Afro-Carib Fest Afro-Carib Fest is an award-winning free multicultural celebration that highlights the rich heritage of African, Caribbean communities, and beyond through music, arts, dance, food, and cultural showcases. Highlights include drum and dance workshops, a cultural parade, dance competitions, raffle draws, an opening ceremony, vendor marketplace, food trucks, kids’ zone, and more. The festival began in 2012 to bridge social, cultural and economic gaps, promote community and economic development, provide opportunities for local and emerging artists, and local businesses, as well as foster networking opportunities among diverse groups. The goal of ACF is to inspire civic pride, bridge cultural gaps, engage audiences, and build a vibrant community. Join us on August 23 & 24 from 12pm – 9pm in Thomson Memorial Park! Event is rain or shine
Arts in Summerlea Park Arts Etobicoke and Braeburn Neighbourhood Place & BGC are excited to present the Arts in Summerlea Park in 2025. We are thrilled to return for another amazing year and mark the end of summer with our popular Park Party!Join us for this community celebration featuring free arts activities, live music and dance performances, free food and more!Everyone is invited to bring your own picnic blankets and lawn chairs to spend the afternoon enjoying the festivities. Learn more about Arts in Summerlea Park here. Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025Time: 3:00- 6:00pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd)This is a free, all-ages event, and no prior art experience is needed.All materials and light refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor movement. Note: This is a rain or shine event. The event will only be postponed for severe weather, including thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Keep an eye on our social media pages for announcements on postponements or check back on this page for updates. In the event of severe weather the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 7, 3pm-6pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact: Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.com Or: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Join Artist Alexandra Iorgu, and Natural Knowledge Keeper Alan Colley at Summerlea Park for two community workshops that bring together art, story, and spirit. Connected with the Land is a reminder of our deep connection to the Land and to one another, a weaving of relationships that traces back to the beginning of Creation. Summerlea Park will become a gathering place for teaching circles, hands-on art-making, and nature walks. Participants of all ages will contribute to the creation of a collective sculpture using clay and natural materials. Symbolizing our interconnectedness, each layer of this ephemeral installation will represent the surrounding nature: local plants, sculpted animals, and birds. At the heart of the installation, children, youth, and elders will be invited to leave their own handprint, a symbol of our own journey on this Land, and an opportunity to give thanks to the animals, plants, water and earth that supports us. This free, all-ages event requires no prior art experience and no registration. Let’s come connect, create, and walk the spiral with us. Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd)All materials and light refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor movement. Date: Wednesday & Thursday, September 3 & 4, 2025 Time: 3:30- 5:30pm Note: This is a rain or shine event. The event will only be postponed for severe weather, including thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Keep an eye on our social media pages for announcements on postponements or check back on this page for updates. In the event of severe weather the event will be rescheduled for Friday, September 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact:Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.com Or: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Join Artist Alexandra Iorgu, and Natural Knowledge Keeper Alan Colley at Summerlea Park for two community workshops that bring together art, story, and spirit. Connected with the Land is a reminder of our deep connection to the Land and to one another, a weaving of relationships that traces back to the beginning of Creation. Summerlea Park will become a gathering place for teaching circles, hands-on art-making, and nature walks. Participants of all ages will contribute to the creation of a collective sculpture using clay and natural materials. Symbolizing our interconnectedness, each layer of this ephemeral installation will represent the surrounding nature: local plants, sculpted animals, and birds. At the heart of the installation, children, youth, and elders will be invited to leave their own handprint, a symbol of our own journey on this Land, and an opportunity to give thanks to the animals, plants, water and earth that supports us. This free, all-ages event requires no prior art experience and no registration. Let’s come connect, create, and walk the spiral with us. Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd)All materials and light refreshments will be provided. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for outdoor movement. Date: Wednesday & Thursday, September 3 & 4, 2025 Time: 3:30- 5:30pm Note: This is a rain or shine event. The event will only be postponed for severe weather, including thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. Keep an eye on our social media pages for announcements on postponements or check back on this page for updates. In the event of severe weather the event will be rescheduled for Friday, September 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact:Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.com Or: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Step into the rhythm and spirit of Caribbean culture in this lively movement workshop that honours the connection between Carnival and Emancipation Day (August 1). The session will take participants on a historic and cultural journey through Carnival movement and music. We will explore different ‘mas’ characters and their significance, culminating in a Carnival-flavoured “free-up” to soca music. This workshop is intended for audiences age 10+ to adults. Open to all levels of dance experience. Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd) This free workshop is open to all ages and abilities. Note: Photos and/or videos may be taken by Arts Etobicoke during the workshops for documentation and/or promotional purposes. Please speak to an Arts Etobicoke staff member if you have any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions?Contact Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.comOr: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Join Meryem Alaoui for a joyful outdoor movement and dance workshop designed for everyone, including older adults! Set to the sounds of golden-era classics and vibrant World Music, including energizing Arabic and North African rhythms, this workshop is all about feeling good, getting moving, and having fun in the summer sun. Whether you prefer to dance on your feet or from a chair, this workshop welcomes all levels of mobility and experience. You’ll leave feeling loosened up, uplifted, and totally refreshed. Let’s move, and enjoy the season together! This free workshop is open to all ages and abilities. Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd) Note: Photos and/or videos may be taken by Arts Etobicoke during the workshops for documentation and/or promotional purposes. Please speak to an Arts Etobicoke staff member if you have any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions?Contact Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.comOr: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Dancer Rajvi Dedhia is bringing an exciting and upbeat Bollywood dancing workshop where participants will be introduced to the expressive and energetic world of Bollywood movement. Set to popular Indian music, the session includes a dynamic warm-up, step breakdowns, and a short, fun choreography that celebrates rhythm, expression, and joy. No prior experience needed! This free workshop is open to all ages and abilities. It is designed for community members who want to move, have fun, and explore a new cultural experience through dance. Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd) Note: Photos and/or videos may be taken by Arts Etobicoke during the workshops for documentation and/or promotional purposes. Please speak to an Arts Etobicoke staff member if you have any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions?Contact Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.comOr: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Story as Medicine by Sharrae Lyon, also known as Auset Rose, invites you to playfully attune to your inner authority and body’s wisdom. This workshop offers: A fun and supportive space to explore solo, pair, and ensemble improvisational movement creations. A chance to engage in somatic awareness between exercises. An inspiring, and creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. The methods used are informed by InterPlay, a storytelling and improvisational practice that is an active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. No previous experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and energy. This free workshop is open to all ages and abilities. Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd) Note: Photos and/or videos may be taken by Arts Etobicoke during the workshops for documentation and/or promotional purposes. Please speak to an Arts Etobicoke staff member if you have any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions?Contact Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.comOr: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Arts in Summerlea Park Led by artists from Tiger Princess Dance Projects and featuring poetry by acclaimed Canadian author Erin Robinsong, Swallowing Clouds is a joyful, hands-on workshop that invites children and their caregivers to explore creativity through movement, storytelling, writing, and sound. This program offers: A fun and supportive space for creative self-expression A chance to build a collaborative dance and storytelling piece An inspiring connection between movement, language, and imagination Parents and caregivers are warmly welcomed to join in! No previous experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and energy. This free workshop is open to all ages and abilities. Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm Location: Summerlea Park, 450 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 2J1(or the alternate entrance at 2 Arcot Blvd) Note: Photos and/or videos may be taken by Arts Etobicoke during the workshops for documentation and/or promotional purposes. Please speak to an Arts Etobicoke staff member if you have any concerns. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions?Contact Alek, Program Manageralek@artsetobicoke.comOr: Aura, Project Coordinatoraura@artsetobicoke.com
Porch View Dances Porch View Dances (PVD): ‘Real People Dancing In Real Spaces’, an annual award-winning community dance event that engages everyday people as creators, storytellers, and performers – many of whom have never danced before. Audience members are guided through the neighbourhood to see new dance works created by professional choreographers on the front porches and lawns of residential homes. The performance culminates in a “Flock Landing” at the local park, where audience members of all ages and mobility levels are invited to participate in the dance. Presented by Kaeja d’Dance, PVD celebrates the stories of people in our city, taking dance out of the theatre and into our daily lives, sending the powerful message that art is for everyone. STARTING LOCATION: London Street, Seaton Village (between Euclid and Palmerston) *ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS*: Sunday, July 20, at 2 PM is the designated Accessible Day, featuring ASL interpretation and wheelchair assistance. Wheelchair-friendly routes and volunteers are available every day of the festival. E-mail kaeja@kaeja.org for more information. WHAT TO BRING: Seating is general. We encourage you to bring water, and a folding stool, blanket or cushion for sitting, if you prefer. We encourage you to dress appropriately and don’t forget to bring sun protection! INCLEMENT WEATHER: In the event of inclement weather, please visit our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates.