Music in the Square is back – in person!
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The City is bringing live music to the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Music in the Square is back this summer! The City of Vaughan is bringing music downtown at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) starting on Thursday, July 29. This fun, free cultural music event will feature various artists and musical styles, such as reggae, pop, soul and classical, and is hosted in partnership with Arcadia Live! Productions and SmartCentres.
Located in the VMC at 101 Edgeley Blvd., Music in the Square is taking place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, July 29, featuring musical artist Kunle playing reggae, pop and soul
- Thursday, Aug. 12, featuring Gracie Ella duo performing pop, rock and blues
- Thursday, Aug. 26, featuring Anton Apostolov trio performing world music, cultural fusion and classical guitar
For citizens who wish to attend Music in Square, the City reminds everyone to follow York Region Public Health’s COVID-19 guidelines:
- Do not participate if you have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- Avoid all close contact. Stay two metres away from others.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Sneeze or cough into your sleeve or tissue and wash your hands afterwards.
- Wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
While visiting the VMC, take some time to explore the nearby public art installations:
- ArtWalk at SmartVMC: A roster of acclaimed artists, including Barcelona-based Ricardo Cavolo, Montreal-based Jeremy Shantz and Toronto natives birdO and Ben Johnston, are featured in ArtWalk, comprised of four vibrant, colourful murals, totaling 30,000 square feet. The murals are a vibrant colorful backdrop for a daily food truck market and free drive-in movies every Thursday and Saturday. Visit SmartVMC.com/events for details.
- Metropolis in Motion: The City-curated panoramic installation features the transforming graphic design of established Vaughan-based artist Frank Mazzuca and stands at 63-feet wide and 10-feet tall.
The City is dedicated to supporting artistic and cultural endeavours that add to the diversity, spirit and togetherness of our community. Music events are one of many ways the City supports cultural and artistic diversity in Vaughan. Enriching resident lives with art and cultural expression through events, exhibits and festivals is part of providing Service Excellence to citizens as outlined in the 2018-2022 Term of Council priorities.
For more information on Music in the Square or the City’s cultural programming, visit vaughan.ca/culture.
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