“Feminism isnt about making women strong. Women are already strong. Its about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” —G.D. Anderson
International Womens Day is here and it is important to celebrate everything women have accomplished. Its a day to share inspiring stories and have discussions on existing issues.
Toronto is holding a number of events around the city in honour of International Womens Day. Browse the list below and we hope to see you attending one of the following events:
Where: Toronto Region Board of Trade
When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Description: “Event features 24 women speakers all from Toronto Canada with a diverse array of backgrounds will each talk for couple of minutes. The topic: How they are changing the world.”
Where: Hart House Great Hall
When: March 15th, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Description: “Come to meet inspirational women and students who never cease to fight for their place in STEM! We promise you great conversations, inspirational speakers, stunning performances, and a delicious dinner!”
Where: Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill, Yonge & Front
When: March 13th, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Description: “This event is open to people in Blockchain, FinTech, Financial Services and Technology – or if you just want to come and learn more about what it means to be in those fields.”
Where: Centennial Recreation Centre-Scarborough
When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Description: “Come celebrate International Womens Day with special guests: Hon. John McKay MP and MPP Mitzie Hunter. An evening of vibrant and interactive multicultural performances. Light refreshments will be served, complements of The Olde Stone Cottage Pub.”
Where: Frontlines
When: March 8th, 3 PM – 6PM
Description: “Join us at Frontlines for an evening of women empowerment, light food & refreshments, inspirational speakers & entertainment.”
Where: Rm AA160 -New Council Chamber Arts and Administration Building
When: March 8th, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Description: “The Equity & Diversity Office, The Writing Centre (CTL), the Campus Safety Office, and the Academic Advising & Career Centre invite you to attend the Womens Writing Circle. Collaboratively presented with the UTSC Women’s and Trans Centre, we welcome UTSC staff, faculty and students who identify as women or trans people to celebrate International Women’s Day!”
Where: Habitual Fitness & Lifestyle
When: March 8th, 5PM – 6PM
Description: “Come along to our FREE womens bootcamp ran by our Rising Star Trainer Nadien to celebrate International Womens Day! A chance to work alongside some amazing like-minded ladies, share some laughs, be involved in a community and feel amazing in your skin!”
Where: Yellow Door Studio, Oakville
When: March 8th, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Description: “In honour of International Women’s Day, yellowDoor is hosting an evening event to celebrate its amazing community filled with strong, successful women. The evening will spotlight the concept of limiting beliefs and how, as women, we have a choice to abide by them or, to challenge them.”
Where: The Broadview Hotel
When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Description: “The Broadview Hotel invites guests to join them on International Women’s Day for a cocktail and speaker panel event. The panel, moderated by Samora Smallwood, a Toronto-based actor and co-chair of ACTRA’s Diversity Committee, will feature prominent female business owners and residents from the city’s east end, who will discuss culture, community and female-run businesses.”
Where: IBC TAMIL
When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8 PM
Description: “Celebrate the success and discuss the changes that we need to make as a community. Come spend International Womens Day with us at IBC Tamil on Friday March 8th. Join us along with many guest speakers and take this opportunity to network with fellow like minded members of our Tamil community.”
Where: Sandbox Studios
When: March 8th, 6 PM – 9:45 PM
Description: “Empress Mane Presents: International Women’s Day celebration with a focus on the melanated experience featuring intimate workshop with Ornella Harris (@ornellaharris), Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP following a confidence session with confidence coach Jillisa Brown (@beautifymysoul) of Beautify My Soul. Enjoy music from Santana (@santanaluv), food and beverages, and a night off to celebrate: YOU.”
Where: YogaVision Centre
When: March 8th, 7 PM – 8PM
Description: “OM is the universal sound of creation, the highest and purest vibration that exists. OM chanting is group practice that uses the transformation power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of participants and to purify the local environment for 2km.”
Where: Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
When: March 10th, 6 PM – 11 PM
Description: “Women lifting Women at the intersection of fashion, fitness, fun and community. Join us on Saturday, March 9th, as we celebrate the women of the 100 Strong and Sexy challenge. Through them, we will be reminded of the value of relationship and self-commitment to a more balanced and better lifestyle.”
Where: Artscape Daniels Launchpad
When: March 8th, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Description: “In honour of International Womens Day we teamed up with Artscape Daniels Launchpad to host a FREE music funding event for women and non-binary artists. Join us on March 8, 2019 at Launchpad for an information session about FACTORs funding programs and opportunities.”
Where: Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
When: March 8th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Description: “Enjoy a welcome beverage and engage in a panel discussion on female leadership.”
Where: Handlebar
When: March 8th, 7 PM – 10 PM
Description: “It’s International Women’s Day and I’m celebrating by inviting two rad DJ’s and bringing out all our favourite records! Come dance to a night of Soul, Funk & Rock n’ Roll featuring many of our all time favourite female artists.”
Check out last years post for IWD here!
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