EXCLUSION: Beyond the Silence is a feature documentary that reveals the human impact of a discriminatory immigration policy that caused lasting intergenerational trauma to Chinese Canadians, their culture and family life. The film was directed by Sensorium Research Associate Kiera Loughran. This screening is co-presented by Sensorium, YCAR, and the Department of Theatre, Dance, and […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds and power collide in a night to remember. The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora presents WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Black History Month Celebration! This year’s theme, “Past, Present & Future,” honours Black culture’s rich history, present, and promising future […]
York University’s World Music Festival is a cross-cultural celebration spotlighting musical traditions around the world. Produced by Professor Mike Cadó this global sonic tour presents a sampling of several international cultures represented in York’s world music program. The festival packs two concerts into one day – Thursday, March 13, 2025 Maps and Directions THURSDAY, MARCH 13 12:30 […]
The Annual Department of Dance Showcase featuring the York Dance Ensemble presents Here and Now. This performance features works by Artistic Director Syreeta Hector, the delicately expressive choreography of Jane Alison McKinney, and the dynamic, powerful presence of York Dance Alumni Emily Duckett. The program blends elements of modern dance with a variety of contemporary styles, […]
Join the team from Moccasin Identifier, from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, to learn about the traditional Indigenous lands that the new Markham campus is on through an art workshop. Learn more about traditional footwear and contribute to ongoing development of land-based art and learning on our new Markham campus at York University, as […]
North Indian Classical Music and The Sarod Atish Mukhopadhyay stands as one of the rare virtuosos of the Sarode in the contemporary panorama of North Indian Classical Instrumental musicians. A dedicated scholar of traditional music, he proudly carries the legacy of the ‘Maihar Senia Gharana of Baba Allauddin Khan,’ serving as its direct representative and […]
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. […]
York Music presents violinist Tiffany Yeung, prizewinner of the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Competition, alongside pianist Henry From. The concert program features the world premiere of a commissioned piece by Indigenous composer Melody McKiver, an Anishinaabe musician from the Obishikokaang Lac Seul First Nation. Melody also holds a BFA in Music and Indigenous Studies from York University. […]
The Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies and the Department of Music in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design present Under the Radar: Notable Canadian Jewish Musicians. What do The Diamonds, Jerry Gray & The Travellers, Moe Koffman, Marc Jordan, Sophie Milman and Howard Shore have in common? All are chaptered in David […]
Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It with author Cory Doctorow The Wendy Michener Memorial Lecture, named in commemoration of the Canadian arts critic and journalist, was established at York University in 1986 to provide a forum for discussion of vital issues and developments in culture and the arts. Some […]