This document is a schedule of events for Harbourfront Centre in Toronto from July 25th to August 1st. It provides details on over 100 free events taking place including visual arts exhibitions, dance and drumming workshops, children's activities, and performances celebrating Caribbean culture. The schedule highlights include live music shows, masquerade parades, stilt walking lessons, face painting, and cooking demonstrations.
The 10 Best Perth Festivals To Experience Before You Die | Nick TsagarisNick Tsagaris
Looking for the best festivals in Perth, WA? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve put together an incredible list of the best upcoming festivals in Perth!
Perth, the capital city of the state of Western Australia is a top Aussie city escape all of its own. There’s just the right balance of city, country, and surf to please any traveler’s palate. Perth also boasts a smorgasbord of festivals, and the best part is, thanks to its mild climate all year, there are events to pack your schedule year-round.
The full souvenir programme for Bath Folk Festival 2015. More information at http://bathfolkfestival.org.
The festival takes place from Saturday 8th August - Sunday 16th August 2015 at venues across Bath.
Find out more about the concerts, sessions and events on offer throughout the festival.
The 10 Best Perth Festivals To Experience Before You Die | Nick TsagarisNick Tsagaris
Looking for the best festivals in Perth, WA? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve put together an incredible list of the best upcoming festivals in Perth!
Perth, the capital city of the state of Western Australia is a top Aussie city escape all of its own. There’s just the right balance of city, country, and surf to please any traveler’s palate. Perth also boasts a smorgasbord of festivals, and the best part is, thanks to its mild climate all year, there are events to pack your schedule year-round.
The full souvenir programme for Bath Folk Festival 2015. More information at http://bathfolkfestival.org.
The festival takes place from Saturday 8th August - Sunday 16th August 2015 at venues across Bath.
Find out more about the concerts, sessions and events on offer throughout the festival.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
The What, Why & How of 3D and AR in Digital CommercePushON Ltd
Vladimir Mulhem has over 20 years of experience in commercialising cutting edge creative technology across construction, marketing and retail.
Previously the founder and Tech and Innovation Director of Creative Content Works working with the likes of Next, John Lewis and JD Sport, he now helps retailers, brands and agencies solve challenges of applying the emerging technologies 3D, AR, VR and Gen AI to real-world problems.
In this webinar, Vladimir will be covering the following topics:
Applications of 3D and AR in Digital Commerce,
Benefits of 3D and AR,
Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
It's another new era of digital and marketers are faced with making big bets on their digital strategy. If you are looking at modernizing your tech stack to support your digital evolution, there are a few can't miss (often overlooked) areas that should be part of every conversation. We'll cover setting your vision, avoiding siloes, adding a democratized approach to data strategy, localization, creating critical governance requirements and more. Attendees will walk away with actions they can take into initiatives they are running today and consider for the future.
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?Cut-the-SaaS
Discover the transformative power of AI in content creation with our presentation, "Is AI-Generated Content the Future of Content Creation?" by Puran Parsani, CEO & Editor of Cut-The-SaaS. Learn how AI-generated content is revolutionizing marketing, publishing, education, healthcare, and finance by offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and scalability.
Understanding
AI-Generated Content:
AI-generated content includes text, images, videos, and audio produced by AI without direct human involvement. This technology leverages large datasets to create contextually relevant and coherent material, streamlining content production.
Key Benefits:
Content Creation: Rapidly generate high-quality content for blogs, articles, and social media.
Brainstorming: AI simulates conversations to inspire creative ideas.
Research Assistance: Efficiently summarize and research information.
Market Insights:
The content marketing industry is projected to grow to $17.6 billion by 2032, with AI-generated content expected to dominate over 55% of the market.
Case Study: CNET’s AI Content Controversy:
CNET’s use of AI for news articles led to public scrutiny due to factual inaccuracies, highlighting the need for transparency and human oversight.
Benefits Across Industries:
Marketing: Personalize content at scale and optimize engagement with predictive analytics.
Publishing: Automate content creation for faster publication cycles.
Education: Efficiently generate educational materials.
Healthcare: Create accurate content for patients and professionals.
Finance: Produce timely financial content for decision-making.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations:
Transparency: Disclose AI use to maintain trust.
Bias: Address potential AI biases with diverse datasets.
SEO: Ensure AI content meets SEO standards.
Quality: Maintain high standards to prevent misinformation.
Conclusion:
AI-generated content offers significant benefits in efficiency, personalization, and scalability. However, ethical considerations and quality assurance are crucial for responsible use. Explore the future of content creation with us and see how AI is transforming various industries.
