Two hands hitting a djembe drum.

Djembe Drumming With VIBE Arts

Join VIBE artist and accomplished drummer Richard Best for an incredible Djembe drumming workshop! This event is open to all ages and skill levels, so everyone can join in the fun. Discover the unique and exciting world of Djembe drumming as you learn about its rich history and get a chance to perform a drumming […]

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Peace By Chocolate

Escape the heat and enjoy a free film screening in our Studio Theatre all weekend long! Don’t miss Canadian feature length film Peace by Chocolate screening daily throughout our festival.  

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Tap With Ripple Effect 

Join Ripple Effect, a dynamic tap dance group renowned for its electrifying performances, for an unforgettable dance performance demonstration and workshop experience. Watch as their synchronized footwork and rhythmic beats create an explosion of energy on stage, showcasing tap dance’s rich history and vibrant culture. Following the performance demonstration, dive deeper into the art form […]

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Contemporary With Hanna Kiel 

Join us as we present an excerpt of BODY, Hanna Kiel’s latest dance creation and performed by Human Body Expression. BODY brings together a talented ensemble of dancers, each bringing their own life stories, movement backgrounds and physical wisdom to the stage. Their past, present and future are woven into the fabric of their movement, […]

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Rhythms Of Africa With Lua Shayenne

The evening starts with Lua Shayenne Dance Company’s (LSDC) riveting show, Journey to the Motherland, which takes audiences on an immersive journey through Africa. With traditional songs, dances and live percussion, LSDC’s talented artists bring to life the experiences of market women in Ghana, sing the praises of the brave fishermen of the Kasai River […]

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Bollywood With Broken Dance 

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. See you next week! Join us for a spellbinding dance demo that promises to transport you to the heart of Bollywood’s pulsating rhythms and dazzling spectacle. Marvel at the group’s seamless fusion of traditional Indian dance styles with contemporary flair as they take you on a […]

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Kazé (Wind)

Nagata Shachu Japanese Taiko and Music Group proudly present “Kazé” featuring master bamboo flutist from Japan, Toki Tatara as part of its 27th annual 2024-2025. The acclaimed ensemble will collaborate with Tatara in a performance that will seamlessly combine the worlds of shinobue (bamboo flute), taiko, and the three-stringed shamisen while exploring new possibilities for […]

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Clouds of Colour

Clouds of Colour

This piece, commissioned for Harbourfront Centre’s main entrance foyer is conceived as both drawing and sculpture. Hundreds of units hang from single points creating a tactile setting filled with line, colour and movement that activates this passageway and gathering place. The accumulation of multiple units of formed wire, ranging in size create a large expansive […]

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Arising

Experience Irish dance through a modern lens in Arising, a groundbreaking performance from the Canadian Irish Dance Company. Celebrating culture and artistic exploration, Arising presents new interpretations of Irish dance with an entirely Canadian soundtrack. Choreography by Ciaran Plummer, Michaela Fernandes, Michelle Pion & Camille Slaght. Dancers: Meaghan Kilmartin, Kylie Paliani, Patrick Grant, Rachel Mintz, […]

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Food At Canada Day Long Weekend

Grab some food and take in the view during your festival visit! Our food vendors, an extension of some of the busiest kitchens in the GTA, are here for Canada Day Long Weekend with mouthwatering bites, snacks and drinks to help keep you full all weekend long.

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Marketplace At Canada Day Long Weekend

The Marketplace at Canada Day Long Weekend Festival features hand-crafted items representing Toronto’s best creatives and local craftspeople. Choose from local and artisanal goods, eco-friendly crafts, fair-trade products and more while you’re here for the festival.

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Odawa Wiingushk 

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. See you next week! This unique showcase brings together Lindy Kinoshameg (Odawa Nation), Leslie Mccue (Michi Saagiig Nation) and Jillian Sutherland (Cree Nation). The evening starts the Fancy Shawl dance. This dance expression highlights the speed and endurance of women, symbolizing a departure from stationary dances to expressive movement. The Prairie Chicken […]

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Le Mozart Noir / The Black Mozart (2003)

Please note: Tonight’s Free Flicks is cancelled due to a power outage on our campus. We apologize for the inconvenience and we look forward to welcoming you at our next Free Flicks. Join us for a free movie screening of Le Mozart Noir / The Black Mozart by the water! The drama uncloaks the mystery […]

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Mean Girls (2004)

Join us for a free movie screening of Mean Girls by the water! Teenager Cady Heron must assimilate into Girl World to survive high school life after joining “The Plastics.” After she makes the mistake of falling for Queen Bee Regina George’s ex-boyfriend Aaron, Cady must reckon with the true nature of high school. Rated […]

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The Mighty Quinn (1989)

Join us for a free movie screening of The Mighty Quinn by the water! When police officer Xavier Quinn’s childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten-thousand-dollar bills, the mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier.  Rated 14A Director: Carl Schenkel  […]

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Clueless (1995)

Join us for a free movie screening of Clueless by the water! Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher coaxes two teachers into dating each other.  Rated PG-13 Director & Writer: Amy Heckerling  Stars: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash […]

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Grease (1978)

Join us for a free movie screening of Grease by the water! Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Rated PG Director: Randal Kleiser  Writers: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey […]

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A couple dancing in front of a busy crowd.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Join us for a free movie screening of Slumdog Millionaire by the water! A teenager from the slums of Mumbai becomes a contestant on the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati?’ When interrogated under suspicion of cheating, he revisits his past, revealing how he had all the answers. Rated R Directors: Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan  Writers: […]

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The Last Dragon (1985)

Join us for a free movie screening of The Last Dragon by the water! In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow. Rated PG-13 Director: Michael Schultz  Writer: Louis Venosta  Stars: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney  Food and drinks will […]

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Forrest Gump (1994)

Join us for a free movie screening of Forrest Gump by the water! The history of the United States from the 1950s to the ’70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75 who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.  Rated PG-13 Director: Robert Zemeckis  Writers: Winston Groom […]

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Asian woman sitting in a car holding fabric in her hand.

Double Happiness (1994)

Join us for a free movie screening of Double Happiness by the water! East clashes with West, and generations collide as a young Chinese woman struggles to appease her old-fashioned father and, at the same time, pursue her modern dreams.  Rated PG-13 Director and Writer: Mina Shum  Stars: Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang and Claidette Carracedo  […]

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Barbie and Ken standing outside on a street.

Barbie (2023)

Join us for a free movie screening of Barbie by the water! Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.  Rated PG-13 […]

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Vase of glass crafts in an arts studio.

Glass Fusing 101

This 3-hour introductory fusing workshop will cover cutting and arranging sheet glass into coasters, sun catchers or earrings. Participants will receive a short demo from the instructor before exploring the material on their own. The work will be loaded into the kiln to be fired and will be ready for pickup the following week. Participants […]

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