The Ontario Latin Arts Festival @ North York Civic Centre & Mel Lastman Square, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 8th - Sun Jul 10th!

The Ontario Latin Arts Festival is a unique three-day event that celebrates the culture of Latin America on Friday, July 8th at North York Civic Centre; Saturday, July 9th at Mel Lastman Square and on Sunday, July 10th again at the North York Civic Centre in Toronto. This flavourful festival will showcase the finest Latin music and dance found in Canada, along with featured films, art show and dance workshops.

Location:  Ontario Latin Arts Festival, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  Jul 8 at 6 PM to Jul 10 at 6 PM

For more info email info@ontariolatinartsfestival.com or visit website here for full schedule

3rd Annual Ghanaian Festival of Arts and Culture GHANAFEST 2014 @ Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 16th!

3rd Annual Ghanaian Festival of Arts and Culture GHANAFEST 2014

Ghanaian Canadian Festival of Arts & Cultural is in its 3rd year as an an annual festival that takes place each & every year in August at Earl Bales Park.

The goal of the Ghanaian Canadian Festival of Arts & Culture is to bring

Toronto’s multicultural community together in showcasing the rich culture and heritage of the Ghanaian community which will include various traditional foods,cultural showcases, dance performances, local artists within the GTA, and other parts of Canada. The festival allows businesses to showcase themselves and has gained Congratulations from the Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Councilor Giorgio Mammoliti, MP Judy Sgro, & other dignitaries from all over the world. In short, the festival will be interactive and also teach language, games, arts, food, dances, & encourage individuals to participate. Its brings all the various organizations together.

Location:  Earl Bales Park,  4169 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON

Time:  10a - 8p

Admission is FREE

Facebook event page here

Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 5th & Sun Jul 6th

JULY 5 – 6, 2014

WOODBINE PARK! FREE ADMISSION: RAIN OR SHINE

Afrofest 2014 is a chance to discover Africa in the heart of Toronto, presented by Music Africa on Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th at Woodbine Park, Lakeshore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue.

Held annually since 1989 Afrofest is a free showcase of the rich and diverse African culture. The festival features music, dance, drumming and theatre, with over 35 bands – both local and international. Peter Toh, President of Music Africa, says "Afrofest features programming for children and youth, as well as presenting some of the classic stars of African music. It's a festival that provides something for everyone.” With a bustling African marketplace, boasting more than 60 food and craft vendors, artistic displays, The Creative Children's Village, drum area, music workshops and organized fun and educational activities for youth, Afrofest is the African cultural event of the summer!

In addition to the performances on the main stage, there will be non-stop activity at the Baobab Stage with music and dance workshops.

Main stage artists at Afrofest 2014 include Malian virtuoso Cheikh Hamala Diabate, direct from Cameroon, South Sudan's Ruth Mathiang, Madagascar Slim, Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble from Nigeria, DRC's Soukous Tchtcho, Amare Kante from Guinea any many more.

Time: 1p - 10p

Location: Queen and Woodbine, Toronto, ON

Admission is FREE

For more info click here

The 3rd Annual Uma Nota Festival of Tropical Expressions @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Oct 17th - Sun Oct 20th!

The third annual Uma Nota Festival of Tropical Expressions is four days of music, arts and culture from across the Americas. The live music and DJ lineup, with acts from New York City, the U.K. and Brazil, as well as the best of the local scene, represents the city’s most tangible manifestation of the Pan American experience.  This year’s festival embraces global innovators and still celebrates the city’s kaleidoscope of tropical groove.

Check the programming for the festival below. Click on images for information on the individual days and the Pan American Bridges workshop series!

The Festival Launch Party. Thursday, October 17
We kick off our third annual festival at the venue where it all began — the Gladstone Hotel ballroom — with two of the Toronto live acts doing the most interesting work in the Brazilian music scene and possibly the most creative person we know holding it down on the decks. Gladstone Hotel (ballroom), 1214 Queen St. W. Doors 9 p.m. $10.

World Soul Party. Friday, October 18. Co-presented by World Famous Music.
Representing the northern part of the Americas, we delve into a night of wailing northern soul and hard-hitting bluesy funk. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St. W. Doors 9 p.m. Advance tickets $23/more at the door.

Bridges Tropical Mashup: Live, Analog and Digital. Saturday, October 19. Co-presented by Dos Mundos Arts & Media
Two rooms of great music from the realms of funk to excite and groove the dancing soul. The Great Hall, 1097 Queen St. W. Doors 9 p.m. Advance tickets $12 / $15 at the door until 11 p.m. / $20 after

Community Cultural Fair. Sunday, October 20. Co-presented by Dos Mundos Arts & Media, Koffler Centre of the Arts and Lula Music & Arts Centre
Our Sunday all day fair involves an afternoon feijoada, lots of family fun workshops and shows. Good food, drink, and laughs, all set to music and dance. Fun for the whole family.
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. Doors 2 p.m. until midnight $5 suggested minimum donation / $10 cover after 7 p.m. Advance tickets are for the later part of the evening.

The Pan American Bridges Workshop Series
As part of the festival this year, we have teamed up with Dos Mundos Arts & Media to present an expanded slate of community arts workshops. By involving and reaching more communities in Brazilian, South American and North American expressions, Dos Mundos and Uma Nota allow people to discover arts and culture in a way that is interactive, participatory and fun. Check out the complete listings

For more info and tickets visit:  http://umanota.ca/

The 7th Annual Manifesto Festival, Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 19th - Sun Sept 22nd!

Get ready Toronto - Manifesto’s 7th annual Festival of Community and Culture is coming September 19 – 22, 2013!

Join us as we celebrate the arts, community and culture through a unique experience that only Manifesto provides. See what talented local and national artists have to offer from dance, music, art, education, comedy, food, clothing and crafts, and so much more.

Manifesto’s annual Festival of Community and Culture is a celebrated event in Toronto which attracts over 40,000 attendees over a span of four days. The mission of the festival is to showcase creativity and culture from diverse communities of young people and to support top notch talent.

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Thursday September 19

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Pirates Blend

co-presents Common Thread

Festival Launch Party

feat. Poirier (MTL) . DJ L'oqenz . DJ Nana + special guests

Come join as we kick off the festivities with music, arts and dancing all night long

Where: Measure (296 Brunswick Ave - behind Future Bakery)

When: 9pm

Admission: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/368655

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Friday September 20

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THE BEAT

co-presented by Foundry

An evening of themed beat showcase

feat. Sango . Oddisee . Elaquent . Sunclef . Lancecape . Rich Kidd

Host DJ: mymanhenri (92bpm.com)

Hosted by: wan luv

Where: Adelaide Hall (250 Adelaide St. West - near Duncan St.)

When: 9:30pm

Buy online: http://northerntickets.com/events/the-beat/

Ticket Outlets: Play De Record . Soundscapes . MOOG Audio

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/the-beat-producer-showcase/

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Saturday, September 21

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DAYTIME EVENT >>>

So Much Things To Say:

Evolution Summit

An inspiring array of panel discussions, keynote speakers and mentor classes.

Where: George Brown College Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Dr. - just East of Jarvis)

When: 12pm-8pm

Admission: $5 advance / $10 at door

Tickets & Registration: https://manifestosummit.eventbrite.ca/

View all panel and mentor class details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/so-much-things-to-say-evolution-summit/

EVENING EVENT >>>

Sacred Seven Gallery + 3rd Annual Floor Awards

Where: 918 Bathurst

When: 6pm-1am

Admission: PWYC $5 minimum donation

Sacred Seven Gallery (The Annual Manifesto Art Show)

(6pm-1am)

Headlining: Aboriginal artist and elder Paul ” Dazaunggee” Shilling will highlight healing and the celebration of the spirit.

An art exhibit exploring the theme of evolution with over 25 artists

Performances by: Talwst & NvS

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/sacred-seven-art-exhibition/

The 3rd Annual Floor Awards

(6pm-11pm)

Celebrating the best urban dance artists, educators, youth and community catalysts at our 3rd Annual Floor Awards.

Hosted By: YNOT

DJs: Andy B Bad & Dirty Dale 

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/the-floor-awards/

Pre-event Discussions (RSVP necessary to attend):

4:00pm

Heartist Panel: Heartist will host a panel discussion and audience talk back about the growth of mentor-mentee collaborations in Canada and the ways in which they work and add value to the health of the Canadian arts sector. 

RSVP to: rsvp@themanifesto.ca

4:30pm Dinner, Dance & Dialogue (co-presented by Duo, Tapa, Volcano, York University): A discussion on issues vital to the urban dance community including professional wages, community representation and the creation of space for dialogue and more.

Event is Free | Meal Is $10 | RSVP To: dance@themanifesto.ca

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Sunday, September 22

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Live At The Square

Canada’s largest all-day, outdoor celebration of hip hop culture and beyond!

When: 12pm-11pm

Where: Yonge & Dundas Square

FREE!

Headliners: Jhené Aiko and Souls of Mischief (20th Anniversary)

Also featuring:

Freedom Writers

Ladies First Cypher: Celebrating DJ Mel Boogie’s 20th Anniversary feat. Eternia . Jelly Too Fly . pHoenix Pagliacci . Tara Chase

Notes to Self

Raz Fresco x Blake Carrington

Wolf J. McFarlane

Junia T ft. Juice Money Quartet

Solitair & friends

TFHOUSE

2 O’Clock Fresh Showcase featuring

John River . CALiPH . KZARAW

L the 12th Letter . Sydanie

Veronica Domingues w/ 8-piece live band

Melodic Yoza

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1 Love T.O. presents:

THUGLI w/ Peter Rabbit (buckets) . Lenny Len & MNFSTO Dance Crew

Manifesto & Red Bull Presents: All-Day Cypher Dance Floor

feat. cypher DJ's: Grouch . Mensa . DJ Serious . Fly Lady Di

Dance also on the main stage:

Keep Rockin You BGirl Battle

Last Style Standing

The Graffiti Boxmen Project returns...

