FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE

PRESENTS

THE FESTIVALOF RISK AND

FAILURE

JULY 12 — 29, 2018

THE FESTIVALOF RISK AND

FAILURE

JULY 12 — 29, 2018

BRAVE: The Festival of Risk and Failure, explores the role of

risk and failure in the creative process. From July 12-29, Harbourfront Centre

presents some of the world’s most courageous artists, thinkers, writers

and musicians. Some are flame-throwers. Others, were exiled from

their homes and native lands. All of them disrupt authority for a living.

Their work and their stories are funny, sad, piercing and odd. They embrace

risk, and failure is their constant companion. Yet here they are, telling

us in a loud voice...

Don’t Behave. Be Brave.

InnovatorsJuly 12–15

8 pm

Punk Films and the CFC Slaight Music Residency present: He Hated Pigeons

FILM LIVE MUSIC Canadian filmmaker Ingrid Veninger builds on notions of serendipity, risk and impermanence with a film accompanied by a live improvised score.

Hosted by: Jane Siberry

FREE

Begins Today

John Waters Movie Marathon

FILM A showcase of the work from one of cinema’s leading innovators, whose films initially challenged viewers before going on to achieve cult status. Screenings include Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom, Cecil B. Demented and more!

All-weekend long. Various times. For details visit our website.

FREE

3:30pm

The Wizard of OzFILM Although this film

has made millions of dollars, it started off as a giant box-office flop.

FREE

9pm

Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura

MUSIC New Zealand live loop artist Māmā Mihirangi reclaims her roots, celebrating female power through culture, music and dance.

FREE

3pm

The Breadwinner featuring Live Music by Qais Essar

FILM MUSIC Qais Essar performs an intricately woven sonic tapestry of Afghan music as an introduction to the Oscar-nominated animated film The Breadwinner at 4:30pm.

Event is followed by Q&A with author Deborah Ellis.

FREE

7:30pm

An Evening with John Waters

TALK The Pope of Trash himself discusses his transgressive body of work and the many

boundaries and buttons it continues to push. VIP tickets include a signed copy of Waters’

new book and a chance to meet the man himself!

TICKETS $65–100

SUN, JULY 15FRI, JULY 13 SAT, JULY 14

CONCERT STAGEVARIOUS VENUESCONCERT STAGE

THU, JULY 12

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE THEATRE

For the full schedule of BRAVE events, please visit harbourfrontcentre.com

DefiantJuly 20–22

7:30pm

Bif Naked: How I Came to Love

Myself TodayTALK MUSIC Best-selling author and

platinum-selling recording artist Bif Naked riffs on overcoming life’s obstacles and performs

songs from her new album.

TICKETS $20

7:30pm

Tellin’ It Like It Is featuring Cathy Jones & Gina Yashere

COMEDY Comedian Cathy Jones is back, creating brave new work and stepping out of her comfort zone with British comedian Gina Yashere.

Comedy openers: Coko + Daphney Kirsten Rasmussen Courtney Gilmour

FREE

7:30pm

The Young’unsMUSIC The Young’uns have

fast become one of the must-see groups on the UK folk scene with their mix of music, humour, storytelling and social commentary.

FREE

9pm

We Ain’t Terrorists featuring Ali Hassan and Dave Merheje

COMEDY Better tape your ribs for this one. Ali Hassan and Dave Merheje’s stand-up comedy show aims to maim.

Comedy openers: Coko + Daphney N our Hadidi Carol Zoccoli

FREE

2pm

Indigenous New Wave Featuring Erin Costelo, Tara Williamson, and Dawn Pritchard

MUSIC Harbourfront Centre and Folk Music Ontario have partnered to present the best Indigenous folk artists.

FREE

6pm

Wāhine Toa - Warrior Women

MUSIC DANCE This production is an exploration of contemporary Indigenous music and dance that invokes and expresses the strength and spiritual earthy power of the feminine.

FREE

SUN, JULY 22SAT, JULY 21FRI, JULY 20

CONCERT STAGE STAGE IN THE ROUND

FRI, JULY 20

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE THEATRE

CONCERT STAGE

ExiledJuly 26–29

7:30pm

Bassem Youssef: The Joke Is Mightier

than the SwordCOMEDY Named one of Time magazine’s

100 Most Influential People, Bassem Youssef is the “Jon Stewart” of the Arab world.

TICKETS $65–100

6pm

Human FlowFILM Directed by Ai Weiwei,

this documentary, a big winner at the 2017 Venice Film Festival, elucidates both the staggering scale of human migration and its profound, personal impact.

