Here’s what’s going on in North York, Nov. 8 to 19, 2023
LIGHT OPERA
Civic Light Opera Company presents an 80th anniversary tribute concert to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic musical “Oklahoma!” with three performances only Friday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 & 8 p.m. at Toronto Public Library – Fairview Branch, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. Tickets $20. General seating. To reserve, go to CLOtoronto.com
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Join the City of Toronto for Remembrance Day ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 11 to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada. Visit the City of Toronto’s Remembrance Day homepage for more information, including a list of its ceremonies throughout the city.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Toronto Diwali – Festival of Lights 2023 Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York. Enjoy this free, family fun event which will include amazing cultural performances, food trucks, craft vendor, kids activities, and more. More info.
COMEDY SHOW
Toronto Jewish Comedy Festival Presents Jewish Schmucks Sunday, Nov 12, 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, 4588 Bathurst St. Proceeds from ticket sales go to UJA Emergency Israel Fund. More info.
JR. A HOCKEY
North York has two teams in 24-team Ontario Jr. A hockey league. Here’s their upcoming schedules (more info and full schedule at ojhl.ca):
• Toronto Jr. Canadians upcoming home schedule: Saturday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. vs Brantford; Sunday, Nov. 12, 7:15 p.m. vs Trenton; Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. vs Toronto Patriots. HOME ARENA: Scotiabank Pond, 57 Carl Hall Rd.
• North York Rangers upcoming home schedule: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. vs Buffalo; Sunday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. vs Trenton. HOME ARENA: Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre, 580 Finch Ave.
ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
The Bloorview Research Institute hosts the 18th Annual BRI Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Rd. Held in-person this year and live-streamed over Zoom, Canada’s largest hospital-based research conference on pediatric disability and developmental differences will showcase how BRI’s scientists, researchers and trainees are advancing this field through their ground-breaking research, discovering innovation, family engagement and action. This year’s theme is: Advancing horizons: personalized, equitable care and global partnerships through the power of childhood disability research. More info.
MULTI-ARTS FASHION EVENT
Toronto’s biggest multi-arts fashion event is taking over a 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse in the Junction neighbourhood Nov. 16 to 19 at Black Creek Assembly, 131 McCormack St. With runway shows, fashion presentations, art installations, a Fashion & Beauty Boutique and The Boutique Pop-Up, a curated shop highlighting black-owned brands, Fashion Art Toronto provides an immersive and inclusive fashion experience. More info.
LET’S PLAY DAY
Let’s Play Day Presented by World Vision Canada Saturday, Nov. 18, 1 to 4 p.m. at Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St. Every child deserves a chance to be childish, but they can’t if they’re hungry. Participate in an afternoon of activities, crafts, dancing, surprise giveaways and more. More info.
SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOP
Lots of Light: Spoken Word with R.I.S.E. Edutainment at Zion Schoolhouse, 1091 Finch Ave. E., Sunday Nov. 19, 2023, 2 p.m. The Zion Schoolhouse location provides a unique environment to engage with the history of education, and erasures in education. This two-hour workshop facilitated by spoken word poet, teaching artist, and copywriter Desiree Mckenzie will focus on Stories of Celebration and Community Meaning Making. More info.
AT DOWNSVIEW
• Usually second and fourth Mondays of the month, Jr. Forest Explorers at Downsview Park for 90m to 1hr. A nature program for toddlers and their guardians. Upcoming themes: Free but registration required for each session. More info here.
• Usually second and fourth Sundays of the month 2 to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted, Nature Connection at Downsview Park (usually second and fourth Sundays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted). Each nature-themed session will get you exploring the natural world that makes Downsview Park unique. Each program is 90 minutes; all ages are welcome but those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult; activities will be flexible and reflective of the participants’ interests; pets are not permitted at this program (service animals are always welcome). More info here.
These selected events are taken from our online city-wide “Things to do” list which, in turn, are selected from our events calendar at toronto.com/events (as well as the City of Toronto events calendar). You can enter your own North York events at toronto.com/events – and chances are they will end up here in this listing!
