What’s On Calendar
August 6–12, 2012
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.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Monday, August 6, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Monday, August 6, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Shop the world every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
Monday, August 6, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
What are you in the mood for today? Thai? Latin? Indian? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Reggaerobics Workshop with Tamla Matthews
Monday, August 6, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:00pm
Tamla Matthews leads an aerobics class that uses only reggae/dancehall and calypso/soca music to fuel stretching, cardio and toning.
Moko Jumbie: The Dancing Spirits of Trinidad (For Kids!)
Monday, August 6, 2012
3:00pm
– 6:00pm
An introductory workshop for kids on the traditions of Moko Jumbie (stilt-dancing spirit of the forest) and all of its transitions from Africa to the Caribbean and Canada.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
9:00pm
Drew Barrymore's directorial debut is chockfull of girl power and packed with non-stop, edge-of-your-seat, roller derby action.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Thursday, August 9, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Friday, August 10, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Friday, August 10, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
This exhibition brings together works by seven Indigenous artists who address the many products and by products of consumer society including communication, stereotypes, obsolescence, extinction, colonialism, fast food, ideas of tradition and more!
Friday, August 10, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
The exhibition Not Forgetting reminds us of the knowledge and experiences that come from our own lives, or those of our family and community.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Friday, August 10, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Friday, August 10, 2012
6:00pm
–12:00am
What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Friday, August 10, 2012
6:00pm
–11:00pm
Shop the world, every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
Friday, August 10, 2012
6:00pm
–11:00pm
The Aboriginal Artisan Market offers a wide variety of original fine arts and crafts from First Nations artisans.
Friday, August 10, 2012
7:00pm
–11:00pm
Wanna relax by the waterfront? Come to the new Lifestyle Zone, sit back, Tweet, Instagram, snack and explore. Be a part of this new café culture!
Celebrating the Crossroads - Indigenous Cinema
Friday, August 10, 2012
9:00pm
–11:00pm
Short films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the globe Celebrate The Crossroads during the Planet IndigenUS Opening Night Spectacle.
Indigenous Voices - Global Space: A Theatre Workshop
Saturday, August 11, 2012
1:00am
– 2:00am
Using simple creativity games, the workshop with Michael Walling will explore indigenous lives and stories, and relate them to today's global concerns.
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
This exhibition brings together works by seven Indigenous artists who address the many products and by products of consumer society including communication, stereotypes, obsolescence, extinction, colonialism, fast food, ideas of tradition and more!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
The exhibition Not Forgetting reminds us of the knowledge and experiences that come from our own lives, or those of our family and community.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:00am
–11:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
10:30am
– 5:30pm
No experience required! In this one-day class, students will learn how to make a sterling silver ring from a sheet of metal.
Planet IndigenUS: Humber River Aboriginal Heritage Celebration
Saturday, August 11, 2012
11:00am
– 5:00pm
McMichael Water Trail gallery tours will take you on a journey across time, and Canada, through the art presently on display inside the gallery, while Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority leaders will offer a Discovery Hike along the banks of the Humber River.
Toronto Now: Lisa Myers and Autumn Chacon
Saturday, August 11, 2012
11:00am
–10:30pm
A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
12:00pm
–12:00am
What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
12:00pm
–11:00pm
Shop the world, every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
12:00pm
–11:00pm
The Aboriginal Artisan Market offers a wide variety of original fine arts and crafts from First Nations artisans.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
12:00pm
–11:00pm
Wanna relax by the waterfront? Come to the new Lifestyle Zone, sit back, Tweet, Instagram, snack and explore. Be a part of this new café culture!
Creative Crafting - Look What I Can Do
Saturday, August 11, 2012
1:00pm
– 8:00pm
Kids can sculpt and craft their artwork with colourful plastercine and beads.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:00pm
– 6:00pm
The Family Fun Tent is a space where families can create art and learn more about First Nations culture.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
2:30pm
– 3:30pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Harawira is a storyteller, expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
Saturday, August 11, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Formidable guitarist Matthew Andrae performs.
First Nations Food Fusion Demo
Saturday, August 11, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:45pm
Rich Francis of Aboriginal Culinary Concepts in London, Ontario presents a Aboriginal Cuisine food fusion demo.
Write Your Own Story - Kinnie Starr
Saturday, August 11, 2012
4:30pm
– 5:00pm
Learn how to write your own story through songwriting, hip hop and poetry through inspiring, creative exploration.
