Featured Events in Dupont in March, 2025 (August Updated)

UPDATE: Online tickets are sold out. Feel free to join the waitlist in case spots open up. A small number of door tickets will be available at the door on the day of. Next Perfect Day, Toronto's first Japanese city pop band, plays the music from Studio Ghibli's classic animated films! From Spirited Away to Ponyo, Next Perfect Day will bring the beautiful music of Studio Ghibli films to the cozy Japanese-style cafe/bar Rooms Coffee | 915 Dupont. Tickets are strictly limited, so get your ticket fast. *There will be a limited number of tickets sold at door at 915 Dupont on the day of the show. *Please ensure to arrive before 8pm. Seating at the venue is limited. Date: Sunday March 2, 2025 Location: 915 Dupont (Rooms Coffee) Door at 7pm & Music at 8pm Ticket price: $25 (+ Eventbrite fees) Next Perfect Day bandmembers Guitar/bandleader - Jay Yoo Sax and Flute - Allison Au Violin - Andrew Chung Keys - Minh Hoang Bass - Carlo Santo Domingo Drums/Percussion - Jon Catanus Vocal - Cecilia Information Source: Next Perfect Day | eventbrite

Come check out the 2nd edition of Master Improv, Master Life. This workshop is a crash course in improv, with emphasis on how to translate improv skills into everyday life. We start with some fun warmup games to get silly and break the ice. Then, we transition into some performance scene games to get into the nitty gritty of improv. Finally, we top it all off with some philosophical discussions on why mastering improv is the key to mastering life. Information Source: Jeremy Trollope | eventbrite

JOIN US WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26TH AT CREED'S COFFEE BAR 6PM - 8:30PM Located at 450 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M5R 3P3 Tinker has partnered up with Maxine Lemieux to create a guided paper cutting workshop! We are super excited to have you join us for a fun night at a new location! Tinker at Bampot isn't going anywhere, but we're excited to expand, connect with more communities and businesses. CREED's has an incredible space with big long tables ideal for crafting and tinkering together! ABOUT THE EVENT Tinker three ways! 1 - (Workshop) A guided custom portrait workshop (40 people max). 2 - (General Admission) Play with pre-cut out materials from the artist and build your own portraits and collages. 3 (also accessed with General Admission) - A tinker classic - show up empty handed and play with whatever you can find or bring your own creative projects to work in company of others. ABOUT THE CUSTOMIZED PORTRAIT WORKSHOP The custom workshop will guide you through a step-by-step lesson on how to create a paper portrait of yourself or anyone you'd like to create in paper form. This could be you, your friend, or your favourite author! After you purchase a workshop ticket, we will send you a form to submit a photo of the portrait you wish to replicate and we will have it printed and available to you upon arrival. Easy peasy! You will be supplied with every material needed to create a paper masterpiece, all you need to do is simply show up! We will have plenty of different coloured papers to choose from but you are of course welcome to bring your own kind of paper to play with as well. For any questions or further information about this workshop, please email the artist lemieuxmaxine@gmail.com - I am more than happy to help! For any questions about Tinker in general, email allymackenzie913@gmail.com. ABOUT TINKER Tinker is an art event aiming to deprioritize the finality of 'the show' and 'the deadline' and even 'the client', focusing on multi-disciplinary artistic experimentation, process, and curiosity. This space will be filled with people who are passionate in their fields, curious about yours, and wanting a stronger sense of artistic community in Toronto. The event has been running for over a year now primarily out of Bampot House in Harbord Village. Find more on Instagram @tinkertoronto ABOUT MAXINE LEMIEUX (SHE/THEY) Maxis a queer and métis multidisciplinary graphic artist and photographer based in Toronto, Canada. She holds a degree in filmmaking and a specialization in design. Her art merges illustration and mixed media, drawing inspiration from her inner child and the enchantment of everyday moments. Information Source: Allison MacKenzie | eventbrite

Unleash Your Voice: Three-Week Singing and Empowerment Workshop for Women 3 WEDNESDAYS - March 26th, April 2nd and April 9th. Come join us for a three-week workshop where we focus on singing and empowerment for women. Discover the power of your voice, build confidence, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals. This in-person event offers a safe space for you to explore your vocal abilities and unleash your true potential. Let's empower each other through music and voice! Through playful voice-body warm-ups, group singing, pair- sharing and more, you’ll learn to: Feel more confident and alive.Speak up and take up space with ease.Reclaim joy and powerLet go of “perfect.” ALL of you is welcome! Embrace the real, juicy, authentic YOU. Workshop Themes Week 1: Permission to Be Imperfect and Real Explore what’s holding you back from full self-expression.Warm up your body and voice to connect with your authentic sound.Practice letting go of perfectionism and embracing the beauty of being real. Week 2: Permission to Be Big, Loud, and PowerfulRelease years of “playing small” in a safe, supportive spaceExplore all the great things your voice can do!Sing and speak without apologyWeek 3: Permission to Fully Show Up and Express Bring everything together: softness, boldness, authenticity, and joy.Explore your “yes” to life through your voice.Celebrate your transformation in an empowering group vocal experience. Who Is This For?This workshop is designed for women and female-identified folk seeking to reconnect with their authentic voice and power. Through singing, vocal exercises, and joyful expression, we’ll explore what it means to fully show up and take up space. No singing experience is necessary—just bring your courage and curiosity! The environment is gentle, encouraging and powerful. UNLEASH YOUR VOICE participants leave with newfound confidence, creative freedom, andeven new friendships. Wherever you're starting from, this space meets you where you are. Benefits You'll Experience: Reconnect with Your Authentic Self: Learn to trust and love the sound of your true voice.Bust Through Blocks: Release fear, self-doubt, and old stories that keep you playing small.Feel Joyful and Free: Discover the magic of your voice in a fun, supportive group setting. About Kira CallahanFounder of Soul to Voice, Kira Callahan is a seasoned vocal empowerment coach and transformational life coach with decades of experience in music and personal and professional development. She is passionate about helping individuals unlock their authentic voices and live with joy, authenticity, and power. Through her unique blend of practical and soulful guidance, Kira inspires profound transformation, enabling clients to fully express their gifts and share them with the world. www.soultovoice.com #FindYourVoice #VocalActivation #ThroatChakra #ThroatChakraHealing #AuthenticVoice #SoulfulSinging #InvestInYourself #FreeYourVoice #VocalEmpowerment #SingingWorkshops #EmpoweredWomen #SpeakYourTruth #SelfExpression #ConfidenceThroughVoice #UnlockYourPotential #WellnessForWomen Information Source: Kira Callahan | eventbrite

