Beginning Saturday, July 8, the outdoor plaza at Brentwood Mall will host a series of free summer celebrations for five weeks with its 2023 Summer Event Series.
From complimentary concerts to dance, fitness sessions and art programs — there is no shortage of diverse entertainment awaiting visitors to the mall.
The five-week event, lasting 26 days, will begin on July 8 with a Multicultural Drum Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. The annual drumming event is a celebration of multiculturalism and diverse drumming traditions from around the world.
The festival features a variety of performances by 15 teams of drummers and percussionists from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds including African, Aboriginal, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern, showcasing the different rhythms, sounds and styles of drumming from around the world.
Music on the Plaza featuring free outdoor performances from local artists including NaRai, Marie Hui, Antonio Larosa, Sound Cinema, Soulstream will return on Sunday, July 9 from 2 to 8 p.m. and run each Saturday and Sunday until Aug. 6.
On Tuesdays the 11th and 18th from 6 to 7 p.m., South Asian women, Yeshiva Mehta and Hasini Basnayake will lead the community along to beginner-friendly dance moves with their inclusive dance community, BollyFusion.
For those interested in other dance forms, salsa dancing will be back every Wednesday, starting July 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and will run until Aug. 2.
For the non-dancers who want to break some sweat, the Plaza will also be hosting free spin pop-up class by SPINCO on July 13 and 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. and shadowboxing classes on July 27 and Aug. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. by Rumble Boxing.
For the artistically inclined, Art from the Heart on July 25, a two-hour guided painting session led by Maria Bertosh, a Vancouver-based pop-surrealism artist will teach basic painting skills and create an open space for artists of all experience levels to experiment and explore.
In addition to these activities, the mall will also host the second Battle at Brentwood DJ competition on July 21 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a live talent showcase of TableTutor DJ community’s students, followed by a live battle with amateur DJs.
To wrap up the summer event series, there will be a new Party on the Plaza. On July 28 and Aug. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m., the party will include face painting by Oui Entertain and complimentary treats like Yuzu Lemonade from Earls and an appearance by Bella Gelateria’s gelato cart.
For the full summer event series schedule and registrations for select activities, visit their website.
