Come on down to the Parkscape for one last hurrah! Entertainment will be provided by the Cabbagetown BIA and special guests.

Keep an eye on this page for all updates on programming for the day!

Live Music in the Park
12 PM - 1 PM: Trombone Charlotte’s Tiger Band @ the Parkscape Stage
1 PM - 3 PM: Franks & Beans @ the Main Stage
3 PM - 4 PM: Roger Scannura with accompanying flamenco dancer Valerie Scannura @ the Parkscape Stage
4 PM - 7 PM: Toronto All-Star Big Band @ the Main Stage

Children’s Activities
12 PM - 4 PM: Face painting in the Parkscape @ Salt & Tobacco / JetFuel parkette (artists: Melika Saeeda, Sarvanez Rayati & Azadeh Pirazimian)
12 PM - 5 PM: Interactive chalk art with artist Alejandra Macouzet
12 PM - 5 PM: Mud kitchen and craft table @ the Parkscape sandbox provided by Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
2: 15 - 3 PM: Live Bubble Show @ the corner of Carlton and Parliament St

*No vendors permitted at this event.

Photo credit: Marion Voysey

Bandology is a non-profit organization that tries to bring more music to more kids. Bandology’s Play-A-Gig program helps to bring performance opportunities to all musicians who wish to share their talents and love of music with the community.

At the Parkscape, we will be featuring Shan Fernando and Hayley Festeryga.

Shan Fernando is a GTA based artist and is best known as a singer/songwriter specializing in pop music. He writes his music with different themes in mind, including mental health, acceptance, and pursuing passions.

Hayley Festeryga is a student at the University of Western Ontario studying music. She sings a variety of music including pop, rock and classical music, and has also performed in many musicals at the National Theatre School of Drama.

Joseph Landau is an accordionist and singer who plays folk hits from around the Globe. Everything from French Musettes to Bulgarian Tangos, and even a little Raffi for the whole family to enjoy. Come on down and say hello!

The Tim Collins Band is a great time. We hope you can make it out to see us play and sing along to classic hits!

With well over 1,000 hours combined experience on stage, me and my friends have seen many different musical situations. I've spent months at sea performing on cruise ships. I've played at weddings and parties in Toronto. And soon we'll come to Cabbagetown to rock the house. Hope to see you there!

Guitar & Vocals / Tim Collins
Bass / Ron Miller
Drums / Ed Mortenson

Photo credit: Marion Voysey

Power of Soul is a Toronto based soul/Motown/funk collective led by lead singer Shane Jacob Philips. They have been staples of the Toronto music scene for years, and can regularly be found playing at the Reservoir Lounge, Mrs Robinson, Function Bar and a variety of other venues in downtown Toronto. They play soul, funk and R&B from the 60’s and 70’s. Expect to hear everything from Stevie Wonder to Otis Redding to Marvin Gaye and everything in between.

Malia began singing in a Gospel Choir as a young girl where she won multiple awards and excelled beyond anyone’s expectations.

Her powerful vocals and incredible dynamic range enables her to masterfully cover some of the greatest artists of our time including Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan.

Malia also has a portfolio of original music that reflects her sincere passion for human rights and inclusivity that she’s in the process of recording.

Find out more info through the link below!

Introducing The Sean Stanley Trio to our Live Music in the Park series! This marvellous group play a mix of Jazz, Swing and the Blues. Be prepared to hear the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Ray Charles as well as some original compositions.

Featuring Juno winner Kyle Tarder-Stoll on the tenor-sax, Max Simpson on the bass, and Sean Stanley on the keys and vocals.

Stop by and say hello!

Joseph Landau is an accordionist and singer who plays folk hits from around the Globe. Everything from French Musettes to Bulgarian Tangos, and even a little Raffi for the whole family to enjoy. Come on down and say hello!

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands.

