What’s On Calendar
February 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
6:30pm
Celebrate Trinidad Tobago’s and Jamaica’s cinematography with a screening of this compelling film.
Event run: February 3, 2012
FILM / Cinenova: Opening Screening
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00pm
New York-based artist Emma Hedditch curates a screening from the Cinenova collection of women’s, feminist and queer film and video.
Event run: February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
9:30pm
Celebrate black Canadian filmmakers with special screening of this compelling film.
Event run: February 3, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:00pm– 3:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:30pm
Celebrate the richness of Jamaican and Trinidadian cinema with an afternoon of short film screenings.
Event run: February 4, 2012
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Saturday, February 4, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
2:00pm
A film, discussion and symposium that shines a spotlight on black and diverse designers, models, and taste-makers in the fashion industry. Strut your stuff in TV personality and supermodel Stacey McKenzie’s “Walk this Way” workshop! With journalist Sarah Nicole Prickett, Montreal’s Miss Sly and Norwayne Anderson. Moderated by CBC Television personality Anne-Marie Mediwake.
Event run: February 4, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012
3:00pm– 5:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Lua Shayenne: Afro-Roots Dance Workshop and Performance
Saturday, February 4, 2012
3:00pm
Instructor Lua Shayenne presents traditional African and Afro-contemporary dance works that explore current subject matters with the aim to be a vehicle for spiritual and social progress.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Saturday, February 4, 2012
4:00pm– 6:00pm
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
5:00pm– 7:00pm
Celebrate black filmmakers with a screening of Oscar Micheaux's renowned film Lying Lips. In partnership with COMMFFEST.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
7:30pm
Celebrate black Canadian filmmakers with special screening of this compelling film.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm
Dr. Jay de Soca Prince returns to melt the ice with a hot blend of sizzling soca beats!
Event run: February 4, 2012
A Celebration of Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence Through Reggae with Clive Chin
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm– 9:30pm
To commemorate Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence, Clive Chin presents an exclusive DJ workshop on the history of Jamaican music as seen through his eyes. Moderated by CBC Radio 1 personality Garvia Bailey.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm– 3:00pm
Learn drum-playing techniques with Alpha Rhythm Roots.
Event run: February 5, 2012
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:00pm– 3:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
P.E.A.C.E. Youth Workshop and Performance featuring Testament
Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00pm– 6:00pm
A youth workshop and hip hop performance that centres on hip hop's healing properties and its capacity to connect with youth and people worldwide.
Event run: February 5, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00pm– 6:00pm
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
Intact Insurance Day on Skates
Saturday, February 11, 2012
11:00am– 4:00pm
Learn more about speed skating and meet the sport's Olympic medalists at the Intact Insurance Day on Skates!
Event run: February 11–12, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 11, 2012
1:00pm– 3:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 11, 2012
3:00pm– 5:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Intact Insurance Day on Skates
Sunday, February 12, 2012
11:00am– 4:00pm
Learn more about speed skating and meet the sport's Olympic medalists at the Intact Insurance Day on Skates!
Event run: February 11–12, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Alan Lightman
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
7:30pm– 9:00pm
Reading and interview with Alan Lightman (Mr g).
Event run: February 15, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 18, 2012
1:00pm– 3:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 18, 2012
3:00pm– 5:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Saturday, February 18, 2012
7:00pm
Everything Under the Moon is the old-time shadow play re-imagined; a fantastical work of theatre for all ages told through projected image and narrative song.
Event run: February 18–23, 2012
Skateboard-Making demos with Oasis Skateboard Factory
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Ever wonder how skateboards are made? Now you can find out, as students from Oasis Alternative Secondary School create a brand new skateboard from scratch, right before your eyes.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
A new lounge area will be open in Lakeside EATS during the restaurant's hours of operation. Stop by to warm up during the day!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Experience the Northern Lights without having to freeze your toes!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Come inside, warm up and learn about the province's newest recycling programme, Orange Drop!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Junkestra - A Celebration of Sustainable Music and Architecture
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
This amazing sound sculpture is a visual delight and can be played to create a series of wondrous musical sounds!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Winter Collage Buttons with Becky Johnson
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Join crafty artist Becky Johnson who will help you to make your own wintry button using collage and adding your own artwork.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Arts for Children and Youth partner with HarbourKIDS for the second year in a row and they're offering a variety of ways for you to express yourself through the arts!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Using pre-made hockey mask cut-outs, kids can design their own hockey mask to wear around the site for the day.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Family Film Time Capsule featuring The Princess Bride
Sunday, February 19, 2012
12:00pm
Step into the Family Film Time Capsule and be transported back in time with the cult classic film, The Princess Bride.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:00pm
Hear winter stories from Sweden, Iceland and New Zealand. Part of our ongoing programme of storytelling in Miss Lou’s Room, every Saturday and Sunday, all year round.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Sunday, February 19, 2012
2:00pm
Everything Under the Moon is the old-time shadow play re-imagined; a fantastical work of theatre for all ages told through projected image and narrative song.
