The Paprika Festival is back this May for #PAPRIKA23! Alongside some incredible productions by the 2024 Paprika Festival artists (which you can learn more about here), we have a line-up of fun and FREE community programming. Drop-ins are welcome, but please RSVP if you know you’re coming so we can have a sense of numbers.
T.O. the Good Clothing Swap
Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30-8:30pm
Artscape Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room
Need a wardrobe refresh? Join us and T.O. The Good for a clothing swap taking at Daniels Spectrum to celebrate the opening night of #Paprika23! Help to eliminate textile waste while also finding your next look for the low low cost of a toonie. All genders, bodies, and ages welcome.
RSVP in advance and bring up to 10 pieces of clothing in excellent condition for the drop-off time of 6:30pm. Take in Paprika’s opening performance at 7:00PM and swap to your heart’s content between shows! Limited drop in spots available. $2-5 suggested donation; registration fee covers costs for T.O. the Good’s amazing volunteer team <3
T.O. the Good Swap is a monthly clothing exchange for all genders, all bodies, and all ages aiming to eliminate textile waste in Toronto and champion ethical and sustainable fashion practices globally by encouraging participation in the conscious fashion movement through swap events, advocacy, and education.
Hi! (Tea)
Wednesday, May 15 at 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Artscape Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room
Connect with like-minded artists over tea and snacks! We will provide some get-to-know-you questions to help get the conversation flowing. This relaxed, drop in-drop out event is a great opportunity to meet the Paprika festival team, make new collaborators and new friends. RSVP here.
Means of Production Online Lemonade Stand
Wednesday, May 15 at 3:30-6:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Do you have questions about the production and technical process for your upcoming Fringe or Indie theatre production? Join Pip at the virtual lemonade stand! Talk through any production or technical problems and receive expert advice, or come hang out and soak in the conversation — all from the comfort of your own home (or zoom square). Book your free online 30-minute consultation here!
Means of Production is building a support network with shared resources for freelance Production Managers, Technical Directors, and related Arts Workers. We advocate for a safe, equitable, and supportive work culture rooted in creating the conditions for workers to thrive in the gig economy.
Neighbourhood Lemonade Stand
In person on Thursday, May 16 at 3:30-6:00pm
Location: Artscape Daniels Spectrum Terrace
Inspired by feminist icon Lucy from Charlie Brown, we’re doing a Neighbourhood Lemonade Stand—Paprika style! Join us on the Terrace to soak up some sun, free advice, helpful resources, and PWYC bicycle repairs! Spend the afternoon hanging out with special guests from Means of Production, Meridian Credit Union, the Ontario Arts Council, Paprika Festival, Send it Courier, and more. Conversations will be taking place around picnic tables, and folks are encouraged to listen in and share. Cycle to the theatre, have your burning money and art questions answered, and get your bike summer-ready — all while enjoying a fresh cup of pink lemonade! 🚲🍋💗
RSVP here to secure your free 30-minute consultation with Rebecca from Means of Production, or drop in to chat with the other guests! PWYC Bike Repairs are cash only.
Send It Courier is Toronto’s sustainable courier service, offering offer same-day and next-day delivery by bike and cargo bike.
Means of Production is building a support network with shared resources for freelance Production Managers, Technical Directors, and related Arts Workers. We advocate for a safe, equitable, and supportive work culture rooted in creating the conditions for workers to thrive in the gig economy.
The Ontario Arts Council provides grants to Ontario-based individual artists and arts professionals, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations. OAC Grants support arts education, Indigenous arts, community arts, crafts, dance, Francophone arts, literature, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, touring, and visual arts.
Meridian Credit Union is the largest credit union in Ontario, with more than 365,000 members.
Playwrights Canada Press Booth
Thursday May 16 5-8:30pm, Saturday May 18 7:30-8:30pm, Sunday May 19 1-2PM
Location: Daniels Spectrum Community Living Room
Remember book fairs? This is like that, only more theatrical. Get your play fix from Playwrights Canada Press, who will be selling their wares in person at Daniels Spectrum. No RSVP needed!
Playwrights Canada Press is a publisher of new Canadian plays, striving to publish diverse and engaging plays and dramatic criticism of literary merit.
Zone Out at Paprika
Friday, May 17 at 4-6pm
Location: Artscape Daniels Spectrum Terrace
Join Amanda and Emily from the Labour in the Arts Collective for a completely chill afternoon of snacking and crafting. The only rule: Absolutely no work talk! RSVP here.
Labour in the Arts is an artsworker collective that attempts to observe and demystify the Canadian arts industry through experimentation and with creative projects.
Community-read in: The Gaza Monologues
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Aki Studio
Join the Paprika community in a reading of The Gaza Monologues created by ASHTAR Theatre in Palestine. Volunteers will take turns reading monologues written by youth from Gaza, telling personal stories about war and siege. This is a gathering space to highlight the voices of Palestinian youth, and to collectively process and mourn the relentless attacks upon Palestinians since October 2023. You are invited to join and listen, or respond through drawing and art. Craft supplies will be available. Cash donations for ASHTAR Theatre will be collected at the door. RSVP here.
Access Note: Printed scripts will be available to patrons in both English and Arabic. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices. Active Listener will be available in the Lobby during and directly following this community event.
ASHTAR Theatre is a dynamic local Palestinian Theatre with a truly progressive global perspective. We aim to promote creativity and commitment for change through a novel combination of specific training and acting programs and services and professional theatre performances.