Location
From Saturday April 25 to Sunday May 3rd the Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts hits the streets across Toronto! Some highlights:
Come hear award winning artist visual Favianna Rodriguez speak on art as a political act and see her exhibit of political posters at Toronto Free Gallery April 25th. Favianna Rodriguez was choosen as one of Utne Magazine's 50 visonaries in 2008 and promises to have a fantastic exhibition.
Also on the 25th we kick off with an opening night medly of artists and performers including LAL, Vox Sambou, La Loba, Shameless, MataDanze and from NYC Climbing PoeTree. This show "In the Red: Revolution for Our Hearts" is at the Blue Moon Cafe.
April 28: Pride and Solidarity is a jam-packed evening that will trace the histories and current of queer political movements in Canada and the United States, and the engagement of workers, artists and unions fighting for social justice. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
Picture Our Future is a photography exhibit by newcomer youth artists who reflect on their journeys of creating their future in Canada. As new immigrants, these youth are faced with the challenges of learning English, adapting to Canadian culture, and exploring their true identities. The photographs portray their enthusiasm, pride and resilience in overcoming obstacles in order to pursue their career aspirations and life ambitions. Sunday May 3, 5:30-7:30 58 Cecil street.
