Hart House

08/15/2025

A novel project led by Indigenous youth, for the benefit of future generations of plants and animals, called upon nature-loving student volunteers to lend a hand for two days this summer. We chat with two of these highly motivated, community-minded individuals, employed at an Indigenous youth summer program at the University of Toronto.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/nurturing-nature-land-restoration-initiative-at-hart-house-farm-creates-a-special-connection

08/07/2025

Hart House Theatre proudly presents its Student Festival Season, a dynamic series of performance opportunities created by and for the U of T community. Whether you’re a dancer, actor, musician, writer, audience member, or backstage volunteer, this season is your stage.

🍂 Festival of Dance: Fall Showcase | October 18, 2025
🎤 Monologue Competition | November 2025
🎶 Festival of Music | January 16–17, 2026
🎭 U of T Drama Festival | February 25–28, 2026
💃 Festival of Dance | March 19–21, 2026

📣 Submission calls will be posted soon.
https://harthouse.ca/theatre/student-festivals

08/06/2025

Do you want to explore contemporary art in Toronto and make friends in the process?

Now is your chance to learn directly through dialogue with artists, curators and art institutions with our returning Art Cohort program.

Between September 2025 and March 2026, student participants will engage in a seminar-style exploration of contemporary art in Toronto through field trips, studio visits and discussions with those who shape the cultural landscape of the city.

of Toronto’s contemporary art scene as part of the Hart House Art Cohort!

🖼️ Application deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025
▶️ Program duration: September 2025–March 2026

For more information and to apply visit our page: https://harthouse.ca/art-cohort

08/05/2025

Richard (Dick) Swenson has generously included the House in his estate planning as a way of ensuring that others can experience the same warm welcome he enjoyed as a U of T employee in the late 1960s. He discusses how much Hart House means to him and the lasting friendships that took root here.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4lbJE3W

07/29/2025

Part of Hart House’s Hip Hop Education program, Producers’ Circle ignites the curiosity of those new to music and those well versed in the art form. We chat with its creator, Program Coordinator Marco Adamović, and three participants to learn what makes this program so exceptional.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/46pTH1B

07/15/2025

Plans this July? Join us at the Hart House Quad for free concerts!

Our Hart House Live in partnership with Courtyard Concerts series continues every Wednesday afternoon in July. Enjoy live music, good vibes and delicious food and drink for purchase.

Register for free: https://harthouse.ca/events/hart-house-live

06/24/2025

06/17/2025

Join us this July for Hart House Live in partnership with Courtyard Concerts!

Enjoy free summer concerts every Wednesday afternoon in the Quad, featuring live performances from talented local Toronto artists.

🔥 Craving summer bites?
Chef’s Street Food BBQ and refreshing beverages will be available for purchase — perfect for soaking up the sun and sounds.

✨ Alumni Night – July 23
Registered U of T alumni will receive a complimentary cocktail or mocktail to celebrate with us!

🪑 Seating is first come, first served. Registration is required to attend.

Register now: https://harthouse.ca/events/hart-house-live/2025/07/09/

06/13/2025

Join us on Friday, June 20 for (Re)Mapping the Campus, a free guided walking tour that will take you to several contemporary artworks by Indigenous artists on the University of Toronto's St. George Campus.

Held in honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People’s Day, the walking tour offers an opportunity to learn through conversation and reflection, and to remap the campus through Indigenous points of reference.

This event is a collaboration between the Art Museum at the University of Toronto, Hart House, and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives.

Registration is required as spots are limited: https://ow.ly/cCAO50W8NgM

06/09/2025

Lindsey Middleton, award-winning actor/producer/playwright, U of T grad and Hart House Theatre’s marketing assistant, has co-created a brilliant new comedy series. Debuting this spring, it’s a shining example of a U of T alumna and staff member translating passion and place into national storytelling.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/cows-come-home-u-of-t-alumna-co-creates-heartfelt-and-hysterical-new-tv-series-launching-june-2025

06/04/2025

06/04/2025

Looking for your next live music fix? Hart House has a whole month of concerts, workshops and musical moments lined up — don’t miss a beat!

What’s on this month:

• June 4, 11, 18, 25 – Hart House Live: Free Patio Concerts ()
• June 11, 18, 25 – Producer’s Circle
• June 8 – Candlelight Open Air Concerts
• June 12 – U of T Community Pride featuring Trash Panda Brass
• June 16 – 2025 Musical Theatre Slam
• June 16 – Hart House Jazz Ensembles

All these events can be found on our events calendar at: https://harthouse.ca/events/

Hope you’ll join us for some great music this June.

06/02/2025

For a quarter of a century, Jerry Horton has been synonymous with the exceptional dining experience at Hart House’s Gallery Grill. Almost unfathomably, this respected, long-standing employee, the Dining Operations Manager, is retiring this spring.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/beloved-front-of-house-manager-jerry-horton-retires-from-gallery-grill-after-25-years

05/28/2025

This June, Hart House celebrates 2SLGBTQ+ Pride Month! 🌈

Join us for events and activities that uplift and honour 2SLGBTQ+ communities at U of T:
✨ June 6 – U of T Family Pride PA Day
✨ June 12 – U of T Community Pride (with )

Plus, don’t miss these Pride-themed workshops:�
🎤 Expand the Cypher: Breaking Session for Women, Non-Binary & Trans Folks�
💄 Face First: A Drag Makeup Workshop

These are just a few of the ways we’re celebrating Pride.🌈 For a full list of U of T Pride events, visit: https://harthouse.ca/pride

05/26/2025

🎶 Producers’ Circle is back at Hart House!

