has partnered with
@Fox_Theatre
to present three free screenings starting this weekend.
Get your tickets:
#xoTO
#TorontoLovesFilm
Live music venues play an integral role in
#TO
's vibrant cultural scene. As part of
@cityoftoronto
's COVID-19 recovery efforts, venues can apply for a property tax reduction via the Creative Co-Location Facilities Property Tax Subclass. Deadline: Mar 15.
Toronto is ready to welcome us back.
#ShowLoveTO
is a
@cityoftoronto
initiative to help the city recover & rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic. From hitting the patio to supporting local art and shops, it’s time to get out & do the things we love.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve safely by joining a live-streamed celebration of light & sound hosted by the
@cityoftoronto
,
@TourCNTower
&
@Chum1045
! Watch live at starting at 11:58 pm. Please enjoy safely from home & do not go downtown to watch the light show.
We can’t wait to see
@DisneyStudiosCA
and Pixar’s new movie
#TurningRed
directed by Toronto’s own Domee Shi. We love this animated version of our very own Chinatown.
#CavalcadeOfLights
is back & reimagined this year! Today
@cityoftoronto
unveiled new light installations transforming Nathan Phillips Square into a dazzling wonderland. ❄️ See it on display until Jan 2, 5 to 11 pm daily. Learn more:
This summer, see films & more with
#DriveInTO
! The new
@cityoftoronto
program works with partners to make drive-in experiences possible including some free nights at 20 Polson Pier (
@INKEvents
) &
@OntarioPlace
. Learn more at
Today, one hour after sundown, the Assembly Hall will join hundreds of other venues and buildings lighting their exteriors red to raise awareness for a live events industry still in the dark. Learn more at .
#LightUpLive
Live music venues play an integral role in Toronto's vibrant cultural scene. Today, the
@cityoftoronto
announced $1.7 million in property tax relief for 45 eligible venues needing critical support due to ongoing pressures intensified by COVID-19. Details:
See past
#TOBookAwards
winners Kim Echlin (Speak, Silence, 2021) and
@DesmondCole
(The Skin We're In, 2020) honored at the Toronto Book Garden (📍Queen’s Quay Terminal, 207 Queens Quay West) 📆Sat Sept. 24 at 3 pm.
Learn more:
Congrats to the winners of Scarborough's New View Photo Contest including Devante Goulbourne, Edmond Veliz Morales & Alicia Reid! The
@cityoftoronto
and
@scararts
contest received 3,700+ photos showcasing Scarborough's people, places & things. Learn more: .
Today marks the 175th anniversary of the first Toronto City Council meeting held at
@cityoftoronto
's Front Street City Hall. The location now houses Market Gallery, part of
#CityofTO
's
@TOHistory
Museums. View a virtual tour of the former City Hall at .
Spend time with loved ones at Nathan Phillips Square during Hanukkah. Each night at 4 p.m., one candle of the City’s official Menorah will be illuminated. 🕎
Dec 18 – 26 as part of the
#CavalcadeOfLights
!
Learn more:
The Afro Caribbean Farmers’ Market in
#LittleJamaica
is back! Shop delicious fruits & veggies from the Caribbean islands, continental African countries & local urban farmers.
Sat 📍 1856 & 1993 Keele St.
Sun 📍 1531 Eglinton Ave. W
🕖 11 am – 3 pm
🔗
Today I joined
@joe_cressy
to launch
#StrollTO
– another new program part of
#ShowLoveTO
. Through
#StrollTO
residents can explore new businesses, places and spaces in neighbourhoods across all 25 wards in the city.
ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art 2021–2022 is a year-long celebration of Toronto’s exceptional public art collection & the community behind it. The
#CityofTO
is helping to fund 350+ public art projects citywide. Learn more at:
#ArtworxTO
#ShowLoveTO
On March 29, Toronto City Council officially approved the appointment of celebrated Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) photographer Nadya Kwandibens as Toronto’s third Photo Laureate.
Visit to learn more about Toronto's Photo Laureate.
@cityoftoronto
The 36th edition of
#ChristmasLightsAcrossCanada
has gone virtual! Until Jan. 7, you can check out
#IllumiNATION
, an online show that takes you on an incredible cross-country journey showcasing the most vibrant lights in 🇨🇦! ✨
The
#CityofTO
is repurposing funds to confront anti-Black racism. This including re-allocating $300,000 to Black heritage organizations for access to space at City-run museums & heritage sites.
Details:
Pictured: From Boys To Men, Anthony Gebrehiwot, 2019
See the light. On July 1, watch from home as Canada’s iconic
@TourCNTower
is basked in radiant colours during a special 15-min light show set to the music of diverse Canadian artists.
#CanadaDay
#CanadaDayTO
Premiering NOW! Light of Hope is a new virtual experience of sound & light presented by
#CityofTO
&
@TourCNTower
. Created by
@AvaInMotion
& Indigenous composer/cellist Cris Derksen, this animated visual & sonic journey can be viewed online at:
#ShowLoveTO
Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic. As we reflect upon the past year,
@cityoftoronto
's Poet Laureate
@afmoritz
shares a new poem marking our collective journey. Read the full poem:
Tomorrow marks the 175th anniversary of the first Toronto City Council meeting held at
@cityoftoronto
's Front Street City Hall. The historic site has been home to Market Gallery since 1979 (at
@StLawrenceMkt
), part of
#CityofTO
's
@TOHistory
Museums.
Celebrate Canada Day across Toronto!
🍁 Enjoy family-friendly activities and live performances at Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Thompson Memorial Park and more.
Find out more about Canada Day events happening across
#Toronto
:
#CanadaDayTO
Livestream Canada Day with your city. Three shows tomorrow featuring music, dance and comedy. Visit to participate!
