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The City of Vaughan is a proud annual participant of Culture Days, a free national event celebrating arts, culture, creativity and inspiration in Vaughan. To celebrate our 11th year, join us for a month of free digital activations and on-site activities with family, friends and neighbours. With more than 50 events and interactive programs scheduled, there is something for all residents to enjoy.
The City of Vaughan is dedicated to supporting artistic and cultural endeavours that add to the diversity, spirit and togetherness of our community.This year, Vaughan has been selected by the ON Culture Days provincial office as a featured city for Culture Days and participants can enjoy events and activations in person or from the comfort of home.Share how you celebrate using #VaughanCultureDays on social media!
Sunday, October 25 | 7 p.m.
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Alessandro Montelli will be performing the sounds and songs of Italian culture and tradition, talking about his music and playing original songs that speak to his Italian-Canadian story.
Sunday, October 25 | 11 a.m.
A special performance by the dancers of the Victoria International Ballet Academy.
A spoken word poem that talks about the year 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 that changed our lives and our future!
Saturday, October 17 | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Live Broadcast Event Showcase Vaughan Latin Festival: Enjoy Santeria Band, Salsa, Bachata, Mariachi, Folklore, Tango and Vallenato. Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition: Opening ceremony with special guest speakers and dignitaries. Latin Excellence Awards: Recognition of recent college and university graduates.
Sunday, October 25 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get into Bollywood beats and dance to music of most famous stars of India. Learn new dance steps and movements of traditional Indian dance and get fit!
[ONLINE EVENTS]
Connect with Verve Music Lounge
Enjoy various musical genres performed by rising star professional musicians. Experience Asian, Bulgarian, hip hop and jazz music every week of Culture days with family, friends and loved ones and show your support.Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Thursday, October 1 | 7 p.m.Antone Apostolov and friends performing a combination of Balkin music which will feature music from Turkey, Macedonia and Bulgaria.
Friday, October 9 | 7 p.m.Antone Apostolov, East meets West. This week will feature music from India mixed with jazz fusion and world music.
Thursday, October 14 | 7 p.m.Natalie Wong will be performing music from China, a cultural experience with details and music/song origin and backstory.
Sunday, October 25 | 7 p.m.Feature ActivationAlessandro Montelli will be performing the sounds and songs of Italian culture and tradition, talking about his music and playing original songs that speak to his Italian-Canadian story.
Connect with Victoria International Ballet Academy
Enjoy stunning performances or participate in a variety of live interactive dance and movement classes. Professional dancers at Victoria Ballet offer experiences for all ages to enjoy. Experience a glimpse into the ballet world of dance!Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Sunday, September 27 | 11 a.m.Stretch class—all ages.
Friday, Oct. 2 | 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Contemporary class—for teens and adults.
Saturday, October 3 | 10 a.m.Ballet class—ages 5 to 7 years.
Sunday, October 4 | 11 a.m.Ballet body workout—for teens and adults.
Sunday, October 25 | 11 a.m.Feature ActivationA special performance by the dancers of the Victoria International Ballet Academy.
Connect with Arts and Science Academy of Canada
Arts and Science Academy of Canada will be offering online broadcasting for arts, music, and educational activities for kids and adults—learn more at edu.victoriaballet.ca.Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Wednesday, September 30 | 9 a.m.Grade 3-5 Mathematics
Wednesday, September 30 | 10 a.m.Grade 6-7 Mathematics
Wednesday, September 30 | 11 a.m.Grade 6-7 French
Wednesday, September 30 | 1 p.m.Grade 3-5 French
Thursday, October 1 | 9 a.m.Grade 3-5 English
Thursday, October 1 | 10 a.m.Grade 6-7 English
Friday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.Visual art class for all levels
Friday, Oct. 8 | 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.Visual art class for all levels
[ON SITE AND ONLINE EVENTS]
Connect with National Pasta Month
Follow: #nationalpastamonth
Celebrate your love for pasta city-wide with participating restaurants and free giveaways at selected locations of various participating restaurants, across Vaughan. All special pasta menu dishes sold at participating restaurants during National Pasta Month will be donated to support the Mackenzie Health Foundation.
Join in on the many creative and fun pasta activities throughout the month. Share your pasta recipes and pics with us and enter weekly National Pasta Month draws to win prizes!
This annual event is produced by the team at National Pasta Month Inc., in partnership with Philippine Heritage Band of Ontario and Canada, and Arcadia Live! Productions.
Various participating restaurants and special events in Vaughan and York Region.
The 2020 Art Show has gone digital! Take the virtual tour and see incredible works of art from some of the best artists in the GTA—online from September 25 to October 25, 2020.
Selected artworks will be available for viewing in the virtual gallery for the whole month of Culture Days.
Friday, October 2 | 2 p.m.Introduction to WatercolourStefano Bove will give a brief breakdown of tips and tricks of using watercolour paint. If you have ever wanted to use watercolour paint, this video is for you.
Friday, October 9 | 2 p.m.Introduction to Landscape Painting Stefano Bove will paint a landscape painting step by step for you to follow along and provide tips and tricks along the way that you can apply to any landscape painting.
Friday, October 16 | 2 p.m.Mixing Skin Tones Stefano Bove will show you the easiest way to mix a large variation of powerful skin tones using acrylic paint.
