Hart House is For You
Looking for a place to be creative?
A space to connect, grab a bite and make new friends?
How about a space to disconnect from it all, play the piano, take yoga and study quietly? Then Hart House is just the place for you.
Come through and learn more about the many programs, activities and workshops on offer.
We're excited to welcome you to Xplore!
Join us on September 21 for lots of fun-filled activities, food, giveaways and more!
Each year in September, Hart House invites students to come and Xplore all the different ways to get involved at the House; meet our friendly staff and some of our student ambassadors; learn more about our programming, fitness and wellness activities, places to eat, mingle and create new connections; and find out about the many spaces available to students.
Upcoming Events
- Apr 5 – Sep 30, 2023
Talking Walls Exhibition: I AM...
This Talking Walls exhibition at Hart House serves as a visual reminder that the next generation of change-makers is already in our midst.
- Aug 19 – Oct 26, 2023
Documenting Myanmar’s Revolution
The exhibition of Bryan Dickie’s photography from his recently published photo book covering Myanmar’s ongoing civil war.
- Sep 22 – Oct 27, 2023
The First 50: Toronto's Hip Hop Architects
This exhibition features 50 of the most influential figures of the Toronto Hip Hop scene between the years 1980-2000.
- Mon, Sep 25, 2023
'Here Together' Exhibition
“Talking Walls” is and on-going series of informal exhibit spaces staged throughout Hart House, build understanding and awareness.
- Mon, Sep 25, 2023
The Performance of Shadows
An exhibition that explores intuition as a condition of consciousness and a means for expanding our understanding of the world.
- Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Hart House Theatre Info Session # 2
Want to get involved at Hart House Theatre? Find out how!
- Tue, Sep 26, 2023
5-Buck Lunch
Join us for a tasty and satisfying meal, crafted by our Executive Chef — all at a price that will also deeply satisfy.
- Tue, Sep 26, 2023
I've Got U Under My Skin: AIDS & Classical Music - Concert
Artwork that enriched the world even when the artists were confronted with great suffering, loss, and fear.
- Tue, Sep 26, 2023
Camera Club Socials Fall-Winter 2023-24
Camera Club Socials offer an opportunity to meet other club members, socialize, and share your passion for photography.
- Sep 27 – Dec 15, 2023
I've Got U Under My Skin: AIDS & Classical Music
Artwork that enriched the world even when the artists were confronted with great suffering, loss, and fear.
- Wed, Sep 27, 2023
I've Got U Under My Skin: AIDS & Classical Music - Exhibition Tours
Artwork that enriched the world even when the artists were confronted with great suffering, loss, and fear.
- Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Board Game Café
Our Board Game Cafe offers a space to have meaningful interactions, without the intimidation factor of completely open-ended social opportunity.
- Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Learning To Lead
Explore your exercise creativity, initiative, and community through movement and reflective dialogue with Learning to Lead!
- Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Careers in Finance
Network, learn and inspire with the Hart House Finance Committee and their panel of guests.
- Thu, Sep 28, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Beading with Jenny Blackbird
Jenny Blackbird will teach how to make a beaded and not beaded Orange Shirt Pin for awareness of Orange Shirt Day.
- Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Button Making Workshop
Our Button Making Workshop offers a space to activate your creative mind and crafty skills.
- Thu, Sep 28, 2023
I've Got U Under My Skin: AIDS & Classical Music - Talk
Artwork that enriched the world even when the artists were confronted with great suffering, loss, and fear.
- Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Three-Day Darkroom Techniques Course, September 2023
Hart House Camera Club workshops and classes designed to enhance your photography skills.
- Thu, Sep 28, 2023
Reimagining Music Venues - Report Launch
Celebrate the launch of the "Reimagining Music Venues" report, a presentation and a Q&A followed by live music performances.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Camera Club Open Studios Fall-Winter 2023-24
Camera Club Open Studios offer an opportunity to photograph your model or object in a studio setting.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
2023 Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Honour the experiences of residential school survivors by joining a University-wide event to recognize Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconci
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Designing for Wicked Problems: Democracy, Community, and Alternative Futures
This Design Jam invites university students at all levels to collaborate with community partners on real world design challenges related to climate change.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Wellness Walks 23-24
Walk your way to better wellness. Meet new people, discover nearby green spaces and find your connection to the outdoors and a healthier you this semester.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Stepping Workshop with Montreal Steppers
Performance group the Montreal Steppers are hosting a stepping workshop. Register now!
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Casual Chess Fridays
Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.
- Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Lyricists' Lounge
In partnership with Toronto2.0, and Never Quantize, these low-key sessions are intended for anyone interested in exploring the craft and the art of Hip Hop.
- Sat, Sep 30, 2023
The Route to Canada
A live presentation of the art form of step, spoken work and song highlighting the resilience, creativity, influence of our ancestors in the African Diaspora.
- Oct 1 – Nov 2, 2023
Liberation on the Dance Floor
This exhibition features posters, photographs, and other materials reminding us that dance floor experiences can spark queer liberation.
- Sun, Oct 1, 2023
Ships in the Night
Join us for the public play reading of 'Ships in the Night' by Ameer Idreis
- Mon, Oct 2, 2023
Barbershop
Black Futures Barbershop. Bi-weekly campus Afro-textured hair services at Hart House.
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Hart House Registered Clubs
Join one of our Clubs! U of T students, staff, faculty and community members from across all three campuses come together to explore common interests or to try new things when they join one of Hart House’s Registered Clubs. Participants from a wide range of ages and abilities can participate in music, arts and a wide variety of recreational pursuits.
Choose from archery, bridge, camera, chess, debating, film, photography, scuba diving and seven musical groups.
Hart House Student Committees
A chance to play an active role in empowering and enhancing the student experience, Hart House student committees deliver programs that bring communities together. Each committee also has representation on our governing body, the Hart House Board of Stewards.
Students acquire skills in good governance and learn to work with peers, faculty and external advisors toward common causes. Members develop leadership skills that serve them well in their post-Hart House lives and careers.
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