Hart House

02/25/2026

Our next feature is Van Gonzales, a recent U of T alum.

Van first got involved as the Integrated Arts Education Intern, developing the Art Cohort program to introduce students to Toronto’s contemporary art spaces. He later facilitated the program as a work-study student and supported programming with the Art Museum and Integrated Arts Education team — and even as a graduate, Van continues to take part in Hart House events.

For Van, Hart House is a place where students can feel seen and supported — somewhere to pause, share ideas and build real connections beyond the classroom.

02/23/2026

Hart House Theatre presents passionate, thoughtful, professional-calibre productions at prices accessible to a new generation of theatregoers.

02/19/2026

An inspired UTM student conceives a project that showcases banned books by Black authors to raise awareness about this disturbing attempt at erasing history, knowledge and culture. Hart House champions this timely and visionary initiative that reflects core values of equity, community, social justice, expression and experiential learning.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/the-alarming-rise-of-book-banning-aimed-at-racialized-authors

02/11/2026

Talk to any couple who staged their nuptials at the House, and they will tell you their one-of-a-kind day began with an extraordinary individual ‒ Wedding Coordinator Tara Munro ‒ and the incredible Hospitality team. We chat with her about the recent boom of marriage ceremonies here, and what she finds most rewarding about helping people create lasting memories.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/a-day-like-no-other-what-makes-weddings-at-hart-house-so-special

02/06/2026

“The Heart of Campus Life”

Thank you to U of T Magazine for this wonderful feature on Hart House. Over two days in November, their photographers captured the wide range of activities and community that make our century-old St. George landmark so special.

Read the story:

Where else but Hart House can you work out, play piano, get a haircut and rehearse a play – all in one building?

02/05/2026

Hart House’s Talking Walls program, an initiative of Integrated Arts Education, hosted the esteemed scholar Timothy Snyder as part of the Kosa Folk Arts exhibition. We chat with this respected academic and Ukraine expert, who left Yale University in 2024, about the value of art, myth and history; his new home at U of T; and current threats to academic freedom around the world.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4bCQAWF

02/03/2026

💌 February at Hart House Theatre 💌
https://harthouse.ca/theatre

02/03/2026

In recognition of this February, Hart House Black Futures is hosting a range of events alongside their year-round Black Futures programming.

Join us for an African Textile Collaging workshop, Freedom to Read week, Rest is Resistance, the Black History Month Luncheon (presented by the Division of University Advancement and supported by Hart House) and more.

Black Futures is a series of programs using the lens of Afrofuturism to explore and present arts, dialogue and well-being at Hart House.

Learn more about Black Futures: https://harthouse.ca/learning/program/black-futures

Find other BHM events happening across U of T at: https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/black-history-month/

01/28/2026

Our next feature is Mesai James, a current Life Sciences student at U of T’s St. George campus.

From discovering his love for fitness at the Hart House Fitness Centre to getting involved in programs such as Barbershop, Black Grad and more, Hart House helped Mesai put himself out there, build community and grow his involvement on campus.

01/26/2026

Due to heavy snowfall and in alignment with the University of Toronto’s decision, Hart House will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All in-person activities, programs, and events scheduled for today are cancelled. Further updates at noon can be found at

Find out the campus status for the University of Toronto's three campuses.

01/15/2026

Winterlicious is coming to Gallery Grill! 🎉 From Jan 30–Feb 12, treat yourself to a 3-course prix-fixe lunch with grilled branzino, roasted squash risotto, chocolate soufflé tarte and plenty more to discover.

Reservations are now open: https://www.opentable.ca/r/gallery-grill-toronto

01/15/2026

Due to heavy snowfall and in alignment with the University of Toronto’s decision, Hart House will be closed today, Thursday, January 15, 2026. All in-person activities, programs, and events scheduled for today are cancelled.

Learn more: https://www.utoronto.ca/campus-status

01/14/2026

Our popular 5-buck lunch is back in the Great Hall on January 27. Join us for a delicious plant-based meal at an affordable cost. Tickets are only $5 for students and $10 for non-students.

Buy yours now: https://harthouse.ca/events/5-buck-lunch-2025

01/05/2026

Our Block Party is back! 🎉
Join us in the Great Hall on Jan 9 from 12-3pm for a fun afternoon of free food, music, activities, prizes and good vibes as we kick off the new term.

Come hang out, connect with friends old and new and enjoy the energy at Hart House.

Open to all students.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Centre for International Experience, Black Student Engagement and Hart House’s Hip-Hop Education and Black Futures.

Register now: https://harthouse.ca/events/block-party/

12/18/2025

Warm Winter Wishes from Hart House!

As the year winds down, we hope you find a moment to relax, recharge and enjoy the season. Hart House will be open throughout the winter break with modified hours and a lineup of seasonal programming.

Check out building hours and winter break activities: https://harthouse.ca/winter-break