Armed with brilliant programming, choreography and engaging cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the USA. Comprised of young musicians ages 18-24, TABB entertains audiences of all generations with classic big band selections originally performed by Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Roger Scannura Flamenco Guitarist/Composer Roger Scannura is an internationally recognized flamenco guitarist and a leading exponent of Nuevo Flamenco. Scannura was born on the history drenched island of Malta. His early schooling began at the Franciscan Monastery of St. Theresa where he was tutored in European history, Latin, fine art and art restoration. He has been immersed in music since early childhood and mastered the techniques and nuances of Flamenco guitar while in Spain for 12 years under the auspices of Pepe Habichuela and other gypsy masters.

He has toured Europe and North America as a soloist and as a Music Director for several flamenco dance companies. He is also a founder of the acclaimed Toronto based dance company Ritmo Flamenco. Scannura with his group has performed for prime ministers, dignitaries as well as an assortment of celebrities including, Russell Crowe and Sting.

Scannura has recorded eight CD’s of original flamenco music encompassing both traditional and modern styles. “Rarely is flamenco guitar played so eloquently with just the right amount of passion and grace”- 20th Century Guitar Magazine.

Toronto-based pianist and composer Joel Visentin is a proud Winnipeg export and multi-faceted artist.  As a busy working musician in Toronto he has worked with a number of celebrated world class musicians.  A few notable examples are: Jack Dekeyzer (Juno winner), Kelly Lee Evans (Juno winner), Darryl Neudorf (grammy nominee), Barbra Lica (Juno nominee), Ruben Studdard, Ingrid Jensen (Juno winner).  In 2015 he joined up with the unparalleled guitarist Adam Beer-Colacino and veteran Toronto drummer Jeff Halischuk to form the group of his dreams, JV’s Boogaloo Squad.  They have since worked their way up through the national club circuit, recently headlining at major jazz festivals throughout Ontario and Québec including Toronto's International Jazz Festival in 2018. In the short time since the release of their 2019 album, "Going to Market", JV's Boogaloo Squad has reached #6 on US Campus Jazz Radio charts as well as number #29 on JazzWeek's chart for US commercial Radio. Brad Barker of Jazz FM 91 has even named this project one of three "new jazz albums from 2019 that you need to hear". 

Keys / Joel Visentin
Guitar / Adam Beer Colacino
Drums / Jeff Halischuk

Introducing The Sean Stanley Trio to our Live Music in the Park series! This marvellous group play a mix of Jazz, Swing and the Blues. Be prepared to hear the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Ray Charles as well as some original compositions.

Featuring Juno winner Kyle Tarder-Stoll on the tenor-sax, Max Simpson on the bass, and Sean Stanley on the keys and vocals.

Stop by and say hello!

Local Cabbagetowner Ella Frank is a singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist. Her music is folksy and thoughtful; expect some originals and familiar crowd favourites!

Come out to the Parkscape and support our local talent!

Led by local musician/instructor Ronny Shinder, with Charissa Willson on vocals, and Wendy Weston on UBass. We jam through a solid list of songs that are fun to sing and play together.

Tell your friends. Bring your own ukulele or whatever you've got. All levels welcome!

Canadian cellist/composer George Crotty’s inquisitive eclecticism embraces fiddle-derived ornamentation, the agile one-finger gestures of Indian classical music, adapted electric guitar techniques, and the bold articulations of jazz bass. One half of the Loose Roots Duo with West Coast fiddler Gabriel Dubreuil, and leader of his titular world-jazz inflected Trio, the Toronto-based Crotty’s modernist genre-bending is heavily influenced by his hometown’s vibrant pluralism. 

The George Crotty Trio’s Four String Nomad (2019) showcases his expressive fluidity and modal orientation. Versed in many styles, the world-jazz outfit speaks an inclusive language drawing inspiration from all over. Their cross-cultural interplay draws on diverse influences within jazz and world music including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian Raga, and Arabic Maqam. Their second album 'Chronotope' will be released in July 2022. 