Connect with Us:
Follow Cut-The-SaaS on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Medium. Visit cut-the-saas.com for more insights and resources.
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]Peter Mead
Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
CWV Topics include:
- Understanding the latest Core Web Vitals including the significance of LCP, INP and CLS + their impact on SEO
- Optimisation techniques from our experts on how to improve your CWV on platforms like WordPress and WP Engine
- The impact of user experience and SEO
Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]
Brochure
1. What’s
July 25 – August 1
onThank You!
Harbourfront Centre presents 4,000 events to millions
of Canadian and international visitors each year. All of
these events, including many that are free, are possible
thanks to the generous support of our partners, sponsors
and donors.
Charitable Registration Number: 10746 6575 RR0003
harbourfrontcentre.com 416 973 4000
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Canada
LAKEONTARIO
QUEENSQUAYWEST
QUEENSQUAYWEST
GARDINEREXPRESSWAY
LAKESHOREBLVD.
YORKST.
LOWERSIMCOEST.
REESST.
ROBERTSONCR.
WESTPIER
EASTPIER
Shop
HarbourfrontCentre
MainBuilding
RadissonHotel
Amsterdam
BrewHouse
Police
Station
Simcoe
WaveDeck
ConcertStage
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
HarbourfrontCentre
Theatre
Stagein
theRound
The
Power
Plant
Canada
Square
Queen’sQuay
Terminal
FleckDance
Theatre
(3rdFloor)
Lavazza
Exhibition
Common
Ontario
Square
Purina
PawsWay
HarbourfrontCentre
Sailing&Powerboating
QueensQuay
DisabledSailing
Canoe&Kayak
Rosemary
Capt.
Matthew
Flinders
NorthernSpiritI
KlancyII
ShowboatOriole
EurekaT.O.
Kajama
Ste.Marie
ChallengeObsession
HarbourStar
YankeeLadyIII
(BillBoyleArtport)
235QueensQuayWest
(207QueensQuayWest)
AirCanadaCentre
UnionStationCNTower
RipleysAquariumofCanada
RogersCentre
MarinaQuayWest
SpadinaPierParking
TorontoMusicGardenInterContinentalHotel
TheWestin
HarbourCastle
FerryDocks
SiteMapInsideMainBuilding(BillBoyleArtport)
QueensQuayPromenade
509/510StreetcarStops
BikeLaneFood&Beverage
Elevator
Washrooms
TaxiStandInfoDesk
Payphone
ATM
BoatTourTickets
BicycleParking
Parking
Marina
ArtportGallery
BoxcarSocial
BoxOffice&InfoDesk
BrigantineRoom
Craft&DesignStudio
MarilynBrewerCommunitySpace
LakesideTerrace
Loft
MissLou’sRoom
Security
Shop
StudioTheatre
WheelchairAccessible
BoxOffice
NatrelPond
ActivationsThisWeek
8
7
6
5
4
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
TheSlip
Boxcar
SocialWorldCafé
ArtportGallery
Tuesday–Thursday,Sunday:12–6pm
Friday&Saturday:12–8pm
Monday:closed,exceptholidays
BoxOffice
Tuesday-Saturday:1–6pm&until8pm
ondayswitheveningperformances.
Sunday&Monday:closed
Craft&DesignStudio
Monday–Saturday:10am–8pm
Sunday:10am–6pm
InfoDesk
Tuesday–Friday:1–6pm
Saturday–Sunday:10am–6pm
Monday:closed
MainBuilding(BillBoyleArtport)
Monday–Saturday:10am–11pm
Sunday:10am–9pm
Sailing&Powerboating
275QueensQuayWest
Daily:9am–9pm
Shop
Sunday–Thursday:11am–6pm
Friday–Saturday:11am–8pm
ThePowerPlant
Tuesday–Wednesday:10am–5pm
Thursday:10am–8pm
Friday–Sunday:10am–6pm
Monday:closed,exceptholidays
HoursofOperation
ReesSt.Slip
SimcoeSt.Slip
MarinaFour
134LakeviewMarketNorthOrchard2BrigantineTentBrigantineRoom6SouthLawnTent7BoulevardTent8ExhibitionCommon5HarbourKIDSZone
Visual Arts
Harbourfront Centre
All Over Town: Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
June 25 – September 18 Free
By digging deep into the fabric of our city, we discover the secrets and
differences that make it truly unique, even to longtime residents. This
group of exhibitions brings attention to Toronto’s hidden gems from the
far reaches of its arts community and showcases up-and-coming artists.
