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Learn to Play Dominoes

Come play dominoes with us! Whether it’s your all-time favourite game or something you’re keen to try for the first time, all are welcome at this neighbourhood gathering. Join us under the Gardiner for some friendly game time ahead of our city-scale Dominoes run on September 22.

Softer City Curators’ Tour: May 25

Be the first to explore our Softer City outdoor exhibition by joining a curators’ tour on opening weekend. Learn about the inspiration behind the exhibition theme and come see how Softer City invites artists, architects, and designers to explore new approaches to social connection and soft encounters in our city.

Softer City Curators’ Tour: May 26

Be the first to explore our Softer City outdoor exhibition by joining a curators’ tour on opening weekend. Learn about the inspiration behind the exhibition theme and come see how Softer City invites artists, architects, and designers to explore new approaches to social connection and soft encounters in our city.

A yoga teacher poses with prayer-hands at a park under the highway
Yoga with Adriene, presented by The Bentway

July 6, 2024. 10:00am (Timed Entry)

The Bentway welcomes wellness icon Adriene Mishler of Yoga with Adriene for her first-ever live event in Canada! The YouTube superstar has inspired millions of people around the world to practice yoga from the comfort of their homes. Now, join Adriene and thousands of Torontonians live on July 6 for this unforgettable communal outdoor yoga class (co-hosted with Fort York).

Softer City: Freestyle Socials

Join Athony Morgan and Aaron Fitzpatrick for their signature hilarious social game, Freestyle Socials. The game is simple! Through yes or no questions, share ideas and experiences about community and connection. There’s sure to be lots of laughter and you might even make a new friend!

Softer City Curators’ Tours

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Be the first to explore our Softer City outdoor exhibition by joining a curators’ tour on opening weekend. Learn about the inspiration behind the exhibition theme and come see how Softer City invites artists, architects, and designers to explore new approaches to social connection and soft encounters in our city.

Summer Opening Night Party (2024)

A fabulous party to kick-off summer in the city! Mix, mingle, and dance under the Gardiner as The Bentway’s new public art exhibition Softer City officially opened. The evening culminated with a massive collective performance led by local queer line dancing icons, SPURS.

Beading Workshop at The Bentway

June 22, 2024. Times: 12pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm

Join a community beading circle inspired by Nico Williams’s project Tracings, a series of large-scale Indigenous regalia designs installed under the Gardiner. Learn about basic beading techniques and the role that beading plays in healing practices in many communities.

From Steps to Stories Public Opening

Be the first to experience From Steps to Stories, a new high-tech exhibition presented with Autodesk Research. Join us on Friday, November 3 for a free reception as we launch this interactive showcase of cutting-edge space-sensing technology and consider its implications for understanding public space.

Staging Grounds Public Opening

Be the first to see Bentway Staging Grounds, a temporary public space under the Gardiner Expressway at the public opening on September 18!

Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan Showcase

Join us for a walking tour and presentation of the Under Gardiner Public Realm Plan on September 26, as we explore how the spaces under the Expressway can better serve Toronto. 

The Bentway Block Party is back!

July 20, 2023

Our annual Block Party is back and bigger than ever. This day-long, free, celebratory street party returns on August 13 with live music, roving performances, cheerleading, an art market by Toronto Art Crawl, street food and more. Today, The Bentway announced the return of its annual Block Party, taking place on Sunday, August 13. Torontonians […]

Coming Soon: Earth Dreams, A Summer Party for Grief & Love

June 19, 2023

Artist studio Nocturnal Medicine, known for their recent “Rave For Eco Grief” in New York, present a free late-night party at The Bentway on July 8. Featuring music and dancing with DJ’s Tender Buttons and Me Time, and poetry readings by Dr. Duke Redbird. This summer, Nocturnal Medicine presents an urban gathering for a city […]