Following his graduation from the eminent Berklee College of Music, he joined a number of ensembles such as the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, Detroit-based National Arab Orchestra, and New York's Brooklyn Raga Massive in addition to collaborating with the likes of Darol Anger, Simon Shaheen, Paquito D'Rivera and Anat Cohen. From 2019-2020 he served as the cello chair on the North American tour of Broadway musical, The Band’s Visit.

George Crotty endorses Remic Microphones. He acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

@georgecrottycello

Power of Soul is a Toronto based soul/Motown/funk collective led by lead singer Shane Jacob Philips. They have been staples of the Toronto music scene for years, and can regularly be found playing at the Reservoir Lounge, Mrs Robinson, Function Bar and a variety of other venues in downtown Toronto. They play soul, funk and R&B from the 60’s and 70’s. Expect to hear everything from Stevie Wonder to Otis Redding to Marvin Gaye and everything in between.

Timeless Collective will be selling all types of beautiful garb and stylish items this Saturday at the Parkscape stage! Find Lala here August 6th and 27th from 1pm - 8pm.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up, make sure to visit this incredible slice of Cabbagetown to find an outfit for your next event. Timeless Collective is located just north of the stage at 540 Parliament Street.

Canadian cellist/composer George Crotty’s inquisitive eclecticism embraces fiddle-derived ornamentation, the agile one-finger gestures of Indian classical music, adapted electric guitar techniques, and the bold articulations of jazz bass. One half of the Loose Roots Duo with West Coast fiddler Gabriel Dubreuil, and leader of his titular world-jazz inflected Trio, the Toronto-based Crotty’s modernist genre-bending is heavily influenced by his hometown’s vibrant pluralism. 

The George Crotty Trio’s Four String Nomad (2019) showcases his expressive fluidity and modal orientation. Versed in many styles, the world-jazz outfit speaks an inclusive language drawing inspiration from all over. Their cross-cultural interplay draws on diverse influences within jazz and world music including post-bop, modal jazz, Indian Raga, and Arabic Maqam. Their second album 'Chronotope' will be released in July 2022. 

Following his graduation from the eminent Berklee College of Music, he joined a number of ensembles such as the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, Detroit-based National Arab Orchestra, and New York's Brooklyn Raga Massive in addition to collaborating with the likes of Darol Anger, Simon Shaheen, Paquito D'Rivera and Anat Cohen. From 2019-2020 he served as the cello chair on the North American tour of Broadway musical, The Band’s Visit.

George Crotty endorses Remic Microphones. He acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

@georgecrottycello

Meridian has partnered with The Great Mallard County Market to organize another exciting giveaway for Parkscape visitors!

Try your luck at a game of ring-toss or cornhole to win a beautifully curated gift basket by the lovely folks at The Great Mallard County Market.

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands.

Armed with brilliant programming, choreography and engaging cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the USA. Comprised of young musicians ages 18-24, TABB entertains audiences of all generations with classic big band selections originally performed by Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Roger Scannura Flamenco Guitarist/Composer Roger Scannura is an internationally recognized flamenco guitarist and a leading exponent of Nuevo Flamenco. Scannura was born on the history drenched island of Malta. His early schooling began at the Franciscan Monastery of St. Theresa where he was tutored in European history, Latin, fine art and art restoration. He has been immersed in music since early childhood and mastered the techniques and nuances of Flamenco guitar while in Spain for 12 years under the auspices of Pepe Habichuela and other gypsy masters.

He has toured Europe and North America as a soloist and as a Music Director for several flamenco dance companies. He is also a founder of the acclaimed Toronto based dance company Ritmo Flamenco. Scannura with his group has performed for prime ministers, dignitaries as well as an assortment of celebrities including, Russell Crowe and Sting.

