Goldfarb Summer Institute 2023: BORDER FORMS: (RE)DRAWING LINES

15th Annual Goldfarb Summer Institute 2023 PROFESSORS: Natasha Bissonauth & Tammer El-Sheikh Many key art historians, artists, curators, and others thinking with the visual do so through anti-colonial discourse and critical race theory to disturb the White, colonial, Eurocentric roots that undergird the field and the residues that remain in the discipline. Consider for example, […]

York University Symphony Orchestra

York University Symphony Orchestra in concert. Dr. Mark Chambers, Conductor Thursday, April 6, 2022 7:30 PM Tribute Communities Recital Hall ADMISSION Tickets: $20 | Students & Seniors: $15 Box Office: 416-736-5888 | ampd.yorku.ca/boxoffice

Sound and Sense (Jewish Music @ York) Immigrant Waves and Musical Tastes

This live-only, listen-and-learn roundtable explores the great range of Jewish musical expression in the long arch of Canadian history. Expert panelists offer insight on three Jewish musical cultures from three distinct moments, with musical samples and commentary: Eric Stein on pre-WWII Yiddish immigrant musical worlds, Christopher Silver on post-war Sephardi / Moroccan immigrant musical worlds, […]

Sammy Jackson in Concert

Sammy Jackson and her 5-piece band will present a free one-hour concert in the Martin Family Lounge on Thursday, April 6. The music for this performance is funded by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund in cooperation with Local 149, Toronto, Canadian Federation of Musicians. Thursday, April 6, 2023 Martin Family Lounge 12:30 PM […]

York University Gospel Choir and the York University Gospel Ensemble

The York University Gospel Choir and the York University Gospel Ensemble under the direction of Nicole Sinclair-Anderson and Corey Butler respectively, take the stage together on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 pm. Lovers of Gospel music will enjoy an electrifying night of popular gospel songs by these two enthusiastic ensembles. Nicole Sinclair-Anderson, Conductor Corey Butler, […]

Not a Checkbox: Engaging in a Culture of Equitable Teaching (Decolonization, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Teaching & Learning Community of Practice 2023 Conference)

As academic institutions move towards post-pandemic teaching and learning, the return to “normal” has reinforced and reproduced issues of power and privilege in the academy, such as ableism, racism, and classism. In this call for collaborators, we ask learning communities at York to consider how we can engage in a culture of equitable teaching that […]

(Re)casting Shakespeare in Canada: A Symposium

This two-day symposium seeks to challenge and engage professional theatre artists, scholars, educators, students, and the wider public in critical conversations about the history, legacy, and future of Shakespeare in Canada, with a specific emphasis on inclusive, intersectional casting practices modeled by IBPOC Canadian theatre artists.Participants include: Patricia Allison, Reneltta Arluk, Keith Barker, Dawn Jani […]

York University R&B Ensemble

Join the R&B Ensemble as they perform music by Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Tower of Power and Chaka Khan. The York University R&B Ensemble Mike Cadó, Director Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:30 PM Martin Family Lounge  FREE ADMISSION

York Dances 2023: Convergence

The Department of Dance presents York Dances 2023: Convergence York Dances 2023: Convergence features new choreographic works of 27 third year BFA majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. Convergence dances are born of our celebration of being together, our respect and sometimes struggle for individuality, and our dedication […]

Improv Soirée

Join us for an evening of improvisation in a participatory “open mike” set-up, hosted by Matt Brubeck. Performers and observers welcome. Free Sterling Beckwith Studio 235 Accolade East