FREE

9:30pm

Ramy EssamMUSIC One of the loudest

voices for youth in Egypt, Ramy Essam has become an international symbol of social activism and a beacon of bravery in the Middle East.

FREE

9:30pm

Ana Tijoux presents Roja y Negro

MUSIC Renowned Grammy-winning French-Chilean musician Ana Tijoux reconnects with her roots, championing disenfranchised Latinos everywhere.

FREE

10:30pm–3am

Exiled at NightFeaturing Papi Juice, Säye Skye, FAARROW and more!

MUSIC ART Experience a multi-sensory late-night party extravaganza taking over the entire Artport building for one night only.

TICKETS FROM $7

4pm

Daby TouréMUSIC Daby Touré never fails

to astound audiences with his ethereal voice, masterful guitar work and original songs.

FREE

5:30pm

Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited

MUSIC One of Africa’s best-known artists, the Lion of Zimbabwe is a musical and political force in the struggle for self-rule in his country.

FREE

SUN, JULY 29SAT, JULY 28FRI, JULY 27

THU, JULY 26

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE THEATRE

CONCERT STAGESTUDIO THEATRE CONCERT STAGE

MAIN BUILDINGCONCERT STAGE

Site-wideJuly 12–29

Ola VoloVISUAL ARTS This installation by Kazakhstan-

Canadian illustrator Ola Volo deep-dives into the subtleties of human nature, celebrating life’s little surprises along the way.

WORLD CAFÉ

Museum of Failure - pop up!VISUAL ARTS For every success like the

iPhone, the VCR and the Ford Mustang, there are the Apple Newtons, Betamaxes and Edsels that crashed and burned.

WEST VITRINES

Sean Martindale: Multiple installationsVISUAL ARTS Award-winning

interdisciplinary artist Sean Martindale, known for his contemporary interventions in public spaces, activates Harbourfront Centre this year.

Home Turfed

#NATURE

Ai Weiwei

Our Desires Fail Us Sean Martindale & JP KingCity of Toronto, Solid Waste Management Services

SITE WIDE

Exchanges: Dialogue,

Hesitation & Creation

An exhibition of work from the Feminist

Photography Network’s Online

ResidencyVISUAL ARTS A showcase

of works that brings together mid-career women-identified

artists from Scotland and Canada.

The Main Ingredient Silent Disco

DANCE Let it all hang out at a silent disco, dancing to some of Toronto’s

best DJs on wireless headphones.

Saturdays 3–8pm & Sundays 2–6pm

ARTPORT GALLERY

NORTH ORCHARD

FREE

“Love the Future / Free Ai Weiwei” (2011) by Sean Martindale

Harbourfront Centre Theatre

Queens Quay Terminal

Fleck Dance Theatre(Third Floor)

The Power Plant

Harbourfront CentreMain Building

Concert Stage Natrel Pond

Lake Ontario

SHOP

Boxcar Social

Brigantine Room

Wes

t V

itrin

es

Studio Theatre

Artport Gallery

Canada Square

Ontario Square

World Café

Lavazza

The Slip

West Pier

East Pier

Stage in the Round

North Orchard

Amsterdam Brewhouse

PoliceStation

Queens Quay West

Boardwalk

Radisson Hotel

Low

er S

imco

e St

reet

Rees

Str

eet

Robe

rtso

n C

resc

ent

York

Str

eet

Site Partners

Harbourfront Centre presents 4,000 events to millions of Canadian and international visitors each year. All of these events, including many that are free, are possible thanks to the generous support of our partners, sponsors and donors.

Thank you to our partners, sponsors and donors

Programming Partners

Corporate Site Partners Media Partner

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE235 QUEENS QUAY WEST, TORONTO

(416) 973-4000 HARBOURFRONTCENTRE.COM

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE

PRESENTS

THE FESTIVALOF RISK AND

FAILURE

JULY 12 — 29, 2018

ANA TIJOUX

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE235 QUEENS QUAY WEST, TORONTO

(416) 973-4000 HARBOURFRONTCENTRE.COM