Cap off the evening with
@TourCNTower
’s radiant 15-min light show that will illuminate the Toronto sky.
#CanadaDay
#CanadaDayTO
Former
@TOPoetLaureate
@annemichaels_
signs a wall for posterity in Croft Chapter House at
@UofT
's University College where Ms. Michaels' legacy project will take shape as part of a major renovation now at the mid-way point. Hard hats for poetry!
@CanadianPoets
Standing 9 ft tall, the bright and bold design of the Little Portugal Toronto Barcelos Rooster designed by Julia Prajza signals new beginnings, hope, and optimism.
📍See it at Lakeview Avenue Parkette (
@LilPortugalBIA
)
Visit to learn more.
#ArtworxTO
The
#CityofTO
announced the winning proposal for the Joshua Glover Public Art Competition: Quentin VerCetty. VerCetty's sculpture bust will explore Glover's life through the lens of Afrofuturism & will be installed at Joshua Glover Park.
Info:
#ArtworxTO
Apply by Sept 10 to ArtworxTO: Toronto's Year of Public Art 2021. Artists may receive a grant up to $100,000 to create a project that becomes a vibrant part of public art in Toronto. Details: .
Pictured: Faces of Regent Park, Dan Bergeron, 2015
Support local restaurants and
#DineTOgether
. From Sept 17–Oct 3, participating restaurants will offer special menus ranging from $15 - $50 per person. Order something delish. Dine inside or on a patio, pick up or have it delivered.
#ShowLoveTO
local restaurants.
Celebrate
#NewYearsEveTO
! Watch the official City of Toronto fireworks from anywhere with views of Toronto’s inner harbour or enjoy the show set to music online via the CultureTO YouTube channel.
🔗 View the livestream on Dec 31st here:
Tomorrow night, see a dazzling firework display on the shores of Lake Ontario. 🎇
Plan ahead. Road closures will be in effect from 10 pm Dec 21 to 1 am Jan 1. Consider taking
@TTCnotices
; it's FREE all night on New Year’s Eve.
For more info, visit
Toronto writers & book publishers: Submissions for
@cityoftoronto
's 2021 Toronto Book Awards closes April 30. If Toronto is part of your story, we want to read about it! Learn more at
#TOBookAwards
#CityofTO
.
@OfficialSting
and company take a bow at
@Mirvish
’s Princess of Wales theatre on opening night of
#TheLastShip
. Terrific show, rousing ensemble with great singing and staging!
Toronto residents nominated 260 organizations that supported communities throughout the pandemic.
💪 Meet the 25 recipients of the Toronto Community Champion Award.
📺 Watch live:
Funded by the Government of Canada.
#CityOfTO
#Toronto
#StrongerTOgether
Christmas market meets winter carnival at Holiday Fair in the Square. Whether shopping for that perfect gift, enjoying rides & games or stopping by for a bite to eat,
@HolidayFairTO
has something for everyone.
📆Dec 2 – 23
📍Nathan Phillips Square
Ring in 2022 with
@cityoftoronto
's
#NewYearsEveTO
livestream! Starting at 10:30 pm on Dec 31 enjoy a virtual concert featuring performances pre-recorded from iconic Toronto venues & a grand finale of fireworks launching at midnight across the waterfront.
Calling all artists, arts orgs & community groups from North York! Share ideas and learn about funding opportunities for the 2021
#CulturalHotspot
during a virtual info session on Oct 29 from 1-3pm. Details: .
@EastEndArtsTO
@scararts
@NANToronto
Today,
@cityoftoronto
announced nearly $2 million in funding for 44 approved local cultural festivals in 2023 through the City’s Cultural Festival Funding Program (CFFP).
More info about the CFFP, eligibility criteria, program guidelines & how to apply at
You may be surprised to discover how many pieces of public art exist in your neighbourhood & across the
#CityofTO
. Check out the
#ArtworxTO
interactive map to discover public art near you, save favourites ♥️ & map a customized route! ➡️ Visit & try it out!
Artists, time is running out to express interest in the
@cityoftoronto
's public art competition for the Glen Road pedestrian bridge. Deadline for submissions is 4 pm, Monday, April 1, 2019.
Looking for New Year’s plans? This year, the
@cityoftoronto
presents a dazzling firework display on the shores of Lake Ontario🎇
Remember to share your celebrations on social media using
#NewYearsEveTO
!
For more info, visit
This summer, see films & more with
#DriveInTO
! The new
@cityoftoronto
program works with partners to make drive-in experiences possible including some free nights at 20 Polson Pier (
@INKEvents
) &
@OntarioPlace
. Learn more at
Celebrate the holidays with the reimagined
#CavalcadeOfLights
! Visit Nathan Phillips Square between Nov 27 – Jan 2 and check out mesmerizing light installations powered by official lighting sponsor
@TorontoHydro
✨. All free! Details:
Discover
@cityoftoronto
's newest arts facility, the Clark Centre for the Arts. Join
#CityofTO
every weekend from Oct 16–Nov 21 for free outdoor preview tours led by architects, curators & community experts. Register:
#TheClarkTO
#FallForTheClark
🍁 O Canada, what a great day️!
Thank you to all who came to celebrate, volunteers, performers & community partners.
Canada Day programming made possible in part by the Government of Canada through
@CdnHeritage
, Official Sponsor
@TimHortons
& media partner
@TorontoStar
.
Photographers – here's your time to shine! Take your best shot of Scarborough and enter the
@cityoftoronto
and
@scararts
New View Photo Contest. Share your photos on Instagram or Facebook and tag
#scarboroughphoto
by Sept 30. Details: