Earth Day at the BSM
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Included with Free Sundays admission, registration is encouraged
Celebrate Earth Day at the Bata Shoe Museum with fun, eco-friendly activities for all ages. Discover how footwear impacts the environment in our engaging Footwear and the Environment presentations, exploring sustainable practices and innovative designs shaping the future of shoes. Then, get creative with special eco-friendly crafts including our shoelace coloring activity—a hands-on way to refresh your old shoes and give them a brand-new look while keeping them out of the landfill. Join us for a day of inspiration, creativity, and steps toward a greener future!
Agenda
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Eco Crafts (while supplies last)
12:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Footwear and the Environment Presentation
Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
Late Night at the BSM: Button Making
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Included with General Admission
Unwind after hours at the Bata Shoe Museum with a relaxed evening of creativity. The museum will stay open late, inviting you to be inspired by the current exhibits and explore self-expression through button making — a simple, hands-on craft inspired by the shapes, colours, and textures found in the museum’s footwear collection.
Design and create your own wearable art using collage, drawings, or found imagery. No experience needed and ll materials are provided — just drop in, get inspired, and take home a piece of your own design.
Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
Late Night at the BSM: Zine Making
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Included with General Admission
Try something new as you explore the world of print, collage, and creativity in this drop-in zine-making workshop inspired by designer André Perugia, the visionary shoemaker who turned footwear into art. Known for his experimental sketches and collaborations with some of the most daring couturiers of the early 20th century, Perugia’s work reflected the same spirit of innovation and self-expression that defines zine culture today.
Join us for an evening of hands-on creation as we explore design, identity, and personal storytelling through the pages of your own handmade zine. All materials will be provided — just bring your imagination and a willingness to experiment.
Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
Late Night At The BSM: Drop-In Sketching
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Included with General Admission
Spend an evening surrounded by creativity and inspiration at Late Night at the BSM. The museum will stay open late, inviting you to explore our exhibitions while sketching the incredible footwear and fashion on display. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new, this relaxed drop-in program offers a perfect blend of art, atmosphere, and imagination.
Sketching materials will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring their own dry mediums only (such as pencils and pencil crayons). Come draw, explore, and see the museum in a whole new light!
Please review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
King Tilly’s Shoe Disaster
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Free with General Admission
Hear ye, hear ye! Step into a world of music, magic, and marvelous shoes! This delightful performance combines interactive storytelling, hands-on fun, and lively audience participation — perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves a royal adventure.
Meet King Tilly, the royal kitty with the world’s most fabulous shoe collection. Inspired by his dear friend Mrs. Sonja Bata, King Tilly has made it his royal mission to collect shoes from every corner of the globe. From dazzling Renaissance chopines to rugged Mongolian gutal boots to delicate ballet slippers, each journey adds a new treasure to his ever-growing Shoe Pile — a dangerously tall tower of footwear stacked right beside the Grand Window. But beware… one mighty gust of winter wind could send this wobbly pile tumbling into chaos!
If disaster strikes, will you be ready to help King Tilly sort through his marvelous collection and restore order to the royal closet?
Performance Times
Saturday, January 17 – 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday, January 18 – 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Duo Cichorium is comprised of interdisciplinary artists Jasmine Tsui and Louis Pino. Like the Chicory plant, the two performers are not native to Ontario, but have taken root in the environment of Toronto. Together, they strive to synthesize their aesthetic values with their artistic practices: playfulness, absurdity, and abstraction in conjunction with music performance, improvisation, integrated custom electronics, and visual art. The versatility of their practice spans from intimate chamber pieces to eye and ear straining multimedia works. Jaz and Pino have both received Masters degrees from the University of Toronto studying under Aiyun Huang, Beverley Johnston, and Charles Settle.