Upcoming Events - by Type

Whether you're loooking for new ideas, time with the family, or one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, you'll find Toronto's favourite shoebox has a lot to offer. We offer three seasons of events every year, so check back here or subscribe to our eNewsletter to get the latest.

Here are the types of events we usually offer:

In Spring and/or Summer 2008 we are also offering the following:

If you'd prefer to view events BY DATE, follow this link to the main EVENTS page.

On this page you can view upcoming events by the type of event, below, then click the event name for details.

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Especially for Families
Most Saturdays Saturday Shenanigans: Family Fun at the Bata Shoe Museum
May 24 A Cinderella Story
May 21 Ballet Movie Night: 'Le Roi Danse'
June 14 Go Ahead and Touch: Hands-on Demonstrations
June 14 Costume Fitting Demonstration - and Try on Tutus
June 18 Ballet Movie Night: 'La Sylphide'
July 12 Ask the Expert: Pointe Shoe Fitting
July 16 Ballet Movie Night: 'The Red Shoes'
July 19 Go Ahead and Touch: Hands-on Demonstrations
July 26 Ballet Shoe Fitting Demonstration
August 2 Go Ahead and Touch: Hands-on Demonstrations
August 13 Ballet Movie Night: 'Amelia'

Lectures
June 4 Foot Binding and Chinese Modernity: The Demise of One of History's Most Enigmatic Practices

Guided Tours

Join us for a friendly half-hour and leave with a new understanding of the world at your feet.
June 6 On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Slipper. Gallery Tour.
July 4 On Your Toes: Broad, Square, Pointed, Turned-up, Peek-a-toe
August 1 First Steps: Children's Shoes from Around the World

Tap Your Toes Around the World

Celebrate the great things Toronto's multicultural community has to offer in the city's favourite shoe box!. Enjoy music, dance, traditional footwear, special exhibits and more, as you are transported to exotic destinations. Family fun for everyone: arts and crafts, children's games and storytelling.

Follow this link for more information about the whole 2007-8 Tap Your Toes Around the World series of events

June 7 Visit Portugal

Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
May 5 to 29 'Snapshot' exhibit: Japanese Footwear
You may also be interested in the "Wearable Washi Slippers" workshop

Dance Programming
May 21 Ballet Movie Night: 'Le Roi Danse'
May 24 A Cinderella Story
June 6 On Pointe: The Rise of the Ballet Slipper. Gallery Tour.
June 14 Costume Fitting Demonstration - and Try on Tutus
June 18 Ballet Movie Night: 'La Sylphide'
July 12 Ask the Expert: Pointe Shoe Fitting
July 16 Ballet Movie Night: 'The Red Shoes'
July 19 Go Ahead and Touch: Hands-on Demonstrations
July 26 Ballet Shoe Fitting Demonstration
August 2 Go Ahead and Touch: Hands-on Demonstrations
August 13 Ballet Movie Night: 'Amelia'

Special Events
May 21 Induction of a Jazz Legend's Shoes into the Museum
June 8 Workshop: Wearable Washi Slippers
June 22 Quill Working Demonstration

Print-friendly Events Program for May through August 2008.
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How can you receive free or discounted admission to many of the paid events listed here? By becoming a MEMBER of the Bata Shoe Museum.

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For more information about events listed on this page
Please contact programs@batashoemuseum.ca or call 416.979.7799 x242.

Media contact
Rosmarie Gadzovski, Marketing and Public Relations Manager
416.979.7799 x225