Special Events

RMG Friday: Bingo in the Backyard

Jun 6, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Please note: Due to poor air quality, we’re moving this evening’s event indoors.

Join us in for a pride-themed bingo night! Hosted by Kali Kontour, guests will enjoy six bingo games throughout the evening, with the chance to win prizes. Our beautiful gallery space will set the stage for exciting drag performances, while guests sip on fruity beverages and participate in an art activity. The night is sure to be filled with laughter, music, art, and long-lasting memories.

Kali Kontour
Educator by day and drag powerhouse by night, Kali Kontour is a dazzling blend of glamour, grit, and grace. A proud MAC Creator and community advocate, she fuses her love of teaching with fierce artistry and unapologetic self-expression. Whether she’s lighting up the stage or leading in the classroom, Kali is here to uplift, inspire, and slay this Pride season.

Orlandra Bloom
Durham’s finest and one of the reigning Queens of Dim Sum, Orlandra Bloom is beauty, talent, and charisma all rolled into one. With a background in dance and a dynamic drag persona, she’s serving stunts, tricks, and a whole lot of Pride realness!

Deena Dazeem
Originally from Toronto, Deena Dazeem brings you the best of Broadway and the powerhouse vocals of your favourite 90s divas. With a love for theatricality and high notes, she’s ready to belt her heart out and make this Pride celebration one to remember!

Enjoy refreshing beverages, fruity coolers, and non-alcoholic options will be available for purchase.

In the studio, enjoy our rock painting station. Take your creation home, or leave it to decorate our garden.

Join us for a tour of RESISTANCE.

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Opening Celebration: Haley Uyeda and Natural Curiosities

Feb 28, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Help us celebrate the opening of Haley Uyeda’s solo exhibition featuring new works from the artist’s residency at the gallery! We’re also celebrating a recently opened exhibition of floral and botanical art from the RMG’s permanent collection. Check out Natural Curiosities on Level 3! Artists and curators in attendance. Remarks begin at 1:30, followed by […]

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Durham District School Board: For Art’s Sake Exhibition Opening

Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come together to celebrate student art in Durham Region! The RMG invites you to attend the opening reception our bi-annual Durham District School Board Exhibition: For Art’s Sake. Showcasing artworks from nearly every high school in the region, this event recognizes our local budding young artists. This event is free and open to everyone. For […]

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OPG Sunday: Bountiful Botanicals

Mar 8, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Inspired by the exhibition Natural curiosities, join us to create botanical artworks. Flora such as flowers, fruits, veggies, and plants will be represented in our artworks. In the studio create your own abstract patterned papers with acrylic paint. We will then cut our papers into the shapes of plants, gluing together colourful collages that pop […]