Over 30 Toronto-based artists present work from craft and design to mixed
media installation and photography.
FACES by Robert Young
Friday July 29, 7-10pm; Saturday July 30 & Sunday July 31, 12-10pm;
Monday August 1, 12-6pm
Robert Young’s signature fine art photography collection.
Marilyn Brewer Community Space
The Power Plant
Summer 2016 Exhibitions
June 25 – September 5 Free
This summer at The Power Plant, step into interactive worlds created by
contemporary visual artists working with living sculpture, film, stage-set
and performance.
Franz Erhard Walther: Call to Action
Franz Erhard Walther’s first major solo exhibition in Canada brings together
a body of work made between the 1950s and the present and includes
sculptures, drawings and videos. At the core of the exhibition is an interest
in Walther’s radical consideration of the relationship between the object,
the space and the human body.
Ulla von Brandenburg: It Has a Golden Red Sun and
an Elderly Green Moon
Ulla von Brandenburg explores states of unconsciousness and the
boundaries between past and present, reality and illusion, the sacred and
the secular. This exhibition features a new film shot in the Théâtre des
Amandiers, France, and a site-specific installation.
Family
Purina PawsWay
Exhibits and Events for You and Your Pet
Wednesday-Friday 12-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm; Closed Monday & Tuesday
The WoofJocks Canine All Stars
July 30 – August 1 Shows at 12pm, 1:30pm and 3:30pm
A free, educational and entertaining 30-minute variety show
choreographed to music, featuring tricks, agility challenges and
other fun, audience-interactive canine games.
Paddleboat Rides
Thursday–Sunday, 11am – 8pm
Tour the Natrel Pond in one of our rentable paddleboats. Paddleboat
hours are weather permitting and subject to change without notice.
Natrel Pond $8 for a 15-minute ride
Site Partners
Programming Partners
Seasonal Programming Partners
Official Suppliers
Major PartnerCorporate Site Partner
Monday, August 1
1:30–
2pm
Drumming Workshop with Silhouettes
Steel Pan Orchestra
Led by arranger Mark Mosca, a graduate
of the Royal Conservatory of Music, the
Silhouettes Steel Orchestra is one of
Canada’s premier steel pan ensembles
Free
Boulevard Tent
1–4pm Swizzlestick Stilt Dancing Workshop
See Saturday, July 30 at 2pm.
Free
North Orchard
1–5pm Oware Games – MACPRI
See Saturday, July 30 at 2pm.
Free
Boulevard Tent
1–6pm HarbourKIDS Arts & Crafts
See Saturday. July 30 at 1pm.
Free
HarbourKIDS
Zone
1–6pm Caribbean Faces
See Saturday, July 30 at 2pm.
Free
Brigantine Tent
2–
2:30pm
CariFusion
CariFusion is a Toronto based performing
group dedicated to preserving and sharing
African and Caribbean culture and arts
through drum and dance. Our members
are Allan Legall, Barrington Hibbert, Alfonso
Wallace and Hudson Forde.
Free
Stage in the
Round
2:30–
3pm
Afro-Fusion Workshop with Esie Mensah
Rooted in traditional and contemporary African
styles fused with dancehall, soca and more.
Esie Mensah’s workshop promotes a fusion of
movement that is fun for all levels and all ages.
Free
Boulevard Tent
2:30–
3pm
Mas Camp Parade
Come enjoy colourful costumes as they wind
their way by the waterfront. Junior King and
Queen carnival mas dancers finalists will be
on site to lead the parade.
Free
Site West
Campus
3–
3:30pm
Moko Jumbie
See Saturday, July 30 at 6pm.
Free
North Orchard
3–
4:30pm
Caribbean Tales at Island Soul
See Monday, August 1 at 1pm.
Free
Studio Theatre
3–6pm OCPA presents: Calypso Stars
Canada’s leading Calypso singers show off their
most tropical and stylish recent compositions
in a talent-peppered concert that highlights
this exceptional Caribbean art form.
Free
Concert Stage
Support Creativity
As a registered Canadian charity, we rely on the financial
generosity of people like you. To donate, please visit
harbourfrontcentre.com/donate or call us at 416 952 4746.
Stay Current
Visit harbourfrontcentre.com to sign up for our What’s On e-newsletter
and receive up-to-date information on all Harbourfront Centre events.
