Shops at Don Mills presents another sizzling Festival in the Square, this time with Latin flair. Come and experience this free street party celebrating Ontario’s Latin cultures with live passionate musical performances on our main stage, salsa dance lessons, children’s activities, and delicious latin food such as paella from Colombia, arepas from Venezuela and the ever popular tacos from Mexico!
Friday August 20
Concerts in the Square
Luis Orbegoso's Quartet
7:15 pm
Luis Orbegoso, known in the Latin industry as "Luisito," is a highly sought-after percussionist, as well as producer, arranger and teacher. He has performed and recorded with a variety of important artists such as Stevie Wonder, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Nelly Furtado, Eliana Cuevas and Alex Cuba among many others.
Jarvis Church
8:30 pm
Juno Award winner Jarvis Church is the lead singer of the Canadian pop/rock band The Philosopher Kings. The Canadian singer/songwriter’s recordings have raked in an impressive tally of honors, including gold records, chart-topping singles and a handful of Grammy Award nominations. Jarvis Church’s soulful and sexy music is sure to leave everyone – from his most loyal fans to newest followers – feeling satisfied.
Saturday August 21
Concerts in the Square
Sonido Cubano
3:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Toronto has its own Buena Vista Social Club; though they are collectively younger with a fresh urban vibe and energy – close your eyes for a moment and you're magically transported back to the Golden Age of Cuba's Tropicana shows, to the streets of Havana, when life was music and music was life.
Alex Cuba
7:15 pm
Singer-songwriter Alex Cuba hails from Artemisa, Cuba and resides in Smithers, British Columbia. Musically, he lives everywhere in between. His trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords subtly subvert commonly held notions of what Cuban music is. Alex is on the vanguard, crafting a cross-cultural sound that mirrors his geographical journey. Not tied to tradition, this Cuban-Canadian prefers his vintage Gibson over el sencerro (cowbell) anytime.
Pavlo
8:30 pm
Experience an extravaganza of Mediterranean passion like never before seen. Pavlo is one of the most acclaimed guitarists in the world, known around the globe for his sizzling shows. His signature sound is a unique blend of Mediterranean, Latin, Greek and Spanish flamenco music. Pavlo and his spectacular musicians and dancers will steal your heart in Greece and bring your feet through Spain, all in one magical Mediterranean night.
Aggie Hogg Gardens and Throughout the Shops
Community Share Food Bank - Don Mills
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Community Share Food Bank - Don Mills will be accepting food and monetary donations. For every dollar raised Shops at Don Mills will match.
Children’s Scavenger Hunt
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Children and their families can take part in a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout Shops at Don Mills. Pick up your clue sheet at the Scavenger Hunt tent located on Aggie Hogg Gardens. A parent or responsible adult must accompany children during this activity while on property.
Face Painting for the Kids
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday Afternoon
Enjoy Salsa and Latin dance demonstrations and lessons with Jennifer Aucoin of Steps Dance Studio.
Sunday August 22
Concerts in the Square
Amanda Martinez
1:00 pm
Amanda Martinez brings flair and variety to each and every one of her songs. Her sound is a blend of musical influences, including flamenco inspired rhythms, Afro-Cuban beats and Mexican folk music. The Toronto based singer - songwriter records her albums almost entirely in Spanish, but most of her fan base is English speaking, her first language.
Caché
3:00pm – 5:00pm
With original songs and a unique sound, Caché is one of the leading bands of the Latin Scene and have received many honours including "Best Latin Alternative Band” - INDIES, "Best Instrumental CD" - TIMA and "Featured Latin Artist" - New Music Series, among others. Caché is Toronto's fiercest Salsa band.
Aggie Hogg Gardens and Throughout the Shops
Community Share Food Bank - Don Mills
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Community Share Food Bank - Don Mills will be accepting food and monetary donations. For every dollar raised Shops at Don Mills will match.
Children’s Scavenger Hunt
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Children and their families can take part in a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout Shops at Don Mills. Pick up your clue sheet at the Scavenger Hunt tent located on Aggie Hogg Gardens. A parent or responsible adult must accompany children during this activity while on property.
Face Painting for the Kids
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday Afternoon
Enjoy Salsa and Latin dance demonstrations and lessons with Jennifer Aucoin of Steps Dance Studio.