February 2012
The Market
Friday, February 3, 2012 6:00 PM - 11:00PM
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
February 3- 5, 2012
The Drums Exhibit
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
February 3- 5, 2012
FILM / Cinenova: Opening Screening
Friday, February 3, 2012 7:00 PM
New York-based artist Emma Hedditch curates a screening from the Cinenova collection of women’s, feminist and queer film and video.
February 3, 2012
The Drums Exhibit
Saturday, February 4, 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00PM
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
February 3- 5, 2012
The Market
Saturday, February 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 11:00PM
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
February 3- 5, 2012
Making Musical Instruments
Saturday, February 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 6:00PM
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
February 4- 5, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Saturday, February 4, 2012 2:00 PM - 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.
February 4- 5, 2012
Fashion Blackout
Saturday, February 4, 2012 2:00 PM
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.
February 4, 2012
Lua Shayenne: Afro-Roots Dance Workshop and Performance
Saturday, February 4, 2012 3:00 PM
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.
February 4, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Saturday, February 4, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
February 4- 5, 2012
Canada vs. USA Comedy Clash
Saturday, February 4, 2012 7:00 PM
Comics from both countries square off in a serious battle of humour. Featuring Jay Martin, Sheldon Johnson, Trixx and Zack Johnson!
February 4, 2012
A Celebration of Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence Through Reggae with Clive Chin
Saturday, February 4, 2012 8:00 PM - 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.
February 4, 2012
The Known (Un)Known with Tika Simone
Saturday, February 4, 2012 9:30 PM
One of Toronto’s most buzz-worthy, all-ages artist events showcasing the urban music stars of tomorrow. Featuring Rochelle Jordan, Shi Wisdom, 88 Days of Fortune's KJ, Spek Won, and Abstract Random.
February 4, 2012
The Drums Exhibit
Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
February 3- 5, 2012
Rhythms of Guinea
Sunday, February 5, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Learn drum-playing techniques with Alpha Rhythm Roots.
February 5, 2012
The Market
Sunday, February 5, 2012 1:00 PM - 6:00PM
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
February 3- 5, 2012
Making Musical Instruments
Sunday, February 5, 2012 1:00 PM - 5:00PM
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
February 4- 5, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli
Sunday, February 5, 2012 2:00 PM
Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli are Curatorial Interns at The Power Plant.
February 5, 2012
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Sunday, February 5, 2012 2:00 PM - 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.
February 4- 5, 2012
Identify and Address
Sunday, February 5, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
An engaging panel, in partnership with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, discussing issues that black women face.
February 5, 2012
P.E.A.C.E. Youth Workshop and Performance featuring Testament
Sunday, February 5, 2012 4:00 PM - 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.
February 5, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Sunday, February 5, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
February 4- 5, 2012
Intact Insurance Day on Skates
Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:00 AM - 4:00PM
Learn more about speed skating and meet the sport's Olympic medalists at the Intact Insurance Day on Skates!
February 11-12, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 11, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
Intact Insurance Day on Skates
Sunday, February 12, 2012 11:00 AM - 4:00PM
Learn more about speed skating and meet the sport's Olympic medalists at the Intact Insurance Day on Skates!
February 11-12, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / David Balzer
Sunday, February 12, 2012 2:00 PM
David Balzer is a Toronto-based author, editor and teacher. His writing on art and film has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Believer, Artforum.com, and Border Crossings.
February 12, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Alan Lightman
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Reading and interview with Alan Lightman (Mr g).
February 15, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 18, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:00 PM
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.
February 18-23, 2012
Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows - Everything Under the Moon
Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:00 PM
World premiere. A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Presented in association with The Power Plant.
February 18-23, 2012
Ryan Gladstone: The Natrel® Rink Host
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Funnyman Ryan Gladstone is back as our resident “Ice Host” on The Natrel® Rink.
February 19-20, 2012
Arts for Children and Youth
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 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!
February 19-20, 2012
Skateboard-Making demos with Oasis Skateboard Factory
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 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.
February 19-20, 2012
Winter Collage Buttons with Becky Johnson
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Join crafty artist Becky Johnson who will help you to make your own wintry button using collage and adding your own artwork.
February 19-20, 2012
Hockey Masks
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Using pre-made hockey mask cut-outs, kids can design their own hockey mask to wear around the site for the day.
February 19-20, 2012
Junkestra - A Celebration of Sustainable Music and Architecture
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
This amazing sound sculpture is a visual delight and can be played to create a series of wondrous musical sounds!
February 19-20, 2012
Design with the Drop
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Come inside, warm up and learn about the province's newest recycling programme, Orange Drop!
February 19-20, 2012
Ice Cave Aurora Borealis
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Experience the Northern Lights without having to freeze your toes!
February 19-20, 2012
LEGO® Fun!
Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Ice sculptors create beautiful art using only a block of ice. What can you create using only blocks of LEGO®?
February 19-20, 2012
Le Patin Libre
Sunday, February 19, 2012 12:30 PM
Quebec's Le Patin Libre heats up the rink with their flashing blades. Daily performances followed by games and challenges for the whole family.
