Capture pop-up theatre performances on your way: these interstitial transit hubs become an open air performance space for Youth Troopers for Global Awareness (YTGA) engaging unsuspecting audiences with spoken word and two minute skits on topics ranging from self-esteem to human trafficking. YTGA is a youth led non-profit organization, mobilizing and empowering young people for social justice through workshops, campaigns and the arts. These young advocates address domestic and international social issues through creative writing, visual arts, theatre and spoken word.

Presented by Youth Troopers for Global Awareness with the support of the City of Mississauga's Culture Division and MiWay

Website: ytga.com
Facebook: pages/YTGA/200680823301013
Twitter: @YTGA00

Catch this cornucopia of expression from youth across the city, featuring spoken word, dancing and singing that both embraces and rails against depression, isolation and mental illness. Come one, come all! Enjoy exceptional talent entering groundbreaking territories of the mind. Hosted by story-telling Folklore artist, Sean Pinchin, best known for crafting warm and soulful sounds with nothing but his voice, harmonica and slide guitar. Using his music as therapy, Sean has an emotional delivery that any audience can feel and relate to. Call 416-523-1677 to sign-up to perform on a first come first serve basis by April 25.

Coordinated by Amy Towers and Prabjot Jagdev, the Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre - Newcomer Youth Community Engagement, Mississauga Arts Council, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee / Youth Movement, Mississauga Central Library and the City of Mississauga's Culture Division. Sponsored by Mississauga Theatre Alliance.

Websites: dixiebloor.ca, mississaugaartscouncil.com, myac-mississauga.com

"A rebel makes their own definition." In conjunction with National Youth Arts Week, this youth-focused TEDx event organized for youth and by youth will feature speakers and performers of varying ages, professions and backgrounds who define themselves as Rebels. They will provide engaging and thought-provoking speeches, along with live performances and pre-recorded videos selected by youth, for youth.

Co-presented by University of Toronto, Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee and City of Mississauga's Youth Movement.

Website: tedxyouthmississauga.com
Facebook: tedxyouthmississauga?sk=info

Experience a fusion of different genres and styles of music, including pop, hip hop, reggae, Bollywood and club. Diversity Dancers are set to perform their first flash dance mob… this motley crew of sights, sounds and smiles may inspire you to get up and dance on the streets and in the hallways.

Presented by dancers from the Newcomer Youth Community Engagement (NYCE) program at Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre.

Website: dixiebloor.ca

Rebel Teen Mixer at the YMCA is a night designated for youth to participate in a wide variety of activities in a fun and safe environment. Pick-up some basketball or learn some new hip hop moves taught by choreographer Freddie Buen. Be an opening act along with other teen dancers led by Freddie, before mixing it up with the evening's headliners, I Rock With The One, an award winning dance crew that has represented Canada in the 2009 and 2010 at the World Hip Hop Championships.

YMCA Teen Nights provide an opportunity for youth ages 13 to 18 to participate in various activities with weekly youth led themes. Activities will include basketball, soccer, volleyball, hip hop dance, team fitness challenge, Xbox, amazing race challenge, workshops, and guest speakers. Open to members and non members. Bring a friend for a free teen night membership. No fee required.

Presented by YMCA and City of Mississauga's Culture Division

Websites: irockwiththeone.com, ymcagta.org

1. Michael Spaziani @ COOKSVILLE
   11 am - 12 pm
   Meet at the south east Parkette at Hurontario and Dundas Streets

   
   

   For over a century, Cooksville was known for industrial, commercial and educational activities. It was also the centre for Mississauga's first municipal offices and the city's central library. Today Cooksville is a multicultural hub with a high density population and terrific "unplanned" charm. Local architect Michael Spaziani offers his personal thoughts on the bustling area.

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2. Aubrey Iwaniw @ UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISAUGA
   2 PM - 3 PM
   Meet in the foyer of the RAWC Gym

   
   

   Since the campus began a major growth phase in 2004, a significant number of environmental initiatives have accompanied this growth. Come walk with the campus environmental project coordinator and tour some of the natural and technical projects that help make the venue so special. Please wear appropriate footwear. This event will take place rain or shine.