2. Saturday, July 30
12–11pm World Café
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
World Café
1–6pm HarbourKIDS Arts & Crafts
Children of all ages are invited to create fun
and unique crafts that they can take home!
Free
HarbourKIDS
Zone
1–6pm Play Zone
This innovative playground encourages
learning, movement and fun while kids build
new worlds, imaginary places and dramatic
scenarios — on a larger-than-life scale. Kids
can build, connect pieces, create walls, forts,
castles and all kinds of fun environments.
Free
Exhibition
Common
2pm It’s Not U It’s Me
It’s Not U It’s Me and The Power Plant will
transform the gallery into a space celebrating
the diverse cultures and DIY community spirit
of underground dance music.
Tickets from
$15
The Power
Plant
2–5pm Swizzlestick Stilt Dancing Workshop
This workshop introduces the traditions of Moko
Jumbie, a stilt-dancing spirit of the forest, and its
transitions from Africa to the Caribbean.
Free
North Orchard
2–6pm Oware Games - MACPRI
One of Africa’s most popular board games
played around the world comes to Island Soul.
Oware is a fun counting game developed
by African farmers thousands of years ago
that has not lost its appeal in our high-tech,
computerized era.
Free
Boulevard Tent
2–6pm Mas Camp
Families are invited to join our mini mas
camp. Create a costume and learn the
songs and dance steps, culminating in a big
parade at the end of the festival.
Free
Boulevard Tent
2–7pm Caribbean Faces
This is not your everyday face art. Christopher
Pinheiro will create unique and breathtaking
face art masterpieces based on Caribbean
kids’ stories.
Free
Brigantine Tent
3–
3:30pm
Power Tour
Join us for a 30-minute guided tour of the
current exhibitions led by one of the gallery
attendants at The Power Plant. The gallery
offers individuals the opportunity to engage
in dialogue about art and ideas.
Free
The Power
Plant
3:30–
4:15pm
Workshop with Otura Mun
Puerto Rico-based drummer Otura Mun
teaches you the rhythms of this Spanish-
speaking island in the Caribbean.
Free
Boulevard Tent
4:15–
4:45pm
Mas Camp Music and Dance Workshop
Learn the songs and dance steps and join
the big parade on holiday Monday!
Free
South Lawn
Tent
4:30–
5:15pm
Come 2 Drum Workshop
Come and learn to play the djembe. Master
drummer Amadou Kienou will share his
knowledge of West African traditional
rhythms in this fun all ages workshop.
Free
Boulevard Tent
Sunday, July 31
1–
1:45pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Cooking Demo: Marinade
Learn how to make a unique Haitian
marinade to spice up all your dishes!
Free
Boulevard Tent
1–6pm HarbourKIDS Arts & Crafts
See Saturday. July 30 at 1pm.
Free
HarbourKIDS
Zone
1–6pm Play Zone
See Saturday. July 30 at 1pm.
Free
Exhibition
Common
1:30–
2pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Lil’ Footsteps 2 Fitness
Children of all ages are inspired to get fit and
have fun in this engaging dance workshop
and show!
Free
Stage in the
Round
2–
2:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Workshop with Melorize
Local kompa zouk cultural enthusiasts Melorize
bring the flavour of the French Caribbean world
to life through a dance performance.
Free
South Lawn
Tent
2-4pm Craft & Design Animateurs
Every Sunday afternoon, volunteers will be
located in the Craft & Design Studio corridor to
answer the public’s questions and provide insight.
Free
Craft & Design
Studio
2:15–
2:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Toto Laraque
A living legend of Haitian guitar music takes to
the stage.
Free
Stage in the
Round
2:30–
4pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
FKZO Idol
Calling all aspiring singers! Join us for this
special amateur singing competition.
Registration is free for all ages! Hosted by
Francesca Lauture.
Free
Boulevard Tent
2:30–
3pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Nu Live
Music group Nu Live brings its unique sound to
the waterfront.
Free
Stage in the
Round
3–
3:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Workshop with Melorize
See Sunday, July 31 at 2pm.
Free
South Lawn
Tent
3–6pm Swizzlestick Stilt Dancing Workshop
See Saturday, July 30 at 2pm.
Free
North Orchard
4–
4:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Les Notes du Corps
A sensational dance performance by Les
Notes du Corps.
Free
Stage in the
Round
4–7pm Caribbean Faces
See Saturday, July 30 at 2pm.
Free
North Orchard
4:15
–4:45pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Make-up and Hair Workshop
Learn everything you need to know from
Stéphanie Dubuisson.
