Samba Elégua

This year will be the start of something new on Dundas Street West: A celebration of arts, community and everything local.

On Saturday, June 8th, join Samba Elegua and a host of other entertainers, vendors and purveyors of fun for the inaugural Dundas West Fest! After a day filled with arts, music, food, drink, shopping and all other good community-like happenings, check out Samba Elegua’s performance at 9 p.m. on the West Stage on Dundas, between Brock and Lansdowne.

Drummers and musicians come together for Toronto’s annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival, in its 14th year on June 8th and 9th 2013.

Toronto will be treated to international drummers representing cultures from Africa, North America, South America, Europe, India, Japan, China, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, South Korea, and the Middle East.

Come and check out Samba Elegua’s performance this Sunday, June 9th at 2 pm!

Find us at Woodbine Park (Lakeshore Blvd. E. and Coxwell Ave.) at the Archie Alleyne Stage.

Ready for a rumble in the streets of Kensington Market? Get ready for the official kickoff to Pedestrian Sundays Kensington 2013 taking place this Sunday upcoming, May 26th.

Samba Elegua is bringing back the goodness you know and love, this time with not one, but two sets! Catch us first at 6:15 p.m. at Augusta and Dundas, then follow the parade as it moves north. Prepare to dance yourself silly as the sounds of summer take over! You’ll only know what happens next if you catch it live and stick around! Hint: we get by with a little help from our friends.

Photo credit: Manish Pothen

This Wednesday, May 1st, is International Workers’ Day, and you can show your support for workers’ rights around the world by coming to the May Day Parade. Join Samba Elegua and others at 5:30 p.m., at Nathan Phillips Square.

Saturday, April 6th, is International Pillow Fight Day. There are pillow fights planned for major cities around the world, and Toronto’s edition will be anything but meek. Join Samba Elegua at Nathan Phillip Square and be part of the party! The fun begins at 8 p.m. sharp.

You bring the pillows….we’ll bring the mayhem!

Fresh from the unforgettable-night-to-remember Folk the Winter Parade Surprise last night, Samba Elegua is back in action on Sunday, March 31st (wait that’s tomorrow!) at the Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade! Have you got your bunny ears ready?

Come one, come all to the 2013 edition, at 2 pm. The parade kicks off at Queen St. E. near Victoria Park Ave. We’ve got you covered with the sweet beats! The Easter Bunny will pay a visit. Fun for the whole family. Did we mention free chocolate?

Before winter makes a swift exit through the back door of the seasonal calendar, it’s time to gather for an evening of warm vibes and groovy encounters. Join Samba Elegua and other lively entertainers for the second annual Fedora Upside-Down Masquerade Party (or FU Masquerade II for those who prefer), on Saturday, March 2nd.

This is a special night designed to keep moods bright and playful, featuring an animated lineup of acts from the Toronto folk and world scenes, including: Maria Bonita & The Band, Kobe Aquaa-Harrison, Rambunctious, and more… plus us!

Party goes down at the Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West (at Dovercourt). Doors open at 9 p.m.

Cover: $10 Pre-sale tickets; $15 at the door with mask or costume; $20 at the door without. Keep it fun and mysterious and bring your mask!

Did you really need an excuse to hang out somewhere warm while it’s still cold outside?

On Saturday, December 1st, join Samba Elegua and other co-conspirators for a glorious night of food, music, dance, chocolate, circus, samba and all round revelry. It’s time to celebrate with our good friends, the Kawartha CSA. Why? Because there are a million and one reasons to! The end of the summer growing season, the beginning of the winter; friends, family, community and conviviality; country farmers, city producers, storage crops and fresh baked goods; local chefs, local musicians, local food and local fun; blue skies, chocolate drinks, circuses, life…insert yours here!

The party goes down at the Centre of Gravity East (1300 Gerrard, at Greenwood).  The good folks of Chocosol Traders, Maizal Quesadilla Cafe and Sausage Partners will keep you fueled as you get ready dance to the good beats of DJ Kush Nubia, and, of course, us.  Look out also for Zero Gravity Circus‘s full charity bar for Circus Without Borders – they might just throw down a circus act or two!

Doors open at 9pm, and tickets are $10 at the door.

Looking to get in on a little Halloween party action this year? Don’t despair! You’ve got two chances to get down with ghosts and ghouls far and wide, at the Annual Halloween Bash at Steam Whistle Brewing! Join Samba Elegua on Friday, October 26th or Saturday, October 27th (or come out twice, if you just can’t get enough), after 10:30 pm. This is our third year playing this party, and it will be spooktastic!

Party Headquarters: 255 Bremner Boulevard