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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New!
tiered plate with pastries, china teapots and teacups
Food & Drink
Afternoon Tea inspired by Recuerdo
May 10 – June 15 | Various time slots available
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AiR
Youth Events
The Sea is a House: Workshops by Artist in Residence
May 14, 21, 28 - June 4, 2025
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Walker Court in party mode
Special Events
125 Birthday Party
May 15, 2025 | 8-11 pm
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Two painted aluminum lightboxes featuring professor on desk in 70's era classroom
Talks
Eva Respini on Rodney Graham
Friday May 16, 7 pm, 2025
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speakeasy cocktail
Food & Drink
Speakeasy: An Evening in The Grange Library
Every Wednesday & Friday | Starting May 16
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Group of people making art in Walker Court
Workshops
AGO 125: Arthur Lismer Maker Friday
Friday, May 16, 6 pm, 2025
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Zak Ové. Moko Jumbie
Workshops
Teacher Workshop: Joy
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Two dancers, mid dance, a woman on the left in a bright yellow shirt and a blue dress. Person on the right, with a white collared shirt and dark blue pants.
Performance
AGO 125: Swing Dancing
Friday, May 23 7 & 8 pm, 2025
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Kusama infinity mirror room
Workshops
Printmaking Together: Exploring Yayoi Kusama (+ Adult)
Saturday, May 3, May 10, May 24, May 31, June 7 1 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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Youth in the gallery
Awkward Date Tours
Last Friday of the Month 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm, 2025
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New!
3 people sitting together dining in the bistro
Food & Drink
AGO 125 Dinner Series
May 30, July 23, September 12
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people looking at art
Special Events
AGO 125: Awkward Date Night
Friday, May 30, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm, 2025
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Maria Chavez standing at a turntable holding a broken record. She is wearing colourful striped shirt, and has shoulder length black hair. The background is a brown curtain.
Performance
Maria Chávez: Dusk Soundscapes
Wednesday, June 4, 6-9 pm, 2025
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Rembrandt van Rijn. The Hundred Guilder Print, c. 1648. Etching, drypoint and burin on parchment
Special Events
Open Door Wednesdays
Every first Wednesday of the month (except July and August)
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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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Heads shots ofdrag queens Nicki Nastasia and Madee Lovegood
Special Events
AGO 125: Drag Bingo
Friday, June 6, 7 pm, 2025
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The artist leaning against a black wooden building. They
Performance
Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk
Friday, June 13, 7 pm, 2025
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Curators' Circle
Joyce Wieland hero image
Curators' Circle
Exclusive | Curators' Circle Joyce Wieland Talk & Reception
Tuesday, June 17
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Member Exclusive
Joyce Wieland hero image
Special Events
Members' Access: Joyce Wieland: Heart On
Wednesday, June 18 - Friday, June 20, 2025
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Drag Queen Amanda Roberts as Cher. They are in a white, floor length gown, with long flowing black hair down to their waist, posing with a hand on their hip. They are in front of a grey, smokey background.
Performance
AGO 125: Amanda Roberts as Cher
Friday, June 20, 7 and 8 pm, 2025
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Tour of the gallery
Special Events
AGO 125: Awkward Date Night
Friday, June 27 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm, 2025
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Grange Park gathering
Family Events
Painting Together: Watercolour in the Park
Saturday July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 9, 1 pm
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Naoko Matsubara, Conducting, 2018. Colour woodcut print on handmade Japanese p.aper
Openings
Naoko Matsubara Public Opening
Wednesday, July 16, 7 pm 2025
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Photo of DJ Delicious Djing in a camo-print baseball hat, white tank top, clear framed glasses, and big chain with red and pink lighting
Special Events
AGO 125: DJ Delicious
Friday, July 11, 6 - 9 pm, 2025
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