About
The 519 is a venue in Toronto. Located at 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9, Canada.
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What People Say
“The 519 is praised for its community-focused programs, particularly for families and children, with staff noted for their kindness and support. However, recent reviews express strong criticism regarding the handling of unhoused individuals during Pride events, highlighting a perceived betrayal of the community's values. This has led to a polarized sentiment, with some praising the services while others condemn the actions taken against vulnerable populations.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PMToday
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Events at The 519
13 upcoming · 71 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
August 2026
Aug
24
The 519's AGM 2026
Time TBD519 Community Centre
Community
Aug
26
Budget Cooking Series: Philippine Cuisine
Community Social Event
02:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Aug
27
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Aug
27
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective - Biweekly Event
Community Social Event
08:00 PMthe519 (2nd floor)
Community
Aug
28
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Meeting
Community Social Event
08:00 PMthe519 (2nd floor)
Community
Aug
29
Intergenerational 2SLGBTQ+ Summer BBQ
Community Social Event
12:00 PMTHE 519
Community
September 2026
Sep
2
Free Intro to Square Dancing - September 2, 2026
Local Community Event
07:00 PMTHE 519
Event
Sep
3
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Sep
9
Budget Cooking Series: Philippine Cuisine
Community Social Event
02:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Sep
10
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Sep
17
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Sep
23
The 519's Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026
Community Social Event
12:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Sep
23
Budget Cooking Series: Philippine Cuisine
Community Social Event
02:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Past events (last 90 days)
May 2026
May
27
Mino M’shki-ki: Good Medicine Walk and Messages to the Future
03:00 PMBarbara Hall Park
Community
May
29
The 519 Art Corner: Postcards to the Future
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
May
29
Gays and Games: A Social Night for 2SGBTQ+ Men
06:00 PMTHE 519
Community
May
30
The 519 Pride Speaker Series 2026: Talks for Change
Time TBDLocation To Be Announced
Community
May
30
Talk 4 - Celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ Joy in Media and Advertising
Unspecified TimeVirtual
Community
May
30
Pride Ride
09:00 AMTHE 519
Community
May
31
QTPOC Kung Fu
02:00 PMThe 519 [519 Church St.]
Health
June 2026
Jun
1
Pride Sober Mixology Class
12:00 AM
Community
Jun
1
2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults Pride 2026
12:00 AM
Community
Jun
1
Spring Tai Chi
10:30 AMTHE 519
Health
Jun
2
Pride Sober Mixology Class
06:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
5
The 519 Art Corner: Postcards to the Future
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
8
Spring Tai Chi
10:30 AMTHE 519
Health
Jun
8
2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults Pride
02:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
11
5th Annual Uptown Pride
Time TBDLocation To Be Announced
Community
Jun
12
The 519 Art Corner: Postcards to the Future
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
13
Glitterbug 2SLGBTQ+ EarlyON Mobile Program at The 519
10:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
13
2SLGBTQ+ Family Pride Celebration
10:30 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
13
23rd Annual 2SLGBTQ+ Family Pride Celebration
10:30 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
13
Free Intro to Square Dancing
02:00 PMTHE 519
Event
Jun
19
2026 Pride Celebrations
12:00 AMTHE 519
Party
Jun
19
Support 2SLGBTQ+ Communities
Time TBDTHE 519
Community
Jun
19
PRINT. MARCH. DEFEND.
02:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
19
The 519 Art Corner: Postcards to the Future
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
21
Monthly Self Defense for 2SLGBTQ+ communities
12:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
23
Toronto’s AIDS Candlelight Vigil
09:00 PMBarbara Hall Park [519 Church St.]
Community
Jun
24
Volunteer for GreenSpaceTO - Guest Services
12:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
24
Volunteer for GreenSpaceTO - Volunteer HQ
12:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
24
Volunteer for GreenSpaceTO - Venue Team
12:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jun
24
Accessibility Info Tent
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jun
24
Starry Night at Green Space Festival
06:00 PMBarbara Hall Park
Party
Jun
25
Regular Run and Green Space Festival
05:00 PMBarbara Hall Park
Party
Jun
25
Green Space Festival - Disco Disco
05:00 PM
Party
Jun
27
Green Space Festival - Lipstick Jungle
01:00 PMBarbara Hall Park
Party
Jun
28
Green Space Festival: Treehouse Party
01:00 PMBarbara Hall Park
Party
Jun
28
Green Space Festival - Treehouse Afterparty
11:00 PMThe Opera House
Party
July 2026
Jul
9
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
11
Kids Action and Arts Space - July 11, 2026
10:30 AMTHE 519
Community
Jul
11
Kids Action and Arts Space - July 11, 2026
10:30 AMTHE 519
Community
Jul
12
Non-Binary Awareness Week
12:00 AM
Community
Jul
13
Pride Sober Mixology Class
07:00 PM519 Community Centre
Community
Jul
14
International Non-Binary People's Day
Time TBDToronto
Community
Jul
14
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Jul
15
Will Munro Fund Application Deadline
12:00 AMThe519.org/PrideTalks
Community
Jul
16
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
16
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Jul
18
2SLGBTQ+ Latine Book Club
11:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jul
23
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
23
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Jul
25
2SLGBTQ+ Latine Book Club
11:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Jul
26
Youth Action and Arts Space (10-14 Years)
01:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
26
Youth Action and Arts Space (10-14 Years)
01:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
27
Request for Expressions of Interest
09:00 AM
Community
Jul
27
Short documentary celebrating 50 years of The 519
09:00 AM
Community
Jul
30
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Jul
30
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Jul
31
Trans Youth Zine Making Night
05:30 PMTHE 519
Community
August 2026
Aug
1
2SLGBTQ+ Latine Book Club
11:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Aug
2
Kids Action and Arts Space (KAAS) & Youth Action and Arts Space (YAAS) - August 2025 Schedule
Time TBDTHE 519
Community
Aug
6
2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults Pride 2026
Time TBD519 Community Centre
Community
Aug
6
Speakeasy: English Conversation Circle
09:30 AMTHE 519
Community
Aug
6
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Aug
6
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Aug
7
Live in the Lobby - Community Wellbeing Presents
Live Music Concert
01:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Aug
8
2SLGBTQ+ Latine Book Club
Book Club Meeting
11:00 AMTHE 519
Community
Aug
12
Budget Cooking Series: Philippine Cuisine
Community Social Event
02:30 PMTHE 519
Community
Aug
13
The 519 Art Corner: Group Art Therapy with Sadaf
Community Social Event
05:00 PMTHE 519
Community
Aug
13
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
Aug
13
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Meeting
Community Social Event
08:00 PMthe519 (2nd floor)
Community
Aug
14
OUTwrites Queer Writing Collective Meeting
Community Social Event
08:00 PMthe519 (2nd floor)
Community
Aug
20
2SLGBTQ+ Community Yoga
Community Health Event
06:00 PMTHE 519
Health
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