Sketching at The Rex Jazz Bar

   SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026 | 1:30-4:00PM

photo courtesy of @satori3000

Thaw out from the cold, sketch and warm up with some live music at Toronto’s outstanding Rex Jazz Bar! We will be enjoying music performance by Selena Savage, a fantastic trombonist, and her Septet.

Note* This is a Pay-What-You-Can event. Please help support great musicians who are our fellow artists.

Please remember to tag @usktoronto as well as @therextoronto when posting your sketches.

Address: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Club - 194 Queen St W

When: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 -1:30-4pm

Hosts: Vivian and Natalie

1:30pm - Arrivals, get seated, order food/drinks
2-4pm - music by Selena Savage Septet.
Sketchbook throwdown will be after the music performance. To allow for venue to set up for the next musical act, we may need to clear out fairly quickly and do our group photo outside.

Cover photo courtesy of @satori3000

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Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching the Swan Dive

  WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28, 2026 | 6:00-8:00PM

Hey, guess what, it’s been a long 5 months since our last Swan Dive meetup. Time for us to head back there for an evening chill meetup!

The bar, as the name suggests, is a cool dive bar with colourful atmosphere and cheap drinks. It is well decorated with vintage furniture, has arcade games, and though it’s dark, it’s a great opportunity to exercise our night-time vision and capture our fellow sketchers deep in shadows.

The drink selection is extensive — they can make just about anything, different types of beers, as well as daily drink specials. There are non-alcoholic options as well. For food options they serve hot dogs, veggie dogs, pizza pockets & chips.

Please note:
1. We are sketchers as well as patrons of Swan Dive. Please do enjoy the space and its various food and beverage offerings.
2. **Cash only!** There is an ATM in the back and a Scotiabank across the street.
3. Please keep drawing materials and equipment to a minimum as we will be at a bar with other patrons and the tables are sized as such.

More about Swan Dive here: https://www.instagram.com/swandiveto/

6pm - check in with hosts before finding a spot to sketch.

8pm - let’s gather for a throwdown and group photo, likely at the pool table at the back.

When: Wednesday Jan 28, 2026 - 6-8pm
Where: Swan Dive bar, 1631 Dundas St W, Toronto
Hosts: Vivian  and Natalie 

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching Old City Hall

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 | 1:00-3:00PM

Come join us sketching inside this gorgeous Toronto historical building! Tickets are required for participating; obtain here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980882367485?aff=oddtdtcreator

As this is a government building and we are provided special access, please bring a piece of government-issued ID, and be prepared for a security check-in for building entry.

There will a limited number of chairs available, feel free to bring your own sketch chairs.

1pm - Meet hosts at the indoor lobby by the building entrance facing Queen Street. Be ready with your Eventbrite ticket for the hosts check-in.

3pm - meet in the same spot for our group throwdown to share sketches, chat, and take a group photo.

Please note:
- Please be mindful to avoid any paint spillage on the heritage floor.
- Please do not block pedestrian traffic and treat security with respect.

Where: Old City Hall
When: Sat Jan 24, 2026 1-3pm

Hosts: Vivian @vfsoetikno & Natalie @natalie.dauntless

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS

Sketching at Eataly Toronto + Postcard Exchange with USk Merida Mexico

   SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026 | 1:00-3:00PM

This Saturday we’ll be meeting at Eataly Toronto! We’ll be doing a postcard exchange with @urbansketchers_mid as well - sign up required. Kindly read all the details at the link below and let us know if you have any questions, toronto.urbansketchers@gmail.com

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980375854491?aff=oddtdtcreator

Eataly Toronto/Yorkville/Cumberland Terrace - feel free to sketch in one of the many great Yorkville spots as well.

If sketching in Manulife Centre or Cumberland Terrace please remember:

• NO personal chairs
• No big equipment
• No sitting on floors!

1pm - If signed up to postcard exchange - mandatory check-in with the hosts at Eataly - upstairs at the bar of Caffe Vergnano. Otherwise optional!

3pm - Throwdown/postcard dropoff and group photo at Cumberland Terrace by Bay Station entrance.
From Manulife Centre, head toward Holt Renfrew on concourse level, turn left on hallway, then right to get to the entrance of Cumberland Terrance (where Bay subway station is to the left upon entering). 

 

POSTCARD EXCHANGE DATES
When/Where:

January 17, 2026 - Postcard Creation or Dropoff for USk Merida - Eataly Toronto (Manulife Centre)

Throwdown/Postcard Dropoff at Cumberland Terrace in front of Bay Station entrance

January 28, 2026 - USk Merida Mexico Postcard Distribution - Chefs Hall

Hosts: Vivian @vfsoetikno & Natalie @natalie.dauntless

*****

Urban Sketchers Manifesto
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live, and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time.

*****

Disclaimer
By participating in any events organized by Urban Sketchers Toronto (USk Toronto, USk TO), you agree to the following:

USk TO events are provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied.

You assume all risks while participating in the event. All participants must use care and good judgment and must obey the USk Manifesto, all rules and regulations of USk Toronto and the City of Toronto.
USk Toronto reserves the right to reject any participant who is causing disruption of activities during the event.

USk Toronto, including but not limited to the organizers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, etc., assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage, or injury to property or persons, including death, whether arising in contract, negligence, equity, or otherwise.

USk Toronto reserves the right to post any pictures and videos taken during the events on social media without asking permission of each individual present in the material. (Discretion will be applied, where appropriate.)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN USK TORONTO EVENTS, YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CLAIMS THAT YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST THE ORGANIZERS