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Cultural Days 2025

Saturday, September 20, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Meegan Lim

Celebrate culinary storytelling through paper art! In this hands-on workshop youth will explo​re the significance of food in Mid-Autumn Festival traditions. Participants will choose a significant dish or food of the Mid-Autumn Festival and re-create it as a playful paper cut illustration. No drawing experience required! This session encourages creativity and cultural reflection, all while learning the basics of paper layering and cut-out techniques.

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Wednesday, September 24, 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio (Unit #303) 57 Mill Street North
Meegan Lim​

Learn the intricate folk art of Chinese papercutting! Participants will explore ​the symbolism and storytelling found in traditional paper cut designs while creating their own artwork using scissors, X-acto knives and red paper. Guided by cultural context and hands-on instruction, this workshop is both meditative and meaningful.

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Saturday, October 4, 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Mount Pleasant Community Centre (Paul Hunt Room A)
Meegan Lim​

What stories live inside your favourite dishes? In this cozy workshop, participants will illustrate a personal or family recipe while sipping Chinese tea and enjoying light snacks. Participants will be guided through the illustration process and encouraged to reflect on how food connects us to memory, family, and culture. Whether you're a seasoned drawer or trying illustration for the first time, this session is all about celebrating the heartwarming connections behind what we eat.

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Sunday, October 5, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Meegan Lim​

Get ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 6th by crafting your own glowing lantern! Children and families are invited to learn about the legend of the Jade Rabbit and create paper lanterns inspired by moonlight, rabbits, and celebration. This joyful, family-friendly workshop encourages imagination, storytelling, and community building. All materials provided; just bring your creativity!

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Thursday, September 25, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio with Angelica Candido

Join artist and poet Angelica Candido for an evening of creative exploration throug​h mixed media art and poetry. In this guided workshop, we'll get hands-on with collage, watercolor, ink, and thoughtful writing prompts that invite you to explore your personal and cultural roots—all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

For participants 16+

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Thursday, October 2, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio with Angelica Candido

Step into the world of place-based storytelling in this mixed media workshop with artist and poet Angelica Candido. Gui​ded by visual prompts and reflective writing, you'll create an expressive piece inspired by a place that holds meaning for you—a room, a street, a garden, or even a corner of Brampton.

For participants 16+

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Tuesday, October 7, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio ​with Angelica Candido

Your Creativity, Your Community, One T​ransformative Evening Step into a space that's more than an open mic. More than an art critique. More than networking. Hosted by Angelica Candido, this drop-in blends open mic practice, art sharing, and conversation over light refreshments and music.

For participants 16+

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Friday, October 10, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio
Happy Hands Pottery and Art Studio with Angelica Candido​

Celebrate the culmination of our Culture Days series with an evening of art, music, an​d community storytelling. What We Carry brings together a gallery exhibition of works from our workshops, a warm and welcoming open mic, and performances by Angelica Candido (poetry) and Megan Romano (music). We'll be delving into the stories that make up each individual unique, the things they carry in their heart and minds that shape who they are.

For participants 16+

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Saturday, September 27, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Brampton Latinos Association

To begin, we'll share Ilse Moreno's The Canadian Dream, followed by a quick discussion on community, heritage, and storytelling through the arts.

This session explores bachata, a dance of connection and emotion that originated in the Dominican Republic. The instructor will guide participants through its smooth steps and flowing movements, while also sharing its cultural significance as a form of storytelling through rhythm.

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Saturda​y, September 27, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Brampton Latinos Association​

We'll begin with a screening of Ilse Moreno's The Canadian Dream, followed by a short panel conversation to ground the session in themes of identity, resilience, and cultural roots.

The dance class will focus on Cumbia Traditions. Cumbia, a folkloric rhythm with roots in Colombia, blends Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences. The instructor will share the story of cumbia's origins and its role as a dance of community celebration and resistance.

