Earth Day Globe Walk
2026-04-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Join in to welcome volunteers carrying a giant globe across Toronto representing hope and renewal. Event also includes button making, music, and a selfie station. Rain date is April 19. Info: www.earthdayglobewalk2026.ca

Spring Market
2026-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Farmacia, 2096 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada
Vendor call for Spring Market. No table rental, % based. Info: Steve 416-684-8747

Historic Walk
2026-04-18 13:00 | Beaches Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto
Join Beach Metro News history columnist Gene Domagala for a stroll through the Kew Beach neighbourhood. Meet at the Beaches Branch Library at 1 p.m.

Poetry Reading and Open Mic - Crossing Lines: Poets Who Came to Canada in the Vietnam War Era
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Hirut Cafe, 2050 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4C 1J6
In a time marked by escalating war, violence, and global uncertainty, poetry continues to offer a language for conscience, resistance, and refuge.
Poets will read from their contributions to the anthology Crossing Lines: Poets Who Came to Canada in the Vietnam War Era with readings from:
Edward Baranosky
Sue Chenette
Roger Greenwald
Barry Olshen
John Reibetanz
Allen Sutterfield
Each attendee will receive a copy of the anthology.
Their lives were shaped by a profound historical choice: each left the United States during the Vietnam War era. In refusing to participate in war, they crossed borders—geographical, political, and moral—and found new homes in Canada. Their writing carries the imprint of that decision: poems shaped by exile and belonging, protest and quiet witness, rupture and renewal.
Through readings, reflection, and conversation, this gathering honours not only their artistic contributions but also the enduring role of poetry in times of conflict. These voices remind us that art can hold complexity where slogans cannot, and that dissent—expressed with care and craft—can become part of a country’s cultural inheritance.
After the readers there will be an open mic on the theme of war and peace.
This is an opportunity to listen deeply, to remember, and to imagine how language might still guide us toward more humane futures

Music for the Soul
2026-04-18 16:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Singer-songwriter Micaela Rae joins us for an afternoon of Indie folk, and poetry, accompanied by Juno-nominated pianist Steven Noronha. Their music blends lyrical storytelling with expressive piano in an intimate and reflective concert experience. Tickets are pay what you can, suggested amt. $20

Acoustic Harvest
2026-04-18 20:00 | St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Canada
Acoustic Harvest presents Russell De Carle & Steve Briggs. $35 advance tickets, $40 at door. Tickets and info: acousticharvest.ca
