Twisting, Twining Weaving people and plants together: music, dance & fibre arts. Six magical evenings under the trees in beautiful Raymore Park along the banks of the Humber / Gabekanaang Ziibi / River.Join us in the circle, as Toronto musicians share sounds and songs from South India, Egypt, and Ukraine to Georgia, Lithuania, Ireland, and the places in between. Get to know the plants of the valley through hands-on crafting and unwind as the sun sinks through gentle movement. Follow the signs from the Raymore Park parking lot — bring a blanket and find us under the trees.Tuesday July 15: Vocalist and storyteller Sharada Eswar with dance artist Julia Aplin.Wednesday July 16: Egyptian-Canadian vocalist Maryem Hassan Tollar with singer, poet, dancer and actor Roula Said; and multi-instrumentalist Ernie Tollar.Thursday July 17: Trish O’Callaghan shares soulful songs from the Celtic tradition. Dance artist Julia Aplin invites you to move like the river and rest with the trees.Friday July 18: Andrea Kuzmich and Nadia Dziubaniwska share soaring melodies and earthy harmonies grounded in Ukrainian folk tradition, reconnecting to land and ritual.Saturday July 19: SlowPitchSound brings “sci-fi turntablism” to the valley, braiding live sampling and scratching with deep grooves and field recordings. Hands on: Musical instrument-making using Japanese knotweed with Jurgita Zvinklyte and Matti Palonen.Sunday July 20: Honeypaw‘s music is deeply rooted in the forest, mixing ancient stringed instruments from Finland and Lithuania with tree harps and ritualistic vocal duets. Hands on: Artist and educator Bozena Hrycyna brings her deep knowledge of traditional Ukrainian folk ways to the valley with scything, song and straw crafts.
Art Socials Turn strangers into friends at The Bentway’s weekly Art Socials, hosted with Noble Space. With artist facilitators, attendees will get social while exploring entry-level art techniques. Every Wednesday from June 4 to August 27, 2025; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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.
Dance Together Festival The Dance Together Festival offers free community dance workshops and events that celebrate positive and accessible dance experiences. Throughout the summer, Mimico Square is transformed with a colourful dance floor mural and becomes vibrant community dance space. Every year, the neighbourhood is invited to help paint a new dance floor mural and participate in open dance workshops in diverse styles including West African, Hip Hop, Brazilian Forró, Kathak, Cuban Salsa and European Folk Dance. The festival will also feature live music and dance performances on the mural. The activities are open to all levels, ages and experiences.
Summer Music in the Garden VOICE IS THE ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT ALTERNATIVE CHORA JUL 31 THURSDAY 7–8PM Join us for a joyful evening of playful rounds, yodelling and enchanting medieval music. Comprised of some of Toronto’s most talented and creative vocalists, The Local Singers go beyond traditional a cappella singing, and pay tribute to the awesome power of the human voice. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Summer Music in the Garden TAKE ME TO THE DANCE? WESTERN CLASSICAL, FOLK JUL6 SUNDAY 4–5PM Escape to the night clubs of Buenos Aires and the cabarets of Montmartre with this powerhouse duo. Bruno-Bridge is a powerhouse violin and accordion duo on stage, giving a mysterious and musical escape into the clubs of Spain and the Moulin Rouge cabarets of Paris. Come to hear romantic favourites alongside new works that will leave you feeling a warm nostalgia and the urge to dance. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Summer Music in the Garden SOUNDS OF STORIES INDIAN FUSION JUL3 THURSDAY 7–8PM A blend of Indian classical and jazz, Sounds of Stories features a trio of musicians improvising instrumental music that moves through spoken word poetry, drawing on a range of musical genres to guide stories through live music. Merging pre-recorded poetry by various poets in multiple languages, the accompanying music explores the intersection of sound and story, crafting a unique auditory experience that spans emotions. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Summer Music in the Garden IN THE GARDEN OF THE DEEP BLUE SEA AMBIENT ANCESTRAL AUG 28 THURSDAY 7–8PM An adventure in sound with artists from Australia and New Zealand, this show features stories and music of acclaimed whale songman Bunna Lawrie (Mirning Elder) and occupies a third space between ancestral song, whale song, Maori tradition and contemporary classical music Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Summer Music in the Garden A LITTLE AFTERNOON MUSIC OPERA AUG 24 SUNDAY 4–5PM Do you enjoy hearty laughter, thrilling drama and heartbreaking love? Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio graduate Charlotte Siegel and pianist Nate Ben-Horin pack all of these into one afternoon, as they perform their favourite opera arias, songs and musical theatre numbers. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.
Summer Music in the Garden WHAT IS TIME FOR? INDIE POP, EXPERIMENTAL AUG 17 SUNDAY 4–5PM A deeply personal performance from two of Canada’s most striking creative musicians: JUNO-nominated artist Tara Kannangara and Chris Pruden perform a set of original songs using sharp lyricism, synthesizers, a drum machine and wild trumpet melodies. Summer Music in the Garden is made possible through the generosity of our partners and donors. Special thanks to the City of Toronto and founding patron and Toronto Music Garden champion Dr. James D. Fleck, our founding donors and our 2025 program supporters, including The Lewitt Family Foundation, Hodgson Family Foundation, The McLean Foundation, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation and the generosity of our audiences.