Call for Artists: Vaughan Culture Days 2024
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture and heritage, taking place place from September 20 to October 13, 2024. in 2023, The City of Vaughan was selected as a Festival Hub for ON Culture Days. This was a unique opportunity to continue celebrating culture with all residents in Vaughan. Highlights from Vaughan Culture Days […]
Block Party & Artist Expo at Assembly Park
Another weekend of amazing art in York Region. If you missed this past weekend’s Black Party at Assembly Park in Vaughan, you missed an incredible kick-off to the outdoor season. From delightful eats to soothing tunes and entertainment the Block Party definitely had something for everyone. In addition to the food and the beautiful weather, […]
This Weekend at the Artist Expo at Assembly Park
Summer is right around the corner, and we are kicking off the outdoor season this weekend, May 27th and 28th, at the Assembly Block Party in Vaughan. York Region Arts Council will be in full effect at the Block Party hosting the EXPO & Art Market that will run Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm […]
Vaughan Winterfest 2023 features live entertainment and loads more
Live entertainment is just one of the many attractions that will be available for folks to enjoy this Sunday, February 5 when Vaughan welcomes back Winterfest 2023. Winterfest in Vaughan is back in-person this year! On Sun, Feb 5 from 10:00am to 3:30pm at Vellore Village Community Centre, folks are invited to join in the […]
Africville Stories and Cirque Kalabante coming to Richmond Hill
Africville Stories Wednesday February 15, 2023 – 8:00PM This is the story of Canada’s oldest black community, Africville, which was destroyed for ’urban improvement’ in the 1960s. Within the tragedy of this event comes stories of the people of this community shared through music. Based on Joe Sealy’s Juno winning jazz recording, Africville Suite, Africville […]
Flag raising and gala event kick off Black History Month in Aurora
To celebrate Black History Month, Aurora is hosting a number of events throughout the month, including the Black History Gala on February 3, featuring keynote speaker, the Honourable Jean Augustine, above. Pan-African flag raising February 1, 6:30 p.m, Aurora Town Hall Join the Town of Aurora and ABC on February 1st for the Pan-African flag […]
Take your pick – art, music and theatre options available
Red Sky Performance, above, presents Miigis: Underwater Panther at the Flato Markham Theatre. A Trilogy of a Revolution: Women Life Freedom Richmond Hill Public Library, Central branch, Saturday, January 28 – 2 p.m. Ages: Adult (Teens welcome) Meet Iranian-Canadian artists Aitak Sorahitalab and Azadeh Pirazimian, and explore their installation. Artists will discuss their artwork during […]
Fans are eating up Ali Hassan’s ‘Does this taste funny?’ show
Comedian Ali Hassan, above, will perform at the Flato Markham Theatre on Friday, January 27 at 8 p.m. Ali Hassan’s career plans started off as simply as anyone’s: become a chef, get a food show on television, get a second food show on television, be the face of the network and have oven mitts with his […]
Latcham Art Centre hosting a fun painting challenge for adults
The Latcham Art Centre in Stouffville is hosting a fun, interactive program for those who want to discover their inner artist and have fun doing it. Have a glass and challenge your friends or cheer them on during an exciting, social night in the studio – featuring music, drinks, and a live painting competition! No […]
Stouffville’s Wintersong 2023 features a wide variety of great music
Kathryn Merriam, above, will perform at the Main Street Bakehouse in Stouffville on Saturday, January 21 at 9:45 p.m. as part of the Wintersong 2023 music festival. Other Wintersong performers include, below, from left: Alannah Kemp at Main Street Bakehouse on Friday, Jan. 20 at 8:45 p.m.; Stouffville’s own Evan Farrell on Friday, Jan. 20 […]