Scannura has recorded eight CD’s of original flamenco music encompassing both traditional and modern styles. “Rarely is flamenco guitar played so eloquently with just the right amount of passion and grace”- 20th Century Guitar Magazine.

Toronto-based pianist and composer Joel Visentin is a proud Winnipeg export and multi-faceted artist. As a busy working musician in Toronto he has worked with a number of celebrated world class musicians. A few notable examples are: Jack Dekeyzer (Juno winner), Kelly Lee Evans (Juno winner), Darryl Neudorf (grammy nominee), Barbra Lica (Juno nominee), Ruben Studdard, Ingrid Jensen (Juno winner). In 2015 he joined up with the unparalleled guitarist Adam Beer-Colacino and veteran Toronto drummer Jeff Halischuk to form the group of his dreams, JV’s Boogaloo Squad. They have since worked their way up through the national club circuit, recently headlining at major jazz festivals throughout Ontario and Québec including Toronto's International Jazz Festival in 2018. In the short time since the release of their 2019 album, "Going to Market", JV's Boogaloo Squad has reached #6 on US Campus Jazz Radio charts as well as number #29 on JazzWeek's chart for US commercial Radio. Brad Barker of Jazz FM 91 has even named this project one of three "new jazz albums from 2019 that you need to hear".

Keys / Joel Visentin
Guitar / Adam Beer Colacino
Drums / Jeff Halischuk

Timeless Collective will be selling all types of beautiful garb and stylish items this Saturday at the Parkscape stage! Find Lala here August 6th and 27th from 1pm - 8pm.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up, make sure to visit this incredible slice of Cabbagetown to find an outfit for your next event. Timeless Collective is located just north of the stage at 540 Parliament Street.

The Tim Collins Band is a great time. We hope you can make it out to see us play and sing along to classic hits!

With well over 1,000 hours combined experience on stage, me and my friends have seen many different musical situations. I've spent months at sea performing on cruise ships. I've played at weddings and parties in Toronto. And soon we'll come to Cabbagetown to rock the house. Hope to see you there!

Guitar & Vocals / Tim Collins
Bass / Ben Duff.
Drums / Mateo Mancuso

Timeless Collective will be selling all types of beautiful garb and stylish items this Saturday at the Parkscape stage! Find Lala here July 23rd, 29th, and 30th from 1pm - 8pm.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up, make sure to visit this incredible slice of Cabbagetown to find an outfit for your next event. Timeless Collective is located just north of the stage at 540 Parliament Street.

Timeless Collective will be selling all types of beautiful garb and stylish items this Saturday at the Parkscape stage! Find Lala here July 23rd, 29th, and 30th from 1pm - 8pm.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up, make sure to visit this incredible slice of Cabbagetown to find an outfit for your next event. Timeless Collective is located just north of the stage at 540 Parliament Street.

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s – that golden age of the big bands.

Armed with brilliant programming, choreography and engaging cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of list of presenters throughout Ontario and in the USA. Comprised of young musicians ages 18-24, TABB entertains audiences of all generations with classic big band selections originally performed by Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

Introducing The Sean Stanley Trio to our Live Music in the Park series! This marvellous group play a mix of Jazz, Swing and the Blues. Be prepared to hear the likes of Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Ray Charles as well as some original compositions.

Featuring Juno winner Kyle Tarder-Stoll on the tenor-sax, Max Simpson on the bass, and Sean Stanley on the keys and vocals.

Stop by and say hello!

Calling all sketch artists: please join us to sketch the newly installed Cabbagetown Parkscape.

More info on this event can be found on their Facebook page linked below!

Timeless Collective will be selling types of beautiful garb and stylish items this Saturday at the Parkscape stage! Find her here July 23rd, 29th, and 30th from 1pm - 8pm.

If you can’t make it to the pop-up, make sure to visit this incredible slice of Cabbagetown to find an outfit for your next event, and some stylin’ accessories to match. Lala’s store is located just north of the stage at 540 Parliament Street.