“CultureShock Community Arts Festival (cultureshockfest.ca) is a FREE all-ages multi-day festival presented by UrbanArts held in Little Avenue Memorial Park. The 11th annual festival will launch with a Kick-Off event on Thursday August 11th (7 pm) at 19 John Street (Weston Rd. & Lawrence Ave.) with an intimate musical and spoken word performance, as well as an art gallery exhibit.

Friday August 12th (1 pm – 10:30pm) – The festival will feature 5 neighbourhood summer camps participating in a short street parade and talent show for the community. The evening turns into a dance showcase and dance-battle featuring dancers from across the GTA. The night ends with a movie screening in the park for families.

Saturday August 13th (1 pm – 8 pm)

• Live music performances, cultural dance and spoken word on stage
• International music acts with local York South-Weston ties like J-Soul, Michie Mee and $Sheed
• Kids Zone featuring inflatable attractions co-presented with the Weston Village BIA
• Maker Lab with interactive art-making workshops -Beadmaking, T-shirt decorating and Painting workshop
• Face Painting
• “Mini Makeovers” by Shoppers Drug Mart
• Artisans marketplace
• Community Fair
• Food (Food trucks, ice cream truck etc.)

Volunteering at CultureShock is an exciting, fun, educational experience. YOU are what makes this Festival happen. Join us!“