EVENTS AT THE AGO

There’s something new with every season!

Whether you're an art aficionado, new to the art scene, or a family looking for fun, we have a variety of events for all ages. Use the filters to find the event that's right for you, like family events, upcoming talks, artist openings, performances and more.

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afternoon tea
Food & Drink
Holiday Afternoon Tea
November 16 - Jan 5
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Member Exclusive
selection of products available for purchase at Shop AGO
Shopping Events
AGO Members' Shopping Week
December 3–8, 2024
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Member Exclusive
Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power, 2008. Lightjet print, 62.2 x 100.3 cm. © Hank Willis Thomas. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.
Special Events
Members' Access: The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
Wednesday, December 4 - Friday, December 6, 2024
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Three people gathered a round a table with a drink
Workshops
Drawing. Drinks. Social.
First Friday of the month, 6 - 9 pm, 2025
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A photograph of musical artist Michie Mee. They are wearing a denim vest adorned with gold accents. They are singing into a wireless mic, with a black background.
Openings
The Culture: Public Opening
Friday, December 6, 6–9 pm, 2024
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Parents helping a young child sitting at a table making a craft with markers, paper and scissors.
Workshops
Making Together: Exploring Pacita Abad (Ages 6-10 with Adult)
Saturdays, starting in November
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AGO Next
Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power, 2008. Lightjet print, 62.2 x 100.3 cm. © Hank Willis Thomas. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.
AGO Next
Exclusive | AGO Next Art Party: The Culture
Monday, December 9
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Colourful painting of two figures
Workshops
Seniors Social: The Culture
Tuesday December 10, 1 pm, 2024
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Rise Tribe
Youth Events
RISE UP TAMBAYAN: A Conversation Space for Filipinx Youth
Wednesday December 11, 5:30 - 7 PM
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Norwin Anne
Youth Events
Textile Art as Reclamation
November 6, 13, 20, 27 - December 4, 11
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An abstract digital image of colours and lines, with soft black and blue tones at the bottom, and a splash of pink in the top right, with greens and yellows at the top.
Special Events
AV Live: Future Underground
Friday, December 13, 6 - 9 pm, 2024
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Found object portrait on pastel background
Workshops
Art as Therapy: Found Object Portraits
Saturday, December 14, 10:30 am, 2024
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Member Exclusive
James Tissot. The Convalescent, 1872. Oil on wood, Overall: 37.5 x 45.7 cm. Art Gallery of Ontario. Gift of R.B.F. Barr, Esq., Q.C., 1966. Photo AGO. 65/28
Special Events
Members' Access: Tissot, Women and Time
Friday, December 20, 2024
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Youth in the gallery
Awkward Date Tours
Last Friday of the Month, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm, 2024
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Person in study room looking at print on easel
Special Events
Open Door Wednesdays
Every first Wednesday of the month
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photo of a person moving with hands overhead, refracted through different angles of lights
Performance
Blessyl Buan : Babaelan
Friday, January 10, 7 pm, 2025
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Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power, 2008. Lightjet print, 62.2 x 100.3 cm. © Hank Willis Thomas. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.
Workshops
Teacher Workshops: Celebrating Black Creatives
Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Printmaking
Workshops
Making Together: Exploring Andy Warhol (with Adult)
Starting in January
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Film still featuring white flower moving against blue sky
Openings
Louise Noguchi Public Opening
Saturday, January 18, 2 pm
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Mark Rothko. No. 1, White and Red
Talks
Mark Rothko and the Inner World
Sunday, January 19, 2 pm, 2025
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New!
Group of people sitting in gallery and drawing
Workshops
Brunch Club
Saturdays, January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 28 11:30 am, 2025
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A photograph of Sonia Boyce's artwork. Polygonal, golden sculptures are on the ground, in front of a wall panels in a kaleidoscope-style pattern, with 4 centre coloured panels, with tinted photographs of four people.
Performance
Feeling Her Way: Dancer Responses
Wednesdays, February 5, March 5, April 2, 7 pm 2025
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Member Exclusive
front entrance at the Royal Ontario Museum
Special Events
Members' Exclusive: Exchange Weekend With ROM
Saturday, February 22, - Sunday, February 23, 2025
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Orange, silver and green lines on canvas
Talks
On Morrisseau and Letendre
Wednesday, March 19, 7 pm, 2025
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Member Exclusive
Free standing sculpture of podium, atop of which is book whose pages are rocks
Special Events
Members' Access: Tim Whiten: A Little Bit of Light
Wednesday, March 26 - Friday, March 28, 2025
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Alex Colville, Swimmer, 1962
Talks
Ray Cronin on Alex Colville
Wednesday, April 9, 7 pm 2025
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Free standing sculpture of podium, atop of which is book whose pages are rocks
Talks
Tim Whiten in Conversation
Sunday, April 13, 2 pm, 2025
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