BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bata Shoe Museum - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bata Shoe Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bata Shoe Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20250722T175325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185611Z UID:15602-1770145200-1770148800@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Innovations in Black History DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Pay What You Wish \nJoin us for an illuminating evening with social researcher Catherine Chambers as she explores Black innovations through history — celebrating the creators\, inventors\, and visionaries whose groundbreaking ideas have shaped culture\, design\, and technology across generations. \nFrom everyday essentials to artistic and scientific achievements\, this engaging talk highlights the often-overlooked contributions of Black innovators and their lasting impact on the world we know today. Catherine will also spotlight figures in footwear and fashion\, including Jan Ernst Matzeliger\, who revolutionized shoe production with his lasting machine\, and Dr. D’Wayne Edwards\, founder of ÜNOS by SIA\, whose work continues to redefine design education and creativity. \nCome discover the stories of innovation\, resilience\, and brilliance that continue to inspire and shape our collective future. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \n\nABOUT CATHERINE CHAMBERS: \n \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.\n \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/innovations-in-black-history/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/BSM_Innovations_BH_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251106T205133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T195826Z UID:15607-1770462000-1770469200@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Live Fashion Illustration 101 DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $50 – SOLD OUT \nLearn the unique art of live fashion illustration with Toronto-based illustrator Nessa Lilly\, known for capturing the elegance and energy of fashion moments. Inspired by the Bata Shoe Museum’s new exhibition André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled\, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to bring fashion to life through quick\, expressive sketches in 5 minutes or less. Nessa will guide participants through the dynamic process of live fashion illustration — a rare skill that blends speed\, intuition\, and artistry to capture style in motion to create original editorial style portraits. \n\nIn this workshop you will: \nLearn how professional illustrators capture movement\, texture\, and design in real time\, creating a complete drawing in less than 5 minutes\nPractice gesture and proportion techniques inspired by Perugia’s sculptural shoe forms\nGain insight into what it’s like to work as a live fashion illustrator at shows\, events\, and brand activations\n\nNo prior drawing experience is needed — just curiosity and creativity. This is a unique opportunity to learn a skill rarely taught in traditional art programs\, while exploring the legacy of one of fashion’s most innovative designers. \nCan’t make it? We’ll be hosting another workshop with Nessa on April 18 and May 20. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \n\nABOUT NESSA LILLY: \n \nNessa Lilly is a Toronto-based fashion illustration studio led by Vanessa Lilly\, whose career spans live fashion illustration\, high-profile brand collaborations\, and fine art fashion pieces. With a deep interest in fashion\, Vanessa transitioned from a successful ten-year career in the industry to her illustration business\, now working with prestigious clients such as Goop\, Saks Fifth Avenue\, Levi’s\, and Bobbi Brown. Vanessa’s fine art underscores her versatile and artistic vision. Through her work\, Vanessa continues to blend artistry and fashion\, creating pieces that resonate with elegance.\n \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/fashion-illustration-101/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/BSM_FashionIllustration_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251113T155902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204359Z UID:15660-1770469200-1770472800@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Black History Exhibition Tour DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nJoin us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists\, workers\, and diasporic communities. \nBefore or after your tour\, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous\, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/black-history-exhibition-tour/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Black-History-Month-Tours_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20250710T135520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T185210Z UID:15614-1770552000-1770566400@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Lunar New Year DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, February 8\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Free Admission \nRing in the Year of the Horse with a day of vibrant performances\, movement\, and creativity at the Bata Shoe Museum. Celebrate Lunar New Year with Lion Dance Toronto as they bring good luck and festive energy to the museum with spectacular performances at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM\, followed by photo opportunities and meet-and-greets with the performers. \nAt 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM\, enjoy the artistry of traditional Korean dance with the Korean Dance Studies Society of Canada\, whose graceful movements honour the beauty and heritage of Korean culture. \nBetween performances\, take part in family-friendly crafts inspired by Lunar New Year traditions — a perfect way to make a keepsake to take home. \nJoin us for a joyful day of culture\, colour\, and celebration as we welcome the Lunar New Year together at the Bata Shoe Museum. \nRSVP \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/lunar-new-year/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Lunar-New-Year_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20250714T180304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T172113Z