One night only – Fri, Sep. 25, 2026: Community newspaper West End Phoenix (WEP) presents Seasons in the Sun, a party & concert to mark their 10th anniversary! Hosted by legendary broadcaster Ron MacLean & featuring a stacked roster of Canadian musical artists. All proceeds help support the work the WEP does as a local, independent newspaper publisher. Presented at Palais Royale.
One day only – Wed. Sep. 30, 2026: The Canadian Canoe Museum presents National Day for Truth & Reconciliation programming, providing space for reflection, learning and dialogue. They invite you to explore their Exhibition Hall and connect with the land on their Lakefront Campus.
Every two weeks: Being and Becoming hosts Curiosity Café, a collaborative exploration of a chosen topic or question. Join a community of people who like to think deeply about life’s big questions & share philosophical tools to dig deeper. Presented at the Madison Avenue Pub. For adults 19+.
PAST EVENT: One night only – Sat, Jan. 31, 2026: Being and Becoming hosts their annual philosophy social, an evening of meaningful conversations and community for those seeking connection with others through dialogue and shared exploration. Come solo or bring a friend to the Centre for Social Innovation Spadina.
PAST EVENT: Sat, May 10 & Sat, May 24, 2025: Being and Becoming presents Curiosity in Session, introducing their first ever Curiosity Classes and Philosophical Skills Workshops on the questions that matter. Learn about philosophy and find community around the philosophical exploration of ideas, questions, and experiences. Held at the Toronto Public Library’s Bloor/Gladstone Branch.
PAST EVENT: From Tue, Nov. 19 - Sat, Nov. 23, 2024: Being and Becoming, with support from Public Philosophy Network, celebrates World Philosophy Day (November 21) with a week-long philosophy festival at various locations around Toronto, featuring workshops on different methods of inquiry and dialogue. The festival’s closing social event includes interactive programming centred on collaborative exploration and curiosity. All ages.
PAST EVENT. From Tue, Oct. 1 – Fri, Oct. 11, 2024: Join Poe Baltimore for a cemetery tour & exhibit that will transport you through pivotal moments in American history, coinciding with the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival. Visit Edgar Allan Poe's grave & monument & experience a historical exhibit.
PAST EVENT: From May to August, 2024: Join The Green Line at their outpost in front of the Scadding Court Community Centre as they partner to host a community newsroom & engagement outpost in the heart of Toronto’s Alexandra Park neighbourhood. Come out & enjoy tasty bites from local food vendors at Market 707, great conversation & friendly faces!