February 19-20, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:00 PM
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.
February 18-23, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / David McIntosh
Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:00 PM
David McIntosh is a Toronto-based writer, curator, educator, and artist.
February 19, 2012
Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows - Everything Under the Moon
Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:00 PM
World premiere. A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Presented in association with The Power Plant.
February 18-23, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:00 PM
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.
February 19-20, 2012
Everything Under the Moon - Shary Boyle & Christine Fellows
Sunday, February 19, 2012 2:00 PM
A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. In association with The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery. A Harbourfront Centre Fresh Ground new work commission.
February 19-20, 2012
Le Patin Libre
Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:00 PM
Quebec's Le Patin Libre heats up the rink with their flashing blades. Daily performances followed by games and challenges for the whole family.
February 19-20, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Sunday, February 19, 2012 3:00 PM
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.
February 19-20, 2012
Ryan Gladstone: The Natrel® Rink Host
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Funnyman Ryan Gladstone is back as our resident “Ice Host” on The Natrel® Rink.
February 19-20, 2012
Arts for Children and Youth
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 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!
February 19-20, 2012
Skateboard-Making demos with Oasis Skateboard Factory
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 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.
February 19-20, 2012
Winter Collage Buttons with Becky Johnson
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Join crafty artist Becky Johnson who will help you to make your own wintry button using collage and adding your own artwork.
February 19-20, 2012
Hockey Masks
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Using pre-made hockey mask cut-outs, kids can design their own hockey mask to wear around the site for the day.
February 19-20, 2012
Junkestra - A Celebration of Sustainable Music and Architecture
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
This amazing sound sculpture is a visual delight and can be played to create a series of wondrous musical sounds!
February 19-20, 2012
Design with the Drop
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Come inside, warm up and learn about the province's newest recycling programme, Orange Drop!
February 19-20, 2012
Ice Cave Aurora Borealis
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Experience the Northern Lights without having to freeze your toes!
February 19-20, 2012
LEGO® Fun!
Monday, February 20, 2012 11:00 AM - 5:00PM
Ice sculptors create beautiful art using only a block of ice. What can you create using only blocks of LEGO®?
February 19-20, 2012
Le Patin Libre
Monday, February 20, 2012 12:30 PM
Quebec's Le Patin Libre heats up the rink with their flashing blades. Daily performances followed by games and challenges for the whole family.
February 19-20, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM
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.
February 18-23, 2012
Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows - Everything Under the Moon
Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM
World premiere. A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Presented in association with The Power Plant.
February 18-23, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM
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.
February 19-20, 2012
Everything Under the Moon - Shary Boyle & Christine Fellows
Monday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM
A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. In association with The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery. A Harbourfront Centre Fresh Ground new work commission.
February 19-20, 2012
Le Patin Libre
Monday, February 20, 2012 3:00 PM
Quebec's Le Patin Libre heats up the rink with their flashing blades. Daily performances followed by games and challenges for the whole family.
February 19-20, 2012
All About Miss Lou: What's Your Story - Winter Stories from Around the World
Monday, February 20, 2012 3:00 PM
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.
February 19-20, 2012
Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows - Everything Under the Moon
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:00 PM
World premiere. A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Presented in association with The Power Plant.
February 18-23, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Nathan Englander
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Reading and interview with Nathan Englander (What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank).
February 22, 2012
LIVE / Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows: Everything Under the Moon
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM
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.
February 18-23, 2012
Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows - Everything Under the Moon
Thursday, February 23, 2012 7:00 PM
World premiere. A brand new narrative music-projection spectacle by visual artist Shary Boyle and singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. Presented in association with The Power Plant.
February 18-23, 2012
Neighbourhood Arts Network: EMERGENCE - A Symposium on Community Arts Practice
Friday, February 24, 2012 8:00 AM - 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.
February 24, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00PM
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
February 4-25, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Lise Beaudry
Sunday, February 26, 2012 2:00 PM
Lise Beaudry is a Franco-Ontarian artist whose work has shown widely. She is also Director of Gallery 44 and a professor in the Art and Art History program at Sheridan College and University of Toronto in Mississauga.
February 26, 2012
POWER KIDS / Portraits
Sunday, February 26, 2012 3:00 PM - 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.
February 26, 2012
LECTURE / Mieke Bal on Stan Douglas
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:00 PM
Bal will speak on Stan Douglas’s work (currently on view at The Power Plant), examining how he practices a re-examination of cultural history that actualizes the relevance today of both media and stories — the one through the other.
February 29, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront Centre: Charlotte Gill, Robert Hough, Kim Thúy
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Readings by Charlotte Gill (Eating Dirt), Robert Hough (Dr. Brinkley's Tower), Kim Thúy (Ru).
February 29, 2012
There's always something happening at Harbourfront Centre!
- Artists-in-residence at work in the Craft Studios
- Visual arts exhibitions in the York Quay Centre
- Check out the exhibitions at The Power Plant
- Grab a bite at Lakeside Local
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.
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