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Lots of Play in The Annex

July 24-26, 2026 | 650 Dupont St

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Join us in The Annex for the final stop of the Lots of Play series. Lots of Play The Annex is a three-day arts-focused event featuring free workshops, live performances, and creative activities for people of all ages, with the site transformed into a vibrant space for making and exploring.

From drumming and cyanotypes to puppet-making, stilt walking, and textile art, there are plenty of ways to get creative and connect with your community.

Programming is free and open to everyone. Drop in or register in advance for select workshops to save your spot. Come out, get creative, and play with your community.

Programs

See below for daily program schedule.

Friday, July 24 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Puppet Making & Storytelling Workshop [Drop-in]
with Sakia Muller

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Create puppet characters using everyday materials and bring
them to life through storytelling, imagination, and playful performance.

Group Puppet Performance [All welcome]
with Saskia Muller

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Watch participants showcase their newly created puppet
characters in a collaborative performance.

Moko Jumbie Stilt-Walking Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Pixel Heller

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Learn the basics of Moko Jumbie stilt walking in a supportive
beginner workshop focused on movement, confidence, and joy.

Moko Jumbie Stilt Performance [All welcome]
with Pixel Heller

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Experience a vibrant stilt-walking performance inspired by Afro-Caribbean traditions and carnival culture.

Flower Pounding Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Vero Diaz

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Create botanical prints by transferring the natural pigments of flowers onto fabric and paper.

Embroidered Hats [Registration suggested]
with Micah Chu

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Customize and decorate a hat using embroidery techniques and creative textile design.

Saturday, July 25 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

T-Shirt Yarn Macramé Keychains [Registration suggested]
with Monique Bergeron

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Transform recycled fabric into colourful macramé keychains using simple knotting techniques and creative design.

African Drumming Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Richard Best

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Explore rhythm and percussion in an interactive group drumming experience rooted in African musical traditions.

African Drumming Performance [All welcome]
with Richard Best

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Enjoy a live drumming performance filled with rhythm, energy, and community spirit.

T-Shirt Decorating Workshop [Drop-in]
with Nicholas Ridiculous

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Turn a blank t-shirt into wearable art using bold stencils, fabric paints, and your own creative style.

Ukulele Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Vicky Wang

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Learn ukulele basics through a fun and welcoming workshop focused on rhythm, creativity, and making music together.

Ukulele Performance [All welcome]
with Vicky Wang

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Enjoy a live performance showcasing the versatility and charm of the ukulele.

Sunday, July 26 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cyanotypes [Registration suggested]
with Jen Chin

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Experiment with sunlight-based photography to create striking blue-and-white prints using natural and found objects.

Colombian Drumming Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Beny Esguerra

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Learn traditional Colombian rhythms through an interactive group percussion experience.

Colombian Drumming Performance [All welcome]
with Beny Esguerra

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Experience the energy and vibrancy of live Colombian drumming and rhythm.

Stencil Making & Chalk Spray Paint [Drop-in]
with Betiel Ghirmay Araia

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Create bold stencil designs and explore expressive street-art inspired techniques using chalk spray paint.

Impulse Steel Orchestra Percussion Workshop [Registration suggested]
with Aldene Herman

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Discover the sounds of steelpan percussion through a collaborative and engaging music workshop.

Impulse Steel Orchestra Performance [All welcome]
with Aldene Herman

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Close out the weekend with a lively steelpan performance celebrating rhythm, culture, and community.

Programming is free and open to everyone. To guarantee your spot, we recommend registering in advance for workshops that require registration, while drop-in activities are available throughout the weekend as space permits.

Browse the schedule below and reserve your spot in your favourite workshops.

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Vibe Arts

At Choice Properties, we’re proud to partner with organizations like VIBE Arts that share our commitment to making creativity accessible and bringing communities together through art.

To bring Lots of Play to life, we work with VIBE Arts, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth and communities through inclusive arts programming across Toronto.

VIBE’s artists collaborate with residents of all ages through hands-on workshops, mural-making, and shared creative experiences that reflect the unique character of each neighbourhood.