TOPS presents The Queen of My Dreams at Bell Manor Park As part of Toronto Outdoor Picture Show’s “Going Places”-themed film programme, join TOPS on August 13 for a free screening of The Queen of My Dreams, with short films baby fat and Pink Light. See all event details here Pre-show arts and craft activities @ 6pm / Eats & Treats for Sale @ 6 pm / Showtime @ Sundown (~ 8:30 pm) Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase on-site BYO Blanket & Chairs Films are screened with captioning Please click to read about additional accessibility features See all Bell Manor Park screenings here Check out TOPS’ full summer calendar for more free community screenings
Through The Bamboo Thursday, July 9 – 7pm (preview) Friday, July 10 – 7pm (opening) Saturday, July 11 – 2pm & 7pm Tuesday, July 14 – 7pm Wednesday, July 15 – 7pm Thursday, July 16 – 7pm Friday, July 17 – 7pm Saturday, July 18 – 2pm & 7pm Sunday, July 19 – 2pm Lost in a storybook world, can Philly rescue her lola, save the magical land of Uwi, and find her way home? In Through the Bamboo, twelve-year-old Philly is pulled into an action-packed adventure while mourning the loss of her lola (“grandmother” in Tagalog) when she opens an old book and finds herself tossed into the fantastical land of Uwi. Similar to The Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland, this imaginative Filipinx-Canadian folktale adventure invites audiences into a magical world brought to life through inventive object puppetry, immersive storytelling, and audience participation. Inspired by Philippine mythology, the production weaves together themes of grief, love, and legacy, offering a rich theatrical experience rooted in intergenerational wisdom and a vibrant celebration of culture. Accessibility is one of Crossroads’ main priorities. Little Avenue Memorial Park is physically accessible, and the production will include on-site access coordination. For more information, check out the Through the Bamboo Access Guide, found on the Crossroads Theatre website: www.crossroadstheatre.org. Through the Bamboo is written by Byron Abalos and Andrea Mapili, Directed by Chantelle Han Starring Olivia Sgambelluri AP Bautista Jainee Fernandez Jude Baris Neil-Erine Palmaria Production Manager: Carlos Varela Technical Director: Nathan Greogory Set and Puppet Designer: Olivia Wheeler Lighting Designer: Echo Zhou Sound Designer: Miquelon Rodriguez Costume Designer: Jung A Im Cultural Consultant: Motzie Dapul Puppetry Director: Michelle Urbano Access Coordinator: Mandy E. MacLean Marketing & Outreach: Lili Robinson Publicity: Amira de Vera Photo credit: otîhêw by PJ Prudat at Arts in the Parks 2023, photography by Matt Hertendy. Performers from left to right: Jonathon LeRose, Spencer Bennett, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Jewell Bowry, Raymond J. Johnson-Brown, and Brefny Caribou
Through The Bamboo Thursday, July 9 – 7pm (preview) Friday, July 10 – 7pm (opening) Saturday, July 11 – 2pm & 7pm Tuesday, July 14 – 7pm Wednesday, July 15 – 7pm Thursday, July 16 – 7pm Friday, July 17 – 7pm Saturday, July 18 – 2pm & 7pm Sunday, July 19 – 2pm Lost in a storybook world, can Philly rescue her lola, save the magical land of Uwi, and find her way home? In Through the Bamboo, twelve-year-old Philly is pulled into an action-packed adventure while mourning the loss of her lola (“grandmother” in Tagalog) when she opens an old book and finds herself tossed into the fantastical land of Uwi. Similar to The Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Alice in Wonderland, this imaginative Filipinx-Canadian folktale adventure invites audiences into a magical world brought to life through inventive object puppetry, immersive storytelling, and audience participation. Inspired by Philippine mythology, the production weaves together themes of grief, love, and legacy, offering a rich theatrical experience rooted in intergenerational wisdom and a vibrant celebration of culture. Accessibility is one of Crossroads’ main priorities. Little Avenue Memorial Park is physically accessible, and the production will include on-site access coordination. For more information, check out the Through the Bamboo Access Guide, found on the Crossroads Theatre website: www.crossroadstheatre.org. Through the Bamboo is written by Byron Abalos and Andrea Mapili, Directed by Chantelle Han Starring Olivia Sgambelluri AP Bautista Jainee Fernandez Jude Baris Neil-Erine Palmaria Production Manager: Carlos Varela Technical Director: Nathan Greogory Set and Puppet Designer: Olivia Wheeler Lighting Designer: Echo Zhou Sound Designer: Miquelon Rodriguez Costume Designer: Jung A Im Cultural Consultant: Motzie Dapul Puppetry Director: Michelle Urbano Access Coordinator: Mandy E. MacLean Marketing & Outreach: Lili Robinson Publicity: Amira de Vera Photo credit: otîhêw by PJ Prudat at Arts in the Parks 2023, photography by Matt Hertendy. Performers from left to right: Jonathon LeRose, Spencer Bennett, Nicole Joy-Fraser, Jewell Bowry, Raymond J. Johnson-Brown, and Brefny Caribou
