What’s On Calendar
September 1–2, 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.
Theatre PANIK's The Corpse Bride
Saturday, September 1, 2012
5:00pm
Theatre Panik's highly original production of this classic folktale is an irreverent, 21st-century tour de force of new Jewish theatre.
Yiddish Dance Workshop with Avia Moore
Saturday, September 1, 2012
6:00pm
– 7:00pm
Leading Yiddish dance at events internationally, Avia instills workshops with a sense of tradition while exploring contemporary approaches to the style.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
8:30pm
– 9:00pm
A compelling documentary about Jewish-Arabic musicians who emigrated to Israel in 1948 to find that their music was not valued in their new homeland.
When Our Bubbas and Zeydas Were Young: Di Schaechter Techter on Stage
Saturday, September 1, 2012
10:00pm
–11:00pm
Attracting a new generation to Yiddish song, the dynamic Schaechter Sisters bring to life the youth of their grandparents in Eastern Europe. Directed by Josh Waletzky.
Parade Crafts with Shadowland Theatre
Sunday, September 2, 2012
12:00pm
– 6:00pm
Help create the festival's largest work of art! Assisted by Shadowland Theatre, kids can create their own costumes and props for the Ashkenaz Parade.
Theatre PANIK's The Corpse Bride
Sunday, September 2, 2012
1:00pm
Theatre Panik's highly original production of this classic folktale is an irreverent, 21st-century tour de force of new Jewish theatre.
Guy Mendilow Ensemble - Sailors, Sirens & Kings: A Children's Adventure in Song
Sunday, September 2, 2012
1:00pm
– 2:00pm
An exhilarating interactive adventure for children through Ladino songs, stories and games. Led by the Guy Mendilow Ensemble.
Bob Bossin - Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk: My Father's Life in the Gambling Business
Sunday, September 2, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Canadian folk music legend Bob Bossin presents a new, one-man show about his father's exploits in Toronto's gambling demimonde of the 1930s and '40s.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
2:00pm
– 3:00pm
Mystery, illusion and laughs abound as The Great Dolgini (aka. Socalled) demonstrates his sleight of hand with a daring display of magic, mischief and misdirection.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
3:00pm
– 4:00pm
Legendary Canadian family entertainers mix Yiddishkeit with iconic favourites such as "One Elephant" and "Skinnamarink."
Jewish Jug Band Featuring Joshua Skye Engel
Sunday, September 2, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:45pm
Families and kids of all ages join in with Joshua Skye Engel in the return of one of the festival's most popular family programmes.
Storytelling with Dan Yashinsky
Sunday, September 2, 2012
4:00pm
– 4:45pm
In a tribute to the late children's writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak, Ashkenaz presents a two-part series with Toronto storyteller Dan Yashinsky.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Join shrewd Todie in Lorie Wolf's new children's play as he teaches Lyzer the Miser a lesson about generosity that he'll never forget!
Yiddish Dance Workshop with Avia Moore
Sunday, September 2, 2012
6:00pm
– 7:00pm
Leading Yiddish dance at events internationally, Avia instills workshops with a sense of tradition while exploring contemporary approaches to the style.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
A loving portrait of drummer Elaine Hoffman Watts and her incredible family legacy featuring performances and interviews.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
7:00pm
– 8:00pm
An interactive "show-and-tell" demonstrating dance forms related to various world musical styles and cultures featured in this year's Festival, including dances of Egypt, India and Central Asia.
Yiddish Writers Monologues: Yosl Birshteyn
Sunday, September 2, 2012
8:30pm
– 9:30pm
An in-depth look at the life and work of Yiddish and Hebrew literary master Yosl Birshteyn. Directed by Forverts editor-in-chief, Boris Sandler.
The Other Europeans: The Broken Sound
Sunday, September 2, 2012
10:00pm
–12:15am
An extraordinarily candid behind-the-scenes look at The Other Europeans and their exploration of music and cultural identity.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
11:00pm
– 1:00am
Revive your spirit with late-night dancing under the stars to music so quiet you can hear the dancers’ feet scrape the boardwalk.
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