Join Hart House’s Hip Hop Education program for this 9-week series designed for songwriters, beatmakers, producers and music lovers of all levels.

✨Drop-In Sessions: Learn from guest artists, educators and industry pros. Join in person or online, with recordings available to revisit anytime.

🎙️Artist Intensive: Collaborate in small groups for 5 weeks. Share your work, ideas and create new projects with peer and facilitator support.

Come to learn, connect or simply vibe. 😎

Register now: https://harthouse.ca/events/producers-circle-2025/2025/06/11/

05/21/2025

Alumni and friends — come reconnect and rediscover the magic of Hart House at Performance Under the Stars on May 28 ✨

Enjoy a live outdoor musical performance, good company and the chance to relax in the beautiful Hart House Quad. Your ticket includes a signature non-alcoholic Reunion Punch, with dinner and a cash bar available on site.

Rain or shine — we’ll be celebrating (indoors in the Great Hall if needed)!

Tickets available now: https://harthouse.ca/events/performance-under-the-stars-2025/

05/12/2025

Two Hart House "Talking Walls" exhibitions this spring explore the connection between art, community and mental health. Works curated by grad students Emily Gong and Mercedes Sobers underscore the need for discourse in this area and offer vivid images of strength and resilience in the Asian and Black communities.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/u-of-t-grad-students-curate-deeply-reflective-shows-on-mental-health-in-asian-and-black-communities

05/09/2025

A new Indigenous hub is planned for U of T’s St. George campus – an idea that has been a longstanding vision of Indigenous community members at the university. 💙 uoft.me/byi

05/07/2025

Welcome back alumni and friends! We invite you to rediscover the wonder of Hart House. Please join us for a live musical performance from an esteemed Hart House talent, singer Jillian Robinson and keyboardist Jessica Looper. Enjoy a special evening under the stars in the Hart House Quadrangle in the company of good friends.

➡️Wednesday, May 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm
➡️Held at the Hart House Quad. In case of rain, this event will be moved to the Hart House Great Hall.
➡️Cash bar and dinner are available for purchase onsite.

Buy your ticket: https://harthouse.ca/events/performance-under-the-stars-2025

04/29/2025

George Carere and Cindy Breslin-Carere have made a generous donation that has led to the reimagining of a very special spot in the historic and much-loved Theatre: the lobby alcove. A linocut by Canadian artist Frederick Coates is now the stunning focal point.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/donors-revitalize-a-gem-within-a-gem-at-hart-house-theatre

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04/23/2025

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at Hart House!

As May approaches, we’re excited to honour the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Asian communities across Canada and around the world. Join us for a variety of activities that celebrate and explore the many facets of Asian heritage.

➡️ Lion Dancing Series – Try something new at the Hart House Fitness Centre. Register by April 30.

➡️ Asian-Inspired Cuisine – Enjoy rotating specials every Thursday in May at the Arbor Room.

➡️ Interwoven Identities: Unravelling Diaspora Narratives – Visit our Talking Walls exhibition exploring Asian mental health through art. On display until May 30. Exhibition opening night: April 26.

➡️ Exploring the Chinese Canadian Archive – Join Morris Lum and June Chow on May 27 for a conversation and archival exploration.

Stay in the know! Head to our AHM page for all upcoming programming in May: https://harthouse.ca/asian-heritage-month

04/21/2025

The House congratulates University of Toronto undergrads and grads who have, this April, won two prestigious awards: the 2025 Audrey Hozack Student Leadership Award and the 2025 Judi Schwartz Memorial Scholarship.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/hart-house-honours-u-of-t-students-for-their-leadership-volunteerism-and-dedication

04/16/2025

The Starfish Canada, a Canadian organization that uplifts youth changemakers, has named Giulia Rocca, University of Toronto student and chair of the Hart House Student Farm Committee, one of the 25 top environmentalists under 25.

Read the full story: https://harthouse.ca/blog/hart-house-committee-chair-makes-list-of-top-25-environmentalists

04/10/2025

Canada is heading to the polls, and the Hart House Student Social Justice Committee, the Hart House Student Debates and Dialogue Committee and the Centre for Community Partnerships want to help you feel ready to vote.

Join us for mock vote sessions and a Canadian debate watch party — get the facts, ask questions and feel confident heading to the polls on April 28!

Learn more: https://harthouse.ca/events/u-of-t-learns-to-vote

04/02/2025

Join the Hart House Student Art Committee for their Spring Art Market and support local artists while finding one-of-a-kind treasures! 🛍️🌸

Explore a vibrant mix of jewellery, ceramics, crochet, nail art, prints and more — all crafted by talented local makers.

Entry to the market is free, and everyone is welcome!

🗓️ April 8
⏰ 12-4 pm
📍The Great Hall, Hart House