Soulpepper Theatre, is a local nonprofit, artist-driven theatre operating out of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District.

Soulpepper Theatre has extended an offer to St. Lawrence Neighbourhood residents for a discount on Soulpepper’s upcoming production of King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild, running July 25 to August 6 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.  

King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild is a hybrid theater-music production featuring Ahmed Moneka and Jesse LaVercombe alongside celebrated Arabic-maqam fusion band, Moneka Arabic Jazz. A present-day story of friendship interweaves with the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, and along the way traces Ahmed’s real-life journey from exiled Iraqi actor to acclaimed musician in Canada. Featuring themes of art, ambition, sex, and mortality, this two-man epic spans centuries, cultures, and continents in a moving, funny, tragic, and ultimately celebratory performance. 

Below is a link with the 15% discount code embedded, otherwise you can use the code 23KING15 to purchase. https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/overview/13548?promo=23KING15
Thank you Soulpepper Theatre Company!

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The next Community Meeting for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association will take place on July 26th at 7 p.m. The meeting will be hosted virtually on Zoom and all are invited to attend (see connection link below).

Agenda

• Land Acknowledgements
  
• SLNA Board Community Announcements
  
• Walk Roll Map Presentation
  
• Market Gallery Presentation
  
• Councillor Malik Updates
  
• Councillor Moise Updates
  
• JFL Presentation
  

To connect to this meeting on July 26th at 7 p.m. please use the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81552826953?pwd=Tm0wdU0wU2QyaXZPaXJzNUxFRHovZz09

THE WAYO CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL IS BACK!
August 9 - 13
FREE | 2 to 12 year-olds | Registration required


Embark on a captivating journey through a parkour of artistic presentations at the 4th Annual WAYO Children's Festival! Produced and hosted by local arts organization Jamii, this Festival will feature popular artists Edz Giamfi, Yvonne Ng, and Sue Croweagle, among others.

Young adventurers and their parents are invited to explore the 5 elements: water, fire, earth, air and…?

At every turn, those attending the unique Wayo Festival parkour will be met with mesmerizing dance and musical performances located throughout our glorious local Berkeley Castle and the Canadian Stage Theatre.

Each show is 60 minutes in duration with start times of: 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Space is limited so register early.


WHEN | Wednesday August 9 to Sunday August 13 at 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
WHERE | The Jamii Hub @ 264 The Esplanade
REGISTRATION | www.jamii.ca/register

LEARN HOW TO BELLY DANCE AT THE JAMII HUB!
Free | All Ages | Registration required | No experience needed!
 
Our local arts organization, Jamii is inviting residents to participate in an exhilarating weekend of belly dancing that will include a series of three workshops led by artist Roula Said.
 
Designed for women, this immersive experience invites participants to enjoy the art of belly dancing and build on their skills over a three-day period. Space is limited so register early!
 
These workshops are offered at NO COST but registration is required.

WHEN | Friday, Saturday, Sunday on July 7, 8 and 9 at 7pm to 8:30pm
WHERE | The Jamii Hub @ 264 The Esplanade
REGISTRATION | www.jamii.ca/register