Program Family: Culture

A family-friendly workshop and performance exploring the steelpan’s history and West-African sounds.

Family performances celebrating heritage and courage through music and interactive storytelling.

Watch a video presentation of Dwight Jones’ commissioned work, The Pull, as part of the third edition of KUUMBA 365.

Watch a video presentation of Larnell Lewis’ commissioned work, From Shell, to Sea, to Memory, as part of the third edition of KUUMBA 365.

Watch a video presentation of Dennis Passley’s commissioned work, Surface Tension, as part of the third edition of KUUMBA 365.

An unmatched selection of South Asian cinematic masterpieces, celebrating two decades of excellence.

Explore the enduring love of David Suzuki and Tara Cullis in this moving Why Not Theatre production.

CineFEMME celebrates fearless Canadian women and non-binary filmmakers of colour through powerful stories.

Two iconic spoken word events unite for a historic night of unapologetic, uncensored Black brilliance.

Hollywood Jade Presents: DIVA — a dazzling celebration of drag’s roots in iconic female impersonation.

A workshop with Darren Anthony on his play, A Black Panther in the Great White North.

A family-friendly evening of light, Indigenous storytelling and connection under the winter sky.

Feel the heat with NorthFIRE Circus and the Afro-Brazilian beats of Maracatu Baque de Bamba/Trovao de Scarborough.

Kick off the 20th CaribbeanTales International Film Festival with the Canadian premiere of Bankie Banx: King of the Dune.

Island Vibes Day Two brings more spice and soul by the water with grooves, rhythm, and live music.

From reggae beats to creole eats, experience the soul and flavour of the Caribbean with Island Vibes.

Celebrating the 88th birthday of Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine

What is a Caribbean festival without music?

Stage in the Park will come alive with the vibrant sights, sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean.

A delicious journey through the Caribbean’s most iconic spirit.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with music, dance and interactive activities.

The city’s oldest Francophone festival, celebrating the richness and diversity of the Francophonie with vibrant music and culture.

Street Eats Market at SxSE is bringing bold flavours and global cuisine to the waterfront.

Dance and throw colour as we celebrate unity and community with electrifying beats from Toronto’s top DJs.