JUNE UPDATES FROM JAMII, WITH A SUN-KISSED SECRET 🤫

WE'VE BEEN KEEPING A LITTLE SECRET...

Jamii is getting ready to launch a special fundraising raffle, and the prize is a one-of-a-kind experience to another country for two people.

Your clue: red earth underfoot, market mornings, old stone streets, and long meals... Have a guess?

Watch your inbox on June 1 for the full launch and all the details.

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THIS ONE IS FOR PARENTS!

Did you know that we often host movie nights for girls (ages 6 to 11)?

LAINI Girls’ Movie Nights is a free series of drop-off movie evenings for girls ages 6 to 11 at The Jamii Hub. Each screening brings girls together to watch a family film, share pizza and popcorn, and spend time in a warm, welcoming space led and supervised by Jamii staff. It is a chance to relax, laugh, and enjoy a fun evening with peers.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Screening: Over the Moon

Date: Saturday, May 30 - 6pm to 8pm

Location: The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade

RSVP NOW

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FREE SOCCER SCREENINGS AT THE JAMII HUB

Watch a select of big soccer matches with neighbours at The Jamii Hub!

The series begins on Friday, June 12 with Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, then continues in July with the semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final. The screenings are free to attend, and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

All proceeds from drinks and snacks will support Jamii’s free arts programs, helping keep workshops, events, and community gatherings possible at Jamii. These public screenings have been approved through FIFA’s public viewing process.

Friday, June 12 - 3 PM - Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tuesday, July 14 - 3 PM - Semi-final

Wednesday, July 15 - 3 PM - Semi-final

Saturday, July 18 - 5 PM - Third-place play-off

Sunday, July 19 - 3 PM - Final 

RSVP NOW

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JUNE WORKSHOPS AT THE JAMII HUB

DANCING WORKSHOPS

Dabke: Stomping, Rhythm, Resistance

WHEN | Monday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM

FACILITATOR | Mona Ayesh

Move together through Dabke in this five-part dance workshop led by Mona Ayesh. Learn traditional steps, rhythms, and movement patterns rooted in Palestinian culture, while exploring Dabke as a practice of connection, celebration, and resistance. No dance experience is needed, and participants are welcome to move at their own pace.

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THE JAMII COFFEE

High Tea

WHEN | Sunday, June 7 from 10 AM to 11 AM

FACILITATOR | Muna Elbadri

Gather around tea, baked goods, and finger sandwiches in this The Jamii Coffee session led by Eshe Mercer-James. Explore British high tea as a ritual shaped by empire, class, colonial trade, and everyday care. This gathering welcomes anyone curious to listen, reflect, and share.

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SEWING WORKSHOPS

Boxy Shirt Construction

WHEN | Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 7 PM to 9 PM

FACILITATOR | Mayari

Create a handmade boxy-fit shirt in this four-part sewing workshop led by Mayari. Participants will move through pattern adjustments, cutting, construction, collar work, buttonholes, and finishing details, with all materials provided by Jamii. This workshop is best suited for confident beginners and intermediate sewists, and participants are expected to attend all sessions.

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU ABOUT JAMII'S LATEST PHOTO EXHIBITION!

We unveiled PASI Photo Exhibition on May 8, and the response from the community has been tremendous.

Since then, PASI has been featured on CBC, visited by neighbours, families, soccer fans, and passersby.

There is one story we especially love! Qatar was the only country we could not find an individual participant for, so at the unveiling, the community came together for Qatar. We gathered for a group photo and cheered for Qatar. That photo is now displayed across from Market Lane Public School.

Now, we would love to hear from you!

What did PASI make you think about? Did you see yourself, your family, your country, your neighbours, or your community reflected in the exhibition? Did you have a favourite photo or moment?

Please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback form and share your thoughts with us.

IMPORTANT: We’ve learned that Rogers home internet security settings may sometimes block the form. If you are having trouble accessing it, please turn off your Wi-Fi and try again using your cellular data. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

FILL OUT NOW

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JOY IN THE PARK: 2026 SCHEDULE

Joy in the Park is Jamii’s outdoor event series in David Crombie Park. Through live music, dance, arts activities, community gatherings, and public space activations, Joy in the Park brings people together to experience the arts, spend time with neighbours, and enjoy David Crombie Park as a shared creative space.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Joy in the Park dates below:

• June 21, 6pm to 8pm - Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

• June 26 & 27, 6pm to 8pm - Celebrating Cultures

• July 25, 6pm to 8pm

• October 9, 6pm to 8pm

All events take place in David Crombie Park, exact locations are revealed closer to date.

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COMMUNITY NOTES

ARTS POLICY ROUNDTABLE

Friday, May 29, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

At The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade

Organized by Sharon Zarita from Boma Afrikan Artists Association Toronto, Toronto artists, arts workers, administrators, cultural leaders, policymakers, and supporters of the creative sector are invited to take part in a foundation roundtable on arts policy. This interactive conversation will look at what arts and culture policy is, how it shapes the creative sector, and why artists and art workers should have a voice in the frameworks that affect their everyday work. Open to all levels of experience, this is a welcoming space to ask questions, learn the basics, and think together about how policy connects to the arts in Toronto.

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WILL & THE AMAZINGLY OBSESSIVE THEATRICAL VINYL COLLECTION

July 2 to 12, 2026 | The Jamii Hub

Vinyl Collection Productions brings Will Parry’s 60-minute solo show to The Jamii Hub as part of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. Part cozy cabaret, part musical theatre slumber party, this playful performance spins through thrifted LPs, favourite musical theatre songs, emotional healing, community, and yes, Ethel Merman. A warm and funny night for theatre nerds, vinyl lovers, and anyone who finds joy, comfort, and connection through the arts.

Tickets are on sale on June 3.

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