Bigger and better!

7th Annual Freshest Goods Market

Creative clothing and accessories from local fashion designers + more!

Freshest Foods Market

Delicious food from a collection of Toronto’s best restaurants and caterers

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/live-at-the-square/

For the latest updates visit our festival website at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival

Twitter & Instagram: manifesto_to

b current - rock.paper.sistahz12 Festival @ Wychwood Barns, Toronto, ON - Fri May 24th - Fri May 31st!

The festival which first highlighted the work of Black Women Artists in 2002 is back for its 12th edition, and will also include brothaz and sistahz from other cultures!

The rock.paper.sistahz festival is a hand-picked and fully curated teaming of quality, diversity, and raw energy. This season’s theme is A Festival Dating Experience... induced through intimate artistic collaborations and explorations: 10 dates over 10 days. This year’s festival intends to attract further cross-pollination of communities and audiences of different heritage, ages, disciplines and lived experience!This year's festival will run from May 24-31.

With events featuring Film, Visual Art, Dance, and of course, New Original Theatre - there's something at rps12 for everyone. Advance sales have already begun online so get your Day Pass or Festival Pass today.

All events take place at Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St
Door prices range from $5 to $15

For adv tickets:  http://rps12festival.eventbrite.ca/

For a full list of events:
http://www.bcurrent.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=204&Itemid=430

6th ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Sun Oct 14th - Sat Oct 20th!

6th ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL returns!

Festival includes free beginner Flamenco classes; workshops;

a new film series at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema and

Flamenco superstar RAFAELA CARRASCO in her Canadian debut!

Showcasing and celebrating the very best of Flamenco, THE 6TH ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL brings internationally acclaimed and Canadian artists together for a week of workshops, classes, artist talks, films and live performances.

THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL returns October 14 – 20, 2012 with free Flamenco classes and performances; singing, guitar and choreography workshops; a new film series at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, and the Canadian debut of Flamenco superstar Rafaela Carrasco.

Considered one of the most outstanding dancers of her generation and called “one of flamenco’s hottest properties” by the Boston Herald, award-winning Flamenco choreographer Rafaela Carrasco will present the Canadian premiere of the award-winning Vamos Al Tiroteo at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 20, 8PM.

With a company of five dancers and live musicians, Vamos al Tiroteo is set to a selection of popular Spanish songs originally recorded by Federico García Lorca and sung by La Argentinita in 1931, bringing new life and energy to the music that inspired a hugely influential generation of flamenco artists.

In addition and also performing that evening: Toronto teacher, dancer and choreographer Carmen Romero will collaborate with rising jazz pianist Scott Metcalfe to present a preview of their new work May I join you?; and Ilse Gudiño, a multi-disciplinary artist, will bring her unique dance perspective to compliment the evening.

Workshops take place from October 14 – 19. Free “Absolute Beginner” Intro to Flamenco classes take place at Mad for Dance, 263 Adelaide Street West on Sunday, October 14 (advance registration required); and paid workshops in Singing, Dance Choreography, Dance Technique, and Guitar Technique & Accompaniment take place Oct 15 – 19 at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street E. Visit http://www.torontoflamencofestival.com for details.

After last year’s standing room only success, the Festival will again present a free lunch time dance performance in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, on Wednesday, October 17, 12noon. Last year’s performance was completely sold out and patrons are being advised to line-up two hours before the show.

New this year, a film series produced in coordination with the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema and programmed by Lionel Félix, Founder & Executive Producer of the Toronto International Flamenco Festival. Consisting of five films shown over three days, complete details can be found at www.bloorcinema.com.

THE 6TH ANNUAL TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FLAMENCO FESTIVAL

October 14 – 20, 2012

www.torontoflamencofestival.com

Manifesto Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Fri Sept 21st - Sun Sept 23rd!

On Friday September 21, the much anticipated Sixth Annual Manifesto Festival of Community and Culture will kick-off its celebration of arts and community culture featuring our biggest and most exciting line-up of Canadian talent.  Over a jam packed weekend (September 21-23) Manifesto will bring you a diverse array of Canada’s best talent in music, art, dance, food, and fashion.  The festival will launch with the opening of the brand-new Regent Park Arts & Culture Center, featuring artist exhibitions, the Second Annual Floor Awards, local fashion designers and live music performances.

