What’s On Calendar
August 19–25, 2019
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Harbourfront Centre is disappointed to announce that serious infrastructure issues have forced the closure of its iconic outdoor waterfront rink this winter.
We are also deeply disappointed that we must cancel our 2020–21 skating season, including our Learn to Skate program, as we were all looking forward to getting outside and skating on one of the most beautiful rinks in the city. Learn more here.
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.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Monday, August 19, 2019
9:00am
– 4:30pm
Our 2019 Summer Camps season features Sailing, Canoe & Kayaking, Circus Arts, Leadership & Overnight, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Exploratory and Specialty & Science Camps. Register today!
Monday, August 19, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
9:00am
– 4:30pm
Our 2019 Summer Camps season features Sailing, Canoe & Kayaking, Circus Arts, Leadership & Overnight, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Exploratory and Specialty & Science Camps. Register today!
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Museum of Broken Relationships
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
9:00am
– 4:30pm
Our 2019 Summer Camps season features Sailing, Canoe & Kayaking, Circus Arts, Leadership & Overnight, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Exploratory and Specialty & Science Camps. Register today!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Museum of Broken Relationships
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
9:00am
– 4:30pm
Our 2019 Summer Camps season features Sailing, Canoe & Kayaking, Circus Arts, Leadership & Overnight, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Exploratory and Specialty & Science Camps. Register today!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Museum of Broken Relationships
Thursday, August 22, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Dancing on the Pier: Latin Rhythms
Thursday, August 22, 2019
7:00pm
–10:00pm
Azusa and Frank Bishun show you how to Merengue, then practice your moves all night with live music from Latin Fusion band, La República!
Thursday, August 22, 2019
7:00pm
Cello duo VC2 performs music from 18th century Europe and contemporary Canada, including the world premiere of a new work by Kelly-Marie Murphy . Part of Summer Music in the Garden.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Friday, August 23, 2019
9:00am
– 4:30pm
Our 2019 Summer Camps season features Sailing, Canoe & Kayaking, Circus Arts, Leadership & Overnight, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sports, Exploratory and Specialty & Science Camps. Register today!
Friday, August 23, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Museum of Broken Relationships
Friday, August 23, 2019
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Friday, August 23, 2019
6:00pm
–11:00pm
There’s lots to shop and eat during this year’s TAIWANfest. Check out the vendors we’re expecting this weekend.
Celebrate Women: Symphony Concert by Maestro Ken Hsieh
Friday, August 23, 2019
8:30pm
–10:00pm
Join us for an evening with the TAIWANfest Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Ken Hsieh, and enjoy compositions about, produced, or composed by women.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
–11:00pm
There’s lots to shop and eat during this year’s TAIWANfest. Check out the vendors we’re expecting this weekend.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
Bao Khanh uses his lens to record his hometown. Evoking tenacity and courage, his work shows the resilience of Vietnam.
Puppeteer Workshop – Vietnam’s Water Puppet
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
You don’t have to venture all the way to Hanoi to experience the thousand-year history of Vietnamese water puppets – you can be a puppeteer at TAIWANfest!
Let’s Savour Taiwan – The Soy Sauce Test
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
Do you know where your food comes from? Explore farmers’ best practices to help our environment and sample Taiwanese flavours!
Puppeteer Workshop – Taiwan’s Glove Puppet
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
The puppet show is something that is well-rooted within Taiwanese society. Experience this magical, storied art in the palm of your hand at TAIWANfest!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
Shih Chien University invited elders from the Atayal tribes to share their knowledge on traditional textiles. This exhibition features the creations of the students who participated.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
The little Pig Heroes began their journey at LunarFest last winter. Now they continue their quest for those with the most precise touch at TAIWANfest!
