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• Art Exhibit: Encounter

  • Start
    5 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  ENCOUNTER '26

  Art Show & Sale
  by the newest Heliconian Club Members

  Runs from September 3 - 30, 2026
   

  • This show has it all: big colourful landscapes, needle-felted creatures, humorous illustrations, thoughtful mixed-media sculptures and more.

  • Come and celebrate the creative and varied works of our new Heliconian Visual Arts Members. 

  
  FREE PUBLIC VIEWING:
  Wednesday, September 9th from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
  
  Or visit by appointment - info@heliconianclub.org
  
  
  We look forward to seeing you!
  
  Convenors: Florence Guttman & Rosemary Tannock  Image by: Tanya Murdoch and Rosemary Tannock 
  

   

  
  

  
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  TORONTO HELICONIAN CLUB
  35 Hazelton Ave. (just north of Bay subway station), Toronto, ON, Canada  M5R 2E3
  

  
  

  
  

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• September 14/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Steve P

  • When
    14 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• September 21/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Ali M

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• September 28/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Maria

  • When
    28 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• President's Reception 2026

  • When
    29 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

  We hope you'll be able to come to our annual President's Reception on Tuesday Sept 29 at 5:30 pm.

  It kicks off the new Heliconian season of activities, and is a great opportunity to welcome new members, meet the Artists-in-Residence, and to make new friends. Good food, good times and a champagne toast to all!

  COST: Free to members

  Starts at 5:30pm, with reception from 6-8pm

  Food and drink will be provided, including champagne & a non-alcoholic option

  The occasion is hosted by past-president Angie Littlefield, along with new Board of Directors and Section Chairs. The Humanities section convenes this event, and will provide delicious food and drink.

  Please register by Sep 15. We look forward to seeing you!

  
  

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• LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit

  • Start
    2 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    28 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  Register

  

  Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word 

  Luminous: 15^th Annual Heliconian Photography Exhibit

  Exhibition runs from 2 Oct- 28 Oct 2026

  Heliconian Hall in Yorkville hosts LUMINOUS, a exhibition of fourteen women photographers. Eight performance artists engage with the spirit of selected photographs, a delightful form of synergy. This interaction of art disciplines is called 'ekphrasis.' 

  
  

  Oct 3 from 2-5:00: Reception with dance, music and spoken word performances

                                 Two different programmes: at 2:15 and 3:15. Free. 

  
  

  Oct 14 from 5-8:30: Open Viewing 

                                   Artist talks, music, dance and spoken word performances

                                   from 7-8:30. Free. 

  
  

  Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark

  Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko 

  Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch

  Free public viewings: Oct 3 from 2-5     and  Oct 14 from 5-8:30     

  You can also view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org

  Convenors: Linda Briskin and Brianna Caryll

  Please join us. Bring a friend.

  To view by appointment or for more information, contact 416-922-3618

  Email: info@heliconianclub.org

  Website: http://heliconianclub.org

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• LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit Public Viewing: October 3/26

  • When
    3 Oct 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  Register

  

  Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word 

  Luminous: 15^th Annual Heliconian Photography Exhibit

  Exhibition runs from 2 Oct- 28 Oct 2026

  Heliconian Hall in Yorkville hosts LUMINOUS, a exhibition of fourteen women photographers. Eight performance artists engage with the spirit of selected photographs, a delightful form of synergy. This interaction of art disciplines is called 'ekphrasis.' 

  
  

  Opening Reception: October 3/26

  
  

  Oct 3 from 2-5:00: Reception with dance, music and spoken word performances

                                 Two different programmes: at 2:15 and 3:15. Free. 

  
  

  Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark

  Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko 

  Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch

  Free public viewings: Oct 3 from 2-5  and  Oct 14 from 5-8:30     

  You can also view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org

  Convenors: Linda Briskin and Brianna Caryll

  Please join us. Bring a friend.

