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

06/11/2026

Planning a birthday celebration for your child?
Book an Art Birthday Party at The Jamii Hub for your kid’s next birthday! These parties bring creativity, play, music, and community together in a warm and welcoming space.

Families can choose from activities like painting, crafts, dancing, collaging, karaoke, movie nights, and more. Parties are shaped around your child’s interests and age group, with Jamii staff supporting the experience from set up to clean up.

Each party includes a guided creative activity, dedicated staff support, and a free photo booth with printed photos for every child to take home. Learn more or submit a booking request through the link in bio!

📍 The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade
Please note: Jamii Art Birthday Parties are designed for children ages 3+.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with an evening of music, dance, food, art, and community in David Crombie Par...
06/10/2026

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with an evening of music, dance, food, art, and community in David Crombie Park.
 
Jamii’s 8th Annual National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration features live music by FAYTH, Mâmàwin’towin: A Métis Kitchen Party with , , and , and a hoop dance performance by . The evening will also include Indigenous food, local vendors, face painting by , kids’ crafts, and Jamii’s 15th Anniversary birthday cake.
 
Bring your friends, family, neighbours, and a chair or blanket if you’d like to sit in the park.
 
WHEN | Sunday, June 21 from 6 PM to 8 PM 
WHERE | David Crombie Park, The Esplanade & Princess St 
 
Free for all! Learn more through the link in our bio.
 
Jamii’s Joy in the Park events are supported by the City of Toronto, Canadian Heritage, Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, and Rama Gaming House. 
 
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06/09/2026

A one-of-a-kind week for two in the South of France. And you could be the winner! Visit our website to learn more - Link in the bio.
 
Flights from Toronto to Montpellier, 6 nights of accommodation, airport transfers in France, and a meal allowance for two people are all included.
 
And there’s a personal layer to it, too. The trip is rooted in a region that means a great deal to Jamii’s Founder and Director, Isorine Marc. As an added bonus, if you wish, you and your guest may also have the opportunity to spend time with Isorine during your stay in Clermont-l’Hérault and receive her informal recommendations based on your interests, subject to availability.
 
Every ticket purchased helps support Jamii’s free arts and community programs!
 
Tickets are available throughout June. Raffle draw: June 30.

Travel services provided by Jasmin Linton (https://www.instagram.com/urban_traveler/).
 
Please note: Destination highlights and activity ideas are shared for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the prize. The winner and their guest will create their own itinerary. Any time spent with Isorine Marc, recommendations, or social interactions are optional, subject to availability, and not part of the prize. The trip dates will be chosen together and must take place between December 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027, excluding June 15th to August 31st 2027.  The raffle is open to Ontario residents ages 18+. See RULES for more information on Rafflebox.

The Esplanade’s Soccer ScreeningsWatch the big games with neighbours, not alone on the couch! RSVP through the link in o...
06/08/2026

The Esplanade’s Soccer Screenings
Watch the big games with neighbours, not alone on the couch! RSVP through the link in our bio.
 
The Esplanade’s Soccer Screenings are bringing select tournament matches to The Jamii Hub, starting with Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, followed by the semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final in July. 
 
The screenings are free to attend. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will support Jamii’s free arts programs. These public screenings have been approved through FIFA’s public viewing process.
 
WHEN:
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Friday, June 12 - 3 PM
Semi-final: Tuesday, July 14 - 3 PM
Semi-final: Wednesday, July 15 - 3 PM
Third-place play-off: Saturday, July 18 - 5 PM
Final: Sunday, July 19 - 3 PM
 
WHERE: The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade
 
Free for all! Learn more through the link in our bio.
 
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06/07/2026

In April and May, Fatema Huzaifa Ali led MARK-MAKING AND PRINTMAKING, a hands-on visual arts series at The Jamii Hub that invited participants to explore creative expression through accessible printmaking techniques.
 
These workshops focused on line, texture, layering, and image-making, with guided support from the facilitator throughout each session. Participants were encouraged to experiment, build confidence with materials, and create their own printed and hand-made works in a supportive environment.
 
It was a pleasure to have Fatema Huzaifa Ali as the facilitator for this series.
 
Whether participants were new to visual arts or continuing their creative practice, everyone was welcomed.
 
Sessions took place in April and May 2026
📍 The Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade
 
Jamii’s Belonging Older Adults programs are sponsored by Government of Canada, New Horizons for Seniors Program, and Canada Council for the Arts .council. Fatema Huzaifa Ali’s workshops in April and May were funded by ArtworksTO .to and Toronto Arts Foundation.

🎉 Jamii is turning 15! 🎉Let’s go back to 2014 - YEAR #4 - when a moment of disruption turned into something unforgettab...
06/06/2026

🎉 Jamii is turning 15! 🎉

Let’s go back to 2014 - YEAR #4 - when a moment of disruption turned into something unforgettable…
What started as vandalism on a basketball court - after a police chase in the community - became the spark for something much bigger. Instead of restoring what was lost, we reimagined it. And we put youth at the centre of it all.

