EVENTS AT THE AGO

Whether you're an art aficionado, new to the art scene or a family looking for fun, the AGO has a variety of events for all ages. Plan your visit, see what's happening today or browse all upcoming events. Filter to find family events, upcoming talks, screenings and more.  

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cups of tea and plates with pastries
Food & Drink
Afternoon Tea at The Grange
November 18 to December 17, 2023
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Member Exclusive
selection of products available for purchase at Shop AGO
Shopping Events
Member Shopping Event
November 24 to December 3, 2023
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image of a person with a bald head, black tshirt with white text, standing in a room's corner, walls covered in photos, prints and notes, with sunlight streaming through the window
Screenings
Day With(out) Art 2023: Everyone I Know Is Sick
Friday, December 1, 7 pm
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Two glasses of red wine at a dinner event, they are in a cheers gesture where the glasses are meeting.
Workshops
Drawing. Drinks. Social.
Fridays, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 1, 6 - 9 pm
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A group of parents carrying babies behind strollers and looking at art
Family Events
Stroller Tour: KAWS: FAMILY
Saturdays: Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 11 am
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Member Exclusive
main entrance of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto
Special Events
Members' Exclusive: Exchange Weekend With Royal Ontario Museum
Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 3, 2023
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child holding a print
Workshops
Making Cards Together (ages 6-10 + Adult) 1 Day Workshop
December 2, 9 & 16
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Smiling woman standing beside colourful Art Cart
Relaxed Visits
Tuesdays, December 5, 3 pm
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Member Exclusive
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Special Events
Members' Access: Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art, 1950s to Now
Wednesday, December 6 - Friday, December 8, 2023
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A breakdancer in a red jumpsuit performs on a brown floor, with two artworks in the background
Youth Events
Breakdancing with Concrete Warriors 4
Wednesdays, December 6 & 13, 4 - 6:30 pm
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Curators' Circle
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Curators' Circle
Exclusive | Art Talk & Reception: Life Between Islands
Wednesday, December 6, 5:30 pm
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Jazzie B, in an underground room with purple light illuminating the scene
Openings
AGO Friday Nights: Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 1950s-Now
Friday, December 8, 6 - 9 pm
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AGO Next
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AGO Next
Exclusive | Friday Nights x AGO Next: Life Between Islands
Friday, December 8, 6 pm
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A composite image of Jazzie B and Cadence Weapon. Jazzie is shown at the top, in a black and white photo under a sign that says "stage". Cadence weapon is shown in a colour photo, standing on a road between two rows of palm trees on either side.
Talks
Jazzie B and Cadence Weapon in Conversation
Saturday, December 9, 2 pm
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Graphic text reading "Black Owned Toronto" in orange curved text on a black background
Special Events
Black Owned Toronto Marketplace
Saturday, December 9, 11 am - 5 pm
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A hand holding a paintbrush and painting over a collage of blue and grey tissue paper in a sketchbook
Workshops
Art as Therapy: Painting to Music
Saturday, December 9, 10:30 am
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Greyscale photograph of a woman's profile standing against a black block and carrying a long stick
Workshops
Seniors Social: Inspired by Arnold Newman
Tuesday, December 12, 1 pm
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Person in study room looking at print on easel
Special Events
Open Door Wednesdays
Every second Wednesday of the month
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Depictions of women, coloured shapes like leaves, and other shapes.
Workshops
Make a Gift with Ness Lee
Wednesday, December 20, 6:30 - 9 pm
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A selfie taken by Sarah Febbraro and a crowd of youth behind her
Youth Events
Youth Meet and Greet
Wednesdays, September 13, November 8 & December 20, 4 - 5 pm
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New!
KAWS, FAMILY (2021) Bronze, paint, (219.1 x 207 x 95.6 cm) © KAWS
Workshops
Sculpting Together: Exploring KAWS (ages 6-10 + Adult)
Starting in January & February
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black and white photo of artist Michael Snow in a wintry, hilly landscape, bundled in hat and parka, striding beside a metal piece
Special Events
Michael Snow: Celebration of Life
Wednesday, January 10, 7 pm
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Still from the film Fields of Snow, featuring artist Michael Snow standing in a green field beside the ocean.
Screenings
Fields of Snow: A portrait of Michael Snow
Friday, January 12, 2024, 7 pm
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Casa Susana group photo 2
Talks
Casa Susanna: Panel Conversation
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 2 pm
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Member Exclusive
exhibition from the Textile Museum of Canada
Special Events
Members' Exclusive: Exchange Weekend With the Textile Museum of Canada
Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 14, 2024
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a group of people performing a yoga pose, seated with their arms reaching overhead
Workshops
Yoga in the Gallery
Saturdays, January 27, February 2, March 23, 11 am
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Member Exclusive
Adults and children enjoying an exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre.
Special Events
Ontario Science Centre - Reciprocal Discount Weekend
Saturday, February 24-Sunday, February 25, 2024
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Talks
Choreographer Bill T. Jones in conversation
Wednesday, March 6, 7 pm
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Member Exclusive
Women with a paint brush
Special Events
Members' Access: Making Her Mark: A History of Women Artists in Europe, 1400-1800
Wednesday, March 27 - Friday, March 29, 2024
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Empty art frame with red designs on gold background
Many Lives: Picture Frames in Context
Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, 2024
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