In-Person | Free Event
Free Concert Series: Indigenous Enterprise
Past Event
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Your invited to join select artists from Indigenous Liberation in this free lunch time event at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts hosted by the Canadian Opera Company and co-presented by FFDN and DanceWorks.
Co-presented with
In addition to the Indigenous Liberation performance FFDN and Danceworks will be co-presenting a free lunch time event hosted by the Canadian Opera Company with select Indigenous Enterprise members.
Dancers will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience, provide context to the full performance they will deliver later in the week. This event is designed as a moment for these Indigenous Enterprise dancers to explain their background, training, dance forms, stories and traditions. Giving their audience a deeper understanding of the presentation to come.
Audience members will also be treated to a preview of Indigenous Liberation co-presented by FFDN and Danceworks at Toronto Metropolitan University Theatre (formerly Ryerson Theatre) Oct 7 - 8.
This is an in-person presentation taking place at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen St W, Toronto).
FREE Event
No registration required. Seats are first come, first serve.
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Event length: Approximately 45-minutes.
The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts is located at 145 Queen St. W., on a full city block bordered by University Avenue, Queen, Richmond and York streets.
The main entrance is at the southeast corner of Queen and University.
There is a direct entrance to the centre from the parking garage.
There is parking for approximately 200 vehicles underneath the building. The parking entrance is on York Street, south of Queen Street.
Additional parking for all events is just steps away at the GREEN P lot under Nathan Phillips Square.
Subway Entrance
There is direct stair and elevator access into the building via the southeast exit of Osgoode Subway Station.
GO Transit
From Union Station, it's a 10-minute walk north along Bay St. to Queen St., and west along Queen St. to University Ave., or take the subway from Union Station to Osgoode Station. Visit GoTransit.com for more information.
Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off
The designated drop-off area is on the east side of University Avenue between Richmond and Queen streets.
Directions
FROM THE WEST (DETROIT, LONDON, PEARSON AIRPORT)
1. Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
2. Take QEW East to Gardiner Expressway
3. Exit at Spadina Avenue and proceed north to Queen Street West
4. Turn right on Queen Street to University Avenue
Please note: The York Street off ramp on the Gardiner Expressway will be permanently closed down as of April 17, 2017. Please give yourself extra time if you are driving as residual delays in the surrounding area may be caused by this disruption.
FROM THE EAST (MONTREAL, KINGSTON)
1. Follow Highway 401 West to the Don Valley Parkway
2. Take the DVP south to Richmond Street exit
3. Head west on Richmond Street to University Avenue
4. Turn right on University Avenue
FROM THE NORTH (BARRIE, SUDBURY, NORTHERN ONTARIO AND BEYOND)
1. Take Highway 400 south to Highway 401 East to Don Valley Parkway
2. Take the DVP south to Richmond Street exit
3. Head west on Richmond Street to University Avenue
4. Turn right on University Avenue
FROM THE SOUTH (NIAGARA FALLS, BUFFALO)
1. Take Highway 401 East to Highway 427 South
2. Take QEW East to Gardiner Expressway
3. Exit at Spadina Avenue and proceed north to Queen Street West
4. Turn right on Queen Street to University Avenue
Please note: The York Street off ramp on the Gardiner Expressway will be permanently closed down as of April 17, 2017. Please give yourself extra time if you are driving as residual delays in the surrounding area may be caused by this disruption.
All levels of the Four Seasons Centre can be reached by elevator.
A limited number of parking spaces in the underground parking garage are reserved for patrons requiring a wheelchair location, subject to availability.
Note: This event takes place on the stairs.
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647-788-8294
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416-363-6150
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133 Richmond St. W.
416-907-0650
www.rosalindarestaurant.com
Located at the corner of University and Richmond, right across the street from the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.
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Visit us online at www.rosalindarestaurant.com to make a reservation.
The COC removed the proof of vaccination policy for audiences during the 2021/2022 season. Masks are not mandatory, but encouraged.