✨ The Crombie Park Basketball Court Mural ✨
With artistic leadership by Shalak Attack, and support from Julian Periquet and Bruno Smoky, sixteen youth from The Esplanade came together to dream, design, and create. Guided by Isorine Marc and Zoie Edwards, they studied murals from around the world, gathered community input (over 100 ideas!), and transformed a damaged space into a powerful work of art.
From April to July, this wall became a place of collaboration, expression, and pride.

And when it was unveiled? The whole community showed up - celebrating with performances, colour, and energy 💥

Today, this mural has gained international recognition, appearing in films, commercials, and music videos - but for us, it will always be about that moment when youth voices, creativity, and community came together to transform space into something extraordinary.
Shout out to the incredible youth who made it happen:
Afnan, Anthony, Delina, Edan, Farid, Hanna, Jennaiya, Karen, Molly, Mumina, Nada, Noel, Raecheal, Tyson, Yasmin, and Yossef 💛

This is Jamii. Then and now.

06/05/2026

JAMII’S WILDEST RAFFLE YET! 👀

Jamii’s raffle is officially here, and the prize is a very good one: a one-of-a-kind week for two in the South of France. And you could be the winner! Visit to learn more: https://www.jamii.ca/special-events/one-of-a-kind-experience-raffle

Flights from Toronto to Montpellier, 6 nights of accommodation, airport transfers in France, and a meal allowance for two people are all included.

And there’s a personal layer to it, too. The trip is rooted in a region that means a great deal to Jamii’s Founder and Director, Isorine Marc. As an added bonus, if you wish, you and your guest may also have the opportunity to spend time with Isorine during your stay in Clermont-l’Hérault and receive her informal recommendations based on your interests, subject to availability.

Every ticket purchased helps support Jamii’s free arts and community programs!

Tickets are available throughout June. Raffle draw: June 30.

Travel services provided by Jasmin Linton.

Please note: Destination highlights and activity ideas are shared for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the prize. The winner and their guest will create their own itinerary. Any time spent with Isorine Marc, recommendations, or social interactions are optional, subject to availability, and not part of the prize. The trip dates will be chosen together and must take place between December 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027, excluding June 15th to August 31st 2027. The raffle is open to Ontario residents ages 18+. See RULES for more information on Rafflebox.

🎉 Jamii is turning 15! 🎉Let’s go back to 2014 - YEAR #4 - when a moment of disruption turned into something unforgettab...
06/03/2026

🎉 Jamii is turning 15! 🎉
Let’s go back to 2014 - YEAR #4 - when a moment of disruption turned into something unforgettable…
What started as vandalism on a basketball court - after a police chase in the community - became the spark for something much bigger. Instead of restoring what was lost, we reimagined it. And we put youth at the centre of it all.

✨ The Crombie Park Basketball Court Mural ✨
With artistic leadership by Shalak Attack, and support from Julian Periquet and Bruno Smoky, sixteen youth from The Esplanade came together to dream, design, and create. Guided by Isorine Marc and Zoie Edwards, they studied murals from around the world, gathered community input (over 100 ideas!), and transformed a damaged space into a powerful work of art.

From April to July, this wall became a place of collaboration, expression, and pride.
And when it was unveiled? The whole community showed up - celebrating with performances, colour, and energy 💥

Today, this mural has gained international recognition, appearing in films, commercials, and music videos - but for us, it will always be about that moment when youth voices, creativity, and community came together to transform space into something extraordinary.

Shout out to the incredible youth who made it happen:
Afnan, Anthony, Delina, Edan, Farid, Hanna, Jennaiya, Karen, Molly, Mumina, Nada, Noel, Raecheal, Tyson, Yasmin, and Yossef 💛
This is Jamii. Then and now.

05/31/2026

A one-of-a-kind week abroad for 2 is about to enter the picture 👀

Starting June 1, Jamii’s special fundraising raffle will give you the chance to win an unforgettable trip while supporting a local arts organization that brings people together through free community programming.

The destination stays a secret for now. Tickets will be available June 1 to 30. Tune back in on June 1 to see the destination or subscribe to our e-newsletter now to receive it in your inbox 📥

Our DRAWING WHAT FEELS RIGHT workshop series with artist Alison Garwood-Jones has come to a close, and what a meaningfu...
05/30/2026

Our DRAWING WHAT FEELS RIGHT workshop series with artist Alison Garwood-Jones has come to a close, and what a meaningful series it was 💛
 
Over four sessions in May, participants explored gesture drawing, collage, comics, mixed media, and intuitive mark-making, moving through different materials and approaches while following ideas that felt natural to them. Each session created space to experiment, reflect, and create alongside others in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
 
The results? Personal, expressive, and full of care. Every participant approached the process differently, and it was beautiful to see confidence, curiosity, and creativity grow from week to week.
 
A huge thank you to Alison Garwood-Jones for facilitating the series with such openness and generosity, and to all the participants who shared their time, creativity, and presence with us throughout May Cycle 🎨
 
Jamii’s Cycle Programs are sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts .council , Toronto Arts Council , TD Ready Commitment, Metcalf Foundation .foundation , Rama Gaming House .gaminghouse , and Charitable Gaming.

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