Friday, March 8, 2024 is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the valued contributions and achievements of cis and trans women. On International Women’s Day, we acknowledge the progress we’ve made in working towards gender equality, while recognizing that there is more important work to do. The City of Toronto is committed to building an equitable and inclusive city, free from discrimination, stereotypes and bias, where women, girls and gender diverse people can thrive.
On March 8, the Toronto sign on Nathan Phillips Square will be lit purple for International Women’s Day, as well as the Assembly Hall lobby.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with numerous events and activities across the city during the month of March, including programming by women-identifying artists.
Exhibitions
- February 28 to May 2: Achy Awfulness exhibition at Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery – shows how artist Rylee Rumble uses single-colour canvases to express memories, emotions and objects that are connected to her mental health. Each painting is a personal archive and a systemic process of release.
- March 2 to 27 (with reception on March 2 from 1 to 3 p.m.): The Empowering Faces exhibition at Clark Centre for the Arts features recent graduates of the VIEWS (Vision of Inspiring and Empowering Walls in Scarborough) program, where young artists painted individuals who were inspiring or impactful in their lives.
- March 2 – 27 (reception on March 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.): Exhibition by Zoë Bridgman and Kelsey Whyte at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre explores playful works, using contrasting styles and media, that create a world that can feel softer and easier to navigate than reality, a space that reflects the human experience back out to the viewer.
Events & Activities
- Tuesday, March 5: By the Lake Book Club, at Assembly Hall, presents author Kathy Friedman speaking on her book All the Shining People.
- Wednesday, March 6 at 5 p.m.: “Inspire Inclusion Together,” showcases an International Women’s Day Networking Soiree hosted by Toronto Network of Women (TOnow) in partnership with InfoTech’s Women’s Network. At the Concert Hall (888 Yonge St.). This is a ticketed event.
- March 9 and 10: In recognition of International Women’s Day, Montgomery Inn’s drop-in program focuses on women’s hidden histories, telling the story of the many women who lived and worked in the 19th century inn.
- March 9 – 10, 16 – 17: Join Scarborough Museum for an interactive, family-friendly creation workshop. Families (minimum one adult) can create and decorate a cardboard Little Library bookshelf to take home, and get some inspiration from the museum’s collection of books that celebrate the stories of women.
- March 9 – 17: In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Colborne Lodge drop-in program focuses on women’s hidden histories. This year the Lodge will tell the story of Jemima Howard, an often overlooked figure in the story of Colborne Lodge.
- March 9 – 17: Women’s History Pin-Making Craft at Colborne Lodge – This special March Break program will treat your family to a tour exploring the lives of the women who lived in this historic house. Take selfies while on tour and turn your photos into a unique memento to wear home.
- March 9 – 17: In recognition of International Women’s Day, Gibson House’s drop-in program focuses on women’s hidden histories and celebrating women through textiles. Explore the untold stories of women and other communities who have played pivotal roles in shaping the cultural, social, and economic landscape of Toronto.
- March 9 – 17: March Break at Mackenzie House: Revolutionary Impressions, Stories of Toronto Women in early printshops – Celebrate the stories of women in the Toronto printing industry, from frontline workers, to editors and publishers such as Mary Ann Shadd Cary and Sophia Dalton. Print a souvenir poster and bookmark on the 1845 printing press.
- March 9 – 17: March Break at Todmorden Mills – Celebrate women’s stories by making crafts inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb, Mary Ann Shadd Cary, and Elizabeth Simcoe, enjoy treats made from historic recipes, and learn more about the impact women have made throughout history.
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