Connect with Madeline Fiore
Madeline premieres a virtual line-up of original curated works and performances, beginning with the screening of a short film, a photo series, an animated series, and a spoken word performance by poet, writer and performance artist, Madeline Fiore! The writer will be collaborating with other local talent to highlight the year 2020 and its impact on the world!Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Friday, September 25 | 7 p.m.A short film about two girls who are questioning where they stand in this world and how to manage with all the chaos that comes from it.
Friday, October 2 | 7 p.m.A photo series that relates to the current events transpiring within the world.
Friday, October 9 | 7 p.m.A series of animated stories that highlight the impact of real-life experiences of discrimination and the unjust that challenges our right to freedom to live as we choose even to this day.
Sunday, October 25 | 7 p.m.Feature ActivationA spoken word poem that talks about the year 2020 and the impact of COVID-19 that changed our lives and our future!
Connect with Fuerza Latina
October is Hispanic-Latin American Heritage Month—in partnership with the City of Vaughan, we will be celebrating the Hispanic-Latin American Heritage! Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.One Minute to Win It1st Prize Winner ($500) performs at the Vaughan Latin Festival Show. Watch talent and creativity in a one-minute video!
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.Hispanic-Latin American Heritage Month Virtual Celebration Virtual event with interviewers and broadcasting on Stream Yard, guests include Myrna Kahan, Alfredo Jimene, from University of Toronto, Spanish Department, and Stephan Dyer, Mal Pensando Club de Comedia and TED Speaker.
Friday, Oct. 2 | 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Traditional Latin Cuisine Virtual DemonstrationsWith Chef Julio Aguirre and Chef Mex!
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Virtual Spanish4Kids Lizzie B: Sing-along songs, learn different Latin flags. Learn about Indigenous instruments to inspire interest in music and culture, educational and fun activities .
Friday, Oct. 9 | 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Virtual Music For KidsDrums, box drums, piano to help children get inspired and interested in music and culture with musicians, Kenny Adam (Piano, Brazil) and Toto Berriel (Cajon, Cuba) by VLAAC. All can enjoy dids folklore, dance and zumba.
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.A Virtual Preview of the 2020 Vaughan Latin Festival Performances by Altitud Performer - Indigenous Group and Yaritza Martinez.
Saturday, October 17 | 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.Feature ActivationLive Broadcast Event ShowcaseVaughan Latin Festival: Enjoy Santeria Band, Salsa, Bachata, Mariachi, Folklore, Tango and Vallenato.Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition: Opening ceremony with special guest speakers and dignitaries.Latin Excellence Awards: Recognition of recent college and university graduates.
To be broadcasted live on Golive TV.
Connect with Samantha Pasut
Virtual abstract painting and abstract expressionist collage.Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Sunday, October 18 | 2:30 p.m.Be inspirited by a creative spirit. Join Samantha for live painting and creative collage.
Sunday, October 25 | 2:30 p.m.Participate with Samantha with creating live abstract and creative writing.
[ON SITE EVENTS]
Majestically located on the edge of the historic Carrying Place Trail that runs through the Humber River Valley, the McMichael’s grounds offer a wealth of highlights for lovers of Canadian art. These in-person outdoor tours will tell the story of the McMichael and provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the Group of Seven cemetery, Tom Thomson’s shack, the famous Sculpture Garden and outdoor installations by well-known Indigenous artists.
Currently the Gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays. The grounds are open seven days a week.
10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Vaughan, ON (Meet in front of the main gallery entrance)
Follow along on a virtual guided tour of "A Like Vision": The Group of Seven at 100, which celebrates the centenary of the Group of Seven’s first exhibition. Revisit old favourites and experience new surprises as you are guided by an expert McMichael Docent. Facilitated by Vaughan Public Libraries, the tour will be taking place over Zoom.
The tour will be approximately 45 minutes with time for questions as well.
Join Kortright staff by our picnic shelter and enjoy a campfire; Don’t forget to bring your own items to roast! Dissect and owl pellet, meet some interesting creatures, talk to a naturalist and try your hand at a variety of other family friendly activities. Admission is FREE.
9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan, ON
Experience the art of tai chi led by masters of the Tai Chi Journey in Vaughan. No special clothing or experience required for this indoor activity.
To learn more, please visit: taichijourney.ca.
Wed., Sept. 30 | 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.Beginners Tai ChiEnjoy a modified session of popular Tai Chi and Qigong for mind and body health.Join Us LiveMeeting ID: 952 0181 6188Passcode: TCJ
Sunday, October 25 | 2:30 p.m.Beginners' 8 Brocade QigongEnjoy an introduction to Qigong life and simple movements for mind and body health.Join Us LiveMeeting ID: 337 050 9296
Connect with South Asian Association of Vaughan
Virtual dancercise to energetic music of Bollywood—get into Bollywood beats and dance to music of the most famous stars of India. Learn new dance steps and movements of traditional Indian dance and get fit!Enjoy the following events by clicking on their social media links above, or the Join Us Live button, at the time and dates listed.
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 |10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Sun., Oct. 25 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Feature Activation
VAUGHAN ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Mirella TersigniCreative and Cultural Officer
Phone: 905-832-2281, ext. 8459
Email: mirella.tersigni@vaughan.ca
Location:Vaughan City Hall, Level 2002141 Major Mackenzie Dr.Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1