Event run: February 18–23, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Sunday, February 19, 2012
3:00pm
Hear winter stories from Sweden, Iceland and New Zealand. Part of our ongoing programme of storytelling in Miss Lou’s Room, every Saturday and Sunday, all year round.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Family Film Time Capsule featuring The Neverending Story
Sunday, February 19, 2012
3:00pm
Step into the Family Film Time Capsule and be transported back in time with the classic fantasy film, The Neverending Story.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
A new lounge area will be open in Lakeside EATS during the restaurant's hours of operation. Stop by to warm up during the day!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Using pre-made hockey mask cut-outs, kids can design their own hockey mask to wear around the site for the day.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Junkestra - A Celebration of Sustainable Music and Architecture
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
This amazing sound sculpture is a visual delight and can be played to create a series of wondrous musical sounds!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Winter Collage Buttons with Becky Johnson
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Join crafty artist Becky Johnson who will help you to make your own wintry button using collage and adding your own artwork.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Come inside, warm up and learn about the province's newest recycling programme, Orange Drop!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Experience the Northern Lights without having to freeze your toes!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Skateboard-Making demos with Oasis Skateboard Factory
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Ever wonder how skateboards are made? Now you can find out, as students from Oasis Alternative Secondary School create a brand new skateboard from scratch, right before your eyes.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00am– 5:00pm
Arts for Children and Youth partner with HarbourKIDS for the second year in a row and they're offering a variety of ways for you to express yourself through the arts!
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Family Film Time Capsule featuring The Princess Bride
Monday, February 20, 2012
12:00pm
Step into the Family Film Time Capsule and be transported back in time with the cult classic film, The Princess Bride.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Monday, February 20, 2012
2:00pm
Hear winter stories from Sweden, Iceland and New Zealand. Part of our ongoing programme of storytelling in Miss Lou’s Room, every Saturday and Sunday, all year round.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Monday, February 20, 2012
2:00pm
Everything Under the Moon is the old-time shadow play re-imagined; a fantastical work of theatre for all ages told through projected image and narrative song.
Event run: February 18–23, 2012
Family Film Time Capsule featuring The Neverending Story
Monday, February 20, 2012
3:00pm
Step into the Family Film Time Capsule and be transported back in time with the classic fantasy film, The Neverending Story.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Monday, February 20, 2012
3:00pm
Hear winter stories from Sweden, Iceland and New Zealand. Part of our ongoing programme of storytelling in Miss Lou’s Room, every Saturday and Sunday, all year round.
Event run: February 19–20, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Nathan Englander
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
7:30pm– 9:00pm
Reading and interview with Nathan Englander (What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank).
Event run: February 22, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Thursday, February 23, 2012
7:00pm
Everything Under the Moon is the old-time shadow play re-imagined; a fantastical work of theatre for all ages told through projected image and narrative song.
Event run: February 18–23, 2012
Neighbourhood Arts Network: EMERGENCE - A Symposium on Community Arts Practice
Friday, February 24, 2012
8:00am– 5:30pm
The Emergence Symposium is an engaging, day-long conference that explores the direction and diversity of forms in the discipline of community arts.
Event run: February 24, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 25, 2012
1:00pm– 3:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 25, 2012
3:00pm– 5:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
3:00pm– 5:00pm
Inspired by the Malabar People, the dramatic portrait series by Stan Douglas currently on view at The Power Plant, this workshop will explore creative drawing and collage approaches to portraiture.
Event run: February 26, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Charlotte Gill, Robert Hough, Kim Thúy
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30pm– 9:00pm
Readings by Charlotte Gill (Eating Dirt), Robert Hough (Dr. Brinkley's Tower), Kim Thúy (Ru).
Event run: February 29, 2012
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Skating on the Natrel Rink (weather permitting)
- Check out our Visual arts exhibitions
- Visit our Craft & Design Studios
- Check out the greenery at the Toronto Music Garden
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
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