Toronto Beer Lovers

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host for a evening of Free cultural experiences at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) and the Aga Khan Museum.

At 6 pm, we will gather at the JCCC, discover Japanese culture and two exhibits.

Japanese Connection Stories by Wendy Tanaka

https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/01/japanese-connection-stories

Omote Ura - Through the works of three Nikkei artists, Nami Ueno, Marina Van Raay, and Yuka Yamaguchi, the exhibition examines the relational interdependence between the unseen ura that activates the omote of visible change and renewal.

https://jccc.on.ca/event/2026/03/omote-ura

At 7 pm, we will cross the street to the Aga Khan to see

Hassan Hajjaj: La Salle de Gym des Femmes Arabes
The Arab Women’s Gym
Exhibition

Take a walk through a vibrant series of photographs by multidisciplinary artist Hassan Hajjaj, where sport and fashion blend to celebrate diverse expressions of identity, strength, and style.

https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/hassan-hajjaj/

Inner Structures – Outer Rhythms

Offers a glimpse into the dynamic graphic design scene of Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA), showcasing how innovative Arabic and Persian typography contribute to global visual culture.

https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/inner-structures-outer-rhythms/

Your Way Begins on the Other Side

This six-meter-long, double-sided work — acquired as the first contemporary artwork in the Aga Khan Museum’s Collections — draws inspiration from Persian garden design and Sufi poetry.

https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/aisha-khalid/

At 8 pm, we will head over to the Duke of Kent for some beer, snacks and socializing.

2315 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4P 2C6

https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-kent/

Let's go back to C'est What for an evening of trivia. Remember they do not take reservations so it is always good to get there early. Often, the bar fills up fast and people have to be turned away. Thank you to all of those who get there right at 6 pm to get us the huge middle table which we have shared between our two teams.

in our past participation, we have often won the first prize (pool party) or second (free apps). Let's try to live up to our legacy,

I have set the limit to 16 for now as that is usually the upper limit for 2 teams.





We are following our favourite trivia host, Simon from Are You Smarter than a Scottish Guy, to one of his other weekly locations: One-Eyed Jack's at 287 Richmond Road (between John and Peter Streets). The beer selection at this location is quite minimal but their food menu is good - https://www.oneeyedjackpub.com/torontomenu. They have a $0.95 wing special with lots of flavours.

The trivia starts at 7:00pm with first question at 7:15 pm. We have a pair of tables (12 people) reserved under Steve so far. Serious RSVPs only as no-shows prevent us from fielding a complete team.

Top prizes is a gift certificate for the next visit. Other prizes are a free round for the table and nachos. There is also a small prize for best team name, so put on your creative hat; the host seems to like puns and prefers short team names.

Let's have some fun, eat some wings, and hopefully win!

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for a tour of Women Art and Culture in the Annex Area.

Our adventure begins at 1 pm at the Women's Art Association of Canada, where we will see two exhibits.

https://womensartofcanada.ca/

23 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2

All Around the World by Selda Twzol. Reflections on leaving, arriving, and finding yourself inbetween.

https://womensartofcanada.ca/calendar/all-around-the-world/

Women's Voices curated by Elaine Fleck. Celebrating the breadth of women's artistic contributions while fostering connection between artists and audiences.

https://womensartofcanada.ca/calendar/womens-voices-second-show/

Then we will walk to the Italian Cultural Institute to see Pink: Women in Italian Graphic Design.

https://iictoronto.esteri.it/it/

496 Huron St, Toronto, ON M5R 2R3

Our next stop is Alliance Francis Toronto gallery to see Reflection by Metis artist Nathalie Bertin.

https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/

24 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7

Then we will walk to the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto for a guided tour of their site.

https://www.ncct.on.ca/

16 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2S7

Our last stop is our Social at the Madison Pub, where we will enjoy some refreshments and good conversation.

https://madisonavenuepub.com/

14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1

If you want to explore some more post event.

There is some totems in the Spadina subway station.

Ukrainian Museum
https://www.umcontario.com/

BMV Books
https://www.bmvbooks.com/