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Earth Dreams: A Summer Party for Grief & Love

The Bentway

250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 1A9, Canada Ontario

43.6372992 -79.40710229999999

The Bentway

Description

This summer, The Bentway presents Beyond Concrete, a series of public art, performances, parties, and conversations. Join us under the Gardiner to explore how Toronto’s unique urban nature and built environment can co-exist, collide, and collaborate. Earth Dreams: A Summer Party for Grief & Love Artist studio Nocturnal Medicine, known for their recent “Rave For Eco Grief” in New York, present a contemporary festival that centres both joy and sorrow, dancing and meditation, as we confront our planetary health crisis. Equal parts DJ dance party and urban ritual. Event Overview The event program is designed as a continuous experience and we encourage you to join for the full duration. 8:00pm: Program opens with ambient set by Tender Buttons. The Bar opens. 8:45pm: Nocturnal Medicine leads a Sound Bath & Guided Journey through the cultural and ecological histories of The Bentway. 9:15pm: Dr. Duke Redbird, Elder of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, performs his poem, “Mother Earth is an Altar.” 9:30pm - 1:30am: DJ Sets by Tender Buttons and Me Time. Throughout the evening Elder Dr. Duke Redbird will read additional poems. 10:00pm: Food available for purchase 1:30am: Nocturnal Medicine leads Closing Rites, inviting participants into the ritual takedown of the space. 2:00am: Event ends. Please Note: This event is a party with various activations and experiences throughout the evening. All-gender and accessible washrooms will be available throughout the event. There will be food and drink available for purchase. Portions of Strachan Gate at The Bentway are wheelchair accessible. There will be designated “quiet areas” at the party for those looking to relax or take a break. The terrain is a mix of concrete, large-stone gravel, and grass. We recommend comfortable footwear and dressing accordingly. We ask that you arrive with your water bottle empty as no outside liquids are allowed in the party. There is a water fountain onsite to refill your water bottle. We have zero tolerance for violence, racism, transphobia, sexism or other discriminatory language or actions. For more information on The Bentway's summer season, visit thebentway.ca

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Start: 2023-07-08T20:00:00-04:00

End: 2023-07-09T02:00:00-04:00