The FRETORI Kick Off Party is back for 2025! Year 3 in this format..... What's happening at the event? First and foremost, it's a party! A social gathering of like-minded people. We want to bring the cycling community together, bike shops, cyclists and industry people alike. It's FREE to attend. We've invited more than 20 independent bicycle retailers to the event. Each one of them will bring a special bike to show, built with Shimano & PRO components. These custom bike builds will be on display for guests to see up close in person. Skratch & Bivo - two other brands FRETORI represents as well will also be present! There are no obligations to guests who attend. It's simple, if you like cool bikes and great people, this should be a fun night in Toronto. Favourite Bike! We will have a favourite bike vote! Every guest will have a chance to vote for their favourite bike at the party. For the first time ever, The FRETROPHY will be awarded to the winning shop! We're stoked for this one. Maybe another shop can take the title from Alpha Velo this year? Raffle! We will also have a raffle via Club 1882, Cycling Canada's fundraising organization. The purpose of the raffle will be to generate support for our young, aspiring National level cyclists. Prizes are courtesy of Shimano Canada LTD, Skratch & Bivo. This year we'll announce our prizes very soon! We assure you, they won't disspoint! There is limited capacity - please RSVP Here! Again, It's free! We hope to see you there. Information Source: FRETORI Inc. | eventbrite

Spiral Danceis a partner dance fusion of tantra, authentic relating and Brazilian Zouk. This is a dance & intimacy class. A casual social dance will follow. It creates a pathway for easy connection, strengthens bonds, and revitalizes intimacy. It's queer-positive and brings everyone to experience the full spectrum of Masculine and Feminine energies within themselves. Come solo OR with a partner. Catch the Spiral Dance vibe HERE. This class eases you into dancing with another person by first preparing your nervous system for closeness and providing instruction for simple movements to try and space to play with them. Come for the class, stay after for the dance social. Perfect for you, if: You’ve never been in a conscious partnership before, but want oneYou want an intentional experience that builds up to partner dancingYou’re looking for a meaningful way to connect to yourself, your body, your partner & those around youYou’re generally nervous about surrendering to intimacy and you want to lean into love by having a better understanding of how masculine/feminine dynamics play a part in your relationshipsYou want to share sexy vibes in community!Catch the vibe HERE. Come solo OR with a partner. Our vision is to create conscious dance parties with sexy soulful R&B music where, at the centre, there’s a shared language of dance. And we can’t wait to share Spiral Dance as a contribution to building conscious relationships in our community where we can all be touched by the power of love itself. A love that is multi-faceted and goes far beyond romanticism A love that binds individuals into community. A love of who we truly are. Join us and be a part of this community. Come for the class, stay after for the dance social. This is event is cross-promoted and part of a membership space. Tickets sold on Eventbrite do not necessarily reflect attendance of the class. Catch the vibe HERE. Class Facilitators Tamina Paris Performance Artist Coach Dubbed a “Canadian Legend” in the dance scene, Tamina Paris was the first female hip-hop dancer in season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry: She played “Tiffany” on the Original cast of the hit series The Next Step, danced with Lady Gaga for 6 years and is the co-creative director & choreographer for Drag Race Winner, Queen Priyanka. Beyond her performance accolades, Tamina's passion for fostering community and personal growth led her to establish Exalted Expression. a holistic approach to achieving your highest potential as an artist and individual, both on and off the stage. Tamina emphasizes the importance of self-love & self-discovery. She believes that dance is more than just copying steps; it’s about expressing from within and not trying to fit in a box. Tamina's coaching programs create a supportive space for artists to figure out who they are, get comfortable in their expression, and step into their star power. Her approach emphasizes mental, emotional and spiritual wellness first. Tamina's legacy is marked by her profound impact on the dance community, with students who have toured with Missy Elliott, Drake, Doja Cat, become entrepreneurs, and created pathways to success - THEIR way When you work with Tamina, there’s no longer a question of what you bring to the table - YOU OWN IT. Michael Weirich Philosopher & Guide Michael speaks about the transformation of human society into a more organic & connected way of life. He believes we progress to a more beautiful world as more people freely express their purpose and live in honest relationships. He teaches intimacy & relationships and guides people to create their next mission. Michael shows people their body is a powerful tool in forming highly functional and heartfelt bonds. From a background in authentic relating, dance & engineering, he co-created Spiral Dance & the Exalted Expression Group to bring people closer to living as their most expressed selves in the world. Information Source: Exalted Expression Group | eventbrite