Arts in Summerlea Park Braeburn Neighborhood Place & BGC returns to Summerlea Park with Arts Etobicoke to host the annual Arts in Summerlea Park with an exciting program exploring the voice – including cultural practices such as singing, rapping, and spoken word – to celebrate diverse cultures through shared expression. Community participants will also co-design and install an artist-led temporary public art installation. These events will culminate in the Park Party – a large-scale celebration featuring live performances, free food, and arts activities. All workshops/events will take place at the Albion Road entrance (450 Albion Road)
Arts in Summerlea Park Braeburn Neighborhood Place & BGC returns to Summerlea Park with Arts Etobicoke to host the annual Arts in Summerlea Park with an exciting program exploring the voice – including cultural practices such as singing, rapping, and spoken word – to celebrate diverse cultures through shared expression. Community participants will also co-design and install an artist-led temporary public art installation. These events will culminate in the Park Party – a large-scale celebration featuring live performances, free food, and arts activities. All workshops/events will take place at the Albion Road entrance (450 Albion Road)
Arts in Summerlea Park Braeburn Neighborhood Place & BGC returns to Summerlea Park with Arts Etobicoke to host the annual Arts in Summerlea Park with an exciting program exploring the voice – including cultural practices such as singing, rapping, and spoken word – to celebrate diverse cultures through shared expression. Community participants will also co-design and install an artist-led temporary public art installation. These events will culminate in the Park Party – a large-scale celebration featuring live performances, free food, and arts activities. All workshops/events will take place at the Albion Road entrance (450 Albion Road)
Arts in Summerlea Park Braeburn Neighborhood Place & BGC returns to Summerlea Park with Arts Etobicoke to host the annual Arts in Summerlea Park with an exciting program exploring the voice – including cultural practices such as singing, rapping, and spoken word – to celebrate diverse cultures through shared expression. Community participants will also co-design and install an artist-led temporary public art installation. These events will culminate in the Park Party – a large-scale celebration featuring live performances, free food, and arts activities. All workshops/events will take place at the Albion Road entrance (450 Albion Road)
Moneyfish: Balls, Balls, Balls Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls is a 30 minute non-verbal show for kids and kids at heart. Drawing from circus, dance, physical theatre and clown, we tell the story of three bizarre and hilarious characters who must learn to work together to overcome the many obstacles being sometimes literally thrown at them. Set to an array of the most recognizable classical music, the Money Fish lovingly parody ballet, opera, contemporary dance, acrobatics, silent film, and anything else that might take itself too seriously, all while navigating their own ever-evolving relationships with each other and the audience. Community members will have the opportunity to join social circus ambassadors SoCirC for free workshops before the shows, where they will be introduced to circus skills such as juggling, object manipulation, and balancing. Participants who choose to will also have the opportunity to perform their newfound skills at that evening’s show alongside a different emerging aerialist from Toronto’s growing circus community each night. Have another talent you’d like to share? New this year, we are also adding a community talent show on Saturday and Sunday! Share a dance, sing a song or show off your fashion – we are open to what you’d like to share. Sign up in advance by emailing hello@herciniarts.com or sign up in the park between 5:30-6:15pm Aug 19-23. See talent show parameters below for more info. Workshops begin at 5:30pm and the show begins at 6:30pm, each evening from Wed Aug 19-Sun Aug 23, 2026 at Flagstaff Park. Community talent show will begin at 6:15pm on Saturday Aug 22 & Sunday Aug 23.
POOLBODY POOLBODY is a free, site-responsive performance series curated by Shalon T. Webber-Heffernan taking place across multiple pool sites throughout the GTA in August 2026. Activating public and private pools through live performance, participatory works, talks, and public gatherings, the series reflects on pools as shared civic spaces shaped by memory, access, embodiment, leisure, and belonging. The Flagstaff Park program features a children’s art workshop and exhibition alongside performances and participatory works by Nyda Kwasowsky, Tess Martens, Ranganathan Rajan, and additional artists and community participants. Featured image: acrylic on paper by Manny Trinh (@mannytrinh)
Joyful Mix Festival At Any Age will present the “Joyful Mix Festival — A Celebration of the Art of DJing”. This family friendly community event will take place on Friday evenings in July and August 2026 and will feature a diverse group of performers. This includes performances from DJ At Any Age program participants as well as Q&A sessions and performances by professional DJs. The Joyful Mix festival also encourages community participation. Learn djing techniques at our Interactive DJing Demo Stations or have fun raising your voice during the Community Sing-Along. Vendors will also be onsite.