Join us for a return of Kay Nadjiwon's workshop "Intro to Beading” this fall season for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch. Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Thursdays from September 3rd - October 8th

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

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Kay Nadjiwon (they/them) is a queer 2S Anishinaabe (Ojibwe + Potawatomi) artist raised and working on Williams Treaty Territory. They are a member of Batchewana First Nation and have familial ties to Neyaashiinigmiing. Their interdisciplinary practice spans photography, beadwork, textiles, sculpture, and installation. They hold a BFA in Photography and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design. Outside of their own creative practice, they work in community arts programming and workshop facilitation.

Join us this Fall for FREE sketching workshops led by Wandy Cheng.

Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will learn different sketching techniques to capture the wonderful natural & concrete world around us! 

Each week will focus on a specific area and fine-tune participants observation skills. The participants will learn about composition, cropping angles, different ways to urban sketch (line work vs. washes etc) so ultimately they can develop their eye and techniques to feel confident in sketching in public spaces. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Wednesdays from September 2nd - October 7th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Wandy Cheng is a Scarborough-raised artist from Hong Kong currently based in Toronto, Canada. She is dedicated to making impactful work that brings delight to everyday encounters. She helps people foster meaningful connections in their communities through illustrative public art and interactive workshops. Her work can be experienced in different municipalities across the province, working with clients such as Adidas, City of Craft and Dairy Farmers of Canada to bring memorable campaigns to life.

Currently, she is exploring serendipitous ways to bring small, intentional surprises that bring glee to people through ceramics and paper-cut. She is a regular guest artist at The Bitove Method, bringing creative visual art programs to enrich the lives of older adults living with memory loss.

Join us for another edition of Khadija Aziz’s course “South Asian Embroidery” this fall season.

This beginner-friendly course will explore four traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions. Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why. To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique. Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions. They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles. 

⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📅 Saturdays from September 5th - October 10th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

📅 Registration closes on Friday September 4, 2026

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Khadija Aziz is an artist and educator born in Pakistan and based in Toronto. Her practice is rooted in textiles, a medium that carries histories of labour and migration of cultural knowledge.  Khadija has been teaching embroidery in Toronto for nearly seven years and other visual arts for over twelve years.

Join us this Fall for FREE jewelry-making workshops! Join artist Jewelry Maker Laurie Poirier to create 6 of your own jewelry creations.

Working with Laurie over a 6 week program you will learn some of the fundamentals of handmade jewelry. This six-week workshop will teach you many techniques for making jewellery. All supplies and tools are included in this series.

Participants will receive a package at the first class marked session 1-6.

⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

📅 Saturdays from September 5th - October 10th

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Laurie is a Toronto-based jewellery designer, workshop leader, and entrepreneur. Find out more about Laurie Poirier at https://www.facebook.com/lauriescraftclass.

Join us for a return of Kay Nadjiwon's workshop "Intro to Beading” this fall season for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch. Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Thursdays from September 3rd - October 8th

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Kay Nadjiwon (they/them) is a queer 2S Anishinaabe (Ojibwe + Potawatomi) artist raised and working on Williams Treaty Territory. They are a member of Batchewana First Nation and have familial ties to Neyaashiinigmiing. Their interdisciplinary practice spans photography, beadwork, textiles, sculpture, and installation. They hold a BFA in Photography and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design. Outside of their own creative practice, they work in community arts programming and workshop facilitation.

Join us this Fall for FREE sketching workshops led by Wandy Cheng.

Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will learn different sketching techniques to capture the wonderful natural & concrete world around us! 

Each week will focus on a specific area and fine-tune participants observation skills. The participants will learn about composition, cropping angles, different ways to urban sketch (line work vs. washes etc) so ultimately they can develop their eye and techniques to feel confident in sketching in public spaces. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Wednesdays from September 2nd - October 7th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Wandy Cheng is a Scarborough-raised artist from Hong Kong currently based in Toronto, Canada. She is dedicated to making impactful work that brings delight to everyday encounters. She helps people foster meaningful connections in their communities through illustrative public art and interactive workshops. Her work can be experienced in different municipalities across the province, working with clients such as Adidas, City of Craft and Dairy Farmers of Canada to bring memorable campaigns to life.