  To view by appointment or for more information, contact 416-922-3618

  Email: info@heliconianclub.org

  Website: http://heliconianclub.org

  luminous_clip_2_ekphrasis.mp4
  

  
  

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• October 5/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Cassandra

  • When
    5 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit, Open Viewing: October 14/26

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  Register

  

  Photography Comes Alive with Music, Dance and Spoken Word 

  Luminous: 15^th Annual Heliconian Photography Exhibit

  Exhibition runs from 2 Oct- 28 Oct 2026

  Heliconian Hall in Yorkville hosts LUMINOUS, a exhibition of fourteen women photographers. Eight performance artists engage with the spirit of selected photographs, a delightful form of synergy. This interaction of art disciplines is called 'ekphrasis.' 

  
  

  Oct 3 from 2-5:00: Reception with dance, music and spoken word performances

                                 Two different programmes: at 2:15 and 3:15. Free. 

  
  

  Oct 14 from 5-8:30: Open Viewing 

                                   Artist talks, music, dance and spoken word performances

                                   from 7-8:30. Free. 

  
  

  Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark

  Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko 

  Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch

  Free public viewings: Oct 3 from 2-5     and  Oct 14 from 5-8:30     

  You can also view by appointment. Please contact: info@heliconianclub.org

  Convenors: Linda Briskin and Brianna Caryll

  Please join us. Bring a friend.

  To view by appointment or for more information, contact 416-922-3618

  Email: info@heliconianclub.org

  Website: http://heliconianclub.org

  luminous_clip_2_ekphrasis.mp4
  

  
  

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• October 19/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Brad

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• Heliconian Comedy Night

  • When
    23 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave

  Register

  What: First Annual Heliconian Comedy Night

  Why: All Proceeds to Benefit Heliconian Club Foundation
  

  Location: Heliconian Club, 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto
  

  Date: Friday October 23, 2026

  Time: Doors open 6:30pm; Show begins 7pm

  Cost: $25

  This event is open to all members, guests and general public

  Cash Bar

  
  

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• Hel's Belles and Friends

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  Register

  

  
  

  Once again, our Heliconian composers generously share their riches in a varied program including Jana Skarecky’s “What Draws Us Together” for cello and clarinet and a set of Heliconian dances for string quartet by Kye Marshall.

  
  

  Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM - 4 PM | Includes Intermission

  with complimentary refreshments and cash bar

  Admission: General: $30.00 Heliconian Members: $25.00

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  
  

  Image by: Tanya Murdoch 

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• 2026/27 Concert Series - SUBSCRIPTION

  • Start
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
  • End
    15 May 2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave

  Register

  

  
  

  Join us for the 2026-2027

  Heliconian Club Concert Series,

  presented by members of the

  Heliconian Club Music Section.

  
  

  All concerts take place in Heliconian Hall: 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto.

  Purchasing a concert subscription includes tickets to 4 concerts, listed below

  All Performances:

  Saturdays, Doors 2:00 PM

  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  The concerts include: 

  Hel's Belles: October 24, 2026

  Once again, our Heliconian composers generously share their riches in a varied program including Jana Skarecky’s “What Draws Us Together” for cello and clarinet and a set of Heliconian dances for string quartet by Kye Marshall.

  Shades of Autumn: November 21, 2026

  A concert of chamber works including the Brahms Clarinet Quintet, Schubert’s Piano Trio in Bb Major and a new piece for bassoon and piano by club member Kye Marshall.
  

  Come To The Cabaret: March 20, 2027
  

  Join Heliconians this March for a cabaret style concert. Enjoy an assortment of snacks and drinks to bring to your table while you take in Broadway hits, party pieces and theatrics. Come to the Cabaret (old chum)!
  

  Music For Planet Earth: April 24, 2027
  

  The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our planet Earth, with a program dedicated to the health of our environment. This program will include “We Make the Air” for mezzo-soprano and string quartet by Kye Marshall.
  

  FREE Extra Concert: Mary Rezza Memorial Student Recital: May 15, 2027

  Mary Rezza (1927-2000) was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, a noted collaborative pianist, teacher and vocal coach who organized the first Heliconian student recital in 1991. Heliconian teacher/members continue to bring their students together for an annual program in memory of this esteemed member. Come and share the excitement of students of all ages and levels performing in this congenial environment.