Free
South Lawn
Tent
Sunday, July 31
4:30–
5pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
DJ Scar
DJ Scar rocks you with the finest in Haitian
beats.
Free
Stage in the
Round
5:45–
6:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Cooking Demo: Haitian Patty
Learn how to make delectable Haitian
patties from local experts.
Free
Boulevard Tent
6:30–
7:30pm
Unik
This Haitian group composes music with
subjects such as love, relationships and
everyday life situations.
Free
Stage in the
Round
7–
7:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Legends of Guitar
The Legends of Guitar, featuring renowned
Haitian guitarist Robert Martino from the
classic kompa band Top Vice, bring their
unique sound to the Waterfront.
Free
Concert Stage
7:30–
8pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
DJ Ace with Saskya
DJ Ace and Saskya join forces for a stirring
concert of Haitian music.
Free
Concert Stage
8–9pm Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
Karizma
Haitian band Karizma brings the jump-up
rhythm to life with their exciting concert
experience!
Free
Concert Stage
9–
9:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
DJ Tric Key
DJ Tric Key rocks you with the finest in Haitian
beats.
Free
Stage in the
Round
9:30–
10:30pm
Festival Kompa Zouk Ontario presents:
T-Vice
Miami-based Haitian star T-Vice brings the
kompa party vibe toToronto.
Free
Concert Stage
Monday, August 1
12–
2:30pm
Mas Camp Parade Preparation
Families are invited to join our mini mas
camp. Create a costume and learn the
songs and the dance steps. All culminating
in a big parade at the end of the festival!
Free
Brigantine Tent
12–6pm Lakeview Market
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
Lakeview
Market
12–6pm World Café
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
World Café
1–
1:30pm
Caribbean Star Limbo Workshop
Caribbean Star is back to give an exciting
limbo workshop. Fun for the whole family.
See exactly ‘how low can you go.’
Free
Stage in the
Round
1–
2:30pm
Caribbean Tales at Island Soul
A series of curated films presented
in partnership with Caribbean Tales
International Film Festival.
Free
Studio Theatre
Saturday, July 30
5–6pm Circle 5
The totally-out-there Frolick Theatre defies
convention and redefines history as it
simultaneously mocks and rejoices in
stereotypes, travelling on lakes and rivers in
a strap-on canoe.
Free
Stage in the
Round
5–
6:30pm
Forward Home
Presented in partnership with Caribbean Tales
International Film Festival
Forward Home is a 50-minute documentary
revealing the economic power of the
Caribbean diaspora living in global cities
and their significance to their homelands as
travellers and entrepreneurs.
Free
Studio Theatre
5:30–
6pm
Mas Camp Music and Dance Workshop
See Saturday, July 30 at 4:15pm.
Free
South Lawn
Tent
6-7pm Moko Jumbie
SwizzleStick Theatre animates the site with
Moko Jumbie stilt dancers.
Free
North Orchard
6:30–
7pm
Come 2 Drum Workshop
See Saturday, July 30 at 4:30pm.
Free
South Lawn
Tent
7–
8:20pm
Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon
Chieftainess
This documentary film sheds light on Queen
Nanny of the Jamaican Maroons – one of the
most celebrated but least recognized figures
in the history of New World resistance.
Free
Studio Theatre
7:15–
8pm
Silhouettes Steel Pan Orchestra
Led by arranger Mark Mosca, a graduate of the
Royal Conservatory of Music, the Silhouettes
Steel Orchestra is one of Canada’s premier
steel pan ensembles.
Free
Stage in the
Round
8–9pm Exco Levi
This multiple Juno Award-winning artist touches
down with hot reggae rhythms for the waterfront.
Free
Concert Stage
9–
9:30pm
The Black Stars
The Black Stars present a fun and energetic
Afro-fusion performance that celebrates
African and Caribbean movement and diversity.
Free
Stage in the
Round
9:30–
11pm
Jah9
A deeply mystical performance and a
powerful femiNINE energy that emerges
from a chrysalis of poetry, dub and spirit.
Free
Concert Stage
11pm –
3am
Yaadcore
Tun up at the city’s hottest roots-reggae
after-party! Yaadcore is a central figure in
Jamaica’s new “Reggae Revival” movement
that is having a ripple effect globally. This
event is 19+.
$5 at door
Brigantine Room
Sunday, July 31
12–11pm Lakeview Market
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
Lakeview
Market
12–11pm World Café
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
World Café
This year, we explore the theme of revivalism in the
Caribbean and showcase other artistic voices in a
constantly evolving society, including that of the French
Caribbean. Join us for a multi-day, inter-generational
weekend of dance, music, visual arts, film, cuisine and
family activities.
