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Summer Threads: Persian Kilim Weaving Workshop
Toranj Art Workshops hosts a guided Persian kilim weaving workshop at Orkid Galley Collection in North York. Participants work on a summer-themed handwoven piece while learning basic kilim patterning, texture, and finishing techniques. Tickets are CA$75.88, and this date is one of two July sessions.
Persian Calligraphy Open House at Chalipa
Chalipa Art Centre hosts a free evening open house for Persian calligraphy, inviting visitors to experience the art, ask questions, and spend time with a creative practice rooted in Persian visual culture.
Tehranto's Friday Persian Dinner Party - July 17
Tehranto hosts its Friday Persian dinner party on July 17 with Persian food, live entertainment, DJ music, percussion, and dancers. The official Tehranto events page lists a $10 entertainment fee as a non-refundable table deposit, and Eventbrite is the direct reservation link for this date.
Reading Hafez for My Mother - Live Recording
A musical performance at Pamenar built around 93 couplets by the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez, reimagined as songs with English translations recited between pieces. Music is by Sina Salimi, and this is the second and final live recording of Reading Hafez for My Mother.
Shab-e She'r (Poetry Night) CXXIII at Tranzac Club
Shab-e She'r returns to the Living Room at Tranzac Club for its 123rd poetry night, with featured poets Sneha Subramanian Kanta and Ted Landrum plus an open mic for poetry in any language. Open-mic signup starts at 6:30 PM at the venue, followed by the 7:00-10:00 PM show. Admission is $10-20 sliding scale, paid in cash at the door.