Currently, she is exploring serendipitous ways to bring small, intentional surprises that bring glee to people through ceramics and paper-cut. She is a regular guest artist at The Bitove Method, bringing creative visual art programs to enrich the lives of older adults living with memory loss.

Join us for another edition of Khadija Aziz’s course “South Asian Embroidery” this fall season.

This beginner-friendly course will explore four traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions. Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why. To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique. Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions. They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles. 

⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

📅 Saturdays from September 5th - October 10th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

📅 Registration closes on Friday September 4, 2026

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Khadija Aziz is an artist and educator born in Pakistan and based in Toronto. Her practice is rooted in textiles, a medium that carries histories of labour and migration of cultural knowledge.  Khadija has been teaching embroidery in Toronto for nearly seven years and other visual arts for over twelve years.

Join us this Fall for FREE jewelry-making workshops! Join artist Jewelry Maker Laurie Poirier to create 6 of your own jewelry creations.

Working with Laurie over a 6 week program you will learn some of the fundamentals of handmade jewelry. This six-week workshop will teach you many techniques for making jewellery. All supplies and tools are included in this series.

Participants will receive a package at the first class marked session 1-6.

⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

📅 Saturdays from September 5th - October 10th

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Youth Lounge (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Laurie is a Toronto-based jewellery designer, workshop leader, and entrepreneur. Find out more about Laurie Poirier at https://www.facebook.com/lauriescraftclass.

Join us for a return of Kay Nadjiwon's workshop "Intro to Beading” this fall season for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch. Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Thursdays from September 3rd - October 8th

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Kay Nadjiwon (they/them) is a queer 2S Anishinaabe (Ojibwe + Potawatomi) artist raised and working on Williams Treaty Territory. They are a member of Batchewana First Nation and have familial ties to Neyaashiinigmiing. Their interdisciplinary practice spans photography, beadwork, textiles, sculpture, and installation. They hold a BFA in Photography and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art, Media & Design. Outside of their own creative practice, they work in community arts programming and workshop facilitation.

Join us this Fall for FREE sketching workshops led by Wandy Cheng.

Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will learn different sketching techniques to capture the wonderful natural & concrete world around us! 

Each week will focus on a specific area and fine-tune participants observation skills. The participants will learn about composition, cropping angles, different ways to urban sketch (line work vs. washes etc) so ultimately they can develop their eye and techniques to feel confident in sketching in public spaces. 

⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Wednesdays from September 2nd - October 7th 

📍 West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre, Activity Room 1 (313 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough)

Register now! Limited spots, available on a first come, first served basis.

All materials will be provided to participants at the workshop. To register, please go to the link in bio. If you have any questions, contact Faith Rajasingham at faith@scarborougharts.com.

Thank you to Choice Properties for their support of our COMMUNITY+Connects program!

—

Wandy Cheng is a Scarborough-raised artist from Hong Kong currently based in Toronto, Canada. She is dedicated to making impactful work that brings delight to everyday encounters. She helps people foster meaningful connections in their communities through illustrative public art and interactive workshops. Her work can be experienced in different municipalities across the province, working with clients such as Adidas, City of Craft and Dairy Farmers of Canada to bring memorable campaigns to life.

Currently, she is exploring serendipitous ways to bring small, intentional surprises that bring glee to people through ceramics and paper-cut. She is a regular guest artist at The Bitove Method, bringing creative visual art programs to enrich the lives of older adults living with memory loss.

If your friends are visiting from far for the first time, where would you bring them for their first meal in Scarborough? Where would you bring them to showcase your neighbourhood? Maybe it’s your favourite green space, a familiar street where a memory was made, a local store to shop for the best ingredients when you’re homesick?🌳🐦

Drop by and make a personal map with us at the second session of The Community Mapping Project, a three-part series exploring our neighbourhood through art and contribute your insights to inform our community map in north Scarborough.

