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SUMMARY:Heels and Reels: Celebrating 20 Years of the European Union Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday October 24\, 5:30-10 pm (5:30-7:00 pm: VIP Entry\, 7:00-10:00 pm: General Public)\nCost: $50\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum \nTo mark the 20th anniversary of the European Union Film Festival\, The Bata Shoe Museum will be co-hosting a special one night only festival launch party\, with a celebration of European food\, drinks\, and cinema at the BSM! ‘Guests will sample European delicacies\, beers and wines offered by various sponsors (to be confirmed) and the incredible 2024 EUFF film line up will be officially announced. The European Union Film Festival is the unique cultural collaboration of all the EU Consulates and Cultural Institutes in Toronto. Celebrating cinematic excellence with award-winning films\, the free festival takes place each November at the Alliance Française (24 Spadina Rd).\n\nPlease note\, this is a 19+ event.   \nAgenda\n7:00 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Event\n10:00 pm – Doors Close   \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/heels-and-reels/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free\nWhen: Sunday\, October 27\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W.) \nBOO! This Halloween we will be celebrating in costume and invite you to join us! We will have family friendly crafts\, a museum-wide “trick-or-treat” inspired scavenger hunt\, and a chance to show off your costume on our Halloween runway!  Our ever-popular iSpy game cards and try-on station will also be available to add to the family-friendly fun. \nRunway Times\nWe kindly request that anyone who would like to take part in the runway sign up at the redemption table on B1 before the runway. \n1:00 pm\n3:00 pm  \nKids must be accompanied by an adult. \nPlease note\, this event will be held during a ‘Free Sunday’. When you arrive\, please check in with the front desk to acquire your admission ticket\, or reserve in advance online.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-bsm-2024/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T110000
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SUMMARY:Shoe Customization 101
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $55/person\nFriends of the BSM: $50/person\nWhen: Saturday\, November 2\, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W.) \nGet creative and express your personal style with artist Jasmin Pannu as she guides you to paint your own custom shoe design.  \nArt materials including paint and brushes are included. Participants must provide their own new or used shoes to customize\, clean white sneakers are recommended for best results.  \nThis adult workshop is designed for all skill levels. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nABOUT THE ARTIST\n \nJasmin Pannu is an award-winning Artist who creates murals and custom artworks with influence\, space\, people and purpose in mind. She has over 100 murals and paintings across the Toronto area\, as well as select international projects. She has worked with clients such as StART Toronto\, Nike\, Lancome\, Footlocker\, Inkbox\, Indigo\, Coca-Cola\, Starbucks\, City of Toronto\, Happy Place\, and more. Her art has been exhibited at the ROM\, MOCA\, and the Ontario Science Centre. Learn more. \nPlease present your ticket at the Front Desk upon arrival. This workshop will take place in-person in the Footprints Room at the Bata Shoe Museum (located on the ground level). All materials and general access to the museum are included. Please arrive 5-15 minutes prior so that the workshop can begin on schedule. Limited spots available. Refunds only permitted with 3 business days notice. With less than 3 business days notice\, ticket sales are considered final and refunds will not be issued. Please refer to the refund and cancellation policy\, and contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/shoe-customization-101-2/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2024 Founder's Lecture
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, November 5\, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:30 pm)\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nCost: $50/person\n \nDiversifying Design: A Conversation with D’Wayne Edwards \nFormer Design Director at Nike\, designer of Air Jordan 21 and 22\, one of the world’s leading experts on diversity in design\,  Business of Fashion’s 500 Most Influential People\, and founder of the 1st Black owned footwear factory in the United States\, we are thrilled to welcome designer\, educator\, and trailblazer Dr. D’Wayne Edwards as our special guest speaker for the 2024 BSM Founder’s Lecture. Join BSM Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack in conversation with Edwards as they explore the convergence of culture\, dress\, and society through the lens of sneakers. \nEvening Agenda\n6:30 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – Presentation and discussion\n8:00 pm – Wine & Hors d’oeuvres reception with the Speaker\n9:00 pm – Doors close\nTickets includes wine & hors d’oeuvres  during the reception.  \nBUY TICKETS \nABOUT THE SPEAKER:\n \nD’Wayne Edwards\, with no formal education started his career in 1989\, as an entry-level footwear designer for LA Gear at the age of 19. Over the course of his career\, which now spans over three-decades\, he has received numerous honors and awards from the Red Dot award\, three-time Mercedes Benz Fashion award winner\, Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business\, Business Insider 100 People Transforming Business to President Barack Obama awarding him the President Volunteer of Service Award. \nAs a designer\, Dr. Edwards has accumulated more than 50 patents and designed more than 500 footwear styles for premier entertainers such as Tupac\, Notorious B.I.G\, Dre\, Snoop Dog and Nas. His designs have been worn in six different Olympics\, graced all MLB\, NFL and NBA stadiums by athletes such as Derek Jeter\, Carmelo Anthony and Michael Jordan. In 2010\, Edwards began his journey as an educator by establishing the first academy in the U.S. dedicated to footwear design\, PENSOLE. PENSOLE has quickly become the preeminent footwear design school in the world by securing partnerships with the industry’s top footwear brands and retailers.  PENSOLE has placed more than 700 former alums in positions working professionally for some of today’s top brands: Nike\, Adidas\, New Balance\, Brooks\, Vans\, Puma\, Timberland\, The North Face\, JORDAN\, Zenga\, and others globally.  \nAs an educator\, Dr. Edwards has taught and lectured at some of the premiere schools in the world from ArtCenter in Pasadena\, CA; Parsons in New York; MIT in Boston\, MA; Kolding Design School in Kolding Denmark; Harvard in Boston\, MA; and a speaker at the Clinton Global Conference. In 2019\, ArtCenter College of Design recognized his career as a designer and educator by awarding him an Honorary Doctorate degree making him the 4th person in ArtCenter’s 90-year history to receive this honor. \nDr. Edwards is known as one of the leading experts on diversity in design by his peers. He has created a network of over 600 black and brown designers across all design industries through the creation of an annual conference called the Black Footwear Forum. His work around diversity has led to honors such as the Footwear News Icon award\, Footwear News Person of the Year\, IDSA Special Achievement Award\, Footwear Plus Lifetime Achievement Award and Business of Fashion Global 500 Innovators Award. Today\, after such a storied career\, D’Wayne has achieved a personal career goal of opening the 1st Black owned footwear factory in the United States called JEMS. Named after a black shoemaking pioneer Jan Ernst Matzeliger this footwear factor will provide young aspiring Black designers an opportunity to create their own brands and see them come to fruition. \nThe most meaningful work of D’Wayne’s career is becoming the President of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design(PLC) in Detroit\, MI. PLC is the 1st design focused HBCU and the 1st HBCU to reopen. In 2022 PLC was recognized by FastCompany as one of the most innovative design companies in the world. \nDr. Edwards\, mission is to leave the industry better than when he entered it and to make the conversation around diversity\, no longer a conversation.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/2024-founders-lecture/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Taylor Swift Fan Night
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, November 12\, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nCost: $30/person\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum  \nCalling all Swifties! In celebration of the Eras Tour coming to Toronto\, the Bata Shoe Museum is throwing an epic Taylor Swift Party! It doesn’t matter if she wears high heels and you wear sneakers\, or if you want to rock your dark jeans and your Nikes (look at you!) this party is for Swifties of all levels\, and all ages! Come dressed as your favourite Era (ours is 1989 to match our Dressed to Impress  exhibition of course)\, and dance the night away with a one-of-a-kind video dance party! Dance party\, friendship bracelet making\, light snacks\, and photo stations all included! \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease present your ticket at the Front Desk upon arrival. Anyone who wishes to consume alcohol will be carded and wrist-banded by security at the door. All materials and general access to the museum are included. Limited spots available. Refunds only permitted with 3 business days notice. With less than 3 business days notice\, ticket sales are considered final and refunds will not be issued. Anyone wishing to consume alcohol must present physical ID and be wrist banded. Please refer to the refund and cancellation policy\, and contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/taylor-swift-fan-night/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Shop with purpose! On Sunday\, December 1\, our Museum shop will be taking part in Museum Store Sunday\, an event celebrating museum shops worldwide. We’ll be offering a one-day sale: 10% off all merchandise\, or 20% when you bring in a new\, unused pair of socks to donate to Socks 4 Souls Canada Enjoy free admission to our museum as part of our Free Sundays. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/museum-store-sunday/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Anna Porter
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday December 11\, 6 pm to 10 pm\nCost (with book): $35/person\nCost (without book): $20/person\nFriends of the BSM (with book): $30/person\nFriends of the BSM (without book): $10/person\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum  \nBUY TICKETS  \nJoin us for an engaging evening with acclaimed author Anna Porter as she delves into the captivating worlds of mystery and crime writing\, inspired by Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear. With a career spanning multiple bestselling novels\, Porter will share her insights Whether you’re a fan of the genre or an aspiring writer\, this event promises to offer valuable perspectives on the elements that make mystery and crime fiction so irresistibly thrilling. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most respected voices in contemporary literature. A Q&A session and a book signing will follow the talk. The museum’s galleries will also be open after the talk. \nPlease note\, a limited number of copies of Anna Porter’s books\, Gull Island and Deceptions\, will be will be available for purchase on a first come\, first serve basis. A book purchase will be required to take part in the book signing. \nAgenda\n6:00 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Event\n8:00 to 8:30 pm  – Book Signing\n9:30 pm – Doors Close   \nPlease present your ticket at the Front Desk upon arrival. This talk will take place in-person on the B1 level at the Bata Shoe Museum. Limited spots available. \nRefunds only permitted with 3 business days notice. With less than 3 business days notice\, ticket sales are considered final and refunds will not be issued. Please refer to the refund and cancellation policy\, and contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \n \nAnna Porter is the author of 13 books\, the two most recent are Gull Island\, a psychological thriller\, and In Other Words: How I Fell in Love with Canada One Book at a Time\, a memoir of her wonderful and challenging life as a book publisher.  Ghosts of Europe: Journeys Through Central Europe’s Troubled Past and Uncertain Future\, won the Shaughnessey Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Kasztner’s Train\, the True Story of Rezso Kasztner\, Unknown Hero of the Holocaust was the winner of the 2007 Writers’ Trust Non-Fiction Award and of the Jewish Book Award for Non-Fiction. She has written six novels \, one of which\, Bookfair Murders\, was made into a television movie\, and a strange childhood memoir\, The Storyteller. \nShe has written numerous newspaper and magazine articles on a broad range of topics\, including Solidarity in Poland\, Hungarians\, Slovaks and Czechs\, Farley Mowat\, Doris Anderson\, the Roma\, the book business\, Dracula and the rise of fascism in Europe. \nShe is co-founder of Key Porter Books\, a company with a wide-ranging list that included Farley Mowat\, Allan Fotheringham\, Howard Engel\, Joan Barfoot\, Fred Bruemmer\, Norman Jewison\, George Jonas\, Margaret Atwood\, The Right Honourable Jean Chretien\, Sylvia Fraser\, Modris Eksteins\, John Keegan\, Martin Gilbert\, Irving Abella\, Josef Skvorecky\, Italo Calvino\, William Trevor\, Conrad Black and Janet Lunn. \nShe has served on numerous corporate and charitable boards\, including Alliance Communications\, the Empire Company\, The Shaw Festival\, and the Canada Council for the Arts. \nShe is an Officer of The Order of Canada and has been awarded the Order of Ontario.