Upcoming Events
From Spark to Fire: A Community Arts Retrospective
Running until August 31, Weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekends 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Part of the CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival
Photo exhibit by Deborah Barndt, artist/academic/activist
In the past 15 years, community arts has exploded through creative projects with diverse communities across the GTA. Deborah Barndt, professor of Environmental Studies and founder of the Community Arts Practice (CAP) certificate at York University, has documented a wide range of projects in arts and social justice organizations. These creative initiatives democratize the arts and engage communities through participatory processes in performance, music and spoken word, visual arts and more, while addressing issues such community food security, racialized gun violence, migrant labour, Indigenous history, cuts to social services, and revitalization. This retrospective reflects part of Barndt’s legacy as she retires from full-time employment at York.
Mother’s Day Tea and Tour
Sunday, May 11, 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring Mom to the Inn to celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon Fancy Tea. Cream Scones with crème fraîche and gooseberry jam, lemon tarts and more! Price includes a complimentary guided tour of the Museum. All ages are welcome. First come, first served. $10 plus tax
Victoria Day Tea and Tour
Monday, May 19, 1 to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Victoria Day with an afternoon tea fit for a Queen. Price includes a complimentary guided tour of the Museum. All ages are welcome. First come, first served. $10 plus tax
Montgomery’s Inn Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from, 2 to 6 p.m.
Buy direct form local farmers and food artisans. Organic fruit and vegetables, cheese, bread and prepared foods as well as ethically raised meat, honey and more! Free.
Doors Open Toronto
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25, 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate this architectural urban adventure with free admission to the museum. This year’s theme is Secrets & Spirits. Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door. Hourly trolley tours of the Islington Village Murals courtesy of the Islington Village BIA. Admission is FREE.
Thirsty Thursdays
Thursday, May 29, 7 – 10 p.m.
The last Thursday of every month is Thirsty Thursday Tavern night at the Inn. Enjoy a glass of beer, wine, or a Thomas Montgomery specialty in our restored 1847 barroom! Montgomery’s Inn. Irish stew, fresh baked bread and live traditional music. Admission is free! Cash bar, $5.00 for a bowl of stew, while supplies last.
The Sonnet Show
Friday, May 30, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
The Inn provides the set for the sixth annual Sonnet Show – theatre based on Shakespeare’s Sonnets, in partnership with the Humber River Shakespeare Company. Tickets are $35, call 416-209-2026 or visit
humberrivershakespeare.ca.
Children’s Concert Classics at Montgomery’s Inn
Saturday, May 31, 2 – 4 p.m.
Join us for classical music in the Community Room in partnership with Neapolitan Connection. This month features the story of Babar, the Little Elephant. Tours of the museum and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Adults $22 plus HST, children under 12 $12.50 plus HST. Tickets available at
neapolitanconnection.com.
PHONE: 416-394-8113
