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Experience an authentic Indian kitchen experience learning to cook and understand the nuances of the food, ingredients, techniques and spices used to create classic Indian recipes. Each cooking demonstration offers a one-hour demonstration led by guest chefs focusing on local and seasonal cooking. Areas covered will include the seasonality of ingredients, how to eat more […]

An afternoon of dance and cultural celebration as Puja Amin and Sanskriti Arts presents Mid-day Masti, a vibrant two-hour dance program at Stage in the Park. Audiences will enjoy different dance styles like classical kathak and Bollywood and how each type showcases the rich traditions of Indian dance.   Post-performance, audiences can participate in an interactive […]

The Bollywood Workout. BollyX strives to bring together two very diverse regions by joining them and providing a fusion in the dance-fitness industry where East meets West. BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired cardio dance fitness class that will make you sweat and smile at the same time! So, come join Safa Jabrani at the Stage in […]

The National Ballet of Canada returns to Harbourfront Centre in August with Sharing the Stage, free outdoor performances on the Concert Stage as well as free dance classes and interactive conversations.  New This Year:  Reserved general admission seating is now sold out. An in-person Rush line with a limited number of Rush seats will be open […]

The National Ballet of Canada returns to Harbourfront Centre in August with Sharing the Stage, free outdoor performances on the Concert Stage as well as free dance classes and interactive conversations.  New This Year:  Reserved general admission seating is now sold out. An in-person Rush line with a limited number of Rush seats will be open […]

Let’s get into the spirit of Caribbean Carnival with visual artist Karen Bell-Higgins, who takes you on a journey to create your carnival-themed clothespin character. Take a break from the heat and join Karen in the Main Loft as she shows you how to use both traditional and recyclable materials to make something unique to […]

Celebrate Caribbean culture with VIBE artist Jasmine Vanstone! Join Jasmine for two unique art-making workshops open to participants of all ages and artistic abilities. On Saturday, August 5th and Monday August 7th it’s Island Soul Collage Day! Build your own lush Carribean island landscape using shells, sand, glitter and more! On Sunday, August 6th it’s […]

Presented by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes and Harbourfront Centre, Calypso 365 is a two-hour workshop on the rudiments of calypso composition. Participants will work individually and in groups in the workshop using percussion instruments. At the end, they will have the opportunity to perform their composition(s). All performances will be on a voluntary […]

Experience the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean at this French Caribbean Percussion Workshop! Step into the circle of excitement as we dive into the world of drumming. Learn the fundamental drum sounds, embracing the rhythms of Haiti and the French West Indies. Through the power of mimicry and metaphor, we’ll guide you in the oral […]

Jump! Jump! Jump! Join us to sweat it out with award-winning fitness buffs Carnival Spice, ready to bring the energy in a light, loose fitness dance session with special carnival dancer guests ready to usher in the spirit of Caribana. 

This dance fitness workout combines easy-to-follow steps with today’s hottest music while infusing bursts of high-intensity interval training, resistance training and core conditioning to make you have fun and transform your body. Drop-in anytime between 2–5pm with health and fitness expert Dione Mason for thirty-minutes of movement, energy and fun. Mason will indeed have you […]

Join Power Kids and make some 3-D art! This activity is inspired by Jen Aitken’s exhibition at the Power Plant Contemporary Gallery. Aitken’s sculptures are influenced by urban architecture, particularly in Toronto. Participants use wire, paper, pipe cleaners, beads, and more to create unique sculptures.   

Body percussion, improvisation, harmonies, rhythm and poetry. Janice will guide you through a cypher (jam) together, listening and creating. This is a fun interactive workshop for people of all ages and experience. 

Enjoy an aperitivo courtesy of The Campari Group with the Southern Italian world music supergroup Kalàscima and Italian-Canadian multiple folk award nominee Andrea Ramolo. This pre-concert meet-and-greet will give you an insight into southern Italy and its ancestral music, dance, and folklore.  Hear some ancient Mediterranean instruments up close and personal and learn a step […]

In this workshop, participants will learn about the traditional floral beadwork of the Métis people through dot art/bead art painting. Participants will be invited to create their own work of art either inspired by what they have learned or something that is important to them. 

Join us for a tipi crafting workshop! Children will be able to create their own personal tipi to take home.

How does a comic book or graphic novel get made? How many different people work on one book? What’s the process for creating a story and turning it into a graphic novel? Writer Stephanie Cooke will take you on a creative adventure, delving into ideas around the narrative building, illustration and steps to publication as […]

BAM Dance will run eight workshops and inclusive dance classes for families to enjoy being creative with their children!   The mission at BAM Dance is to provide a place where people of all abilities and disabilities can express themselves, individually and as a community, through our shared love for dance. Together, we endeavour to […]

Have you ever wanted to try some circus tricks? In this introductory-level kids activity, work with Harbourfront Centre circus instructors to try out circus activities, including aerial spinning hoops and trapeze. We will adapt for age and ability – come and watch or try! All participants must sign a waiver. A physical waiver will also […]

Join Power Kids and make a print that celebrates the Humber River! Participants will use ink and water to create colourful monoprints of fish, birds, animals and the landscape of the Humber River to take in its significant cultural, recreational and natural values. Did you know that there are more than 50 species of fish […]

Facilitated by the Harbourfront Centre School Visits team, this art-making activity invites families and groups to create a musical instrument using simple materials and collaging techniques. Participants can consider the following questions: How can we use colour, shape and texture to create a personal musical instrument? Participants will design and build their tambourines using a […]

Facilitated by the Harbourfront Centre School Visits team, this art-making activity invites families and groups to design one creative response by exploring how we perceive colour, shape and texture in the land around us. Participants will consider the different elements of the land: sky, water and land. Participants can consider the following questions: How does […]

Noir Experience is a Black chef collective showcasing the cuisine of the Black diaspora, from the Caribbean to Africa. The collective partners with local businesses, artists and musicians to create unique culinary experiences.  Lentil sambusa is a childhood memory of Chef Asres. It’s an African version of the Indian samosa. Children will learn how to […]