Yorkville Murals, an annual festival that celebrates public art, will be taking place in Yorkville this month from August 20-28, 2022. It’s a unique opportunity to see new murals, meet and discover artists, and enjoy food and drinks in a fun atmosphere at the heart of the city. During the festival, new murals by artists such as Mikael B., Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart, and Shelby and Sandy will be on view at the Murals Courtyard at 99 Yorkville. At Yorkville Village, a site-specific installation by talented Canadian artist Jordan Sook—a life-size tree made from recycled clothing—can be seen at The Oval.

If you haven’t been to UpMarket: Golden Summer Edit yet, there’s still time! This pop-up market, curated by the team at BRIKA and foodiepages, is happening in The Oval at Yorkville Village every Wednesday from 11am to 3pm until September 21. To tell you more about the latest installment of this popular market series, we asked BRIKA’s Alison Goodwin to share some of her top tips for exploring and shopping the market this summer. Can you tell us about the Golden Summer Edit?  The Golden Summer Edit is our summer edition of UpMarket. It is an opportunity to shop small and shop local to discover your new summer essentials.  What can shoppers expect to see each week? We have fine jewelry designers, epic handcrafted chocolates, handmade bags by the Indigenous women of Columbia, modern party goods, artisan date butters, stylish collars and waterproof leashes for your fur babies, sustainable basics for your wardrobe, handcrafted tea blends and so much more. What is new and exciting with this edition of UpMarket? We have a diverse collection of curated brands—some are brands we have worked with before, while others we are thrilled to be showcasing for the first time.

The founder of Radford Beauty and Radford Studio, Victoria Radford is a makeup ​a​rtist, ​s​kin ​ t​herapist and all-around beauty expert. We asked Radford to share her top skincare tips, advice for dealing with common summertime concerns, and must-have products for this time of year. Ahead, her do’s and don’ts when it comes to summer skincare. DO: Use a vitamin C serum “You can use it every single morning and every single evening,” says Radford, noting that vitamin C can improve the tone and texture of your skin and help make your SPF products much more effective.

Keep cool this summer with these delicious beverages and sweets, which are all available at Yorkville Village. Inside Equinox, you’ll find healthful, energy-boosting smoothies and snacks at iQx Yorkville. It’s definitely Iced Vanilla Latte season at Jacked Up Coffee. Stock up on cold-pressed juices and invigorating elixirs at Freshii. Whole Foods offers artisanal gelatos and a host of other tasty, locally-made summer treats. Pick up fresh-squeezed orange juice and more at Real Fruit Bubble Tea..

Join us on July 7th at 6:30 pm in The Oval for the Opening Ceremony of 'Wabanaki' 2022. A multidisciplinary exhibition that honours and highlights the work and heritage of Indigenous artists from Atlantic Canada. We are overjoyed to showcase works from painters, woodcarvers, silversmiths, bead and quill artists, ceramists and late master artists. The work of East Coast Indigenous artists tells the important story of the people most affected by the arrival of the settlers.

Mark your calendar: The must-see events of the summer are all happening at Yorkville Village. Beyond Borders: Reshaping The Ordinaries Of Hong Kong Dates: Until June 28 Location: The Oval & Upper Oval This art exhibition, jointly presented by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) and Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC), showcases how Hong Kong artists reinterpret traditional materials and artwork, to create their own series of contemporary art for home décor or use in modern daily life.   UpMarket: The Golden Summer Edit  Dates: June 29–September 21 Location: The Oval & Upper Oval Every Wednesday from 11am–2pm, starting on June 29, you’ll find UpMarket’s The Golden Summer Edit at Yorkville Village, featuring a local selection of vendors and makers curated by BRIKA and foodiepages. Follow @upmarketishere and @yorkvillevillage for market updates.   Wabanaki 2022  Dates: July 7–13 Location: The Oval & Upper Oval Following the success of last year’s exhibition, Wabanaki 2022 will be on exhibition at Yorkville Village in the Upper and Lower Oval from July 7–13.