You can draw, cut, paste, imagine, and create your own map of the places and routes that are part of your day. No map-making skills needed and all materials are provided. Just bring your ideas and curiosity!

📅 Date: Thursday, September 2, 2026

⏰ Time: 12–2 PM

📍 Location: Filipino Center Toronto (4395 Sheppard Ave E.)

FREE drop-in session! Everyone is welcome. ✂️🗺️

Come for a little while, make something, and have fun with us!

The Community Mapping Project has been funded by the City of Toronto’s Transit Construction Mitigation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Scarborough Arts is excited to announce Poetry as Gathering in KGO, a three-part poetry series presented in collaboration with Tender Possibilities as part of the Cultural Hotspot Project.

Moving through elemental themes, each gathering will consider how poetry can deepen our relationship to place, memory and community. Grounding ourselves within nature physically and thematically, presents an opportunity for us to expand our perception of our day to day surroundings. Sessions will take place at different locations throughout the Kingston-Galloway-Orton Park neighbourhood, inviting us to read and reflect alongside the land, histories and lived experiences of KGO. Greater consideration of how our connection to the environment shapes our personal and collective narratives, enlivens our bonds to the places we call home.

Tender Possibilities will host and facilitate the gatherings alongside Scarborough-based featured poets Jesse June-Jack, Maneesa Veeravel and Christopher Kaputo.

All sessions will take place from August 9 to September 19, 2026, from 2–4 PM, with refreshments beginning at 1:30 PM. Individual event registration will open closer to each gathering. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Instagram for registration updates. 🤍

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This project is supported by the City of Toronto through the Cultural Hotspot Signature Project initiative. Special thanks to our community partners: Toronto Public Library and East Scarborough Storefront

If your friends are visiting from far for the first time, where would you bring them for their first meal in Scarborough? Where would you bring them to showcase your neighbourhood? Maybe it’s your favourite green space, a familiar street where a memory was made, a local store to shop for the best ingredients when you’re homesick?🌳🐦

Drop by and make a personal map with us at the first session of The Community Mapping Project, a three-part series exploring our neighbourhood through art and contribute your insights to inform our community map in Scarborough

You can draw, cut, paste, imagine, and create your own map of the places and routes that are part of your day. No map-making skills needed and all materials are provided — just bring your ideas and curiosity!

📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

⏰ Time: 2–4 PM

📍 Location: Chinese Cultural Centre for the Greater Toronto

5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough

FREE drop-in session! Everyone is welcome. ✂️🗺️

Come for a little while, make something, and have fun with us!

The Community Mapping Project has been funded by the City of Toronto’s Transit Construction Mitigation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Scarborough Arts is excited to announce Poetry as Gathering in KGO, a three-part poetry series presented in collaboration with Tender Possibilities as part of the Cultural Hotspot Project.

Moving through elemental themes, each gathering will consider how poetry can deepen our relationship to place, memory and community. Grounding ourselves within nature physically and thematically, presents an opportunity for us to expand our perception of our day to day surroundings. Sessions will take place at different locations throughout the Kingston-Galloway-Orton Park neighbourhood, inviting us to read and reflect alongside the land, histories and lived experiences of KGO. Greater consideration of how our connection to the environment shapes our personal and collective narratives, enlivens our bonds to the places we call home.

Tender Possibilities will host and facilitate the gatherings alongside Scarborough-based featured poets Jesse June-Jack, Maneesa Veeravel and Christopher Kaputo.

All sessions will take place from August 9 to September 19, 2026, from 2–4 PM, with refreshments beginning at 1:30 PM. Individual event registration will open closer to each gathering. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Instagram for registration updates. 🤍

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This project is supported by the City of Toronto through the Cultural Hotspot Signature Project initiative. Special thanks to our community partners: Toronto Public Library and East Scarborough Storefront

Archiving Memories of Malvern is back! Join us for our summer run of our 5-week workshop series on street photography as a tool to document the stories and lives of Malvern. Explore the history of Malvern and learn how to tell your own Malvern story.

Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
3:00 PM –6:00 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre

APPLY BY - June 19th at 11:59pm

All required equipment will be provided! Don’t miss out!

Archiving Memories of Malvern is back! Join us for our summer run of our 5-week workshop series on street photography as a tool to document the stories and lives of Malvern. Explore the history of Malvern and learn how to tell your own Malvern story.

Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
3:00 PM –6:00 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre

APPLY BY - June 19th at 11:59pm

All required equipment will be provided! Don’t miss out!

Scarborough Arts is joining Lots of Play with Choice Properties in the Golden Mile with two free, drop-in art activations for children, youth, adults, seniors, and every neighbour in between. Whether you're creating alongside family, friends, or someone you've just met, these hands-on activities are designed to spark conversation, connection, and creativity.

Choice Properties' community event series, “Lots of Play”, transforms parking lots and sidewalks into places of play in partnership with @vibeartsto

Choice is bringing collaborative arts, music and dance workshops, and live entertainment – all for free and designed for all ages. Programming runs EVERY Thursday through Sunday in July. Catch us at one of our 4 locations:
📍 Golden Mile (1880 Eglinton Ave E) - July 3 to 6
📍 The Annex (650 Dupont St) - July 10 to 13
📍 Roncesvalles (2280 Dundas St W) - July 17 to 20
📍 Fort York (500 Lake Shore Blvd W) - July 24 to 27

⏲️Program Hours
• Thursday-Friday: 3 PM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday: 11 AM - 7:30 PM
• Sunday: 11 AM - 4 PM

🎉Join us for our two launch events at Golden Mile on July 6 and Roncesvalles on July 19. Be one of the first to arrive at 11:30 AM to score free swag!

Your city. Your canvas.

Archiving Memories of Malvern is back! Join us for our summer run of our 5-week workshop series on street photography as a tool to document the stories and lives of Malvern. Explore the history of Malvern and learn how to tell your own Malvern story.

Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
3:00 PM –6:00 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre

APPLY BY - June 19th at 11:59pm

All required equipment will be provided! Don’t miss out!

Archiving Memories of Malvern is back! Join us for our summer run of our 5-week workshop series on street photography as a tool to document the stories and lives of Malvern. Explore the history of Malvern and learn how to tell your own Malvern story.

Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
3:00 PM –6:00 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre

APPLY BY - June 19th at 11:59pm

All required equipment will be provided! Don’t miss out!

Archiving Memories of Malvern is back! Join us for our summer run of our 5-week workshop series on street photography as a tool to document the stories and lives of Malvern. Explore the history of Malvern and learn how to tell your own Malvern story.

Thursdays, July 2 - July 30
3:00 PM –6:00 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre

APPLY BY - June 19th at 11:59pm

All required equipment will be provided! Don’t miss out!

Scarborough Arts is pleased to announce The World in a Block Party, a Destination Scarborough event in partnership with Eat More Scarborough. Presented by STC, this free event will take place on Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 from 11AM to 4PM at the former Hudson’s Bay parking lot, outside STC Gate 3.

We’re inviting folks from across Scarborough and the GTA to a cultural celebration filled with art, food, and performances curated by RISE Edutainment and SoundLife Scarborough, celebrating Toronto’s most creatively alive place!

This two day event will feature:

• Arts market with local vendors, and a special pop-up from Scarborough Spots 

• A food tasting experience from some of Scarborough’s best restaurants including Aragoz Egyptian Kitchen, offering authentic Egyptian street eats from Chef Adam Soliman and Sisaket Thai Kitchen, Chef Noi’s Issan-style eatery

• Chalk murals by artist Jared Olsever, pottery demonstration by Millean Kung of The Potter’s Studio, and listening station by Foodie Artist in Residence Shn Shn

• A special food tour exploring food gems in the Scarborough Town Centre area

• Free art activities including watercolour postcards with Fresh Paint Studios, and zine-making with artist Ashley Beerdat

• An exhibition that tells the story of Scarborough’s amazing food scene with an exciting “Name the Spice” challenge!

