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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 3d

RU’YA — led by Gordon Grdina with Ghalia Benali & an all-star ensemble — fuses jazz, Persian classical, and Arabic maqam into a poetic soundscape that transcends borders. 🌍🎶

📅 Nov 1 | 8 pm
🎟️ From $45 | Includes Museum admission
🔗 agakhanmuseum.org/ruya

#AgaKhanMuseum #WorldMusic #TorontoEvents

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 4d

Flamenco masterclasses! 💃

Part of the Duende International Flamenco Festival, learn from world-renowned artists — Eva Yerbabuena, Alfonso Cid & Guillermo Guillén, José Manuel Álvarez, and Alfonso Losa.

📅 Nov 18, 19, 22 & 23
🎟️ $65/class | $200/all
🔗 agakhanmuseum.org/duendemasterclasses

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 10d

Celebrate the fall at the Aga Khan Park's Fall Fest!

Enjoy live performances, family activities, crafts, games, food trucks, and a few surprises along the way.

🗓️ Sun, Oct 19
🎟️ FREE
Learn more: agakhanpark.org/events

#AgaKhanPark #AgaKhanMuseum #FallFest #TorontoEvents #FamilyFun

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 13d

Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Highness Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V.

We extend our warmest wishes and gratitude for his continued commitment to fostering understanding, harmony, and progress across cultures.

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Photo: @akdn.bsky.social

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 17d

We didn't say it — Ali S. did. 😃

Visit the Museum today and see it for yourself. Admission is free from 4 to 8 pm, thanks to #BMOFreeWednesdays.

Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/visit

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#AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoMuseums #ArtAndCulture #TorontoArt

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 18d

World-renowned composer Ross Daly and lira virtuoso Kelly Thoma join the Labyrinth Ensemble on Sat, Nov 8, for an evening of modal music.

🗓️ Saturday, November 8
🎟️ From $45 • Includes same-day Museum admission
Book now at agakhanmuseum.org/dalyandthoma

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Co-presented with Labyrinth Ontario.

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · 21d

Nuit Blanche is tonight! ✨
If the Blue Jays game has the city buzzing, slip away from the downtown chaos and enjoy a night surrounded by art, music, and poetry instead.

Visit agakhanmuseum.org/nuitblanche to see the full schedule.

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#AgaKhanMuseum #NBTO2025 #NuitBlancheToronto #TorontoArt

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Girl Meets Humanity @girlmeetshumanity.bsky.social · 26d

Heading to the Canadian International Council's Couchiching Conference today, hosted at @agakhanmuseum.org! So excited to engage in critical topics: AI, the future of multilateral institutions, Arctic security and sovereignty, and cultural security in an era of social media and foreign interference!

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 24

Nuit Blanche is just around the corner — we look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable night of art, music, and poetry at the Museum.

Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/nuitblanche

#AgaKhanMuseum #NuitBlancheTO #TorontoArts

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 23

🗓️ Saturday, September 27
🎟️ From $45
▶️ agakhanmuseum.org/verseandvoice

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The Museum's Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.

#AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoMusic #TorontoEvents #MuseumEvents

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 23

Tawhida Tanya Evanson presents her newest collection of English-language ghazals on stage, accompanied by master kamancheh player Saeed Kamjoo.

Tara Moneka blends Jazz, R&B, Soul, Maqam, and more, performing in multiple languages to celebrate the universality of music.

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 23

⚠️ Due to unforeseen circumstances, Yahya Abdallah Hussein will no longer perform this Saturday, September 27. We are delighted to welcome Tara Moneka, whose cross-cultural sound will join Tawhida Tanya Evanson for an evening of music and poetry.

Ticketholders will be contacted with further details.

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 18

For 11 years, the Museum's mandate has been clear: to connect cultures through the arts and to spark wonder and imagination. As the journey continues, we look forward to having you with us.

#AgaKhanMuseum #ConnectingCulturesThroughTheArts

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 18

In November, the fiery rhythms of the Duende International Flamenco Festival return, followed by our acclaimed December festival, Light Up the Dark.

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 18

From As the Sun Appears from Beyond: Twenty Years of the Al Burda Award — presented in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of the UAE — to world-class art and the vibrant celebrations of Islamic Heritage Month, this fall is set to brim with creativity and connection at the Museum.

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 18

Today marks 11 years since the Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time.

As we close the chapter on our 10th anniversary celebrations, we look ahead with gratitude and anticipation for all that is to come. 🧵⬇️

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 16

The Museum is honoured to share that we have been named Top Museum/Art Gallery at the #OntariosChoiceAwards! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who cast their vote and supported us. This recognition is a testament to our mandate: to connect cultures through the arts and to spark wonder and inspiration.

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 15

What a visit to the Museum looks like — inspiring, breathtaking, and unforgettable.
See what's on and plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org

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#AgaKhanMuseum #TorontoArts #TorontoCulture #MuseumDay #ArtAndCulture #TorontoExhibitions #TorontoMuseums #CulturalExperience

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 13

Nuit Blanche is only a few weeks away, and we can't wait to welcome you!
Experience the Circle of Sound, a glowing dome where poetry and music surround you from every direction, led by JUNO-winning producer Justin Gray, with Toronto musicians.

🗓️ Oct 4
🎟️ FREE
agakhanmuseum.org/nuitblanche2025

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 12

What a year it has been! Since last September, we’ve marked the Museum’s 10th anniversary with unforgettable moments.

Thank you for celebrating with us!
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#AgaKhanMuseum #AgaKhanMuseum10Years #TorontoArts #ConnectingCultures

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 11

The Glenn Gould Foundation presents The Promise of Music, a celebration featuring performances across Toronto.
The Museum is proud to host four events showcasing extraordinary stories and artists.

Visit agakhanmuseum.org/promiseofmusic to see the full schedule and learn more about tickets.

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 9

On Sunday, September 14, the Tessera Collective takes the stage in the culmination of the Intercultural and Creative Music Fellowship.

🗓️ Sunday, September 14
🎟️ From $10

Visit agakhanmuseum.org/Tessera to buy tickets.

#TorontoMusic #LiveMusicToronto #TorontoEvents #TorontoCulture #TorontoConcerts

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Sep 1

The Museum is open today from 10 am to 5:30 pm for Labour Day!
Bring the whole family for a day of art and culture, a free TD Pop-Up Performance by Indonesian multidisciplinary artist Arma Dharma, and special activities throughout the day.
Plan your visit at agakhanmuseum.org/visit

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Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Aug 29

Mark your calendars! From November 16–23, the Museum presents the 11th edition of the Duende International Flamenco Festival: #FlamencoReimagined — a fresh look at an art form shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. 💃

More details coming soon.

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#AgaKhanMuseum #DuendeFlamenco #TorontoArts

Aga Khan Museum @agakhanmuseum.org · Aug 28

Experience a powerful evening where music and poetry converge in contemporary expression.
Poet Tawhida Tanya Evanson premieres her newest ghazals in English, and Yahya Hussein Abdallah offers a performance shaped by our newest exhibition.

🗓️ Saturday, September 27
▶️ agakhanmuseum.org/verseandvoice