This weekend you can meet Emilia at @fbdm_mtl , but if you can’t make the trip to la ville aux cent clochers, we’ve got you covered!
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Come meet her alongside Stephanie Cooke at our gallery on Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
More info in our stories… see you there!
Join us for the opening night of Riding West with Zafron in My Blood by Sarvi Ghadim — her first Toronto exhibit featuring powerful large-scale oil paintings.
Opening night on Saturday June 6th, doors open at 7:45 PM
Ticket includes one complimentary drink
Born from the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran, this series imagines a post-revolution world where women have broken free — transformed into haunting silhouettes of survival, defiance, and renewal.
At its core, the work is about solidarity, resilience, and sisterhood: no woman is left behind.
A powerful exploration of freedom, resistance, and collective strength.
🎟 Tickets: IG story!
Featured work: “Daughters of Fire” by Sarvi Ghadim
Finally, a sunny day! Though this spring, those haven’t exactly been an everyday occurrence. ☀️
Luckily, EVERYDAY by @cristytq is still here all month long.
Stop by the exhibit and pair your visit with our Blue Lazule Matcha — a drink just unique enough to match the show.
Maple Syrup Season is officially over! 🍁
Celebrate the end of the harvest with our Maple Walnut Latte, made with the best Ontario maple syrup!! 🍁
Très foncé… goût prononcé! 🇨🇦🍁
☕🌷 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷☕
For the whole day:
BUY 1 COFFEE, GET 1 FREE
Bring your mom, your best friend, or just claim both coffees for yourself. We’re not asking questions. 💐
Illustration credit: Quentin Blake
May 21 — As TCAF approaches ⏰ RAID is hosting Canadian-Ukrainian artist Emilia Strilchuk for a conversation on storytelling of the self, with writer Stephanie Cooke.
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Together, they’ll explore Emilia’s graphic memoir Be Yourself…Oh, Not Like That, about growing up and being diagnosed with autism later in life.
From everyday misunderstandings to moments of clarity, the work reflects on what it means to translate lived experience into story.
Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Your ticket includes a complimentary drink 🍹
Snacks and drinks available on site.
🎟️ Tickets via Eventbrite — link in stories.
See you there.
This Sunday—Mother’s Day ☕💐
2-for-1 on any coffee, all day.
And if you’re in the mood to browse, our graphic novels include stories that celebrate mothers in all their complexity and strength.
Swing by with your mum…or anyone you love.
While we count down to the May 29th book launch, a little reminder that Vivi’s debut, Quiet Crossings, is available in the gallery
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If you’re in the mood for a coming-of-age story with a touch of magic and mystery, this one’s for you.
For more details about the event, check the link in our stories.
We know you love @elalmacenyerbamatecafe empanadas, so today we’re sharing a couple of ways to make them even more delicious, both featuring @salsa.mama.macha chili sauce 🌶️
First (and easiest): just dip your empanada straight into the sauce. That’s it. Heaven.
Second: try our special sauce, created by our multitasker extraordinaire Rob — perfect for sandwiches and burgers. Swipe left for Rob’s recipe!
MAMÀ MACHA is available for purchase at the café, just ask one of our baristas ☕️
Apparently March 29th was Mermaid Day… so yes, we’re a month late 🧜♀️
making up for it with @ashlylovett ’s Little Mermaid in the gallery 🫧 ... Definitely not the version you grew up with
come by and take a look
