To·Be·Longing: Opening Reception

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Friday January 23, 2026

The Lobby | Ace Hotel Toronto

51 Camden St.

Join us for the opening reception on January 23rd in the Ace Hotel Toronto lobby as we celebrate the launch of our DesignTO partnership. The exhibition celebrates the fluidity and resilience of queer domesticity, transforming the traditional “home” into a living archive of identity and chosen family. Guests will be escorted upstairs to experience architect Quan Thai’s new work on view in Ace Suite 1004—an intimate introduction to the exhibition and the conversations it sparks.

Upcoming events at Ace Hotel Toronto

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Ace Hotel Toronto

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Sounds of STMS at The Lobby

Stms (pronounced “Stems”) is a platform showcasing DJs, music producers, & remix culture through events in Toronto. Launched in 2023 by organizer Tdesu, Stms has hosted over 20 events featuring some of Canada’s top sound selectors and international guests from New York, Antwerp, Melbourne, and more. “Sound of Stms” invites a different guest DJ every Friday alongside Tdesu—for a curated evening of soulful sonics to Ace Hotel in The Lobby ranging from Alté, global rhythms, R&B, jazz, deep grooves, edits/remixes, and…

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