Engaging with Arts: June 2024
Summer is here, and so is more amazing art and artists to check out in the city. Here are our June picks:
dance Immersion 30th Anniversary Gala
June 6
Lyric Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre
dance Immersion’s 30th Anniversary Gala is a special fundraising event to support dance Immersion’s bold future, while celebrating the success of their first 30 years of championing African Diasporic dances in Canada through the legacy of founder, Vivine Scarlett.
May 8 - June 12
Eastminister United Church Gymnasium
Moonhorse Dance Theatre share Dancing Into Summer sessions! These classes foster a ‘come as you are’ exchange between all dance levels of participants. Led by facilitators including Nova Bhattacharya, Bee Pallomina, Bonnie Kim, and Michelle Silagy, each class is designed to welcome mature moving bodies in an exploratory, inspiring environment. We invite any person 45+, encouraging folks both professional and non-professional to join us!
Image by Moonhorse Dance Theatre
JUNE at Jamii
June 2 - 22
The Jamii Hub
“JUNE at Jamii”, under the vision of lead artist Nickeshia Garrick, explores the connection between the Caribbean and Central America through cross-cultural nuances and similarities in the customs, food, clothing, music, dances and rhythms. “Connectedness” reminds us that we are all part of the collective searching for moments to relate to one another.
June 5 - 16
Toronto
Luminato Festival Toronto is a multi-arts festival that celebrates the energy of the city and connects people through memorable art experiences. Every June, our festival transforms Toronto into a playground of art, creativity and conversation. Luminato showcases exceptional Canadian and international art and artists. We push the boundaries of what art is, who it is for, and where it can happen, tearing down barriers between art and people. Rooted in Toronto, we welcome the world, and invite those who live and visit here to experience the city in new and exciting ways.
June 21
Tranzac Club
Design: Adam Waito
On June 21, 2024, the iconic live performance party is returning to Toronto! Short&Sweet features a roster of artists from an eclectic range of styles and aesthetics. All have the freedom to create whatever they want, as long as it is under three minutes in length.