En partenariat de nouveau avec le Festival Kompa
Zouk Ontario – nommé parmi le Top 100 des festivals
familials rassembleurs – cet événement met en lumière
la musique, la danse, la cuisine et l’artisanat afro-
caribéenne, désormais partie intégrante du patrimoine
culturel canadien.
Festival Events
July 29 – August 1, 2016
Island Soul
Thursday, July 28
7pm Ventanas
Presented by TD
Fusing passion and intimate dialogue, tradition
and originality, Tamar Ilana and her trans-
Mediterranean ensemble, Ventanas, embrace
the varied instrumental and melodic traditions
of North Africa, the Balkans, Turkey and Spain.
Free
Toronto Music
Garden (479
Queens Quay
West)
7–10pm Dancing on the Pier:
Latin-Caribbean & Dancehall
Whether you’re a Latin dance aficionado or just
enjoy a good time, don’t miss the smokin’ hot
world of salsa! Featuring music by Bamboleo.
Free
Boulevard Tent
Friday, July 29
6–11pm Lakeview Market
The Lakeview Market features fab finds from all
corners of the globe including old-world crafts
and new, unique designs. Choose from traditional
artifacts, local, artisanal, eco-friendly, fair trade
products and more.
Lakeview
Market
6–11pm World Café
The World Café features delicious food from
some of the most exciting and culturally diverse
kitchens in the city. Join us all summer and
load up your plate with snacks and delicacies
inspired by our great weekly festivals.
World Café
7–8pm Isax InJah & Culture Ites
Toronto saxophonist Isax InJah has brightened
the sonic landscape from corner bars to concert
halls, performing and recording with many top
artists throughout his illustrious career.
Free
Stage in the
Round
8–9pm ÌFÉ
A powerfully progressive synthesis of
electronic sound and Afro-Caribbean
language, ÌFÉ is a bold new musical project
from Puerto Rico-based African-American
drummer/producer/singer Otura Mun.
Free
Concert Stage
9–
9:30pm
Caribbean Star
Caribbean Star is back for another exciting
performance at Island Soul. You’ll leave the
show in awe of the extravagant fire and
limbo dance performance.
Free
Stage in the
Round
9–
9:30pm
DJ Bass
CIUT 89.5 FM’s Island Breeze host, DJ Bass,
spins the finest in calypso and soca music.
Free
Concert Stage
9:30-
11pm
Moses Revolution featuring Susan G & Naki
Local soca powerhouse Moses Revolution is
joined by powerhouse vocalists Susan G and
Naki for a jump-up, soca and calypso party.
Free
Concert Stage
9:30–
11pm
Music Shorts by Caribbean Tales
International Film Festival
Presented in partnership with Caribbean Tales
International Film Festival
Enjoy a series of music and dance related
shorts.
Free
North Orchard
Saturday, July 30
12–11pm Lakeview Market
See Friday, July 29 at 6pm.
Lakeview
Market
Monday, July 25
6pm Tai Chi
Learn the movements of this ancient Chinese
martial art with instructor Eti Greenberg.
Free
Exhibition
Common
Tuesday, July 26
7pm Yoga
Connect with the sounds of the waves as
you unwind from the day and experience
mindfulness.
Free
Exhibition
Common
Wednesday, July 27
11am Toronto Music Garden Tour
Learn about the garden’s unique design and
history on a free, guided 45-minute tour led by
a Toronto Botanical Garden volunteer. Tours
begin in the west end of the garden’s Prelude
section and will run as scheduled unless
there is heavy rain, lightning or severe heat.
Reservations are not required.
Free
Toronto Music
Garden (479
Queens Quay
West)
6:30–
9:30pm
Ceramic Hand Building Techniques
Students will learn and use current hand building
techniques for making functional and small
sculptural objects such as boxes, bottles, bowls,
cups, tiles, tumblers, trays, etc. Course open to
adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome.
$299.45
Craft &
Design Studio
9pm Free Flicks: The Mighty Quinn
Presented by Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Denzel Washington is at his most charismatic
as a Caribbean cop tracking down a
childhood friend accused of murder.
Free
Concert Stage
Thursday, July 28
5:30pm Toronto Music Garden Tour
See Wednesday, July 27 at 11am.
Free
Toronto Music
Garden (479
Queens Quay
West)