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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colourful afternoon tea set
Food & Drink
Afternoon Tea at the Grange
April 5-May 4 | Various time slots available
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Black and white photograph of a man with shoulder-length hair, wearing reflective sunglasses, ruffled white shirt and suit with wide lapels,
Openings
Recuerdo: Latin American Photography opening
Saturday May 3, 2 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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Curators' Circle
Rafael Goldchain, Itinerant Photographer's Studio (Recuerdo), Coban, Guatemala, 1987. Chromogenic print. 25.4 × 20.2 cm. Gift of David Angelo, 2019. © Rafael Goldchain. Courtesy of the Artist. 2019/2465.
Curators' Circle
Exclusive | Director's Circle: Recuerdo Tour & Reception
Tuesday, May 6
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VR Track
Workshops
AGO x RBC Emerging Artists: Cosmic Frequencies 
Wednesday May 7, 2025
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Mary Beale, Orange Cat
Special Events
Open Door Wednesdays
Every first Wednesday of the month (except July and August)
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stairs
Youth Events
Museum Skillz
Wednesdays, April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 4-5:30 pm
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New!
Women sitting in the bistro enjoying brunch
Food & Drink
Celebrating Mother’s Day
May 9 - May 11
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Curators' Circle
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
Curators' Circle
Exclusive | Curators' Circle Tour: Tissot, Women and Time
Tuesday, April 15 & Friday, May 9
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phot of an owl perched on a log with a wind turbine in the background
Special Events
Frequent Flyers: The Beauty and Perils of Bird Migrations
Friday May 9, 6 - 9 pm, 2025
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Member Exclusive
MOCA main entrance
Special Events
Members' Exclusive: Free Member Weekend at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Saturday, May 10 – Sunday, May 11, 2025
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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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Joyce Wieland, Time Machine Series
Workshops
Seniors Social: Joyce Wieland
Tuesday, May 13, 1 pm, 2025
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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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Group of people making art in Walker Court
Workshops
Maker Friday: AGO 125 - Arthur Lismer
Friday, May 16, 6 pm, 2025
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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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New!
speakeasy cocktail
Food & Drink
Speakeasy: An Evening in The Grange Library
Every Wednesday & Friday | Starting May 16
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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: 1930s Swing Dancing
Friday, May 23 7 & 8 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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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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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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The artist leaning against a black wooden building. They
Performance
Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuck
Friday, June 14, 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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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
Saturday, July 19, 2 pm, 2025
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