Museum of Broken Relationships
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Taiwan Bookstore – Women Inspired
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
When women write about the world, its history and current events, do we understand humanity better? Explore more at the Taiwan Bookstore.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Chinese-Canadian designer Tong Zhou created portraits of 6 important activists who have made significant contributions to LGBT rights in Taiwan
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:30pm
– 7:00pm
From performing to ancestors in a graveyard to a bustling night market, Stage cars are a staple in Taiwan. Experience Taiwan Stage with our Robot Prince Dancers!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00pm
– 1:30pm
Performances by Huong Viet Group aim to protect & prolong original Vietnamese cultures, arts and literacy among Vietnamese across Canada.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00pm
– 3:00pm
TAIWANfest presents a documentary about Lo Man Fei, known for her work with Cloud Gate Dance Theatre and her role as a choreographer and mentor for a generation of dancers.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
Friendship Kitchen: Josie Chang - Petit Été
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:15pm
– 2:45pm
TAIWANfest invites you to join Josie’s cooking class, and through her stories, visit the bridge of friendship between two countries she has built through food.
Tre Viet Performing Arts Group - Vietnamese Traditional Melodies
Saturday, August 24, 2019
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Tre Viet Group, a Vietnamese musical group based in Mississauga, specializes in folk songs and music of the old imperial courts, using traditional Vietnamese instruments.
Hope Talk – Taiwan Refocus: Wen Cheng Lee
Saturday, August 24, 2019
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Wen Cheng Lee uses animation to illustrate common Taiwanese scenery such as store signs and building structures, transforming the urban monster as archetypes of human desires.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
2:45pm
– 3:45pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
Friendship Kitchen: Allie Huang - The Alley No. 11
Saturday, August 24, 2019
3:45pm
– 5:15pm
Allie Huang brings her story and her food to Canada, where you’ll see firsthand how much Taiwanese chefs and farmers cherish the environment, cultures, peoples,and land.
Hope Talk: My Journey in Taiwan as a Newcomer from Vietnam – Caroline Nguyen
Saturday, August 24, 2019
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
How did an overseas student studying Mandarin in Taiwan become a YouTuber? Caroline brings the stories of her journey to Canada to TAIWANfest.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
4:30pm
– 5:30pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
4:30pm
– 5:30pm
Toronto-based vocalist, songwriter, and producer Moulann comes armed with keytar and a blazing set of brainy bangers – forging ahead in her lifelong musical quest for love, beauty, and truth.
Hope Talk – Taiwan Street Arts: Milkfish Man
Saturday, August 24, 2019
5:30pm
– 6:30pm
Meet Milkfish Man, a famous Taiwanese graphic designer, visual artist, owner of two bookstores and now the fourth member of Sorry Youth, in charge of the bubble machine during performances.
Cinematic Taiwan: The Immortal’s Play
Saturday, August 24, 2019
5:45pm
– 7:45pm
How did a star of the Vietnamese National Circus become a star in traditional Taiwanese opera? TAIWANfest presents a documentary about the remarkable journey of Annie Nguyen.
Friendship Kitchen: Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng - Hanoi Celebrity Chef
Saturday, August 24, 2019
6:15pm
– 7:45pm
In Chef Nguyễn’s cooking class, you don’t just copy notes and learn to cook – you follow him through the crowded streets of Hanoi and explore the city with heart!
Ao Dai Canada - The Spirit of Vietnam
Saturday, August 24, 2019
6:30pm
– 7:30pm
Ao Dai Canada showcases traditional and modern dance and fashion from the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Stunning Virtuosity - Percussion Quintet by Ju Percussion Group
Saturday, August 24, 2019
8:00pm
– 9:30pm
Rhythm is like a heartbeat. Join world-renowned Ju Percussion Group as they take the stage blending Western and Eastern percussion instruments for one night only!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Accessible onsite 24/7
Nadira Narine – who was raised in Panama City and has lived in Canada for the last 7 years – explores objects and memories from her childhood.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
10:00am
–11:00pm
Ever mindful of the visual conversation between form and surface, Kristian Spreen creates thoughtful objects redolent with spontaneity and restraint.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Shih Chien University invited elders from the Atayal tribes to share their knowledge on traditional textiles. This exhibition features the creations of the students who participated.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
The little Pig Heroes began their journey at LunarFest last winter. Now they continue their quest for those with the most precise touch at TAIWANfest!
