The Jamii Hub

The Jamii Hub Jamii is an arts organization based in the Esplanade, Toronto. Arts org committed to enhancing social cohesion within The Esplanade & beyond.

Our vision is to enhance togetherness within the communities we engage through creative experiences, arts events and workshops with, for and by the people of the Esplanade and beyond! Recipient of the 2020 Community Arts Award by Toronto Arts Foundation

08/13/2026

Yesterday was the first day of WAYO and we have 4 more days to go!

We went on a magical time travel through The Esplanade, following stories from one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, from the 1850s all the way to today. It was super cool to see adults having a blast as much as the children!

WAYO is a unique arts experience filled with music, movement, storytelling, interactive art, and opportunities to imagine and play together.

This year’s featured artists include Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Nickeshia Garrick, Alison MacDonald, and Liboi - a guest artist from Nairobi, Kenya!

Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours through the link in the bio!

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade
 

Artists: Jonelle Sills, heidi w.y. chan, Aline Morales, M.M Adjust Your Focus, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, , Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Ali Macdonald, LIBOI
 
WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Charitable Gaming. Community Good..
 
     

08/11/2026

WAYO starts tomorrow on August 12!

Bring your little ones on a magical time travel through The Esplanade, following stories from one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, from the 1850s all the way to today. If you are an adult, you’ll also enjoy the beautiful story of Mudlark’s Mother!

WAYO is a unique arts experience filled with music, movement, storytelling, interactive art, and opportunities to imagine and play together!

This year’s featured artists include Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Nickeshia Garrick, Alison MacDonald, and Liboi - a guest artist from Nairobi, Kenya!

Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours through the link in the bio!

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade
 

Artists: Jonelle Sills, heidi w.y. chan, Aline Morales, M.M Adjust Your Focus, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, , Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Ali Macdonald, LIBOI
 
WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Charitable Gaming. Community Good..
 
     

08/11/2026

WAYO is back! From August 12 to 16, bring your little ones on a magical time travel through The Esplanade, following stories from one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, from the 1850s all the way to today. If you are an adult, you’ll also enjoy the beautiful story of Mudlark’s Mother!

WAYO is a unique arts experience filled with music, movement, storytelling, interactive art, and opportunities to imagine and play together!

This year’s featured artists include Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Nickeshia Garrick, Alison MacDonald, and Liboi - a guest artist from Nairobi, Kenya!

Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours now at www.jamii.ca/wayo

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade

WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/10/2026

Not enough people know this.

Every month, The Jamii Hub offers free arts workshops where neighbours can spend an evening making, singing, dancing, sewing, or sharing coffee together with professional artists.

This September, we’re inviting you to join:

Painting Across Identity and Form with Andrew Patterson a five-part visual arts workshop exploring painting through reflection, experimentation, and personal expression. All materials are provided.

ImPulse: Singing, Rhythm, and Play with Natalie Fasheh, a four-part singing workshop where voice, rhythm, and improvisation create space for play, creativity, and connection.

Whether you’re trying something for the first time or returning to a creative practice, there’s a place for you at The Jamii Hub.

Workshops are free to attend. Registration is now open and required. No experience needed!

Learn more at www.jamii.ca/indooractivities/cycles

Jamii’s September Cycle is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, TD Ready Commitment, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/10/2026

WAYO is back! From August 12 to 16, bring your little ones on a magical time travel through The Esplanade, following stories from one of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, from the 1850s all the way to today. If you are an adult, you’ll also enjoy the beautiful story of Mudlark’s Mother!

WAYO is a unique arts experience filled with music, movement, storytelling, interactive art, and opportunities to imagine and play together!

This year’s featured artists include Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Nickeshia Garrick, Alison MacDonald, and Liboi - a guest artist from Nairobi, Kenya!

Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours now at www.jamii.ca/wayo

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade


Artists: Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Ali Macdonald, Liboi

WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/08/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Michael Mortley to WAYO Children’s Festival!

This year, Michael joins Aline Morales to bring movement, rhythm, and play into The Mudlark’s Mother, WAYO’s time-travelling story rooted in The Esplanade’s past.

Together, they’ll take families into the early 1900s, where dance, spoon percussion, and live performance become part of the maze-like festival path.

Michael Mortley brings his work as a dancer, movement artist, storyteller, and educator into this special stop, helping young audiences feel the story through their bodies.

WAYO runs from August 12 to 16 for children under 12 and families. Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours now at www.jamii.ca/wayo

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade

Artists: Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Caitlin Morris-Cornfield, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Ali Macdonald, Liboi

WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/07/2026

WAYO began with a simple question in 2020: how can we still bring families close to live art when gathering looks completely different?

For Isorine Marc, WAYO’s Artistic Director, the answer became something intimate, magical, and deeply connected to place.

What started in the heart of the pandemic as small-group artistic experiences grew into the maze-like festival we know today, taking audiences through Berkeley Castle and Berkeley Theatre with live performances along the way.

This August, WAYO returns for its 7th edition with The Mudlark’s Mother, a time-travelling story rooted in The Esplanade’s past and carried through generations.

It’s one of Jamii’s most special festivals, and this year’s edition is not one to miss.

WAYO runs from August 12 to 16 for children under 12 and families. Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours now at www.jamii.ca/wayo

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade

Artists: Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Ali Macdonald, Liboi

WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/06/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Aline Morales back to WAYO Children’s Festival!

This year, Aline will invite kids into the rhythm of The Mudlark’s Mother with spoon percussion. Small hands, big sounds, and a whole lot of joy as families move through a maze-like festival path rooted in The Esplanade’s stories across generations.

Aline will be joined by Michael Mortley, dancer, movement artist, storyteller, and educator, who will bring dance moves into the moment and help turn this stop into a playful performance kids can feel part of.

WAYO runs from August 12 to 16 for children under 12 and families. Tickets are $5 and spots are limited. Get yours now at www.jamii.ca/wayo

WHEN:
August 12, 13 & 14: 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM
August 15 & 16: 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM,

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

WHERE | 235 The Esplanade

Artists: Jonelle Sills, Heidi Chan, Aline Morales, Michael Mortley, Waleed Abdulhamid, Rudy Ray Kwaku, Nickeshia Garrick, Alison Macdonald, Liboi.

WAYO Children’s Festival is presented in partnership with Canadian Stage and Berkeley Castle Investments, and is funded by Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Toronto Arts Council, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

08/05/2026

Paint with curiosity. Create without pressure!
 
This September, Andrew Patterson (Andrew P) returns to The Jamii Hub to lead a five-part painting workshop series. Explore new techniques and expressive painting in a supportive community space. All materials are provided. Free to attend, with limited spots available.
 
WHEN | Wednesday, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 7 PM to 9 PM
WHERE | The Jamii Hub (264 The Esplanade)
FACILITATOR | Andrew Patterson
 
Free to attend. Register through the link in our bio - Registrations open on August 10.
 
If you’re able, help us reach $15,000 by December 15 with a $15 donation that supports free, community-rooted arts programs. Link in bio.
 
Jamii’s September Cycle is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council Toronto Arts Council, TD Ready Commitment, Rama Gaming House Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming Charitable Gaming. Community Good..

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