• Live performances including RISE headliners Getchnah and Dynasti, and from SoundLife Scarborough, Filipino band Studio Mahilo, and Juno-nominated artist Aline Morales with SoundLife’s Brazilian Maracutu performance group

The World in a Block Party, Presented by STC, is supported by the City of Toronto’s Community Celebration Support Fund and Toronto Arts Council, with additional funding from Ontario Arts Council, Delta Bingo & Gaming, and the Government of Canada, and live stage programming presented in collaboration with RISE Edutainment and Soundlife Scarborough. 

This project has been funded by the City of Toronto's World in A City Small Business Support Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

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Destination Scarborough is a collaboration between Scarborough Arts and Eat More Scarborough, showcasing the borough’s vibrant restaurants, arts scene, businesses, and cultural institutions. The platform invites locals and visitors from Toronto and beyond to experience the Scarborough vibe and the artistry thriving in our diverse communities.

Scarborough Arts is a Toronto Local Arts Service Organization that exists to amplify, connect, and animate the most creatively alive place in Toronto. We serve as Scarborough’s primary cultural engine by brokering high-impact partnerships, providing professional support, and delivering inclusive programming that animates our public spaces. We envision Scarborough with a thriving, connected, and resourced arts ecosystem where creativity is woven into the fabric of daily life.

Eat More Scarborough invites you to explore the rich, multicultural food scene of Scarborough! Their guided, interactive tours are more than just a chance to eat—they’re an experience that blends incredible flavours with the stories behind them. Each tour combines food tastings with cultural insights: the history behind the dishes, the journeys of the entrepreneurs who make them, and the role food plays in shaping the community.

Learn more about The World in a Block Party and how to get involved: destinationscarborough.com/block-party

Scarborough Arts is pleased to announce The World in a Block Party, a Destination Scarborough event in partnership with Eat More Scarborough. Presented by STC, this free event will take place on Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 from 11AM to 4PM at the former Hudson’s Bay parking lot, outside STC Gate 3.

We’re inviting folks from across Scarborough and the GTA to a cultural celebration filled with art, food, and performances curated by RISE Edutainment and SoundLife Scarborough, celebrating Toronto’s most creatively alive place!

This two day event will feature:

• Arts market with local vendors, and a special pop-up from Scarborough Spots 

• A food tasting experience from some of Scarborough’s best restaurants including Aragoz Egyptian Kitchen, offering authentic Egyptian street eats from Chef Adam Soliman and Sisaket Thai Kitchen, Chef Noi’s Issan-style eatery

• Chalk murals by artist Jared Olsever, pottery demonstration by Millean Kung of The Potter’s Studio, and listening station by Foodie Artist in Residence Shn Shn

• A special food tour exploring food gems in the Scarborough Town Centre area

• Free art activities including watercolour postcards with Fresh Paint Studios, and zine-making with artist Ashley Beerdat

• An exhibition that tells the story of Scarborough’s amazing food scene with an exciting “Name the Spice” challenge!

• Live performances including RISE headliners Getchnah and Dynasti, and from SoundLife Scarborough, Filipino band Studio Mahilo, and Juno-nominated artist Aline Morales with SoundLife’s Brazilian Maracutu performance group

The World in a Block Party, Presented by STC, is supported by the City of Toronto’s Community Celebration Support Fund and Toronto Arts Council, with additional funding from Ontario Arts Council, Delta Bingo & Gaming, and the Government of Canada, and live stage programming presented in collaboration with RISE Edutainment and Soundlife Scarborough. 

This project has been funded by the City of Toronto's World in A City Small Business Support Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

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Destination Scarborough is a collaboration between Scarborough Arts and Eat More Scarborough, showcasing the borough’s vibrant restaurants, arts scene, businesses, and cultural institutions. The platform invites locals and visitors from Toronto and beyond to experience the Scarborough vibe and the artistry thriving in our diverse communities.

