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PA Day Movie: Wonka
Fri Jun 07, 2024 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartWith dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that it's harder to do than he thinks. Rated PG, recommended for ages 6+. Drop-in program; no tickets requi...
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Japanese Tea Ceremony with Reina Sakao
Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Goldhawk ParkExperience the traditional art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Learn about Japanese culture and the important philosophy behind the tea ceremony. This presentation not only offers a demonstration of traditional Matcha preparat...
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Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble Mini Concert
Thu May 30, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: PalmerstonCelebrate Asian Heritage Month here at Palmerston with the Toronto Si-Zhu Chinese Music Ensemble. Enjoy a concert featuring traditional Chinese instruments. The program covers a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese instrumen...
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Book Launch: Nora Gold and Gary Barwin
Thu May 30, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: WychwoodNora Gold, author of ?In Sickness and in Health /Yom Kippur in a Gym?, and Gary Barwin, author of ?Imagining imagining: Essays in Language, Identity and Infinity?, launch their new books at the Wychwood branch. Dr...
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Runnymede Film Club Presents: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Wed May 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: RunnymedeJoin us as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a film screening of Everything Everywhere All At Once. When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight...
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Food Sovereignty in Canada: A Black Farmer's Perspective
Tue May 28, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: York WoodsFood sovereignty is a concept that emphasizes the rights of individuals and communities to control their food systems, including production, distribution, and consumption. From a Black farmer's perspective in Canada, food sov...
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Traditional Lion Dance
Sat May 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: PalmerstonCelebrate Asian Heritage Month at Palmerston as the Chinatown Community Lion Dance Group performs the traditional Lion Dance with drumming, cymbals and the Chinese Lion Costume. The performance will be pre-ceded by a short ta...
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Asian Heritage Month Documentary Screening: The Donut King
Fri May 24, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: RunnymedeJoin us as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a documentary film screening of Donut King. A rags to riches story of Ted Ngoy, a Cambodian refugee who became America?s Donut King. Light Refreshments...
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From Skin to Steel and Beyond
Thu May 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartHow did the banning of the African skin drum lead to the creation of the tamboo bamboo, ping pong, and eventually the creation of the steelpan? Join Suzette Vidale as she speaks about the instrument's origins, evolution and c...
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Steelpan: Hands On Fun!
Thu May 23, 2024 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Location: S. Walter StewartLet's have fun with Suzette Vidale and play the steelpan! Learn about the different parts of a steelpan, how to hold the sticks, and play a simple song. No musical experience required. For children ages 7-12....