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SUMMARY:Flourishing Joy
DESCRIPTION:AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives is excited to reveal the new mural Flourishing Joy\, a community-informed Afrofuturist mural project led by Jamera DaCosta\, co-created with Pamella Chen\, on May 13\, 2026 at JFM+ (Jane Finch Mall). Located at the north entrance of the Jane Finch Mall\, this Afrofuturist-inspired public artwork celebrates the Jane-Finch community’s beauty\, resilience\, and diversity through vibrant storytelling and creative engagement with local residents—especially Black youth. \nFlourishing Joy highlights the underrepresented individuals who demonstrate strength and brilliance\, by transforming a visible wall into a bold\, imaginative landmark that reflects the mall\, who we are and who we’re becoming. The piece speaks to both place and possibility\, reflecting growth\, despite the challenges. Central is a hand with a device that projects the story of what lived at Jane and Finch\, what remains\, and what we hope to sustain beyond its changes. Through it all\, this community continues to rise\, create\, and bloom. They flourish with joy. \nThe May 13th event is a special milestone for AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives marking two years of impactful work in the Jane–Finch community\, including the recent honour of the Toronto Community Champion Award (Etobicoke–York) from the City of Toronto. The evening will begin with the unveiling of the Flourishing Joy mural\, celebrating creativity\, community\, and the vibrant spirit of Jane–Finch. AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives will also launch Through the Lens of the Dreamers 2.0\, the return of an annual outdoor exhibition on the grounds of Jane Finch Mall. This exhibition features 16 artworks by 14 resident artists\, highlighting powerful creative voices from Indigenous\, Black\, and other equity-deserving communities.
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LOCATION:1911 Finch Ave W\, 1911 Finch Ave W\, North York\, ON M3N 2V2\, Canada\, North York\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3N 2V2
CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Hatsune Miku
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/hatsune-miku/
LOCATION:1911 Finch Ave W\, 1911 Finch Ave W\, North York\, ON M3N 2V2\, Canada\, North York\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3N 2V2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Clara La San - Chosen Silences Tour 2026
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/clara-la-san-chosen-silences-tour-2026/
LOCATION:1911 Finch Ave W\, 1911 Finch Ave W\, North York\, ON M3N 2V2\, Canada\, North York\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3N 2V2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Chet Faker
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URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/chet-faker/
LOCATION:1911 Finch Ave W\, 1911 Finch Ave W\, North York\, ON M3N 2V2\, Canada\, North York\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M3N 2V2
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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