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Looking for something to do?... We have you covered with a range of arts and cultural events right here in Willowdale, and beyond.
Please check @willowdaleartscollective on Instagram for possible last minute scheduling updates, rain delays, last minute cancellations and/or artist substitutions.
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Experience an unforgettable evening of soulful live music at the Trio Restaurant, located inside the Novotel Hotel, North York. This exclusive, intimate double-header brings two of Canada’s finest acts to one stage for a single night of extraordinary blues, soul, and roots.
Sandra Bouza: Known for her powerhouse vocal range, fierce rhythm guitar, and deeply personal storytelling, Sandra delivers a captivating blend of blues, soul, and rock that leaves audiences spellbound.
The Blackburn Brothers: Multi-award-winning Toronto blues royalty, this brotherhood serves up a seamless fusion of funk, soul, and blues backed by decades of rich musical heritage and undeniable groove.
Set against the warm backdrop of the Trio Restaurant, this up-close performance pairs world-class music with great food and drink.
Seats for this double-header are strictly limited to maintain an intimate atmosphere—reserve your table early to secure your spot for a night of world-class Canadian talent.
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Immerse yourself with creativity, performances, workshops and more with the S’mad “Life in Toronto” Ontario Culture Days (& night).
John Mckenzie House (34 Parkview Ave)
Oct 3 Schedule of Events:
1:00-2:00pm The Art of Okinawan Drums & Dance - Okinawa Cultural lecture and demo (all ages)
3:00-4:00pm Belly Dance performance by Michelle Selena
5:00-7:00pm Opening Reception (all ages)
7:00-9:30pm Finding Happy Film Screening & Director’s talk by Maria Bertrand (all ages)
8:30-10:00pm The Cube Phantom Film Screening & Director’s talk by Alan Lau (18+)
Oct 4 Schedule of Events:
Noon-1:00pm Indigenous people teaching by Elders Cidaila & Steven Winterhawk
1:00-2:00pm Weijin Film Screening (18+)
1:30-2:30pm Art workshop: Drawing the Ravine
3:00-4:00pm Belly Dance workshop by Michelle Selena
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Common Ground Dance Days (CGDD) is a series of free, outdoor, intercultural, and participatory events that celebrate movement and community! Co-presented by TOES FOR DANCE, Flight Festival, and North York Arts, the program includes welcoming Beginner Level Dance Classes in a variety of styles, Bimaadiziwin Learning Walks that share and uplift Indigenous knowledge, insightful Artist Talks, as well as creatively-vibrant Intercultural Performances featuring evocative dances and compelling works-in-process by professional choreographers and student dance artists.
TOES FOR DANCE is transforming its presentation model in North York to deepen their intercultural mission.Through the offerings this year, you will be able to witness and experience Indigenous movement traditions, Bollywood, Kathak, Contemporary, Bharatanatyam, Iranian dance, Classical Han dance, and more.
Mandarin translation will be available for a class on Sept 11 and the performance on Sept 12.
Farsi translation will be available for a class on Sept 25 and the performance on Sept 26.
All events are free, although attendees are encouraged to RSVP to receive weather-related updates directly in their inbox and a chance to win prizes onsite!
https://www.toesfordance.ca/common-ground#common-ground-dance-days
Presented in partnership with Flight Festival of Contemporary Dance and North York Arts. Made possible with funding from the City of Toronto, Toronto Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Government of Canada. TOES FOR DANCE gratefully acknowledges additional support from Toronto Arts Foundation/Arts in the Parks, Willowdale Central Ratepayers Association, TO Live, and Empress Orthodontics.
