Volume 83 | August 1, 2021
Live music is back!
After more than a year without in-person entertainment, we're so excited to share that live music is making a return! Introducing...
Music on the Street
Live Music on Main St. Unionville
In collaboration with Unionville BIA, we are hosting concerts every weekend that feature local musicians! Come experience everything that Main Street has to offer while enjoying music that will excite, soothe, and delight.

When: Every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm-5pm
Where: Main Street Unionville
Who: Check out the upcoming artists below!

Swing by today!
TODAY, 2pm-5pm: Gisun and Stephen James Orr

Gisun 지선 is a multicultural Canadian artist. Having studied vocal jazz performance at the New School and global entertainment business at Berklee, her songwriting in both English and Spanish revolves around latin and soul-inspired music. Her latest single release, Gracias a la Vida, has been featured on numerous CBC Music programs as well as on the Strombo Show.

Rooted in riff-based indie rock and soul groove, Stephen James Orr is a musician, songwriter and producer from Toronto. Fresh off releasing his first three singles in 2021, an album is due to be released this fall. In collaborating with a variety of visual artists and musicians, each track is unique in its visual and auditory style.
Let's Art About It
Free group art therapy for seniors
Come enjoy some relaxing art sessions with
registered therapists Janice LeBlanc and Carah Elisheva!

These workshops are great for emotional well-being and making new friends.
When: August 2nd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 30th
Choose as many sessions as you'd like!
Where: Online via Zoom
Healing Dance Workshops
Life is better when you dance!
The amazing Munni Subhani will continue leading our
free Healing Dance workshops for seniors!

Come out and join us on August 3 and August 17 for uplifting 30-minute dance sessions.
"I just wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoy Healing Dance sessions. I really enjoy all the movements and music that goes naturally with them."
– Veronica S., regular workshop attendee
Artist Unplugged
Diverse music live-streamed straight to your home
Music for your lunch breaks every Thursday at 12:30 pm ET.
Tune in to our YouTube channel!

Next up: Dan Coniglio and Bree Greig
Experience Unionville's local flavour
Visit our booth to chat!
Stop by the Sunday Market between 9 am and 2 pm to experience Unionville's local flavour at Stiver Mill Cultural Centre.

We'd love to hear what you'd like to see happen in the
Markham Arts scene.
The Double Gazebo at the Varley Art Gallery
A timely reminder in light of recent events
Visit the Varley Art Galley to experience their newest outdoor installation - Double Gazebo, presented by the City of Markham’s Public Art Program, in partnership with the Varley Art Gallery. This newly commissioned public artwork by Native Art Department International is on display now through November 28. Learn more and interact with the installation by visiting the gallery and the installation website. 
Markham Arts Council | 905-947-9054 | info@markhamartscouncil.com | www.markhamartscouncil.com