ROM After Dark
Locally Crafted

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Date

Friday, Jun 12, 2026 19:30 - 23:30

Admission

$40.00 Regular Price, $36 Members

Audience

Adults, Adults (19+)
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About

Kick off the start of summer and enjoy our newest exhibition, Bees: A Story of Survival, at RAD: Locally Crafted. Sip your way through Ontario’s most iconic craft beers and wines, perfectly paired with bites from some of Toronto’s top restaurants. Roam the galleries and catch performances, including a live set from Shad, performing his new project Moving Monuments, presented by Destination Toronto.

Plus, each ticket get you one complimentary beverage and access to our special exhibitions.


 

Performances

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Moving Monuments featuring Shad and Danny

Moving Monuments, created by Danny Shaddick, blends robotics, percussion, and live vocals into something you’ve probably never seen before. The installation will feature a large-scale robotic percussive instrument that performs in harmony with Shad’s live vocals, bringing Toronto’s energy to life through sound and motion. 

Danny Shaddick is an artist, musician, and architect whose work explores public interaction through kinetic sound sculpture and urban-inspired music. He is the creator of The Robot Orchestra, an evolving installation merging drumming, automation, and design.

Shad is rapper and broadcaster who has won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year in 2011. Five of his albums have been shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, the most short-list nominations of any artist in the prize's history.

Performance Partner: Destination Toronto

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DJ T.Lo

T.Lo aka Terrance Lo, aka Shad’s longtime DJ, is a certified turntable wizard. A DMC Canada champ and Scribble Jam winner, he’s been behind the decks on Shad’s Polaris-shortlisted projects and is now making waves with his own album, Rough Waters. Expect sharp cuts, smooth mixes, and serious energy all night from him.

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Trash Pandas Brass

Trash Panda Brass returns to RAD to wow audiences with fun upbeat brass covers of pop songs!​ They regularly play at community events, festivals, educational workshops and even the streets of Toronto. With all arranging done by the members, Trash Panda Brass is known for their upbeat and fun loving tunes, paying homage to quintessential queer hits and icons. 

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Cozmic Cat

A House and electronic music DJ and producer who is known for her dynamic, high-energy performances and boundary-crossing collaborations. As a Black, queer artist, she brings a distinctive perspective to the global music scene, blending electronic House with funk, disco, Latin, pop, soul, and Tech House, creating an inclusive, world-class sound that resonates across cultures and communities.

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Hitmen Drumline

Giving marching drums a contemporary twist, The Hitmen mix high energy performance and funky grooves with the precision, power, and spectacle. Featuring some of the best pro drummers in the business, expect to be fired up by their performances!

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Activities

Dinosaur Gallery Food Hall: Experience RAD's new food hall right inside our newly renovated Dinosaur Gallery. Enjoy local food, craft beer, and local wines from some of your favorite Toronto spots.

Face Painting: Transform into a bee and fit right into the Bees: A Story of Survival exhibition

Photobooths: Snap a pic and take home a souvenir of the night

Featured Exhibitions

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Exhibition

BEES
A Story of Survival

STEP INTO THE LIFE OF BEES Journey into the world of bees in a stunning new immersive experience that brings together the beauty of art with the power of science. Created by the National Museums Liverpool in partnership with award-winning artist and sculptor, Wolfgang Buttress, the exhibition highlights 120-million years of bee adaptation and survival, telling the epic tale of these incredible creatures and their relationship to us and the natural world. Based on science and full of imagination, the experiential exhibition, presented by Desjardins Financial Group, offers a fusion of nature
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Exhibition

Shokkan
Material Encounters in Japanese Art

To truly appreciate Japanese art, one must feel it. This groundbreaking ROM-original exhibition explores the profound connection between Japanese objects and the human sense of touch, known as shokkan—a vital element in the creation, appreciation, and circulation of Japanese art. Transcending the tactile sensations felt at the fingertips, shokkan is the personal, psychological impression of touch that is influenced by sight, sound, language, and memory. This first-of-its-kind exhibition showcases over 80 objects, including textiles, armour, paintings, lacquer works, ceramics, prints, and
Rules & Guidelines

Rules & Guidelines

RAD is a 19+ event, visitors will be asked for valid government ID upon arrival (ID not yet expired, with photo and date of birth). Ticket is valid for single entry to ROM After Dark for the event date noted.  Each ticket will be scanned and can only be used once. In the event that duplicate copies appear, the Museum reserves the right to refuse ticket entry to all ticket holders.  ROM is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or unauthorized duplication of tickets. Unlawful resale of ROM tickets is prohibited. Ticket is not transferable. ROM does not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from any non-authorized third-party re-seller, such as brokers or individuals; therefore, we recommend that you purchase tickets directly through our website. All ticket sales are final. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged this includes RAD admission and ROMBuck tickets. Ticket is not redeemable for cash. RAD is a cashless and paperless event.  By entering ROM premises, visitors consent to have their image captured and potentially displayed for promotional and/or documentary use. All bags entering the Museum, including purses, are subject to inspection. Visitors agree to adhere to ROM policies and may be held responsible for any damage to ROM property or artifacts. Admission privileges and entry may be denied for inappropriate behaviour and actions. All programs are subject to change. By completing this transaction, you agree to these terms & conditions and to follow our Visitor Guidelines 

*Drink ticket will be issued to ticket holder upon building entry. Please drink responsibly