Scarborough Arts is a Toronto Local Arts Service Organization that exists to amplify, connect, and animate the most creatively alive place in Toronto. We serve as Scarborough’s primary cultural engine by brokering high-impact partnerships, providing professional support, and delivering inclusive programming that animates our public spaces. We envision Scarborough with a thriving, connected, and resourced arts ecosystem where creativity is woven into the fabric of daily life.

Eat More Scarborough invites you to explore the rich, multicultural food scene of Scarborough! Their guided, interactive tours are more than just a chance to eat—they’re an experience that blends incredible flavours with the stories behind them. Each tour combines food tastings with cultural insights: the history behind the dishes, the journeys of the entrepreneurs who make them, and the role food plays in shaping the community.

Learn more about The World in a Block Party and how to get involved: destinationscarborough.com/block-party

The World in a Block Party, a Destination Scarborough event presented by Scarborough Arts and Eat More Scarborough, takes over the Birchmount Community Centre Parking Lot on Friday, June 12 (2–7 PM) and Saturday, June 13 (11 AM–4 PM).

The first weekend kicks off on Friday, June 12 at 2PM with soccer activations and a special watch party event with Borough FC.

🪑 Bring your own lawn chairs or seating and enjoy an afternoon featuring arts vendors, food vendors, live performances, and community activations throughout the event ✨

Celebrating Scarborough’s arts, food, and sport identity, this two-day block party transforms the parking lot into a high-energy public space filled with artist-led activations, food tastings, family-friendly activities, and live performances curated by RISE Edutainment. A special thank you to the City of Toronto and Borough FC for their support.

For up-to-date details visit destinationscarborough.com/block-party

The World in a Block Party, a Destination Scarborough event presented by Scarborough Arts and Eat More Scarborough, takes over the Birchmount Community Centre Parking Lot on Friday, June 12 (2–7 PM) and Saturday, June 13 (11 AM–4 PM).

The first weekend kicks off on Friday, June 12 at 2PM with soccer activations and a special watch party event with Borough FC.

🪑 Bring your own lawn chairs or seating and enjoy an afternoon featuring arts vendors, food vendors, live performances, and community activations throughout the event ✨

Celebrating Scarborough’s arts, food, and sport identity, this two-day block party transforms the parking lot into a high-energy public space filled with artist-led activations, food tastings, family-friendly activities, and live performances curated by RISE Edutainment. A special thank you to the City of Toronto and Borough FC for their support.

For up-to-date details visit destinationscarborough.com/block-party

Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆, presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique.

Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions.

They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.

Join Anishinaabeg artist Kay Nadjiwon for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Tuesdays, April 21st to May 26th, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2 hour sessions, 2-4PM
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2R6

Presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin.

Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆, presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique.

Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions.

They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.

Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆, presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique.

Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions.

They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.

Instructor Khadija Aziz is back with 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘆, presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

This beginner-friendly course will explore five traditional South Asian embroidery techniques, their histories, and traditions.

Over the course of six weeks, we will learn about Kantha, Phulkari, Sozni, Chikankari, and Shisha. Each class will begin with a slideshow on a technique and its history, including who made the embroidery, when it was made, and why.

To understand the technical skills required for each embroidery style, participants will first recreate traditional motifs associated with that technique.

Then, participants will be invited and guided to create their own motifs, hand-drawn imagery, geometric patterns, or abstract compositions.

They will transfer them onto fabric to create their own contemporary interpretation of South Asian embroidery styles.

Join Anishinaabeg artist Kay Nadjiwon for six weekly 2-hour workshop sessions where you'll learn some introductory beadwork skills, including brick, peyote, and flat stitch.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Tuesdays, April 21st to May 26th, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2 hour sessions, 2-4PM
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: East Scarborough Storefront, 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1E 2R6

Presented by Scarborough Arts and Workman Arts.

Together, we'll practice these techniques and work on creating our own pair of fringe earrings, a beaded wrist lanyard, and a small pin.