679. August 12-14 Affordable Events in Multicultural Toronto – 2016

On the weekend of August 12-14, you can find yourself in Africa, Bolivia, Italy, Japan, South Asia and Sri Lanka without getting on an airplane.

Africa Habari Africa. African authors, dance, music, games, story telling – Performances and lessons. Look for the energetic Mabinty Sylla. August 12-14. Free. Harbourfront Centre. Schedule: http://bit.ly/29V9j1y

African dancer. Copyright ©2016 Ruth Lor Malloy

African dancer. Copyright ©2016 Ruth Lor Malloy

Pan American Food Fest highlighting Bolivia.  August 13-14. Free. Yonge-Dundas Square. http://panamfoodfest.com/

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Italy Corso Italia,  August 13. St. Clair West and Greenlaw Avenue. www.torontocorsoitalia.com

zzzCORSO-ITALIA-CINEMA-SOTTO-LE-STELLE-AD_sponsors_final_web-713x1024Japanese Garden Club’s Nature’s Beauty Show. August 14. 12-4:30pm. $5. In addition to enjoying Japan’s unique flower culture, this is an opportunity to see one of Toronto’s most beautiful seniors’ residences. Momiji Senior Centre, 3555 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

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South Asian. TD Mosaic outdoor festival, “largest FREE South Asian Multi-Disciplinary Arts Festival of North America… Dance, Music, Literature, Visual Arts, Fashion and culinary delights. The festival also presents a variety of food and commercial vendors.” Friday, August 12, 6pm-11pm and Saturday, August 13, 12pm-11pm. Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga. http://bit.ly/29RIme7 .

Shiamak-Davar Dancers. Image courtesy Mosaic.

Shiamak-Davar Dancers. Image courtesy Mosaic.

Sri Lanka Day. August 13, 10am-9pm. Free. Showcasing Sri Lankan dance, music and food. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street at the North York Centre subway station. http://bit.ly/1pndiSh

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When should we post events for you?  A week ahead?  A couple weeks ahead?  Please let us know. Email us at: ruthlormalloy@gmail.com.

 

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