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/in-conversation-anna-porter/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250104T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Break at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Included with General Admission\nWhen: Every Monday to Saturday from December 27 to January 4\nWhere: B1 level\, Bata Shoe Museum\nThe Bata Shoe Museum is closed on January 1 \nPut on your party shoes and celebrate at the Bata Shoe Museum with fun-filled activities through the Winter Break. In celebration of our newest exhibition\, Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists\, join us to create and decorate your own fancy footwear. Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own party footwear design\, make a shoe ornament\, design a holiday postcard\, bedazzle your own shoes\, and so much more! Don’t forget to take home an activity booklet to keep the party going at home. Each booklet is full of mazes\, jokes\, word searches\, colouring\, and more shoe-related fun. View our daily schedule below: \nCrafts may vary depending on supplies \nDaily Schedule\nAvailable from Monday to Saturday. Drop-in\, no registration required. \n12:00 pm – Hands on History: Learn About Footwear Worn for Celebrations Around the World \nOur museum experts will provide interactive learning and sensory opportunities for visitors to see and touch artifacts from our collection.\n\n1:00 pm – Winter Shoebox Bingo \nCome play our Winter Shoe Box Bingo to learn about winter footwear. You might even win a prize from our treasure box! Fun for all ages! \n2:00 pm – Hands on History: Learn About Footwear Worn for Celebrations Around the World \nOur museum experts will provide interactive learning and sensory opportunities for visitors to see and touch artifacts from our collection.\n\n3:00 pm – Winter Shoebox Bingo \ncome play our Winter Shoe Box Bingo to learn about winter footwear. You might even win a prize from our treasure box! Fun for all ages!
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/winter-break-at-the-bsm/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lets Get Physical: 80s Aerobics Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 11\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 am to 10:30 am (Doors open at 9 am)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $20 General\, $15 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nChannel your inner Jane Fonda and wear your best 80s bodysuits\, leg warmers\, and neon as you join us for a high-energy\, 80s-inspired group class featuring the best music\, moves\, and fashion from the 1980s. Led by Choreographer\, Educator\, and Dancer Melissa Bartrem\, this adult dancercise class is designed for all skill levels. Following the class\, explore our current exhibitions including Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s.  \nThis event is open to all ages but recommended for participants 16+. Please arrive early\, ready to go by 9:30 am sharp. Washrooms are available for changing and a self-monitored area for bags and coats will be available. \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/80s-aerobics-dance-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250112T140000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the 80s: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, January 12\nTime: 1:00 pm\nTicket: Free\, registration required\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W.) \nGet ready for a captivating musical journey! Labyrinth Ensemble musicians Araz Salek\, Roa Lee\, and Sasan Salaseli are coming together as an ’80s-inspired trio to celebrate the Bata Shoe Museum’s Dressed to Impress exhibition. Experience a fresh perspective on the iconic decade\, blending contemporary compositions with the innovative spirit of the Labyrinth Musical Workshop\, founded by Ross Daly in 1982. Don’t miss this unique fusion of fashion and music that redefines the ’80s! Limited seats available. \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nREGISTER NOW \nABOUT THE ARTISTS:\n\nABOUT ARAZ SALEK: \n \nAraz Salek\, a Persian tar (lute) player from Tehran\, began his training at eight under master musicians Hooshang Zarif\, Arshad Tahmasebi\, and Hossein Omoumi. He has taught extensively in Iran and Canada\, including at the University of Tehran\, Shawrak Music School\, and the Labyrinth Musical Workshop. As Artistic Director of Labyrinth Ontario\, which he co-founded in 2017\, he promotes modal music traditions. Araz leads the Shiraz Ensemble\, plays with Persamenco\, and experiments across genres\, with highlights including his solo album Birth and the Toronto/Crete quartet “This Tale of Ours.”\n \n\nABOUT SASAN SALASELI: \n \nSasan Salaseli\, an Iranian Tonbak and Daf player\, has been performing since 1985 and teaching for over 20 years. A student of Jahangir Malek\, Bijan Kamkar\, and Bahman Rajabi\, he toured Scandinavia with the Sarayan Group and founded Iran’s first percussion school\, Abidar\, in 2007. Sasan is known for innovative rhythm pedagogy\, combining poetry and group workshops to teach children.\n \n\nABOUT ROA LEE: \n \nRoa Lee\, a Korean Gayageum musician\, blends traditional Korean music with global influences through performance\, composition\, and collaboration. Now based in Toronto\, she has partnered with organizations like the Aga Khan Museum and Small World Music\, exploring fusion and new music while sharing the versatility of her instrument with diverse audiences.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/echoes-of-the-80s/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T190000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Narratives: The Storytelling Power of Design
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $15 General\nIncludes access to all current exhibitions.  \nBUY TICKETS  \nIn partnership with Designlines Magazine and inspired by the BSM exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s\, we invite you to join us for a unique panel discussion exploring how footwear and interior design serve as cultural artifacts that tell insightful stories about the 1980s. Moderated by Joseph Cicerone\, Editor-in-Chief\, Designlines Magazine\, and including a dynamic panel of industry experts\, this thoughtful discussion will examine how design\, inspired by key cultural and social movements throughout the 1980s\, continues to influence ideas\, structural/social dynamics\, and consumer sentiments to this day.  \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – Panel Discussion with Q&A\n8:00 pm – Reception with the panelists\n9:00 pm – Doors close \nMEET THE SPEAKERS:\n\nABOUT SEAN BROWN: \n \nMultidisciplinary Creative & Cultural Archivist \nFrom founding elevated sportswear label NEEDS&WANTS\, becoming a Juno Award nominee for Best Album Artwork of the Year\, and hosting a solo art show at various Canadian locations including the ROM\, to launching Curves\, the hugely successful home goods brand\, founding Sq Ft magazine\, and leading a branding agency whose client list includes names like Rimowa\, Jean Paul Gaultier\, and Gucci\, Sean aims to reimage the future of product development and design informed by a broad referential vocabulary\, underpinned by a desire to show equal reverence to non-traditional and institutionally acknowledged artifacts of importance.  \n\nABOUT KEVIN CHAN: \n \nPartner & Co-Founder\, NIVEK REMAS \nAlongside partner Samer Shaath\, Kevin leads design direction with NIVEK REMAS for numerous international luxury projects including hospitality\, residential\, and retail. A leader in meaningful and cultivated design\, Kevin’s design process takes clients closer to the final product\, enabling true visual representation of the concept. NIVAK REMAS continues to pave the way with their award-winning and globally celebrated design.\n\n\nABOUT ANNIE CHOU \n \nCo-Founder & Managing Director\, Arc & Co. Design Collective \nPart of the team that designed the Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s exhibition\, Annie has been a vanguard in brand experience planning and strategy for the last 20 years. With a passion for designing a better world\, Annie advocates for a design industry aligned with the contemporary zeitgeist that focuses on transformative leadership\, and academic research with interests spanning the arts\, humanities\, cognitive neuroscience\, semiotics\, and social studies.\n\n\nABOUT DANIEL MOSSAYABI: \n \nFounder & CEO\, Inked Out Kicks \nA self-taught artist\, Daniel’s work with Inked Out Kicks includes sneaker customization\, sneaker restoration\, special events\, activations\, and workshops. With a refined attention to detail\, a love for drawing\, and an obsession with sneakers\, Daniel has worked with clients ranging from The Government of Canada\, Puma\, MLSE\, Adidas\, Xbox\, Linkedin\, and Pinterest. He treats each customized shoe as his own emphasizing quality above everything.\n\n\nABOUT JOSEPH CICERONE: \n \nEditor-in-Chief\, Designlines Magazine \nWith a sharp focus on innovation and style\, Joseph drives the editorial vision of Toronto’s leading voice in contemporary design. He curates engaging content highlighting the best in local interior design and architecture. Through his leadership\, Designlines continues to shape conversations around design excellence\, championing the city’s most creative minds and setting new standards for what defines exceptional design in Toronto.\n \n\nCo-Presenter
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/designlines-panel/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T143441Z
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SUMMARY:Year of the Snake Celebration at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, January 26\nTime: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nTicket: Free\, registration is encouraged\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum \nJoin us on Sunday January 26th for special performances from Lion Dance Toronto\, crafts from Toronto History Museum’s Youth Volunteers\, tea ceremony demonstrations with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto\, and photo opportunities to commemorate the coming Lunar New Year. According to the Chinese zodiac\, this year’s new lunar cycle (which begins on Wednesday January 29th) kicks off the year of the Earth Snake. \nAgenda\n12:30 – Lion Dance (B1)\n1:00 – Lion Meet and Greet/Photos (All About Shoes)\n1:00 – Tea Ceremony Demonstration (Footprints)\n1:45 – Lion Dance (B1)\n2:15 – Meet and Greet/Photos (B1)\n3:00 – Lion Dance (B1)\n3:30 – Tea Ceremony Demonstration (Footprints) \nRSVP NOW  \nPlease present your e-ticket upon arrival. We encourage visitors to arrive early to avoid disappointment. All events and activities are presented on a first come\, first serve basis. Due to the popularity of this event\, there will be no re-entry to the museum. Note that food and drink\, aside from water\, are not permitted in the museum. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/year-of-the-snake/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241205T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T145245Z
UID:13941-1738350000-1738364400@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Art/Wear Sneaker Battle
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, January 31\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 General\, $20 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nInspired by our latest exhibition Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists\, we’ve teamed up with YETI Arts (Youth Engagement Through Interactive Arts) to host an exciting Art/Wear Sneaker Battle. Watch and cheer as six talented local artists go head-to-head (er…toe-to-toe)\, to transform basic sneakers into extraordinary works of art. The night will be filled with high energy\, music by DJ D-Smooth\, and an artist marketplace. Come out to witness the fusion of creativity\, culture\, and footwear come to life. Whether you’re an art lover\, sneaker enthusiast\, or just looking for a unique night out\, this event is not to be missed. \n\nArtists Competing:  \n\n\nAnwar Kush (aka KUSH or Cushnie) \nBorn in Kingston\, Jamaica and trained at both Sheridan College and PLC Detroit \, designer and artist Anwar Kush blends digital expertise with a traditional background in tattooing\, illustration\, and graphic design. His work navigates a broad scope of influences including surrealism\, comic\, pop art\, and realism that result in a complex yet simplistic digital style inspired by themes of cultural and historical moments expressed with newfound flexibility.\n\n\n\nErika Flores\nErika is a multi-media Toronto artist who uses diverse mediums such as digital illustration\, acrylic glass paintings\, and engravings\, often creatively telling stories through a unique blend of poetry and video. She is best known for her work in illustration for brands such as Nike\, WNBA\, NBA\, Microsoft\, and PWHL Toronto Sceptres.\n\n\n\nEGR\nEGR is an award-winning contemporary visual artist whose work challenges perceptions of public art and graffiti\, portraying the dichotomy between nature and the industrialized world. EGR is well-known for her murals and live painting performances at international events\, as she creates stunning large-scale pieces on a variety of surfaces that combine artistic flair and skill with a deep love of music\, nature\, and urban culture. Her work was included in Canada’s first national exhibition of street art at a major Canadian museum\, the Royal Ontario Museum; in the Art Gallery of Ontario; in the McMichael Canadian Art Collection; and in galleries and collections worldwide.\n\n\n\nElize Stolk\nEarth to Elize is a Toronto-based ‘Alien Artist’ with a multi-media practice that blurs the line between our universe and one entirely their own. While much of Elize’s current work exists as digital illustration or small-scale sculpture\, they often dive head-first into projects that utilize entirely new skill sets – preferring to work with whatever materials best communicate the unique vision of a piece. Elize’s most notable projects of 2024 include the children’s storybook “I Love You to the Earth & Back” which Elize wrote illustrated and published themselves\, the public installation “Deeply Rooted” developed for Toronto Pride 2024\, and their hand-painted leather clothing line “Space Cadet” launched in partnership with local art-clothing boutique ‘WNDRLND’. Through bold colour\, flowing shapes and whimsical creatures\, Earth to Elize’s work invites us to not only embrace the unusual\, but to weave it into our own stories with intention and curiosity as we challenge this thing we call “normal”.\n\n\n\nMarvin Mariano\nMarvin has worked with an impressive list of clients including Hasbro\, Mattel\, Marvel Entertainment\, DC Comics\, Image Comics\, Dark Horse Comics\, Dreamworks LLC.\, 20th Century Fox\, National Geographic\, Lucasfilm\, and Lucas Licensing. His work can been seen on popular shows such as Transformers: Beast Machines\, the G.I. Joe: Spy Troops movie\, Season 3 of Doc starring Billy Ray Cyrus\, and Carl2 for Teletoon. Marvin is also a professional Tattoo artist specializing in Realism\, Cover-Ups\, Portraits and unique custom works.\n\n\n\nRechie Modes\nChie Modes is a Filipino artist and full time tattooist based in Toronto. Modes works with different styles and mediums from acrylic\, oil paints\, watercolour\, coffee\, and sometimes wood burning and murals. Modes works in a private studio and loves how art connects people in different ways\, creating meaningful relationships.\n\nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \n\nIn partnership with:
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/art-wear-sneaker-battle/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241205T181604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T145317Z
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SUMMARY:Lets Get Physical: 80s Aerobics Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Doors open 10:30 am)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $20 General\, $15 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nChannel your inner Jane Fonda and wear your best 80s bodysuits\, leg warmers\, and neon as you join us for a high-energy\, 80s-inspired group class featuring the best music\, moves\, and fashion from the 1980s. Led by Choreographer\, Educator\, and Dancer Melissa Bartrem\, this adult dancercise class is designed for all skill levels. Following the class\, explore our current exhibitions including em>Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s.  \nThis event is open to all ages but recommended for participants 16+. Please arrive early\, ready to go by 11:00 am sharp. Washrooms are available for changing and a self-monitored area for bags and coats will be available.  \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/80s-aerobics-dance-class-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241205T182513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145615Z
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SUMMARY:80s Trivia: Sights and Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 General\, $20 Friends of the BSM (includes one beverage and access to all current exhibitions) \nGet ready for a totally rad night of 80s Trivia: Sights and Sounds celebrating our current exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. Test your knowledge of iconic 80s movies\, music videos\, and chart-topping hits as we show clips\, stills\, and play the most iconic songs from the decade. Whether you’re a fan of neon\, big hair\, or synth-pop\, come relive the magic of the 80s and compete for fun prizes.  It’s going to be\, like\, totally awesome! \n6:30 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – Trivia\n8:00 pm – Galleries open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closes \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/80s-trivia-sights-and-sounds/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241205T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145300Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Foot Scrub Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 8\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Doors Open 10:45)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $55 General\, $50 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will create their own luxurious foot scrub using a selection of natural ingredients. Guided through the process by Catherine Chambers of Let’s Make It\, you’ll work with clays\, exfoliants\, and natural fragrances while learning about their skin-nourishing benefits. The scrub will produce a rich lather and provide a range of soothing effects as it’s massaged into the skin. By the end of the workshop\, each participant will take home a 240ml jar of their personalized foot scrub\, perfect for pampering yourself or gifting. All materials and instruction are included. \nAbout the Catherine Chambers \nCatherine Chambers is a maker space studio owner and organizational learning facilitator. She specializes in constructivist learning methodologies that engage learning in such areas as innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and sustainability. She works in a range of industries and sectors\, including education\, healthcare\, social services\, and technology.  \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/natural-foot-scrub-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bata Shoe Museum":MAILTO:info@batashoemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241212T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T143341Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, February 17\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nBUY TICKETS \nSpend your Family Day with us making fun crafts including a mini game in a box\, ‘Laces and Ladders’ and more! Take a self-guided tour of our current exhibitions\, have some family fun in the Try-On Shoes area\, play games with family and friends including iSpy around the museum with our exhibition-themed activity cards.  \nFamily Day programming is included with your general admission ticket for adults and children. All crafts are subject to supply availability. Please note that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/family-day-2025/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bata Shoe Museum":MAILTO:info@batashoemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T144709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T211304Z
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SUMMARY:Powwow Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, March 9\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm\nTicket: Free\, registration required\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum \nExperience the vibrant energy of Powwow dancing in this free all-ages\, all-abilities workshop led by Deanne Hupfield\, host of How to Powwow Dance on YouTube. Deanne will share the beauty of these dances but also her personal stories\, fostering awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture. Whether you’re new to Powwow dance or looking to deepen your connection with it\, join us for an inspiring and educational experience celebrating resilience\, tradition\, and community. \nRSVP NOW  \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival.  We encourage visitors to arrive 5-15 minutes early and to wear comfortable clothes to dance/move in and appropriate shoes. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions or concerns. \nABOUT THE ARTIST\nHost of How to Powwow Dance on YouTube\, Deanne Hupfield is Ojibwe from Temagami First Nation. Raised in Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Deanne dances Fancy Shawl\, Jingle Dress\, and Hoop dance and has spent her life reconnecting to the culture that was taken from her mother through the 60’s Scoop. Everything that she has learned about culture and powwow she has brought back to her community.  She has been teaching powwow dance and Regalia making in her community for over 20 years and now she shares her stories in hopes of building awareness of Indigenous culture.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/intro-to-powwow-dance/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241212T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T134051Z