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Saturday, September 27, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Brampton Latinos Association​

The session will open with Ilse M​oreno's The Canadian Dream and a brief panel discussion, offering reflections on shared experiences of migration and cultural pride.

This dance class will focus on Merengue Moves.

Merengue, known for its upbeat tempo and playful footwork, will set the stage for connection and celebration. The instructor will explain its Dominican origins, highlighting how the dance reflects unity and joy.

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Saturday, September 27, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Snelgrove Community Centre
Brampton Latinos Association​

We'll begin with a special screening of Ilse Moreno's The Canadian Dream, followed by a short panel discussion. This conversation will highlight themes of identity, resilience, and belonging - setting the tone for an afternoon of cultural connection.

Following the panel, we will hold a Salsa Rhythm dance class.​ This session dives into the vibrant world of salsa, a dance that embodies passion, energy, and community. The instructor will share the history and cultural roots of salsa while teaching participants the foundational steps.

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Saturday, September 20, 10:20 AM to 11:50 AM
Knowledge Bookstore - 177 Queen Street West

In this family-friendly event, guests will e​xperience a live performance by singer-songwriter and dancer, Durreyl. Afterwards, participants will then have the opportunity to learn simple Afro inspired dance moves meant to uplift the energy and allow everyone to move and embrace the freedom of expression and joy of dance.

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Saturday, September 20, 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
Knowledge Bookstore - 177 Queen Street​ West

Damien will demonstrate how to set up the microphone and record audio using the music production software. Participants will have an option to practice, record their own voice or use instrumental software. Participants are encouraged to experiment with different microphone settings and effects to learn about their pitch and tonality. Through their engagement with MPC Beat maker, they will learn about music production with a basic beginner's guide and demonstrations that will teach them about the process of midi, samples and drums. They will complete the workshop with an understanding of how to create sequences to build a song.

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Saturday, September 20, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Knowledge Bookstore - 177 Queen Street West

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of mixing music by taking two songs to engage the beats per minute (bpm) which they will learn allows for smooth transition between songs.

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Culture Days 2024

Sunday, September 22, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Rose, 1 Theatre Lane

Dive into the rich history of this iconic venue with free guided tours available throughout the day, every half hour beginning at 10 am.

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Wednesday, September 25, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Lane

Join us for an introduction to live sound production, mic techniques, and more, designed to inspire and strengthen a diverse community of sound engineers in Brampton's performance scene. No experience required! This workshop is facilitated by Toronto artist and founder of Colourful Sounds, Truss.

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Thursday, September 26, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dearbourne Park

A family-friendly event where participants will paint pollinator-themed watercolours led by Visual Arts Brampton while learning about native plants and pollinators from the City's Environmental Planning Office.

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Saturday, September 28, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Snelgrove Community Centre, 11692 Hurontario Street

Join us for this immersive experience with listening booths where local recording artists will share their latest projects. Meet these rising stars at their booths and local community organizations that support artists in Brampton.

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Saturday, October 5
PAMA, 9 Wellington Street East

11:00 am: "Conservators & Curators" discussion with PAMA and Toronto Art Restoration Inc.

2:00 pm: "Public Art in Practice" with Brampton-based artists of the Emancip​ation Memorial, 'Fah Who Dis? AstroBlack Joy.'

Learn More about Culture & Community Talks

Saturday, October 12, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Knowledge Bookstore, 177 Queen Street West

Join renowned drumm​er O'Neil “Drummy” Fuller for an engaging and inclusive percussion circle, suitable for all ages.

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Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snelgrove Community Centre, 11692 Hurontario Street

Experience a live reading and production workshop of 'Rhymes with Vinegar' by Katie Café-Fébrissy, followed by an audience discussion on Black motherhood.

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Ongoing throughout Culture Days

Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers is working to start conversations about decolonization using fibre site specific art installations across Canada.

Learn M​ore about #hopeandhealingcanada

Contact Cultural Services

Brampton City Hall
2 Wellington St W
Brampton, ON
L6Y 4R2

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