THIS SUNDAY AT 6PM: JOY IN THE PARK
- Jun 17
- 4 min read
ONE TICKET. TWO GOOD REASONS.
A quick reminder that Jamii’s raffle is still live, and this one is worth a second look.
It gives you the chance to win a one-of-a-kind week for two in the South of France, with flights from Toronto, 6 nights of accommodation, and a meal allowance included. Because the trip can take place between December 2026 and December 2027*, you have the freedom to enjoy it in the season that feels right to you, whether that means a quiet escape at the end of winter, a spring trip full of colour, or an autumn week of long meals in a beautiful part of the world.
And with only 400 tickets available overall, this is a more tangible chance than the huge giveaways people are used to seeing online.
That’s what makes this feel worth it: your ticket gives you a real shot at something extraordinary, and it still does something meaningful even if your name isn’t the one drawn. Every ticket purchased helps support Jamii’s free arts and community programs, so we can keep creating spaces where people of all ages can connect, create, and feel a sense of belonging.
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the moment to get your ticket.
Tickets are available throughout June, and the raffle draw will take place on June 30 at The Jamii Hub.
*The trip dates will be chosen together and must take place between December 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027, excluding June 15th to August 31st 2027.
THIS SUNDAY: NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY AND SUMMER SOLSTICE!
Jamii’s 8th Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration is coming to David Crombie Park on Sunday, June 21. Hosted by Eve Saint, this year’s celebration features singer-songwriter FAYTH, acoustic trio Mâmàwin’towin: A Métis Kitchen Party, contemporary dance performance Beings of Light by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, hoop dance performance by Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat, face painting by Linda Epp, and a craft designed by Eve Saint. Chairs will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own chair or blanket.
WHEN | Sunday, June 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM
WHERE | David Crombie Park, The Esplanade & Princess St
NEXT FRIDAY & SATURDAY: COMMUNITY POTLUCK, BBQ AND CELEBRATION OF CULTURES
Joy in the Park: Celebrating Cultures is coming back to The Esplanade next week in partnership with Nova Dance! The two-day event features Japanese taiko drumming by RAW Taiko, Afro-Iraqi grooves by Moneka Arabic Jazz, dance performance Svāhā! On the Land by Nova Dance, face painting by Linda Epp, henna by Krishna Patel, crafts for kids, the Annual Esplanade Community Potluck, BBQ by St. Lawrence Market, and The Giant Esplanade Soccer Team.
Mark your calendars now!
WHEN | Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, from 6 PM to 8 PM
WHERE |
Friday, June 26: At The Esplanade and Berkeley St
Saturday, June 27: Princess St and The Esplanade
GIANT SOCCER PLAYERS ARE LOST. HELP THEM REUNITE!
WHEN | Throughout June & July
WHERE | On The Esplanade
Two giant soccer players came to Toronto for the world-famous tournament and somehow lost each other along The Esplanade! They are searching for one another in David Crombie Park so they can rejoin their team before the big game starts!If you’re lucky enough, you might spot them in an afternoon! Keep an eye out 👀
WAYO CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL IS BACK!
WHEN | August 12 to 16
WHERE | 250 The Esplanade
TICKETS | $5
For the 7th time, The Esplanade transforms into a playground of sounds, colours, movement, and imagination for the annual WAYO Children’s Festival.WAYO is a one-of-a-kind, five-day immersive arts celebration for families and children under 12.
Mark your calendars now, it will be another one for the books!
POTLUCK WITH OLDER ADULTS
WHEN | Monday, June 22 at 12pm
WHERE | The Jamii Hub
Belonging Potlucks are a monthly way for older adults to slow down, share a meal, and spend time with people who are becoming familiar faces. We bring food, we sit together, and we catch up.
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming Potluck! Register here if you are not a part of the Belonging group.
JAMII IS LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS!
Jamii’s new volunteer program is here, and we’re inviting new and returning volunteers to help bring free arts workshops, outdoor events, and community celebrations to life on The Esplanade.
Volunteering with Jamii is a chance to meet neighbours, support local artists, gain hands-on experience, and help create welcoming spaces for people of all ages. High school students can also earn volunteer hours.
To apply, fill out the volunteer application form and RSVP one in-person Volunteer Mingling before signing up for shifts. The next Volunteer Mingling is Saturday, July 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at The Jamii Hub, with light breakfast, coffee, and tea provided.
Interested? Apply now through the button below.
COMMUNITY NOTES
ST. LAWRENCE LIBRARY RELOCATION AND EXPANSION - Community Consultation Sessions
Toronto Public Library is preparing plans to relocate and expand the St. Lawrence Branch. The new district branch at 339 Queen Street East will offer expanded space and services - and they are looking for the community input. Share your ideas on the features and services you’d like to see in the new location.
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursday, June 18 - 7pm to 8pm at the St Lawrence TPL Branch
Monday, June 22 - 6pm to 8pm at 140 Sherbourne Street
Thursday, June 25 - 6pm to 8pm - Virtual
FREE SOUL / R&B LINE DANCE AT ST. LAWRENCE MARKET
Saturday, June 20th - 12pm to 1:30pm
Step into the rhythm with a free outdoor Soul and R&B Line Dance party on Market Street!
Presented by Fall for Dance North in partnership with St. Lawrence Market District, this all-levels “Teach-and-Dance” session invites community members to move, learn, and enjoy an afternoon of music together.
Whether you’re trying line dancing for the first time or already ready to show off your moves, everyone is welcome. Beginners and all abilities are encouraged to join.
SIX TREES, CHOREOGRAPHED BY NICOLA PANTIN, AT FRINGE FESTIVAL
Nicola Pantin, dancer and choreographer who has led workshops at Jamii, is choreographing SIX TREES, a theatre dance piece at Fringe Festival this summer. Presented at Soulpepper Theatre, SIX TREES follows Frances, an elderly eco-activist who feels herself disappearing as the trees around her disappear too. With an ancient tree stump at the centre of the story, the piece moves through memory, love, and a lifelong commitment to protecting the forest.
WHEN | June 30 to July 12
WHERE | Soulpepper Theatre
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