Lots of Play: Leslieville (July 10–12)

Lots of Play Leslieville runs from July 10–12 with a full weekend of free creative workshops, live performances, and hands-on art experience
About this Event

Across three days in Leslieville, Lots of Play invites people of all ages into a lively world of music, movement, storytelling, and hands-on making. From puppetry and ukulele to drumming, stilt walking, printmaking, and textile arts, the weekend brings together a changing mix of workshops and performances that encourage you to drop in, try something new, and follow your curiosity.

All programming is free, with select sessions requiring registration due to limited capacity. To reserve a spot, click “Check Availability,” choose your workshop time, and register for your ticket.

Friday – July 10 (3–7 PM)

3:00–3:45 PM— Puppet Making & Storytelling Workshop: Saskia Muller (Drop-in)

3:45–4:00 PM — Group Puppet Performance with Participants (All welcome)

4:00–4:45 PM— Ukulele Workshop : Ajhani Azure (Registration suggested)

4:45–5:00 PM — Ukulele Performance with Ajhani Azure (All welcome)

5:00–6:00 PM — Flower Pounding: Vero Diaz (Registration suggested)

6:00–7:00 PM — Embroidered Hats: Mo Asaad (Registration suggested)

Saturday features a full lineup of hands-on workshops and live performances as part of the Lots of Play Leslieville Launch Party, a full-day celebration of creativity and play in the neighbourhood. To learn more about the Launch Party, click here:

Sunday – July 12 (11 AM–4 PM)

11:00 AM –12:00 PM — Cyanotypes: Muna Muse (Registration suggested)

12:00–1:00 PM — Colombian Drumming: Beny Esguerra (Registration required)

1:00–1:30 PM — Colombian Drumming Performance with Beny Esguerra (All welcome)

1:30–2:30 PM — Stencil Making & Chalk Spray Paint: Betiel Ghirmay Araia(Drop-in)

2:30–3:30 PM — Impulse Steel Orchestra Percussion Workshop: Aldene Herman (Registration suggested)

3:30–4:00 PM — Impulse Steel Orchestra Percussion Performance with Aldene Herman (All welcome)

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