The festival’s second day will bring the Manifesto x Fresh Arts 20^th Summit to the Ryerson University Engineering Building.  Speakers such as Kardinal Offishall, d’bi young, Jully Black, Director X, Pharoahe Monch, and Shad will lead the full day of panels and workshops.

The Manifesto Festival will then cap off with the much anticipated free outdoor concert Live at the Square, at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square.  This year’s concert will be headlined by the acclaimed lyricist Pharoahe Monch, as well as homegrown talent including BADBADNOTGOOD, Tre Mission, Raz Fresco, D-Sisive, 7 Fires and Skratch Bastid among others.

The Manifesto Festival promises to once again showcase art, culture, and community in a way that is creative, diverse, and will provide a unique experience for the people of Toronto.


Fri Sept 21 - Doin it in the Park @ Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre
585 Dundas Street East
9:00pm – 1:30am
$5 Minimum Donation (Suggested Donation $10) | 16+ event w/ licensed bar

Sat Sept 21 - Fresh Arts 20x Manifesto Summit @ Ryerson University George Vari Engineering Building
299 Church Street (at Gould) 12:30pm - 7:30pm
FREE -- visit site to register

Sun Sept 22 -  Live @ The Square
Yonge & Dundas Square, 12:00pm - 11:00pm 
FREE
Featuring performances by Pharoahe Monch, Badbadnotgood, Skratch Bastid, D-Sisive and more

Visit: http://www.themanifesto.ca for more info

Scotiabank Chin International Picnic @ Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, ON - Sat Jun 30th - Mon Jul 2nd!

Join us and discover the excitement and world-class entertainment at the 46th annual Scotiabank CHIN International Picnic, June 30th, July 1st, & 2nd, 201

This year's festival celebrates the following cultures:
South Asian and Hispanic Festival on Saturday,
Chinese, Italian, Polish and Filipino Festivals on Sunday
Portuguese and Caribbean Festival on Monday
with a special appearance by Shawn Desman!

CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL @ The Dufferin Gates, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON - Mon July 2nd!

12noon - 7pm

featuring Dance Caribe, Friendlyness and Human Rights
Mountain Edge, Tunka Abdurama, Jakki James, Django
Steele, JUNO nominee
Exco Levi, JUNO winner
Macomere Fifi and Supersonic Band
Hosted by: DENISE JONES – CHIN Radio Saturday Night Swing
COMEDY HOST/MC – JEAN PAUL
DJs Ron Nelson and D’Enforcas from Saturday Night Swing

Plus, don't miss the Mr and Miss Chin International pageants


Admission:  FREE

For the full schedule visit
http://www.scotiabankchinpicnic.com/pagedisplay.aspx?i=327

Afrofest Launch @ The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jun 7th!

AFROFEST is a free celebration of the richness and diversity of African culture, is set to take place at Woodbine Park in Toronto on Saturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th. Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. 

Afrofest is THE cultural event of the summer.

Featuring artists:
Sam Fan Thomas
Wazimbo
Tribute to Prince Nico Mbarga
Soukouss Tchatcho ... and lots more 

Join us for an Afrofest Launch event on June 7th - get the full info on Afrofest 2012 at the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom from 6 to 11pm. 

Featuring musical performances by Njacko Backo (Cameroon), Jabulani (South Africa) and Tich Maredza Band (Zimbabwe).

Location:  The Gladstone Hotel Ballroom,
1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For more information visit http://www.musicafrica.org, call 416-469-5336, or e-mail info@musicafrica.org
Music Africa

The 16th Annual Carifest @ The Jamaican Canadian Association, Toronto, ON - Fri Mar 16th!

The purpose of Carifest is to foster the Canadian-Caribbean culture in the Greater Toronto Area by promoting culture, history, food, islands and people. This one night event offers an evening of culture, comedy, music, instrument and dance talent from local and international artists. This year we have as our line up of entertainers: The Mighty Sparrow (international calypso artist), Calypso Rose (international gospelypso artist), Kay Morris (reggeagospel artist), Joy Lapps (steel pannist), Marcia Brown (comedian/play writer) and others. Proceeds from event will go towards Camp Jumo (www.jumoke.org) helping to send children afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease to specialized camps this summer.

Location:

Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA)

995 Arrow Road

Hwy 400/ Finch and Weston Road

Date: March 16, 2012
	Event Time(s):
	Doors Open 6:30 p.m Dinner Served 7:00 p.m (full dinner buffet menu- included) Show Starts 8:00 p.m

	Costs:	$40 - $49
	Adult:	$50
	Youth:	$40
	Child:	$40
	Senior:	$40
	Other:	Children under 6- Free

For tickets and more info visit http://www.torontocarifest.com/

Email: info@torontocarifest.com
Phone: 416-465-6321