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For anyone looking to sink their teeth into a new cultural experience, the City of Orillia and Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC) have teamed up this summer to create “Orillia Summer Nights,” a new series of cultural experiences offered in neighbourhood parks.
Starting Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Clayt French Park, Orillia Summer Nights brings a five-week series of free, diverse, and interactive entertainment to small neighbourhood parks. Activities start at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of Sept 7, and include improv, dance, comedy, music and movement, and edible art. Should there be inclement weather in the forecast, follow Orillia Arts Council on social media @orilliaartscouncil for updates and further instructions.
Errol Lee July 27, 2022 at Clayt French Park
Orillia Summer Nights Activity Schedule
July 27 |
Clayt French Park |
975-983 Atlantis Dr. |
Kids in the Hood with Errol Lee combines music and movement to get the entire family off their feet |
Postponed due to weather |
Hillcrest Park |
255 Matchedash St. N. |
Laughs on the Hill - Improv with the Old Dancehall Players |
Aug. 10 |
Homewood Park |
68 Woodside Dr. |
Dance Moves – Latin Line Dancing with Miriam Goldberger |
Aug. 17 |
Walter Henry Park |
3050 Orion Blvd. |
Eat Your Art – Editable art with Nancy Hannah |
Aug. 24 |
Victoria Park |
75 Coldwater Rd. West |
Laughs on the Lawn – Outdoor Theatre with the Old Dancehall Players |
Aug. 31 - new | High Street Park | 472 High Street | Urban Hip Hop with Zain Campbell and Errol Lee |
Sept. 7 - New date NOTE: this event starts at 5:45 p.m. |
Hillcrest Park |
255 Matchedash St. N. |
Laughs on the Hill - Improv with the Old Dancehall Players |
Errol Lee is a singer, songwriter and inspirational speaker. His music and moves will get the entire family on their feet.
The Old Dancehall Players are a local improv/comedy group guaranteed to make you laugh with their performances.
Miriam Goldberger is a jazzy person and a jazzy dance teacher. Even if you stay in your lawn chair, your toes won't stop tapping.
Nancy Hannah is a member of the Sharing Place Food Bank. She is excited to work with participants to help them make their cake and eat it too. Actually, there won't be cake but there will definitely be a creative project you can devour.
Zain Campbell is an award-winning producer, rapper, singer and songwriter with moves.