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Toronto Sun
7 days ago
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- Toronto Sun
NBS Block Party and more reasons to dance into this weekend in GTA
NBS Block Party workshop from 2024. Photo by National Ballet School / Instagram If May has been a bit of a letdown, don't worry because June is upon us, which means summer is almost here. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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Create Account There is a ton to do this weekend in and around Toronto — you just need to know where to look. Here's what you need to know to make the necessary plans. NBS Block Party Get ready to move with Canada's National Ballet School for a high-energy celebration of dance, community and creativity. Watch live rehearsals and pop-up performances, or take part in diverse and engaging dance workshops, guest giveaways, dedicated family-friendly spaces and activities, delicious food and so much more. All styles, all levels, all vibes are welcome at 400 Jarvis St. on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This youth-focused market features more than 60 kid vendors, live entertainment, a silent auction, pop-up barbecue and more in support of Leslieville's Red Door Family Shelter. These kid entrepreneurs will wow you with everything from baked goods, cotton candy and snow cones, to jewellery, lip balms, bath products and slime, to apparel, crochet creations, keychains and so much more. Head to The Beaches Recreation Centre on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Experience the extraordinary on and off the runway as designers showcase experiential designs, eco-friendly fashion, modern streetwear and extravagant evening wear. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. If that wasn't enough, check out immersive art installations, shop a boutique retailing local brands, relax at the 1664 lounge and portrait studio, and enjoy entertainment from DJs, musicians and dancers. Get your fashion fill at T3 Bayside at 251 Queens Quay E. on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Canadian Latin Fest 2025 Celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of the Latin culture with tons of food, arts, performances, dancing, crafts, games and more, all while honouring the contributions of Latin Canadians. Whether you're a seasoned salsero or just looking to spice up your weekend, this is one fiesta you won't want to miss. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Spice it up at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, click here. Kamamooshkaming Sagiiwehwining This event, which means 'coming together in a good way,' honours the start of Indigenous History Month and the legacies of Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack by bringing together artists, students, educators and community members to reflect, connect and celebrate. Expect incredible performances, workshops, an artisan market and historical and cultural presentations. Head to Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, click here. Space-Themed Immersive Yoga Step into a world where yoga meets immersive art in a session that combines mindful movement with stunning visuals, calming sounds, and soothing scents. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this all-levels class offers a unique opportunity to rejuvenate your body and mind in a truly captivating environment. Get your zen on at Illuminarium at The Distillery with either a space, nature or fantasy theme every Sunday at 9 a.m. starting this Sunday and ending on July 27. For tickets and more information, click here. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Expect top-notch entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone featuring authentic Italian cuisine, a marketplace with loads of vendors, cultural exhibits and so much more. Head to Boyd Conservation Park in Vaughan on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, click here. Newmarket Rib & Beer Fest Get ready for a mouth-watering, finger-licking, belly-rubbing good time, thanks to delectable barbecue from some of the best ribbers around, and beer. Lots of beer. There's also live music, a kids' zone and more. Join in on a delicious journey through the grilling world at Upper Canada Mall on Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, click here. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More Aura Acclaimed Filipino Canadian artist Jason Zante unveils his latest vibrant body of work — a series of three installations that create a whimsical sanctuary of colour, flora and contemplation. The large-scale digital paintings will transform Unionnale, a dedicated art corridor in Union Market, by using its vaulted ceiling, bench wall mural and a series of art panels throughout the station. Head to the B2 level of Union Market in Union Station when it opens to the public on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, click here. Cabana Grand Opening Party Your favourite summer setting in the city has gotten a fresh update with a focus on lounging, dining and play — just in time for everyone's favourite season. Think of it like checking into a resort, then heading straight to the pool. And things are already heating up, thanks to a summer lineup that features performances by Steve Aoki, Pauly D, James Hype, Porter Robinson, Sofi Tukker and more. Head to the waterfront with the rest of the 19-plus crowd at Cabana Toronto at 11 Polson St. on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. For tickets and more information, click here. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. World Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs Weird Columnists
Edmonton Journal
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
'Mariko is a diamond': After 17 seasons, Alberta Ballet principal dancer Mariko Kondo's final performance will be in Don Quixote
Article content Kondo played the White Swan. 'I didn't think of going to Dubai at the end of my career,' she says with a laugh, 'But it was something I had never experienced before. The city and the beautiful opera house. Everything was more than I imagined.' But Kondo says the timing feels right for her to take her final bow. 'The injury was a big thing for me,' she says. 'I was injured in 2022, and I had pain since, but somehow I danced. But it is time for me. I don't know, but I just feel physically and mentally, it's a good time.' Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Kondo began dancing at the age of six. She trained at the International Ballet Academy in Japan and Canada's National Ballet School before joining Leipzig Ballet in Germany. While in Toronto, she made a tape of herself as an audition for Alberta Ballet, which was then led by former artistic director Jean Grand-Maitre. She arrived in the city in 2007 during the Calgary Stampede. 'I didn't know anything about the Stampede and I saw people wearing cowboy (hats),' she says. 'It was quite interesting to me. Because I didn't see that in Toronto or any other city. It was nice sunny weather. I didn't think I would stay this long. I was quite excited, that's for sure.'
