What's on Hamilton - Toronto May 2019
DOORS OPEN TORONTO
The 20th annual Doors Open Toronto provides an opportunity to see inside more than 150 of the most architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city. May 25 - 26 various locations. Click here for list of venues.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Corteo, is the latest and meant to be the most enchanting arena production of Cirque du Soleil’s now touring in North America. The show will visit Hamilton at the FirstOntario Centre from May 22 to 26, 2019 for a limited run of seven performances. Tickets are available here.
OPEN HOUSE
Tradition Meets Modern In This Stylish Updated Edwardian Home Near Gage Park. Open House Sat & Sun 2 - 4 pm. 93 Fairholt Rd S, Hamilton. Click here for property details.
FEATURED PROPERTY
Deeply Urban. Seriously Stylish. In The Middle Of It All Yet Away From It All. A Modern Oasis Of Natural Light + Open Space. Tucked Invisibly On A Lane Behind Queen West. 5 Euclid Pl, Toronto. View property details here.
SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ART
Why not spend the summer creating and basking in art at Sotheby’s Institute in London or New York? The summer courses include classroom lectures with site visits to museums, galleries, artist studios, and special exhibitions led by top art world scholars and practitioners. Sounds dreamy to me. Learn more.
Looking for something to do this Mother’s Day weekend? Here are my top picks. May 12 - 13
The Cheery Blossoms are in full bloom both at High Park in Toronto and Royal Botanical Garden in Hamilton.
The ultimate culinary house party, hosted by the city's favourite chefs, mixologists and producers to Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works, May 10 - 12. https://www.thetastemakertour.com/ Photo: Blogto.
Since living in London, U.K I’ve become a Big fan of Afternoon Tea. Here are 9 spots in and around Hamilton to sip tea like a Queen http://tastehamont.com/9-afternoon-teas-in-and-around-hamilton/ Photo: The tastemaker. If you’re in Toronto here is a list of a dozen fancy high tea salons and cafes. https://torontolife.com/food/restaurants/best-afternoon-tea-in-toronto/
Here are my top picks for May 4 - 5
Contact is the largest annual photography festival globally with over 250 exhibitions and programs throughout May in greater Toronto. Click here for full programming. Image: Carrie Mae Weems
View Hamilton’s most interesting buildings like the abandoned Auchmar Manor House during Doors Open Hamilton May 4 & 5 various locations.
An architectural masterpiece perched high above Grenadier Pond. 25 Elise Park Toronto, ON. Open House Sat & Sun May 4 & 5, 2-4pm.
Coming soon: Gorgeous family home backing on to Tiffany Falls with luxurious amenities 734 Woodhaven Place, Ancaster, ON.