Beading Workshop - Naomi Smith
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Create your own beaded ankle or wrist bracelet using a basic stringing technique and traditional materials.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:30pm
– 6:30pm
Black Indians is a film directed by Chip Richie, exploring the histories of Native Americans and African-Americans as parallel tracks of tragedy.
A Critical & Political History of Indigenous Art in Canada
Saturday, August 11, 2012
5:30pm
– 6:30pm
Be part of an intriguing discussion on the history of Indigenous Art in Canada that explores artists, culture, history, thinking, and meaning.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
6:00pm
– 7:00pm
Born and bred in Whakatane in the north island of New Zealand, Harawira is a storyteller, expert in tikanga (protocols) and is a passionate teacher and performer of kapahaka (performing arts).
Music Workshop: Focus on Blues
Saturday, August 11, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
Featuring Jani Lauzon and Dave West, this workshop will explore the Blues influence in each artist's music.
Cancelled - Planet IndigenUS Music Videos
Saturday, August 11, 2012
9:00pm
–10:30pm
Featuring various music videos from many of the musical artists performing at Planet IndigenUS.
Material Wealth: Revealing Landscape
Sunday, August 12, 2012
10:00am
– 9:00pm
Eight artists have an affinity with a particular material and focus-in on its meaning and trajectory across culture and geography.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
10:00am
– 9:00pm
This exhibition brings together works by seven Indigenous artists who address the many products and by products of consumer society including communication, stereotypes, obsolescence, extinction, colonialism, fast food, ideas of tradition and more!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
10:00am
– 9:00pm
The exhibition Not Forgetting reminds us of the knowledge and experiences that come from our own lives, or those of our family and community.
Visual Arts Summer Exhibitions
Sunday, August 12, 2012
10:00am
– 9:00pm
Eight exciting new exhibitions, including a co-production with the Woodland Cultural Centre as part of the Planet IndigenUS festival.
Planet IndigenUS: Humber River Aboriginal Heritage Celebration
Sunday, August 12, 2012
11:00am
– 5:00pm
McMichael Water Trail gallery tours will take you on a journey across time, and Canada, through the art presently on display inside the gallery, while Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority leaders will offer a Discovery Hike along the banks of the Humber River.
Toronto Now: Lisa Myers and Autumn Chacon
Sunday, August 12, 2012
11:00am
– 3:00pm
A unique exploration of the origins and migrations of indigenous recipes.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
What are you in the mood for today? Our newly renovated World Café, in the former location of the Lakeside Terrace Tent, features a host of the best cuisine from around the world at affordable prices.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Shop the world, every weekend, all summer long. Our International Marketplace features fab finds from all corners of the globe.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
The Aboriginal Artisan Market offers a wide variety of original fine arts and crafts from First Nations artisans.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
12:00pm
– 8:00pm
Wanna relax by the waterfront? Come to the new Lifestyle Zone, sit back, Tweet, Instagram, snack and explore. Be a part of this new café culture!
Creative Crafting - Look What I Can Do
Sunday, August 12, 2012
1:00pm
– 6:00pm
Kids can sculpt and craft their artwork with colourful plastercine and beads.
Indigenous Voices - Global Space: A Theatre Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
Using simple creativity games, the workshop with Michael Walling will explore indigenous lives and stories, and relate them to today's global concerns.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:00pm
– 6:00pm
The Family Fun Tent is a space where families can create art and learn more about First Nations culture.
Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Share a young woman's journey to ncover the mystery and meaning behind Inuit traditional face tattoos.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
2:30pm
– 4:00pm
A trio of short films explore the Inuit experience.
POWER KIDS / Geoffrey Farmer's Figure
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 5:00pm
This FREE workshop offers kids a chance to activate artist Geoffrey Farmer's new interactive installation for Tools for Conviviality by adding to and transforming a sculptural figure over the course of the exhibition.
Red Power: A Graphic Novel Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
A workshop that will take audiences through the story process, with an in-depth look at character creation and development.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Join us for an engaging music workshop with China's Hanggai, a Mongolian folk/punk ensemble.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
4:00pm
– 5:00pm
Curators, artists, and festival directors explore cultural arts and expression within a thematic context addressing questions surrounding concept, audience, research, production, and space.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
How do you make that sound? Learn the varying complexity of the didgeridoo.
Maori Day - Pacific Curls Workshop
Sunday, August 12, 2012
6:30pm
– 7:30pm
A musical workshop featuring New Zealand's Pacific Curls.
Maori Day - Whale Rider and Boy
Sunday, August 12, 2012
7:00pm
–11:00pm
Bring your lawn chair and blankets, sprawl out on the grass and join us for a night of movie magic with double feature of two award-winning films.
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