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Spacing’s Guide to Toronto Events: Oct. 18-24

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SUNDAY

Bike Tour of Tommy Thompson Park

Where: Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie and Unwin)
When: 10:00am-noon
What: Learn about the history of the park and explore its wilderness 
Cost: Pay What You Can
Link: Website


 

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Draw the Lines: Public Meeting Series

Where: Weston Library (2 King St)
When: 7:00-9:00pm
What: Public consultation on the size and shape of Toronto’s wards.
Cost: Free
Link: Event website


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Where: Brentwood Library (Map)
When: 6:30-7:30pm
What: Former mayor of Toronto John Sewell discusses his book How We Changed Toronto: Inside Story of Twelve Creative, Tumultuous Years in City Life 1968-1980
Cost: Free
Contact: 416-394-5247

 


 

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Draw the Lines: Public Meeting Series

Where: Fairfield Seniors Centre (Map)
When: 7:00-9:00pm
What: Public consultation on the size and shape of Toronto’s wards.
Cost: Free
Link: Event website


Toronto Society of Architects Presentation: Urban Renewal

Where: John Daniels Faculty of Architecture (230 College St)tsa
When: 6:30-8:30pm
What: A presentation from Jonathon Silver on multi-sensory architecture, focusing on urban renewal
Cost: $20.00
Register: Here

 


Renting in Toronto: Are You Getting What You’re Paying For?

Where: Innis Town Hall (Map)apartnment
When: 6:30pm
What: Panel discussion on the future of Toronto’s private-sector rental housing. TTC tokens, refreshments and childminding provided.
Cost: Free, pre-register
Link: Registration

 


Uber Urbanism

Where: Isabel Bader Theatre (Map)uberurbanism
When: 7:00-8:30pm
What: Lecture and discussion to critically examine the role of the concept of the “city” has in how we study urbanism. Neil Brenner and Jesse LaCavalier speaking.
Cost: Free, pre-register
Link: Here

 


FRIDAY

Reflections: 17th National Mural Symposium

Where: Harbourfront Centre (Map)  cervantes
When: 
Friday-Sunday
What: Symposium on murals and the importance of community art. Featured Speaker: Susan Cervantes
Cost: Registration Dependent
Link: Registration

 


 

SATURDAY

Promise in the Park: Winchester Public Park Project

Where: Winchester Square Park (Map) & St. James Town Community Corner (Map)
When: 1:00pm & 2:00pm
What: Unveilings, Corner Store Pebble Mosaic @ Winchester Square Park (1:00pm) & Flight Path Mosaic @ St. James Town Community Corner (2:00pm)
Cost: Free
Link: Event website

 


Save The Date: Upcoming Events

YIMBY Festival

When: October 31
What: A festival to discuss grassroots community development
Link: Event website


Do you have an event you want us to share? Email events@spacing.ca

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