What’s On Calendar
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Harbourfront Centre continues to monitor the rapidly changing situation regarding the COVID-19 virus. For the health and safety of all our staff and our volunteers, our patrons, supporters and the community, and in line with the advice and guidelines of Toronto Public Health, we will be closed to the public until further notice. Learn more here.
Red Sky Performance: Music and Dance for the Great Lakes
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:00am
– 7:30am
Kick off your Multiculturalism Day celebration with a sunrise ceremony and dance/music presentation by Red Sky, Canada's internationally renowned contemporary indigenous performance company.
Here in the 6ix Community Breakfast
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:30am
– 9:30am
Immediately following the performance of Miigis, join us at the World Café for a free community breakfast and culinary chat, courtesy of NishDish, creators of traditional Anishnawbe (Nish) food. Dig in!
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
8:00am
– 8:45am
Start your morning off right with our neighbours at YYoga! This hatha-based yoga class is suitable for students of all levels. This 45 minute class will move through poses that will awaken the body and boost your energy to help you move on with the rest of your day.
Power Kids: Citizens of Diverse City
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Create a unique shadow puppet with the instructors from Harbourfront Centre's Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery. Is there someone in your community who inspires you? Create a shadow puppet to honour them and describe their story.
TAXI STORIES: 150 Stories of Taxi Drivers in Toronto
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Student filmmakers armed with a taxi chit, a list of questions and a camera interview 150 Toronto taxi drivers. Films will be replayed on June 27th from, where else, the back of a taxi.
Indigenous Crafts: Mini-Moccasins
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Design your own mini-moccasin with stencils or create your own! After putting your mini-moccasin together, attach it to a keychain so you can take it with you or give as a gift!
Mabel's Fables Pop-Up Bookstore
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Bringing books and kids together since 1988, Mable's Fables will have a great variety of multicultural stories available for purchase.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Enjoy readings and personal appearances by authors from the 6ix! Then have your book signed by one of our authors after each reading.
Visual Arts Exhibitions Summer 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 3:00pm
Our summer exhibitions include Legacies 150, co-presented with the National Film Board of Canada, a collection of stories from Canadians of all walks of life reflecting on legacy and inheritance through photography.
Ydessa Hendeles: The Milliner's Daughter
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 5:00pm
The Power Plant presents Ydessa Hendeles' first retrospective exhibition at a public institution.
Tao Calligraphy with Master Mina Mistry
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Experience Tao Calligraphy, an energetic and heart art form that uses simple techniques and movement to create positive messages that promote happiness and health. Take home your own mini painting kit!
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Design your own bookmark and share your love of stories!
Paper Dolls from Around the World
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Design an imaginary festival costume using a variety of materials.
Move in the 6ix: Bollywood Dance Workshop
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Lessons and performances by Sanskriti Arts will make you the star of your own Bollywood spectacular.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 9:00pm
In celebration of Canada 150, the MomenTO Pop-Up Museum presents images and artifacts that tell the stories of remarkable people, places and events in the history of Toronto and Canada.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Hear, create, respond, and participate by telling your story in our Spoken Word workshop with renowned poet Paulina O’Kieffe.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Learn the fundamentals of graffiti and leave your own tag on our collaborative graffiti wall!
Move in the 6ix: Hip Hop Dance
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Bust out your inner b-boy and b-girl in this high energy dance session!
Move in the 6ix: Indigenous Dance
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:00am
– 2:00pm
Learn and participate in a traditional dance workshop.
Paper Airplane Kite – Skye Morrison and Toronto Kite Flyers
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:15am
–11:00am
Working with accomplished Canadian artist Skye Morrison, students tell their own story through kite making.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:30am
–11:45am
What connects an elementary school student with K'naan, Feist and astronaut Chris Hadfield? They are among the hundreds of thousands of people who have engaged with Voyageur – the Six String Nation guitar. / Qu'est-ce qui relie un élève de primaire avec K'naan, Feist et l'astronaute Chris Hadfield? Ils font partie des centaines de milliers de personnes qui ont participé à l'expérience Voyageur - the Six String Nation.
Mexican Food Demo with Paola Solorzano
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
10:30am
–11:30am
Explore the authentic Mexican way of preparing and serving amazing tacos – then learn how to make your own!
Paper Airplane Kite – Skye Morrison and Toronto Kite Flyers
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
11:15am
–12:00pm
Working with accomplished Canadian artist Skye Morrison, students tell their own story through kite making.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
11:30am
– 1:00pm
Shawn Desman, Kira Isabella, Tyler Shaw and Unity perform a special Here in the 6ix Lunch Time Concert.
Paper Airplane Kite – Skye Morrison and Toronto Kite Flyers
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
12:15pm
– 1:00pm
Working with accomplished Canadian artist Skye Morrison, students tell their own story through kite making.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
12:30pm
– 1:45pm
What connects an elementary school student with K'naan, Feist and astronaut Chris Hadfield? They are among the hundreds of thousands of people who have engaged with Voyageur – the Six String Nation guitar. / Qu'est-ce qui relie un élève de primaire avec K'naan, Feist et l'astronaute Chris Hadfield? Ils font partie des centaines de milliers de personnes qui ont participé à l'expérience Voyageur - the Six String Nation.
Mexican Food Demo with Paola Solorzano
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
12:30pm
– 1:30pm
Explore the authentic Mexican way of preparing and serving amazing tacos – then learn how to make your own!
The Dream Catchers / Capteurs de Rêves
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Special for Canada's 150th anniversary the TD Confederation Centre Young Company weaves the dreams and visions of young people from across the country into a moving, original new musical. / Pour le 150ème anniversaire du Canada, la troupe du Centre des arts de la Confédération réunit les rêves et les espoirs de jeunes Canadiens à travers le pays et les transforme une comédie musicale originale et émouvante.
Paper Airplane Kite – Skye Morrison and Toronto Kite Flyers
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
1:15pm
– 2:00pm
Working with accomplished Canadian artist Skye Morrison, students tell their own story through kite making.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
5:30pm
– 7:30pm
Mixed in the Six (MIT6) presents a special Multiculturalism Day event for mixed-race people in Toronto. MIT6 builds community for multiracial Torontonians through food, drink, music, comedy, art and photography. Join us for a great pre-concert celebration.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
7:30pm
– 8:45pm
Toronto musician Kardinal Offishall brings his signature style to an all ages outdoor concert. / Kardinal Offishall est à l’affiche d’un concert en plein, ouvert à tous, auquel il apportera son style inimitable.
