ROSYLAND returns this August. Every Thursday evening, Lee Lifeson Art Park in North York transforms into a creative wonderland that celebrates friendship, community, environmental sustainability, and the universal language of music. Bring your family, friends, and furry companions. Pack a picnic, find a spot, and settle in for a fun, interactive concert! Come early to get hands-on at the DIY and upcycling station. Stick around after the show to meet the musicians and check out their unique instruments up close. What to expect: 🎨 5:30 PM – Creative Pre-Concert Activities 🎶 6:30 PM – Live Concert of Chinese instruments with Spark ensemble 🤗 7:30 PM – Meet & Greet with Musicians 🌙 8:30 PM – Event Ends 4 Rosyland events are part of Arts In The Parks Toronto and is FREE to attend. Thanks to the support of Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Arts Foundation, Music Performance Trust Fund, and Li Delun Music Foundation. ABOUT SPARK ENSEMBLE Spark is an ensemble of Chinese instrumentalists from across the Greater Toronto Area with a mission of challenging boundaries and exploring possibilities with music for Chinese instruments. Its core group: Gavin Zhang, an erhuist trained in Beijing and Vancouver; Matthew Poon, a conductor and music professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Mike Liu, a sheng player, tubist, and secondary school music teacher for the Toronto District School Board; and Tracy Chan, a ruan specialist trained by the Hong Kong Music Office.

ROSYLAND returns this August. Every Thursday evening, Lee Lifeson Art Park in North York transforms into a creative wonderland that celebrates friendship, community, environmental sustainability, and the universal language of music. Bring your family, friends, and furry companions. Pack a picnic, find a spot, and settle in for a fun, interactive concert! Come early to get hands-on at the DIY and upcycling station. Stick around after the show to meet the musicians and check out their unique instruments up close. What to expect: 🎨 5:30 PM – Creative Pre-Concert Activities 🎶 6:30 PM – Live Concert of medieval, renaissance, and folk melodies performed by Muffin Hat Music 🤗 7:30 PM – Meet & Greet with Musicians 🌙 8:30 PM – Event Ends 4 Rosyland events are part of Arts In The Parks Toronto and is FREE to attend. Thanks to the support of Toronto Arts Council, Toronto Arts Foundation, Music Performance Trust Fund, and Li Delun Music Foundation. ABOUT MUFFIN HAT MUSIC Lisa Hartl and Paul Carter, the dynamic duo behind Muffin Hat Music, bring medieval, renaissance, and folk melodies to the stage and the dance floor! They can often be seen tinkering with their weird and wonderful assortment of historical string, percussion and wind instruments. Muffin Hat Music explores the thin line between medieval melodies and the traditional folk dances of Western Europe that still exist today. @muffinhatmusic

Bring your whole family to the fun and engaging workshops in dance theatre, contemporary and traditional dances and stay for creative dance theatre performances from professional dancers and actors!

Rain date: August 31

Bring your whole family to the fun and engaging workshops in dance theatre, contemporary and traditional dances and stay for creative dance theatre performances from professional dancers and actors!

Rain date: August 31

Bring your whole family to the fun and engaging workshops in dance theatre, contemporary and traditional dances and stay for creative dance theatre performances from professional dancers and actors!

Rain date: August 24

Bring your whole family to the fun and engaging workshops in dance theatre, contemporary and traditional dances and stay for creative dance theatre performances from professional dancers and actors!

Rain date: August 24

At the Description-Rich Story Hour, artists will tell original stories inspired by the land and public artwork of Lee Lifeson Art Park, using descriptive and inclusive language that is accessible to a Blind and partially sighted audience. Storytellers include the three members of Described Toronto arts collective: Christine Malec, Rebecca Singh, and Katherine Sanders. They will be joined by Indigenous storyteller Trina Moyan and other artists in the amphitheatre at Lee Lifeson Art Park. Along with a presentation of original stories, participants will be invited to experience a touch tour of the public artworks, and 3D tactile models of the park. The Story Hour will be recorded live and released on the Described Toronto podcast. The series will also include audio description of the park and artworks, including the interactive piece “120 Mirrors” by artist Anna Friz. The artist describes this work as “a series of horn shaped sculptures that each play with a different aspect of human communication, specifically the acts of listening, speaking, conversing, and reflection. Through a sonic experience of space, we become more aware of our surroundings in historical, political, and contemporary social landscapes.” The Description-Rich Story Hour and podcast celebrates the land and artworks of this mid-town Toronto park by engaging the senses in a surprising and delightful exploration of this part of our city.