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SUMMARY:March Break 2025
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, March 10 – Saturday\, March 15\nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission.)  \nStep into a fun-filled March Break at the Bata Shoe Museum with daily crafts\, games\, and tours that are sure to keep kids and adults entertained all week long. Get creative at our self-guided craft station\, join one of our expert guides for a fascinating tour of our galleries\, or challenge your footwear knowledge with our Wheel of Shoes Trivia game for a chance to win a shoe-themed prize.  \nDaily Drop-In Programming Schedule\nEach program runs for about 45 minutes to 1 hour \n11:00 am – Guided Exhibition Tour\n12:00 pm – Wheel of Shoes Trivia\n1:00 pm – Guided Exhibition Tour\n2:00 pm – Wheel of Shoes Trivia  \nAll March Break programming is included with your general admission ticket for adults and children. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Crafts are while supplies last.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/march-break-2025/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241223T202342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T144543Z
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SUMMARY:Curator's Talk: Celebrating Women in Design
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, March 11\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Doors Open 6:30 pm)\nTicket:  $15 General Admission\, $10 Student (ID Required) and Senior (65+)\, Free for Friends of the BSM\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum \nJoin us for an inspiring lecture by Bata Shoe Museum Curator Nishi Bassi as she explores the impactful\, but often underrecognized contributions of women in shoe design. From Beth Levine’s pioneering work in the mid-20th century to Aurora James’s modern activism-driven designs\, women have played a vital role in shaping the footwear industry. This engaging talk will explore the artistry and influence of these remarkable women but also examine the barriers that have historically limited female representation in shoemaking. Discover how these trailblazers have carved their path in a male-dominated field\, paving the way for future generations. \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Lecture Begins\n8:00 pm – Lecture Ends\, Galleries Open\n9:30 – Doors Close \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY TICKETS \n\nABOUT NISHI BASSI: \n \nNishi Bassi is a Curator and Exhibitions Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the museum industry. Her educational background is in British history\, and current research interests include fashion\, consumer culture\, and post-colonialism. She is also an EDI champion\, who strategically plans and advocates for change to ensure that accessibility remains a priority in all projects. Nishi has been with the Bata Shoe Museum since 2013 where she currently works as the Curator and Manager of Exhibitions. She currently holds a volunteer position on the Board of Directors for ICOM Canada.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/the-few-but-mighty/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241205T185415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T185429Z
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SUMMARY:Lets Get Physical: 80s Aerobics Dance Class
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, March 16\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Doors open at 10:30 am)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $20 General\, $15 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nChannel your inner Jane Fonda and wear your best 80s bodysuits\, leg warmers\, and neon as you join us for a high-energy\, 80s-inspired group class featuring the best music\, moves\, and fashion from the 1980s. Led by Choreographer\, Educator\, and Dancer Melissa Bartrem\, this adult dancercise class is designed for all skill levels. Following the class\, explore our current exhibitions including Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s.  \nThis event is open to all ages but recommended for participants 16+. Please arrive early\, ready to go by 11:00 am sharp. Washrooms are available for changing and a self-monitored area for bags and coats will be available.  \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/80s-aerobics-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T145732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T135229Z
UID:13974-1742410800-1742418000@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Ultimate 80s Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 General\, $20 Friends of the BSM (includes one beverage and access to all current exhibitions) \nDust off your shoulder pads\, tease your hair\, and grab your Rubik’s Cube—it’s time to test your knowledge of everything totally tubular about the 80s with our Ultimate 80s Trivia Night! From chart-topping music hits and iconic blockbuster movies to world-shaping events and retro footwear trends\, this is your chance to prove you’re the ultimate 80s expert. This is our final 80s trivia event celebrating the Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s exhibition\, so don’t miss your chance to show off your smarts and say goodbye to this amazing showcase of 80s style. \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors open\n7:00 pm – Trivia\n8:00 pm – Galleries open\n9:00 pm – Museum Closed \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/ultimate-80s-trivia/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bata Shoe Museum":MAILTO:info@batashoemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241203T201553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T131231Z
UID:13976-1742670000-1742682600@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:The Final Countdown: 80s Video Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $35 General\, $30 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions and 1 complimentary drink)  \nThis is a 19+ event. Please present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.\n \nStep back in time to relive the magic of the 1980s at The Final Countdown: An ’80s Video Dance Party as we celebrate the closing of our hit exhibition Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. Dance the night away to the greatest hits of the 80s with iconic music videos playing on big screens and a retro-fun photo booth to capture your totally tubular look. \nTicket includes: one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage\, retro photo booth\, DJ video dance party\, and access to all current exhibitions. Additional beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Debit/credit only.  \nCome out and party like it’s 1989!  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/80s-video-dance/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T152200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T141633Z