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• October 26/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Louise

  • When
    26 Oct 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• November 2/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: TBC

  • When
    2 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    33

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• Heliconian History Series: Weird Toronto: Hidden Histories of Yorkville and Toronto with Adam Bunch

  • When
    4 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

  Register

  
  

  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• November 9/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Knox

  • When
    9 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    34

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• November 16/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Rohit

  • When
    16 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    34

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• Shades Of Autumn: A Concert of Chamber Works

  • When
    21 Nov 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  Register

  

  
  

  A concert of chamber works including the Brahms Clarinet Quintet, Schubert’s Piano Trio in Bb Major and a new piece for bassoon and piano by club member Kye Marshall.
  

  
  

  Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM - 4 PM | Includes Intermission

  with complimentary refreshments and cash bar

  Admission: General: $30.00 Heliconian Members: $25.00

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  
  

  Image by: Linda Briskin 

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• November 23/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Katalina

  • When
    23 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• November 30/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Roku

  • When
    30 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• December 07/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Carly

  • When
    7 Dec 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

  Show details
• December 14/26, Life Drawing Session, Model: Yaz

  • When
    14 Dec 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

  Register

  

  
  

  Monday Life Drawing Fall 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• December 21/26, Life Drawing Session, SPECIAL EVENT, Model: Ben and Charlotte

  • When
    21 Dec 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    35

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  Monday Life Drawing Winter 2026

  Dates:  Mondays 10 am – 12 pm quick poses, 1 pm - 3 pm sustained pose. Doors open at 9:40 am.  The doors will be locked at 9:55 a m for the morning session  and at 12:55 p m for the afternoon session so that we can start on time.  

  Price:  Full day (4 hours): members $20; public $25.

  Half day (2 hours, morning or afternoon): members $12; public $15.

  Online registration and payment:  
  Please register online and pay in advance. There are only 35 spaces available, and this will ensure your space is held. 
  
  Hall set-up:  Staff will set up the model stage. Help with the chairs is appreciated.  
  
  Breaks: Coffee will be provided.  Donations of cookies or other goodies are welcome.  There is a filtered water dispenser outside the main floor washroom. Bring your own container.

  
  

  Health & Safety If you feel unwell, please stay home. Be considerate to your fellow artists. Masks may be worn.
  

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• Heliconian History Series: Black History in Toronto: Stories of Courage, Community and Freedom with Karolyn Smardz Frost

  • When
    24 Feb 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

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  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• Come To the Cabaret

  • When
    20 Mar 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  Join Heliconians this March for a cabaret style concert. Enjoy an assortment of snacks and drinks to bring to your table while you take in Broadway hits, party pieces and theatrics. Come to the Cabaret (old chum)!

  
  

  Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM - 4 PM | Includes Intermission

  with complimentary refreshments and cash bar

  Admission: General: $30.00 Heliconian Members: $25.00

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  
  

  Image by: Catherine Maunsell 

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• Heliconian History Series: Before the Heliconians: The Pre-History of Heliconian Hall, 1868-1900 with Angie Littlefield

  • When
    21 Apr 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto

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  All are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 6:30pm and the speaker will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A and refreshments. Invite your friends as this is an evening that you won’t want to miss.

  Tickets: $35 for the public | $25 for members

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• Music For Planet Earth

  • When
    24 Apr 2027
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our planet Earth, with a program dedicated to the health of our environment. This program will include “We Make the Air” for mezzo-soprano and string quartet by Kye Marshall.
  

  
  

  Doors 2:00 PM | Show 2:30 PM - 4 PM | Includes Intermission

  with complimentary refreshments and cash bar

  Admission: General: $30.00 Heliconian Members: $25.00

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  
  

  Image by: Jana Skarecky 

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• FREE Concert: Mary Rezza Student Recital

  • When
    15 May 2027
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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