🌳 Park in Motion is a family-friendly outdoor dance performance series by MillO Dance Projects.Through performances and interactive activities, Park In Motion aims to celebrate diversity and foster a vibrant and inclusive space to connect with and bring together the community. 🌳 This year, we are showcasing two 15-minute contemporary dance works: Colours, choreographed and performed by MillO Dance Projects, and To My Past…, choreographed and performed by Nickeshia Garrick. Themes of home, connection, and self-discovery flow through contemporary dance, improvisation, and vocal work. Toward the end of the performance, there will be a 10-minute interactive segment featuring guided vocalization and gentle movement practice, designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Accessibility & Community Location is wheelchair accessible with signage, and onsite support. *More details regarding accessibility coming soon. 📍 Location: Parkway Forest Park      80 Parkway Forest Drive, North York Event Dates & Times: Wednesday, July 23 — 5:00 PM Friday, July 25 — 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 30 — 5:00 PM Friday, August 1 — 5:00 PM Rain Date: Saturday, August 2 — 5:00pm Event Duration: Approximately 45 min 🌿Share with friends and come experience the power of dance and community with us!🌿

🌳 Park in Motion is a family-friendly outdoor dance performance series by MillO Dance Projects.Through performances and interactive activities, Park In Motion aims to celebrate diversity and foster a vibrant and inclusive space to connect with and bring together the community. 🌳 This year, we are showcasing two 15-minute contemporary dance works: Colours, choreographed and performed by MillO Dance Projects, and To My Past…, choreographed and performed by Nickeshia Garrick. Themes of home, connection, and self-discovery flow through contemporary dance, improvisation, and vocal work. Toward the end of the performance, there will be a 10-minute interactive segment featuring guided vocalization and gentle movement practice, designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Accessibility & Community Location is wheelchair accessible with signage, and onsite support. *More details regarding accessibility coming soon. 📍 Location: Parkway Forest Park      80 Parkway Forest Drive, North York Event Dates & Times: Wednesday, July 23 — 5:00 PM Friday, July 25 — 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 30 — 5:00 PM Friday, August 1 — 5:00 PM Rain Date: Saturday, August 2 — 5:00pm Event Duration: Approximately 45 min 🌿Share with friends and come experience the power of dance and community with us!🌿

🌳 Park in Motion is a family-friendly outdoor dance performance series by MillO Dance Projects.Through performances and interactive activities, Park In Motion aims to celebrate diversity and foster a vibrant and inclusive space to connect with and bring together the community. 🌳 This year, we are showcasing two 15-minute contemporary dance works: Colours, choreographed and performed by MillO Dance Projects, and To My Past…, choreographed and performed by Nickeshia Garrick. Themes of home, connection, and self-discovery flow through contemporary dance, improvisation, and vocal work. Toward the end of the performance, there will be a 10-minute interactive segment featuring guided vocalization and gentle movement practice, designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Accessibility & Community Location is wheelchair accessible with signage, and onsite support. *More details regarding accessibility coming soon. 📍 Location: Parkway Forest Park      80 Parkway Forest Drive, North York Event Dates & Times: Wednesday, July 23 — 5:00 PM Friday, July 25 — 5:00 PM Wednesday, July 30 — 5:00 PM Friday, August 1 — 5:00 PM Rain Date: Saturday, August 2 — 5:00pm Event Duration: Approximately 45 min 🌿Share with friends and come experience the power of dance and community with us!🌿