RHYTHMS OF CANADA – 30 June and 1 July 

Canada’s contemporary fabric came alive in a two-day celebration of rhythm, stories and dance. The weekend saw a series of activities, including an artisan market, food fair, bike-repair clinic, calligraphy station, a giant outdoor chess set, art-making activities, classical and indigenous music, dance workshops and tours of the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and Aga Khan Museum.

MOON LANDING FESTIVAL – 20 and 21 July

The Aga Khan Museum, Ismaili Centre, Toronto and Aga Khan Park, celebrated 50 years of the lunar landing with live music, dancing and art.  Visitors had the chance to explore the moon’s craters and enjoy an evening of star gazing with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Under the moonlit sky, audiences enjoy the rhythms and sounds of headliner Iskwē and opener Absolutely Free featuring Gurpreet Chana. The celebration included live music, a food fair, artisan market, travelling to the moon, star viewing, film, tours and other lunar-inspired activities.

FIRST FIVE FEST – 31 August and 1 September

The Ismaili Centre Toronto and Aga Khan Museum marked its fifth anniversary with the First Five Fest. The special commemoration celebrated the anniversaries of two iconic Canadian landmarks. Themed celebrations over the weekend focused on the diversity and pluralism of Canadian culture. Celebratory activities included performances from Dang Show, Moskitto Bar and Han Han, dance classes, food fairs, an artisan market, tours of both the Aga Khan Museum as well as the Ismaili Centre, Toronto, and birthday cake.