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Toronto Port Authority Lead Summer Partner The Toronto Port Authority is one of Harbourfront Centre’s important waterfront partners when it comes to looking after Toronto’s lakeshore. Harbourfront Centre takes care of 10-acres at the heart of the waterfront including piers and marinas while the TPA are the stewards of the lake and the water’s edge as the operator of the Port of Toronto, Billy Bishop Airport and the Outer Harbour Marina. Thanks to Ready for the longest, the Toronto Port Authority coming on board as our Lead hottest summer on record? Summer Partner we are able to present one of the most dynamic summer seasons ever at Harbourfront Centre. Harbourfront Centre, Toronto’s 10-acre hot spot along the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, kick-starts a summer celebration running May to October that’s guaranteed to melt your senses.

From May to October, Harbourfront Whatever you’re looking for, Harbourfront Centre has it: Centre explores “hot spot.” concerts, festivals, film screenings, outdoor dancing, Zones of intensity, artistic brilliance, food, and so much more. Best of all, most programming connectivity, regions of conflict – all of these shape the impressions is FREE. we have of ourselves and our world. Hot spots may not always be In fact, there’s so much going on this summer, we can’t comfortable, but they are conduits of change. fit everything into just one brochure. Embrace change or defy it—it’s ultimately up to you. Watch for our second events guide, covering This summer, Harbourfront Centre presents programming that asks: events August to October, in early July. What’s your hot spot? We welcome you into the discussion. Visit harbourfrontcentre.com What are you looking for? Dance? Film? Music? Family fun? Food? Books? It’s all here at Harbourfront Centre this summer. The world’s best artists. Sizzling new bands. Film screenings under the stars. Dancing on the pier. We’ll help you discover hot new ways to express yourself.

Free Flicks SoundClash presented by Tuesday evenings, settle under the stars New this year! Harbourfront Centre’s The Cecilia String Quartet performs as part of Summer Music in the Garden to catch great films on the WestJet Stage. Music Award will bring artists and bands Summer Music in the Garden This year, we’re showcasing six films over from all genres and across the G.T.A. Back for another incredible year, Summer six weeks that explore different cities to the WestJet Stage to compete for Music in the Garden is a perfect way to The heart of Toronto’s through the eyes of the filmmaker, the $10,000 in cash prizes. The short list spend a warm summer’s afternoon or waterfront characters and the audience. Films start will perform during the month of July evening in the enchanting Toronto Music at dusk (9pm approx.). Name your pick and you’ll help determine a winner by Garden. All concerts are free and take Harbourfront Centre is a Canadian for the Audience Choice film and enter a casting your vote. Check the day-to-day place most Thursday evenings at 7pm charity operating the 10 prime draw to win a Longo’s prize pack. Check section for dates. and Sundays at 4pm. Please remember acres of Toronto’s central waterfront the day-to-day section for dates. to bring your sunscreen and hat. Check as a free and open public site. Visual Arts the day-to-day section for dates. Produced We celebrate the multiplicities Dancing on the Pier Eight must-see summer exhibitions are a by Harbourfront Centre in partnership of cultures that comprise Canada New this year! The romantic shores of hotbed of ingenuity in architecture, craft, with City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and and enliven the city through the Lake Ontario transform into Toronto’s design and visual arts. Included are AZURE Recreation. Generously supported by creative imaginations of artists most scenic ballroom on Thursday magazine’s AZ Awards competition, and and from across the country and nights. Live bands, social dance clubs projects exploring the new direction of around the globe. and DJs will have you discovering urban landscape renewal in NEW CITY smoldering dance trends and movements COMMON. Also included are Chao-Liang Authors at Harbourfront Centre We’re powered by the support from around the world. Open to all ages. Shen’s photographic series of Taiwan’s What’s the story? Presenting the world’s of partners and donors like you. Check the day-to-day section for dates. mobile cabaret theatres and Ideas of best writers in a host of weekly literary Join us today. Call us at Canada, a Harbourfront Centre Fresh arts events. Through June 29. Authors 416-952-4746 or visit include Howard Norman, Emma Ruby- Ground new works commission by harbourfrontcentre.com/donate. DodoLab. See the day-to-day section Sachs, Jen Sookfong Lee, S.J. Watson for exhibition opening dates. and more. See the day-to-day section for scheduled events. For more detailed information, visit readings.org.

4 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 5 Every weekend, the world descends upon our 10-acre site. This year, travel through the cultural landscapes of Mexico, Colombia, the Caribbean islands, South Asia, and more! This is your chance to connect with the global community in your own backyard.

System Solar performs at On The Pulse If These Walls Could Talk On the Pulse Co-produced by July 2–3 May 28–29 Surprise yourself at this two-day exploration of experiential, boundary pushing and Armed with 19th century period costumes, unpredictable performance. This festival Carlos Celdran’s one-man walking tour features artists who push “hot “buttons, show about the old walled city of Manila, challenge creativity, and embrace new Intramuros, will change the way you see frontiers of performance through comedy, Manila one step at a time. Damien Robitaille performs at Franco-Fête. Photo: John Londono music, dance and more. Highlights include a musical performance Franco-Fête Canada Day Co-produced by La Franco-Fête by Systema Solar, improv from The July 1 de Toronto Carnegie Hall Show and The Real Life Canada is one the “hottest” countries in Where’s Waldo? Game. See pg. 21 for June 24–26 the world. We showcase our home and full info. One of the most important French language native land’s diverse cultural landscapes events in Ontario, Franco-Fête celebrates with music, culinary arts, dance, family francophone culture with food, art, and Corazón de México activities, storytelling, games and film. “la musique francophone.” This year Special focus will be on B.C., Quebec, presented by also includes a spotlight on France. Saskatchewan and Ontario. July 8–10 Highlights include the magical illusions Highlights include a musical performance From Mexican music to the of Mathémagie, and musical performances by Esthero, dance by Kaha:wi and the joy of clowns and puppetry, this festival by Damien Robitaille and Coeur de Pirate. finalists in our O! Canada song celebrates modern Mexico, born from Carlos Celdran, If These Walls Could Talk Carlos Celdran, If These Walls See pg.19 for full info. competition. See pg. 21 for full info. the clash and mixing of cultures. Over three days, we bring together the traditional and the modern, and showcase the vibrancy, warmth and humour of the Mexican people. Highlights include a music performance by Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible. See pg. 23 for full info. Generously supported by

6 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 7 Colombian Colours Tirgan Iranian Festival II Diaspora Festival presented by Co-produced by July 15–17 Co-produced by Iranian Canadian A follow-up to the smashing success of Centre for Art and Culture the 2010 festival, this year’s Colombian July 21–24 Diaspora Festival presents a sizzling The waterfront comes alive with Iranian art, platform for dancers, musicians, artists culture, cuisine, activities, entertainment, and others to blend their creative voices and shopping. This festival includes a into a world view, and to illustrate how number of world and Canadian premieres those voices have evolved to fuse with in traditional, contemporary and transitional new cultures. styles of dance, music, theatre, literature, Highlights include salsa star Alfredo de film and visual arts. The artists and writers la Fe, a cappella sensation NVOZ and explore the concept of “Visions of Eternity.” Folklore Urbano. See pg. 24 for full info. Highlights include a musical performance by Rastak Ensemble, a dance performance by Les Ballets Persans and performances and workshops by Silk Road Dance Joy Lapps of Drum Artz Canada for Island Soul Festival. Photo: C. Ferguson. Company. See pg. 25 for full info. And more! Don’t miss these upcoming Masala! Mehndi! Masti! August festivals. Full details are on August 19–21 Island Soul our website and in the second Canada’s favourite South Asian festival July 29–August 1 summer events guide, coming out returns, celebrating the rich, dynamic The heat is on at the wildy popular Island in early July. and diverse cultures from all regions. Soul, where the airwaves vibrate with the high energy Riddim & Resistance sounds of calypso, soca, rumba, guaguancó, What’s Classical? TELUS TAIWANfest: reggae, rapso and reggae-rap fusions. August 5–7 Taiwan Rising Fire up your social passion and celebrate The answer can be found during this August 26–28 what’s hot in the human spirit with works three-day festival that brings together Co-produced by that highlight truth, love and possibility. diverse classical music from Western It’s time for the world to re-discover Taiwan Highlights include Jouvay!, an Ole Mas and Latin American, to the Middle and as a hot spot of connectivity and the Far East. Alfredo de la Fe, part of Colombian Colours carnival parade, a Cuban Clavé drumming foundation of new expressions in the arts! workshop, and a musical performance by Manifesto JA featuring Ken Boothe. Fortune Cooking Food Festival See pg. 26 for full info. Hot & Spicy Food Festival August 12–14 Presented by See pg. 11 for full info. September 2–5 See pg. 11 for full info.

International Marketplace Shop the world every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe, including jewelry, clothing, artwork and more. See our website for hours of operation.

8 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 9 World Café Love the best of international flavours? What are you in the mood for today? Then you’ll love summer at Harbourfront Centre. We serve up sizzling tastes Thai? Latin? Indian? The newly renovated for even the most discerning palates. Enjoy great food, take in one of our World Café features a host of the best Iron Chef competitions and watch for special food-themed weekend cuisine from around the world at affordable festivals. Dig in! prices. See our website for hours of operation.

Friday Picnics Fortune Cooking Food Festival Relax. Chill. Eat. Join us Friday evenings August 12–14 on the plush Ann Tindal Park lawn for Explore the hot spots (and pots!) of picnics and performances on the Redpath Pan-Asian cuisine and its influence Stage. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of across the globe with the Fortune an early evening at Harbourfront Centre. Cooking Iron Chef Competition, Just Bring your own snack or purchase delicious Desserts Market, cooking demos, and food at our World Café to share and more! enjoy. Hot & Spicy Food Festival presented by Chef Michael Tan of Benihana at The Fairmount Royal York, September 2–5 part of Fortune Cooking Food Festival Bigger and better than ever, Hot & Spicy One Love Corn is back from another sizzling year! A foodie favourite, this year we focus on Hot off the Grill! foods and performances that are hot, Come and enjoy the flavour of the season spicy, fresh and fiery. as our festivals shine a spotlight on grilled foods from around the globe. Whether you prefer your grill from the deep south Vegetarian Food Festival or the far east, an entire summer’s worth September 9–11 of food demonstrations wait for you. The largest of its kind in North America, the annual Vegetarian Food Festival gives you an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy a diverse cross-section of vegetarian cuisine.

10 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 11 Interactive and creative programming for kids. Join us on festival weekends for activities designed for kids. Plus, don’t forget about our fantastic summer camps, as well as our annual HarbourKIDS Circus Festival. And did we mention canoe rides?

Summer Camps July 4–September 2 Toronto’s best camps! We offer kids an incredible summer on the shores of Lake Ontario at a convenient downtown location. With over 45 camps, including Design with the Drop Arts Camps, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps, Marine Camps and more, we’ve Sunday afternoons, July and August got your kids covered. Register today! Join the Orange Drop team in an interactive workshop perfect for the Weekend Festivals whole family where kids can design, July–September draw, play and create while learning about Orange Drop materials and what All of our incredible summer weekend we can do with them! festivals feature programming just for kids on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. Join HarbourKIDS Circus Featuring us for crafts, performances, storytelling, the Toronto International workshops and more. Circus Festival Join us in the Redpath Acts of Sweetness May 21–23 tent for children's crafts and become Canoe Rides on The Pond part of the Redpath Acts of Celebration. Thrills, chills and daredevils of all ages Take a break with the kids and enjoy a converge on the Harbourfront Centre site fun float on The Natrel™ Pond beside for our annual three-day salute to all our picturesque boardwalk. things circus. Co-produced with Zero $4/per person. 15 min. ride. Gravity Circus.

Canadian National Youth Circus performs at HarbourKIDS: Circus. Photo: Alex Katz

12 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 13 Tour and Charter Boats Visiting Ships Harbourfront Centre is home to an array From spring to fall, a variety of interesting of unique tour and charter boats that vessels may dock at Harbourfront Centre. Boating and on-water provide historic and informative tours Free public deck tours are sometimes experiences. through the harbour, tall ship sailings, offered within specified hours. Check our on-lake adventures, romantic dinner dance web site for details. Harbourfront Centre cruises, venues for corporate or private Sailing and Powerboating functions and more! Visit the company If you dream of learning how to sail or links on our web site for information. Marinas operate a power boat, chartering a yacht Located on Toronto’s central waterfront for a special event, renting a boat, sailing The Nautical Centre our two public marinas offer some visitor in the Caribbean, or if you’re looking to Located at 275 Queens Quay West, just dockage. Both marinas provide convenient hold a unique corporate team building west of the Radisson Hotel, the Nautical access to Harbourfront Centre events, event, our staff can create the perfect Centre offers a diverse range of boating local venues and attractions. Reservations boating experience for you. Harbourfront activities including canoeing and kayaking are recommended at Marina Quay West Centre Sailing and Powerboating is easily and sailing for the disabled. Blind Sailing and can be made via the Marine section accessible, located within the Nautical Canada and Toronto Brigantine are also of our website. Centre, and offers a broad spectrum of nearby. Services offered include lessons, affordable activities and products. We camps and club memberships for beginners offer club memberships to courses and to skilled enthusiasts. Visit the links Looking for a unique place to stay? also sell engines and inflatables. for the Queens Quay Disabled Sailing Try the Boatel! Visit boatel.ca for details. NEW this year is the Youth Boat Works, Programme, Harbourfront Canoe and a 38 ft. hand-built gig that can be rowed Get full info by clicking “The Waterfront” Kayak Centre, Abilities in Motion disabled tab at harbourfrontcentre.com. or sailed. Great for corporate team kayaking, Toronto Brigantine and Blind building! Call 416-203-3000. Sailing Canada on our website for information.

14 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 15 Day-by-day May Wondering what’s going on today at Harbourfront Centre? 21–23 24–25 HarbourKIDS Circus The Songbook 5 Here’s your comprehensive schedule for May, June and July. See pg. 12 for full info. featuring Sarah Slean Please note: This schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date listings, always visit harbourfrontecentre.com or call 416-973-4000 before heading to our site. Art of Time Ensemble offers innovative All summer long new arrangements. $59–25 Visual Arts 25 See pg. 4 for full info. lˇnigo Manglano-Ovalle The artist discusses his exhibition Beyond Imaginings – 3 at The Power Plant. Eight Artists encounter Ontario’s Greenbelt. Free members/$12 non-members Extended! Twenty-four new breathtaking artists’ images of Ontario’s Greenbelt have been added to the country’s largest 25 outdoor photography exhibition. Authors at Harbourfront Centre Readings by Howard Norman (What is Generously supported by Left the Daughter), Kyran Pittman (Planting Dandelions) and Emma Ruby-Sachs (The Water Man’s Daughter). The Power Plant Reg. $10 Members/Students/Youth FREE Come experience the gallery’s new lobby and new exhibitions. Free gallery admission 27–28 all summer, thanks to the Hal Jackman Raagini Dance/Bageshree Vaze Foundation and media partner NOW Movement, melody and rhythms in the Magazine. Kathak dance style. Part of NextSteps. Erin Riley, “Bee Keeper,” part of Beyond Imaginings – 3 $22–18 28–29 If These Walls Could Talk See pg. 7 for full info.

Greg Tarlin performs at HarbourKIDS Circus

Welcome Harbourfront Centre is thrilled to announce WestJet as the new sponsor of our main concert stage (previously the SIRIUS Stage). Every summer weekend, the WestJet team will be on site, giving you the chance to win flights anywhere WestJet flies!

16 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 17 17 24 2011 Book Summit - All You Can Coeur de Pirate Eat: Writing, Publishing and Reading with the New Creative One of the biggest names in Canadian Content francophone music. Part of Franco-Fête. See pg. 6 for full info. A conference for writers, publishers, editors, librarians, educators and booksellers to discuss the transformation 25 of books. Presented by Humber College Damien Robitaille and the Book and Periodical Council with Authors at Harbourfront Centre. One of Canada’s most promising new Price $145 Students/Seniors $75 artists with several awards and nominations already under his belt, from L’ADISQ to 18 the Junos. Part of Franco-Fête. See pg. 6 Visual Arts Summer for full info. Exhibitions Opening Toronto Festival See pg. 4 for full info. The Dave Holland Quintet performs as part of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. 18–19 $62.25 Shen Chao-Liang, from the photo graphic series Stage, 2006–09 Storytelling Storytellers bring their passion for the 25–26 June spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room. Storytelling 1 10–12 Storytellers bring their passion for the Authors at Harbourfront Centre TAJ 22 spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room. Readings by Jennifer Egan (A Visit From Luminato commissions a new dance Authors at Harbourfront Centre the Goon Squad), Jen Sookfong Lee work from Toronto’s Sampradaya Dance S.J. Watson (Before I Go to Sleep) and (The Better Mother) and Haley Tanner Creations. Artistic director Lata Pada Robert Rotenberg (The Guilty Plea), read (Vaclav & Lena). brings together the best of artistic from their latest books and take part in collaborators from Canada and India. a Q-and-A session moderated by Andrew Ticketed. Pyper. 8 Authors at Harbourfront Centre Readings by Julie Booker (Up Up Up), 11–12 23 Ken Greenberg (Walking Home) and (NXNE) Dancing on the Pier Merilyn Simonds (A New Leaf). Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! Presenting free outdoor concerts featuring See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our bands appearing at NXNE, Canada’s #1 website for the updated schedule. 9 festival for the best new music, film and Pecha Kucha digital interactive media. “So Canadian.” What is Canadian 24–26 Franco-Fête Jewellery? FREE. Part of Innovators Storytelling See pg. 6 for full info. and Ideas. Storytellers bring their passion for the spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room.

Coeur de Pirate performs at Franco-Fête

18 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 19 June July 26 26 1 2 Mathémagie TD Toronto Jazz Festival Canada Day The Carnegie Hall Show The Mose Allison Trio performs as part of See pg. 7 for full info. Eric Leclerc, Canada’s magic champion, the TD Toronto Jazz Festival. $45.25 O! Canada Winner of the 2010 Canadian Comedy offers side-splitting comedy and amazing Award for Best Improv Troupe or Company. magical illusions for any age group. Part Join us as finalists from our online Grab a tux, a tie, a frock, or a boa and of Franco-Fête. See pg. 6 for full info. 27 TD Toronto Jazz Festival singing contest compete live onstage, join us at The Carnegie Hall Show! Part of On The Pulse. See pg. 7 for full info. La Diva Malbouffa Kurt Elling performs as part of the TD offering up their unique rendition of our Toronto Jazz Festival. $51 national anthem. Part of Canada Day. Canadian soprano Natalie Choquette is a See pg. 7 for full info. 2–3 unique multilingual classical entertainer On the Pulse who presents opera with an irresistible 28 Esthero See pg. 7. humorous twist. Part of Franco-Fête. TD Toronto Jazz Festival L.A.-based, Stratford born Esthero has See pg. 6 for full info. The Bad Plus performs as part of the TD contributed vocals and/or songwriting for Toronto Jazz Festival. $45.25 Storytelling mega stars like and . Storytellers bring their passion for the She’ll debut new music from her forth- spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room. 29 coming Everything is Expensive release. Authors at Harbourfront Centre Part of Canada Day. See pg. 7 for full info. Makes My Day Descanting for Forty Years Come to the Natrel™ tent and design Descant, one of Canada’s leading your own Natrel™ Makes my Day balloon journals publishing new and established 2 and sample delicious milk. FREE contemporary writers and visual artists, SoundClash presented by celebrates 40 years with appearances by a plethora of past contributors from the Catch a performance by an artist or band visual and literary arts fields. competing for Harbourfront Centre’s Reg. $10 Members/Students/Youth FREE Music Award. Part of On the Pulse. See pg. 4 for full info. TD Toronto Jazz Festival Eliane Elias peforms as part of the TD Systema Solar Toronto Jazz Festival. $51 Afro Caribbean and Colombian folkloric music fused with hip hop, house, techno, 30 breakbeat, breakdance, turntablism and Dancing on the Pier live video performance. Part of On The Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! Pulse. See pg. 7 for full info. See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our website for the updated schedule. Summer Music in the Garden Featuring a performance by Genticorum. See pg. 5 for full info. Esthero performs at Canada Day

La Diva Malbouffa performs at Franco-Fête

20 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 21 8–10 9–10 Food Demos Storytelling Outstanding chefs from México offer up Storytellers bring their passion for the the tastes of diverse regions and the spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room. techniques and ingredients in authentic Méxican dishes. Part of Corazón de 10 México presented by Puppetry See pg. 7 for full info. This showcase presents artists who exemplify these art forms and bring humour and the joy of imagination to 9 audiences of all ages. Part of Corazón de Nortec Collective Presents: México presented by Bostich & Fussible See pg. 7 for full info. presented by Tradition and techo fuse to create the 12 Elinor Fry performs as part of Summer Music in the Garden new sound of Tijuana. Part of Corazón de Free Flicks Marionetas de la esquina, part of Corazón de México México presented by July See pg. 7 for full info. Screening: Annie Hall. See pg. 4 for full info. 3 7 The Real Life Where’s Waldo? Summer Music in the Garden Game Featuring a performance by Subhajyoti 14 Fake Waldos roam the Harbourfront Guha and friends. See pg. 5 for full info. Dancing on the Pier Centre site. Audiences of all ages will Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! get clues to the whereabouts of the See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our real Waldo. Part of On The Pulse. 8 website for the updated schedule. See pg. 7 for full info. Friday Picnics See pg. 10 for full info. Summer Music in the Garden Featuring a performance by cellist Elinor SoundClash presented by Frey. See pg. 5 for full info. Catch a performance by an artist or band 5 competing for Harbourfront Centre’s Music Award. See pg. 4 for full info. Game, part of On The Pulse. Photo: Alexander Huynh Waldo The Real Life Where’s Free Flicks Celso Piña the Accordion Rebel Screening: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Notable Mexican singer, composer and See pg. 4 for full info. accordionist Celso Piña performs. Part of Corazón de México presented by 7 See pg. 7 for full info. Dancing on the Pier Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our 8–10 website for the updated schedule. Corazón de México presented by See pg. 7 for full info.

22 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 23 July 14 15–17 Summer Music in the Garden Colombian Colours Featuring a performance by the Cecilia II Diaspora Festival String Quartet. See pg. 5 for full info. See pg. 8 for full info.

15 16 Alfredo de la Fe Friday Picnics See pg. 10 for full info. The first solo artist to perform with a Salsa orchestra, de la Fe has toured the SoundClash presented by world, collaborating with Latin artists NVOZ performs at Colombian Colours like Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Celia Catch a performance by an artist or band Cruz, Jose Alberto “El Canario” and others. 17 21 competing for Harbourfront Centre’s Part of Colombian Colours. See pg. 8 for NVOZ Dancing on the Pier Music Award. See pg. 4 for full info. full info. Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! A remarkable five-member band that See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our draws on various styles of traditional website for the updated schedule. 15–17 16–17 Colombian music, such as cumbia, Folklore Urbano Storytelling bullerengue, champeta and more to Storytellers bring their passion for the create a unique orchestra sound – a 22 Modern Colombian music is redefined spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room. cappella style. Part of Colombian Friday Picnics in fresh, lively, provocative dimensions Colours. See pg. 8 for full info. See pg. 10 for full info. every time Folklore Urbano hits the 17 SoundClash presented by stage. Like a feisty chef, leader Pablo Summer Music in the Garden Mayor adds explosive horns and soaring 19 Featuring a performance by Kevin Skelton vocalists to produce a tasty, addictive Free Flicks Catch a performance by an artist or band and friends. See pg. 5 for full info. blend. Part of Colombian Colours. competing for Harbourfront Centre’s Screening: Paris Je T’aime. See pg. 4. Music Award. See pg. 4 for full info. See pg. 8 for full info. La-33 in car at Bogota, photo: Cecilia Rocca, as part of Bogota MMX: 200 years after 21–24 22–23 Tirgan Iranian Festival Les Ballets Persans presented by Founded by Nima Kiann after the closure of the Iranian National Ballet, this Stockholm-based company’s See pg. 8 for full info. repertoire ranges from classical ballets to neoclassical works to contemporary 21 productions. Part of Tirgan Iranian Rastak Ensemble presented by Performance Deeply rooted in tradition, this ensemble $35. See pg. 8 for full info. performs music that transcends age barriers and bridges different cultures seamlessly. Part of Tirgan Iranian Festival 23–24 presented by See pg. 8. $30 Storytelling Storytellers bring their passion for the spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room.

24 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 harbourfrontcentre.com • 416-973-4000 25 29 31 SoundClash presented by RITMO: Cuban Clavé and Drum Rhythms Family Event Catch a performance by an artist or band competing for Harbourfront Centre’s Music Families young and old can explore the Award. See pg. 4 for full info. Cuban clavé as a percussion instrument in this hour-long, interactive drumming, dance and song workshop with Iré Omó 30 and Iyá Iré Afro Cuban Drum and Dance Manifest JA featuring Ken Boothe Ensembles. Part of Island Soul. See pg. 8 for full info. This legendary reggae pioneer has released 21 albums containing a long string of hits with Stranger Cole and Studio One, including “Everything I Own,” covered by Boy George. Part of Island Soul. See pg. 8 for full info.

Silk Road Dance Company performs at Tirgan Iranian Festival July 30–31

24 28 Storytelling Ken Boothe Photo: Madeleine Gentinetta Silk Road Dance Company Summer Music in the Garden Storytellers bring their passion for the spoken word to Miss Lou’s Room With Featuring a performance by Sharon Lee special guest Phyllis Walker for Island Winner of the International Academy of and friends. See pg. 5 for full info. Soul. Middle Eastern Dance Award for Best Dance Company performs and hosts workshops. Part of Tirgan Iranian Festival 29–31 And more! Check harbourfrontcentre.com presented by Island Soul Festival for August summer listings. Or watch See pg. 8 for full info. for our second events guide in early July. See pg. 8 for full info.

Summer Music in the Garden 29 Featuring a performance by the TorQ Jouvay! An Ole Mas Carnival Percussion Quartet. See pg. 5 for full info. Parade

Traditional Trinidad and Tobago carnival 26 characters and blue devils from Theatre Free Flicks Archipelago come alive and play mas to the rhythms of drums and steel pans. Screening: Chungking Express. Part of Island Soul. See pg. 8 for full info. See pg. 4. Friday Picnics With special guests Panman Pat and Jeff 28 Walcott on steel pan for Island Soul. Dancing on the Pier See pg. 10 for full info. Toronto’s most romantic place to dance! See pg. 4 for full info. and visit our website for the updated schedule. Theatre Archipelago

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York St Union S Spadina Ave Station Creating a better heart. Front St W Simcoe St Harbourfront Centre, heart of Toronto’s Parking options: The lot at Rees Street waterfront, is undergoing an extensive and Queens Quay West may involve walking site transformation to remove the existing a short distance to get to our site, but surface parking lot, build an attractive parking fees go directly to Harbourfront underground parking facility and create Centre to help fund our incredible Gardiner Expressway W new public spaces and amenities for our year-round programming. Bathurst St central waterfront site. If you require closer access to the site, All buildings, including York Quay Centre, there is also a parking garage across the Lakeshore Blvd W The Power Plant, Enwave Theatre and street from Harbourfront Centre. (Enter Lake Ontario Queen'’s Quay Terminal, are open for off Simcoe Street.) Queens Quay W business as usual. Queens Quay West is For complete information, visit also open to traffic. However, the York Quay harbourfrontcentre.com/construction South Lot (P2) on Queens Quay West, between York and Lower Simcoe Streets, is closed indefinitely for construction.

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