The Best Free Events At Toronto's 2015 PANAMANIA
The games are officially on and packed with a lot of fun events to check out. As the official 2015 Pan Am/Para Pan Am games draw closer, the list of things to do in Toronto keeps on growing. From fashion shows, art exhibits, short films and free concerts with your favorite artists, there is so much to do in so little time. So book some time off and let the games begin with these free Panamania events!
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1. Water's Edge
A photography exhibition that takes a look at the beauty of our world's natural water supply. This showcase is curated by 'No. 9: Contemporary Art & the Environment'. It will be on display at Union Station every day for the entirety of the games.
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2. The Power Plant
This art showcase has been ongoing since June 19th and will end on August 15th at the close of the ParaPan Am Games. The Power Plant showcases the works of Torontonian artists Nadia Belerique, Lili Huston-Herterich and Laurie Kang alongside international artists, Tercerunquinto (a collective of artists featuring Julio Castro Carreón, Gabriel Cázares Salas and Rolando Flores Tovar), YES! Association/Föreningen JA!, and Bik Van der Pol.
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3. Young World Faces of Pan Am
In a collection of beautiful photographs, all 41 countries and territories participating in the Pan Am games will be portrayed through large scale portraits. Created by Canadian artist Robert Young, this gallery will be displayed at Commerce Court West.
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4. Challenge and Triumph by David M. General
Challenge and triumph is a commemoration for a well celebrated Canadian/First Nation long-distance runner, Tom Longboat. A sculpture will be rendered at Ontario's Celebration Zone in the athlete's honour.
5. Panamania Live @ Nathan Philips Square
Co-produced with the City of Toronto, the Pan Am Games will kick off with a free event that will feature daily live performances from all over the world. You can check out some of your favorite artists perform such as Wyclef Jean, Serena Ryder, and Mariana's Trench as they headline Panamania live@Nathan Philips Square.
If you also want to get out of the house to watch the games, then head down to Nathan Philips Square, where both Cirque du Soleil's opening performance and the games will be shown on jumbo video screens.
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6. CIBC Pan Am Park
This event takes place daily from July 11 until July 25. There will be up to 13 sports hosted at various locations during the games. There will also be a ton of free performances occurring, such as theatre, musicians like Kieza, Dragonette, Lights and more.
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7. Everyday Ambassadors by Verity Creative, Inc
A series of short documentaries will be showcased at Nathan Phillip Square on Saturday, July 11th. The docu-series will feature various Ontario locals that have immigrated from other Pan American sites.
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8. Panamania Live @ Distillery District
In addition to holding daily performances at Nathan Phillips Square, Panamania will also have live events at the Distillery District from July 11th to 25th. The event also showcases various talented performers.
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9. Cuttin' Style Caribbean
An Outdoor fashion show that exhibits the elegance and fierceness of island fashion. This event is produced by Joan Pierce and Associates and will feature many talented fashion designers from all over the Carribean.
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10. Art Battle
Come and check out this battle of the arts on July 24th at the Distillery District. Visual artists will compete in a live battle as the winner is chosen by audience members. Winners will then move on to the next round of the Live Painting Championship at Nathan Phillip Square on July 15th.
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