UID:15617-1770829200-1770843600@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Late Night At The BSM: Drop-In Sketching DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with General Admission \nSpend 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. \nSketching 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! \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/late-night-at-the-bsm/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/BSM_LateNight_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251113T155641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204344Z UID:15664-1771074000-1771077600@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Black History Exhibition Tour DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 14\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nJoin us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists\, workers\, and diasporic communities. \nBefore or after your tour\, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous\, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/black-history-exhibition-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Black-History-Month-Tours_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251113T154534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204216Z UID:15671-1771236000-1771257600@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, February 16\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nBring the whole family for fun and learning this Family Day. Join us for an exciting shoe-themed day where creativity and curiosity take center stage. Explore our current exhibitions with a guided tour and try your hand at our trivia where you’ll have the chance to win fun prizes! Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \n\nWhat to Expect \nExplore our four galleries\, including all current exhibitions \nDesign and make your own custom take-home shoe pins \nUncover hidden gems with a guided exhibition tour focusing on the most captivating aspects of our current exhibitions\nHead to our Try-On Shoes area for some hilarious fun\nTeam up for iSpy challenges throughout the museum using our special exhibition-themed cards\nChallenge your brain with our family-friendly Shoe Trivia\nPut your new knowledge to work with your own exhibition-themed activity book to take home \n\nSchedule \n11:00 am – 11:45 am – Guided Exhibition Tour\n12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Footwear Trivia\n2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Guided Exhibition Tour\n3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Footwear Trivia \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/family-day/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Family-Day-2025_banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20250710T172159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T205732Z UID:15628-1771671600-1771675200@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Black History Month: Handmade Foot Scrubs DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $55 \nIn celebration of Black History Month\, join Catherine Chambers of Let’s Make It for a hands-on workshop exploring self-care through the lens of the African and Caribbean diasporas. \nParticipants will craft their own luxurious foot scrub using natural ingredients rooted in Black food and wellness traditions\, such as sugar\, coffee\, and coconut. Guided step-by-step\, you’ll learn how to blend clays\, exfoliants\, and natural fragrances while discovering the cultural and skin-nourishing significance of each ingredient. The scrub will produce a rich lather and deliver soothing\, revitalizing effects when massaged into the skin. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll take home two 240 mls jar of your personalized scrub—a celebration of heritage\, care\, and creativity. All materials\, instruction\, and museum admission are included. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \n\nABOUT CATHERINE CHAMBERS: \n \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.\n \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/black-history-month-scrubs/ CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/BSM_Footscrub_Workshop_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251113T155926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204253Z UID:15666-1771678800-1771682400@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Black History Exhibition Tour DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nJoin us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists\, workers\, and diasporic communities. \nBefore or after your tour\, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous\, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/black-history-exhibition-tour-3/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Black-History-Month-Tours_banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260518T233002 CREATED:20251113T155941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T204313Z UID:15668-1772283600-1772287200@batashoemuseum.ca SUMMARY:Black History Exhibition Tour DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nJoin us every Saturday in February during Black History Month for a special museum tour of Black excellence and contributions to culture through footwear. This family-friendly tour of our exhibitions will specifically focus on Black artists\, workers\, and diasporic communities. \nBefore or after your tour\, get creative at the self-guided activity stations and learn about some of the shoes we have in our collection that highlight Black culture and creativity throughout time. Have some fun in the Try-On Shoes area and pick up an iSpy card for an adventurous\, self-guided museum scavenger hunt. Please be mindful that children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/black-history-exhibition-tour-4/ CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://batashoemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/Black-History-Month-Tours_banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR