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From Mexican electronica to the joy of clowns and puppetry, this festival celebrates modern Mexico. Over three days we showcase the vibrancy, warmth and humour of the Mexican people. Generously supported by .
Part of Hot Spot Summer 2011, a series of festivals and cultural events that run from Victoria Day weekend through to Thanksgiving!
5:00pm –11:00pm
Visual Arts
Family
The most famous papier-mâché works in Mexico are the work of the renowned Linares family of artists. Come see their revered creations!
7:00pm – 7:30pm
Music
A critically acclaimed sample-based mash-up project by Josh Raskin. His short film, I Met The Walrus, was nominated for an Oscar in 2008.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
With a repertoire that includes the hot grooves of the Latin Top 40, Sugar Heat delivers a high-energy performance that will have you dancing from start to finish!
8:30pm –10:30pm
Music
Celso Piña, also known as "The Accordion Rebel," has risen to be one of the most notable figures in cumbia music, and one of the best musicians from Mexico and Latin America!
9:00pm
Film
Two nights of films featuring the greatest Lucha Libre (Mexican Free Wresting) artists of all time: El Santo and Blue Demon!
12:00pm –11:00pm
Visual Arts
Family
The most famous papier-mâché works in Mexico are the work of the renowned Linares family of artists. Come see their revered creations!
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Dance
Immerse yourself in Mexican culture through folkloric dance!
1:30pm – 7:00pm
Craft
Family
The Mexican Social & Cultural Foundation teach children how to make a variety of Mexican family crafts.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Food
Going beyond the clichés of tacos and burritos, chefs Edmundo Escamilla and Yuri de Gortari introduce and teach you the authentic tastes of Mexico.
2:00pm
Family
Theatre
Join Double Double Mime & Clown’s artistic director Oscar Ortiz for an afternoon of clowning around!
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Food
Chef Francisco Alejandri teaches you how to make Tinga Mini Tostadas (chicken) with lime and Chia Agua Fresca.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Family
Theatre
One of Mexico’s leading puppet companies bring joy and imagination to the young and young at heart.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Lectures
Go behind the headlines and tourist brochures to discover the complexity of modern Mexico during this enriching lecture.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Food
Going beyond the clichés of tacos and burritos, chefs Edmundo Escamilla and Yuri de Gortari introduce and teach you the authentic tastes of Mexico.
4:00pm
Family
Theatre
Join Double Double Mime & Clown’s artistic director Oscar Ortiz for an afternoon of clowning around!
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Family
Learning
Join in on this fun and unique workshop based on the Mexican form of bingo called lotería!
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Music
A multi-instrumentalist who fuses Latin American beats with flourishes of rock, reggae, pop, and jazz.
6:00pm
Family
Theatre
Join Double Double Mime & Clown’s artistic director Oscar Ortiz for an afternoon of clowning around!
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Food
Learning
During this workshop and tasting, experts from Mexico take you through the tastes and history of tequila and mezcal.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
A sexy and fun blend of traditional Latin American rhythms with influences of jazz, funk and rock and roll!
9:00pm
Music
Tradition and techno fuse to create the new sound of Tijuana.
9:00pm
Film
Two nights of films featuring the greatest Lucha Libre (Mexican Free Wresting) artists of all time: El Santo and Blue Demon!
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Visual Arts
Family
The most famous papier-mâché works in Mexico are the work of the renowned Linares family of artists. Come see their revered creations!
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Dance
Music
Café Con Pan’s son jarocho music and performances are guided by singer Kali´s uplifting voice and her effusive zapateado dancing!
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Craft
Family
The Mexican Social & Cultural Foundation teach children how to make a variety of Mexican family crafts.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Food
Going beyond the clichés of tacos and burritos, chefs Edmundo Escamilla and Yuri de Gortari introduce and teach you the authentic tastes of Mexico.
2:00pm
Music
A distinctive Mexican-Canadian Latin jazz artist who blends flamenco inspired rhythms, Afro-Cuban beats and Mexican folk music.
2:30pm
Family
Theatre
Join Double Double Mime & Clown’s artistic director Oscar Ortiz for an afternoon of clowning around!
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Family
Theatre
One of Mexico’s leading puppet companies bring joy and imagination to the young and young at heart.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Lectures
Go behind the headlines and tourist brochures to discover the complexity of modern Mexico during this enriching lecture.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Food
Going beyond the clichés of tacos and burritos, chefs Edmundo Escamilla and Yuri de Gortari introduce and teach you the authentic tastes of Mexico.
4:00pm
Family
Theatre
Join Double Double Mime & Clown’s artistic director Oscar Ortiz for an afternoon of clowning around!
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Dance
Music
The festival’s grand finale directed by Hilda Panasiuk. Featuring Toronto’s top mariachi bands, Mariachi Mexico Amigo and Viva Mexico Mariachi, with a Mexican fashion show featuring the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company.
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