UID:13980-1743620400-1743627600@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:The Art of Footwear Forensics
DESCRIPTION:Date:Wednesday\, April 2\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Doors Open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $15 General Admission\, $10 Student and Senior (ID Required)\, Free for Friends of the BSM. Includes access to all current exhibitions\nWhere: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W.) \nStep behind the yellow police line and uncover the secrets of real-life crime scene investigations with Detective Ed Adach\, a 43-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service and an expert in forensic footwear evidence. In this captivating talk\, Detective Adach will share his experiences from the gritty streets of Toronto to war crime investigations in Kosovo and forensic teaching in Afghanistan. Discover how seemingly overlooked evidence—like footwear impressions—has played a crucial role in solving homicide cases. Please note: Detective Adach will be discussing real homicide cases and their details. Viewer discretion is advised. \nABOUT ED ADACH \nDetective Ed Adach has been a Toronto police officer for 43 years\, with 33 of those years spent in the forensic unit. As a recognized expert in footwear impression evidence\, he has testified in court 24 times\, investigated war crimes in Kosovo for the United Nations\, and taught forensics in Afghanistan. Detective Adach has published extensively in forensic journals and presented his work internationally\, earning a reputation as one of Canada’s top authorities in his field. \nA portion of the funds related to this event will be donated to Innocence Canada. Innocence Canada’s mission is to identify\, advocate for\, and support the exoneration of individuals who have been convicted of a crime they did not commit and to prevent wrongful convictions through legal education\, advocacy\, and justice reform. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/the-art-of-footwear-forensics/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T175602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T144509Z
UID:13985-1744452000-1744459200@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Please arrive by 9:45 am)\nLocation: Start at Paul Martel Park (10 Madison Ave.Toronto\, ON) / Finish at Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 General\, $20 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nIn celebration of Earth Month\, discover Indigenous history and ecological heritage with us as we partner with The Indigenous Peoples Garden Inc. (formally known as AKI WIIDOOKAAGEWIN (Earth Helpers) for a unique walking tour of the Bloor-Annex neighbourhood. The journey will begin at the Indigenous Botanical Garden in Paul Martel Park (10 Madison Ave. Toronto) where a local guide will share the rich ecological and Indigenous history of the Annex. Along the way\, pause to admire a vibrant mural by artist Joseph Sagaj from the Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan\, then enjoy a short 5-minute walk along Bloor Street West to the Bata Shoe Museum. At the museum\, Grandmother Vivian Recollet\, in conversation with Justine Woods\, Curator of Indigenous Collections\, will share a selection of moccasin belongings from the BSM’s collection and speak to the connections between Indigenous footwear and stories of the land. The tour concludes with a reflection on lost rivers and lakes at Philosophers Walk. Participants are then invited to continue their journey with a self-guided tour of the Bata Shoe Museum’s current exhibitions.  \nPlease present your ticket to a BSM representative upon arrival. Refunds are permitted within 3 business days. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/indigenous-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bata Shoe Museum":MAILTO:info@batashoemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241212T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T155318Z
UID:14084-1744545600-1744560000@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Earth Day at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets:Included with Free Sundays admission\, registration is encouraged \nRSVP NOW \nCelebrate Earth Day at the Bata Shoe Museum with fun and 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 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! \nAgenda\n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Shoelace Colouring (while supplies last)\n12:15 pm\, 2:00 pm\, 3:00 pm – Footwear and the Environment Presentation   \nPlease present your e-ticket at the front desk upon arrival. We encourage visitors to arrive early to avoid disappointment. All events and activities are presented on a first come\, first serve basis. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/earth-day-at-the-bsm/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20241209T175608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T190903Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Please arrive by 9:45 am)\nLocation: Start at Paul Martel Park (10 Madison Ave.Toronto\, ON) / Finish at Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 General\, $20 Friends of the BSM (includes access to all current exhibitions)  \nIn celebration of Earth Month\, discover Indigenous history and ecological heritage with us as we partner with The Indigenous Peoples Garden Inc. (formally known as AKI WIIDOOKAAGEWIN (Earth Helpers) for a unique walking tour of the Bloor-Annex neighbourhood. The journey will begin at the Indigenous Botanical Garden in Paul Martel Park (10 Madison Ave. Toronto) where a local guide will share the rich ecological and Indigenous history of the Annex. Along the way\, pause to admire a vibrant mural by artist Joseph Sagaj from the Anishnaabe of the Sturgeon Clan\, then enjoy a short 5-minute walk along Bloor Street West to the Bata Shoe Museum. At the museum\, Grandmother Vivian Recollet\, in conversation with Justine Woods\, Curator of Indigenous Collections\, will share a selection of moccasin belongings from the BSM’s collection and speak to the connections between Indigenous footwear and stories of the land. The tour concludes with a reflection on lost rivers and lakes at Philosophers Walk. Participants are then invited to continue their journey with a self-guided tour of the Bata Shoe Museum’s current exhibitions. \nPlease present your ticket to a BSM representative upon arrival. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nTerms and Conditions apply.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/indigenous-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20250402T141638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T151406Z
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SUMMARY:Moccasins to Murals: In Conversation with Joseph Sagaj
