Harbourfront Centre in Toronto hosts various cultural festivals and events on weekends throughout the summer, including the Habari Africa Festival from August 12-14 featuring African music and culture, the Hot & Spicy Food Festival from August 19-21 with Southern cuisine and music, and the Ashkenaz Festival from September 3-5 celebrating Jewish music and culture.

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Habari Africa Festival
Co-produced by Batuki Music Society
August 12–14
Explore the rich and diverse cultures of the
African continent. Featuring: Mamy Kanouté,
Djely Tapa and Kwame Stephens
Hot & Spicy Food Festival
August 19–21
Dance to the hot sounds and savour
the spicy cuisine of the American South.
Featuring: Treme Brass Band, a Southern
BBQ Competition and Rita Chiarelli and
Sweet Loretta
TAIWANfest: A Cultural
Tango With Hong Kong
Co-produced by Asian Canadian Special Events Association
August 26–28
Top Taiwanese musicians and events for
the whole family. Featuring: International
Pan-Asian Culinary Invitational,
TAIWANfest Orchestra and Utopia
Ashkenaz Festival
Produced by Ashkenaz Foundation in partnership with Harbourfront Centre
September 3-5
North America's largest celebration of
Jewish music and culture. Featuring:
Abraham Inc., Jinta La-Mvta, Gypsy Kumbia
Orchestra and Muzsikas
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Tre
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