Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf returns on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 with a special keynote talk on Friday, May 27. The free weekend-long celebration of architecture and public spaces will feature more than 100 sites for exploration, a talk series and walking tours. This year, Doors Open Toronto will incorporate both in-person and virtual experiences. Details are available at Toronto.ca/DoorsOpen.
Dates: Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Locations: City-wide
This year, visitors to Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., will gain rare access to the Mayor’s Office, Council Chamber, podium green roof and the Hall of Memory. Doors Open Toronto has increased outdoor programming at Nathan Phillips Square to provide additional ways for people of all ages to experience the event.
Explore the role of art and architecture in Truth and Reconciliation and the artists’ process of creation at “Truth & Reconciliation: Indigenous Perspectives on the Role of Art and Architecture on University Campuses.” Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, architects and artists from across Turtle Island will gather to share their artistic work and involvement in creative projects situated at local post-secondary institutions. Reservations/advance tickets via Eventbrite are required.
Date: Friday, May 27
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Daniels Building, University of Toronto, 1 Spadina Cres.
More information is available at Toronto.ca/DoorsOpen, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/doorsopenTO, on Twitter at www.twitter.com/doors_opento and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/doors_opento. The event hashtag is #DOT22.
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