Puppeteer Workshop – Vietnam’s Water Puppet
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
You don’t have to venture all the way to Hanoi to experience the thousand-year history of Vietnamese water puppets – you can be a puppeteer at TAIWANfest!
Museum of Broken Relationships
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Don't miss one of Europe's most innovative and daring museums, curated by the public with mementos of past loves.
Taiwan Bookstore – Women Inspired
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
When women write about the world, its history and current events, do we understand humanity better? Explore more at the Taiwan Bookstore.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 7:00pm
There’s lots to shop and eat during this year’s TAIWANfest. Check out the vendors we’re expecting this weekend.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019. Chinese-Canadian designer Tong Zhou created portraits of 6 important activists who have made significant contributions to LGBT rights in Taiwan
Friendship Kitchen: Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng - Hanoi Celebrity Chef
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 1:30pm
In Chef Nguyễn’s cooking class, you don’t just copy notes and learn to cook – you follow him through the crowded streets of Hanoi and explore the city with heart!
Puppeteer Workshop – Taiwan’s Glove Puppet
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
The puppet show is something that is well-rooted within Taiwanese society. Experience this magical, storied art in the palm of your hand at TAIWANfest!
Let’s Savour Taiwan – The Soy Sauce Test
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Do you know where your food comes from? Explore farmers’ best practices to help our environment and sample Taiwanese flavours!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Bao Khanh uses his lens to record his hometown. Evoking tenacity and courage, his work shows the resilience of Vietnam.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:30pm
– 5:30pm
From performing to ancestors in a graveyard to a bustling night market, Stage cars are a staple in Taiwan. Experience Taiwan Stage with our Robot Prince Dancers!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
Hope Talk: The Value of Democracy: The Taiwan story of a Chinese Girl – Alison Zhao
Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
The activist shares her story about her work on the Chinese struggle for human rights and the feminist movement.
Friendship Kitchen: Allie Huang - The Alley No. 11
Sunday, August 25, 2019
2:15pm
– 3:45pm
Allie Huang brings her story and her food to Canada, where you’ll see firsthand how much Taiwanese chefs and farmers cherish the environment, cultures, peoples,and land.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
2:45pm
– 3:45pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
Music and My Journey of Identities
Sunday, August 25, 2019
3:00pm
– 4:30pm
Taiwanese Indigenous musician Suana Emuy Cilangasay and Canadian pop artist Moulann meet for the first time and exchange their stories through music.
Korean Traditional Music Association of Canada: Haneum – Korean Music and Percussion
Sunday, August 25, 2019
3:30pm
– 4:00pm
Join us for a preview of TAIWANfest 2020 and enjoy John Lee perform traditional Korean music and rhythms on the daegeum and janggu.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
4:00pm
Baroque cellists Elinor Frey and Phoebe Carrai perform delightful 18th-century duos, and Bach’s Suite no. 1 in G Major for solo cello. Part of Summer Music in the Garden.
Island Scream: Sorry Youth Band
Sunday, August 25, 2019
4:30pm
– 6:00pm
Are you ready to rock? Sorry Youth make their Canadian debut in the hope of inspiring and expressing personal and social conflicts, and supporting a balance between dreams and reality in life.
Friendship Kitchen: Josie Chang - Petit Été
Sunday, August 25, 2019
4:30pm
– 6:00pm
TAIWANfest invites you to join Josie’s cooking class, and through her stories, visit the bridge of friendship between two countries she has built through food.
Sunday, August 25, 2019
4:30pm
– 5:30pm
Put your creative hats on and join us for unique paper crafts – from paper flowers to dog houses, a masterpiece is waiting to be created!
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