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: Free\, registration required  \nJoin us for an inspiring evening with Joseph Sagaj\, Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) of the Sturgeon Clan\, as he shares his remarkable journey as an Indigenous artist. Growing up in Neskantaga\, a remote community of just 300 people located 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay\, Joseph’s creative foundation was shaped by moments like making moccasins with his mother. \nHis artistic path took him from his home community to Toronto\, where he graduated from the Ontario College of Art (now OCAD University) in Fine Arts in 1985. Despite the challenges and struggles often faced by artists\, Joseph pursued his passion and carved out a meaningful career.\nThis conversation will explore his artistic evolution\, his identity as an Indigenous artist\, and the stories behind the many murals that adorn the city\, each one a vibrant testament to his talent and heritage. The conversation will be moderated by Justine Woods\, Curator of Indigenous Collections\, and Shan Fernando\, Manager of Public Programming.  \nRSVP NOW  \nAgenda\n6:00 pm – Doors Open\n6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Conversation\n7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Galleries Open \nPlease present your ticket at the Front Desk upon arrival. This talk will take place in-person at the Bata Shoe Museum (located on the G level). Please note\, seating is not guaranteed. Limited spots available. Please contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nABOUT JOSEPH SAGAJ: \n \nJoseph is Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) of the Sturgeon Clan\, and is from a remote and isolated community of 300 people in Neskantaga\, located 433 km northeast of Thunder Bay\, Ontario. One of his highlight activities from his youth was making moccasins with his mother. Joseph later moved to Toronto\, attended the Ontario College of Art\, as it was called then\, and graduated in Fine Arts in 1985. The art world\, as it is with most artists\, was at times a struggle and a challenge. Regardless\, Joseph pursued his dreams with passion! This talk will highlight Joseph’s journey as an Indigenous artist and will give insight to his many murals across the city of Toronto.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/moccasins-to-murals/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20250401T143546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163452Z
UID:14706-1746964800-1746982800@batashoemuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrating 30 Years: Community Day
DESCRIPTION:The Bata Shoe Museum first opened its doors 30 years ago on May 6th\, 1995 with the mission to illuminate human history through footwear. A rare cultural gem\, the BSM began as a small personal collection that has since transformed into an internationally celebrated museum caring for nearly 15\,000 shoes and shoe-related artifacts spanning over 4\,500 years. Visit our online timeline to learn more about the history of the Bata Shoe Museum.  \nTo celebrate\, we invite you to join us for a day of free family fun that honours both our 30-year milestone as well as the opening of our spring exhibition titled Rough and Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot. Saddle up for a day of wild Western-themed activities\, performances\, games\, and self-guided hands-on cowboy crafts that will have you hollering “Yeehaw”.  Watch an electrifying Rhinestone Rodeo Show by the dynamic circus trio Rhinestone Rodeo\, blending dazzling acrobatics with cowboy charm. Take a guided exhibition tour of Rough & Ready and then venture on a museum-wide scavenger hunt to win a prize. For the courageous type\, try out your skills on the kid-friendly mechanical bull. (Consent form signed onsite by an adult required).  \nDust off your cowboy boots and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!  \nRSVP HERE  \nAgenda\nDoors Open – 12:00 pm\nRhinestone Rodeo Show – 1:00 pm\, 3:00 pm\nGuided Exhibition Tours* – 12:30 pm\, 1:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm\nCrafts and Games⁻ – 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm \n*Limited spots. First come\, first served.\n  \n\nABOUT THE ARTIST: \n \nCountry charm with a circus flair\, the Rhinestone Rodeo circus show is coming your way. These gals will jump through hoops (and ropes!) for you with a smile on their face the whole time! Meet Bella Magic\, the fastest wit in the west\, Zoe Stardust\, the bubbly Southern Belle\, and our whisky darling Lucy Loop. You can expect to see rope tricks\, comedy\, hula hoops\, hoop lasso’s\, line dance routines\, audience participation and\, of course\, a healthy dose of country music.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/spring-exhibition-community-day/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162646
CREATED:20250402T143610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163457Z
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SUMMARY:Moccasin-Making with the Manitobah Storyboot School
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday May 31\, Saturday June 7\, Saturday June 14\nTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $195 General\, Free for Indigenous Youth \nParticipants must attend all three workshop dates. \n \nLearn the traditional art of moccasin-making with Anishinaabe artist Natalie Ortiz in this three-part workshop designed to teach hand-sewing leatherwork and beading techniques. Workshop facilitator Natalie Ortiz will guide participants through the full process\, from start to finish\, of creating their own custom moccasins from design\, pattern-making\, beadwork\, and construction\, to caring for the finished footwear. All tools\, materials\, and comprehensive instruction will be provided. Please note that missing one or more of the three sessions will likely result in an unfinished project. This course is designed for ages 12 +. \nThe Bata Shoe Museum is pleased to offer 10 free Indigenous Youth spots for free. Please fill out this form to express your interest. Based on a first come\, first served basis. \nBUY TICKETS \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Refunds are permitted up until 3 business days prior to the first workshop date. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions. \nTerms and Conditions apply. \nABOUT THE FACILIATOR:\n \nNatalie Ortiz is a Toronto-based Indigenous artist. Her work focuses on handmade jewelry\, moccasins\, and leatherwork. Natalie is Anishinaabe of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation and of Peruvian decent. Her art carries deep meaning connected to her roots\, reflecting the traditions and teachings passed down through generations. She learned beading and moccasin-making through traditional teachings. She has been making moccasins for five years\, and every pair is crafted with intention\, meant to be worn and appreciated by anyone who connects with them. Follow Natalie on social media for moccasins and leatherwork at @natymocs. Her jewelry can be found on Oliva’s Jewelry and @olivasjewelry.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/moccasin-making-2025/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshops
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