Bollywood Dance Class

Join free Bollywood Dance classes on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm! This class is designed for both beginners and people with a range of experience. Registration is Free/Pay-What-You-Choose.

UpFRONT Festival of Indigenous Arts, Music and Culture

A free three-day outdoor festival featuring extraordinary Indigenous music, dance, puppetry, a visuals arts showcase, an artisan market, and a special month-long arts exhibition.

Friday, August 15 – 4:30 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, August 16 – 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday, August 17 – 10 am – 8 pm

Fall for Dance North Festival

Fall for Dance North Festival returns for its 11th annual season, featuring more than 30 Canadian and international artists across multiple free and ticketed dance programs at venues across Toronto.

Improv Class – Soulpepper

Join Soulpepper and Replay Storytelling for a special, intimate performance night featuring first-time storytellers sharing their true, personal stories with the public.

Echoes of The Diaspora: A Cross-City Celebration of African Dance

Celebrate African dance with Guinea and Sabar dance workshops led by Chicago’s Ayodele Drum and Dance Co, followed by a showcase of stellar Toronto artists and a community social.

Free community writing workshops with Writers Collective of Canada

A WCC workshop is unlike any other. We write together, share first drafts in an encouraging environment, listen deeply, and receive supportive feedback. No experience required, beginners welcome.

Events held weekly.

WAYO Children’s Festival

A family-friendly festival featuring interactive art, performances, and activities at Berkeley Castle and Berkeley Theatre. Tickets $5.

August 7 to 10, 4:30pm-5pm, 5:30pm-6pm

Unveiling of The Little Esplanade

Unveiling of a miniature model of The Esplanade neighbourhood on August 16 at 11am. A community-created installation celebrating connection, creativity, and local pride.

Belonging Older Adults Program

A series of weekly workshops for older adults (55+) at the Jamii Hub, offering movement, visual arts, and sing-along sessions that foster creativity, connection, and community on The Esplanade.

Every Tuesday at 10am (Movement Workshops) and 11:30am (Visual Arts Workshops)
Every Thursday at 5:30pm (Older Adults Sing-Along Program)

Free admission; registration required.

Prevent the Textile Museum of Canada from closing permanently

Since 1989, thanks an early Section 37 of the Planning Act (pre-Bill 197), we’ve been providing a rare place for Torontonians to connect over the love of textiles at Dundas/University; help us reopen.