   Website: utm.utoronto.ca/green

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3. Matthew Wilkinson @ REBELLION OF 1837 ROUTE

   Painting by Katie Moore

   3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Meet at The Collegeway and Mississauga Road (at the entrance of UTM campus)

   
   

   2012 marks the 175th anniversary of the Rebellion of 1837. Join Heritage Mississauga's Historian Matthew Wilkinson, as we trace part of the route taken by Rebel Leader William Lyon Mackenzie on his flight from authorities following the failed rebellion. Also discover part of historic Mississauga's fascinating heritage.

   
   

   Website: heritagemississauga.com

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4. Laura Fanthome @ RIVERWOOD PARK
   5 PM - 6 PM (TBC)
   Meet at Riverwood Conservancy

   
   

   Riverwood is a public garden, park and nature conservancy. It offers an array of species, trails and beautiful scenic views. Join a conversation about how to protect and enhance the city's natural environment for future generations. Join the conservancy's science teacher Laura Fanthome on this nature exploration.

   
   

   Website: riverwoodconservancy.org

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5. GHOST WALK

   Illustration by Safa Aziz

   8 PM - 9 PM (Dusk Walk) 10 PM - 11 PM (Dark Walk) Meet at 1764 Lakeshore Road West, in front of Paintscapes Inc

   
   

   Join Youth Troopers for Global Awareness as they embark on a Ghost Walk in the Clarkson Neighbourhood. Mississauga may be a young suburb but has been around long enough for certain spirits to move in. Walk with us as we share with you stories of Mississauga's haunted history and as we explore some spooky buildings while learning a little about the spirits that call Mississauga home.

   
   

   Presented by Youth Troopers for Global Awareness with the support of Museums of Mississauga.

   
   

   Website: ytga.com
   Facebook: pages/YTGA/200680823301013
   Twitter: @YTGA00

Join leading artists from the Mississauga Arts Council's Limelight Association of Young Artists for a walking tour featuring live art performances in downtown Mississauga. Join your tour guide, singer/songwriter Sean Sroka as he takes you on an unforgettable tour of cutting edge arts and culture in the City of Mississauga. Get set for live performances by rock band SEAM, singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan, spoken word by Matt Miller, James Faulkner, Latina singer/songwriter Jennifer Cortez, Jay T, Soprano Sandra Cina and ballroom dance by Luiza Sadowski. Set your sights on a screening of an original film by Jeffrey Pike at Celebration Square and live breakdance by Damon Pfaff. Enjoy an inside tour of the Living Arts Centre's art exhibit and more! The art crawl will include a visit to the Mississauga YMCA to enjoy the new art exhibit titled, "The Woman in Us" featuring hot and fresh art by local painter Aveen Ismail. The event will round off with an Open Mic in the Living Arts Centre's Rogers Theatre from 3:30pm to 5pm hosted by singer/songwriter Iman Wain at the Living Arts Centre. The Mississauga Arts Council's Limelight Arts Crawl is one event you won't want to miss!

Visit the Mississauga Arts Council online at www.mississaugaartscouncil.com for additional details and a detailed map and agenda for the event.

The Mississauga Children's Choir will be co-hosting a mini choral festival with the Hamilton Children's Choir. International award winning conductor and composer Dr. Cristian Grases (Venezuela/USA) will be guest conducting the choirs for a week of workshops on Latin American repertoire, culminating in a concert, A Musical Fiesta!

Presented by the Mississauga Children's Choir and Hamilton Children's Choir.

Website: mississaugachildrenschoir.com
Facebook: MississaugaChildrensChoir

Join super-duper local dance crews Ground Illusionz and New Skool at the Dance Off Square in the Community Centre lobby for the craziest moves Clarkson's ever seen. Who will be the winner? You get 5 minutes to show off your moves. If dancing isn't your style, bring your skate board and battle off outside. Winners will be announced at 3:30 pm. Come out and strut your stuff!

Presented by Clarkson Community Centre and Library and VOYCE, with the support of the City of Mississauga's Culture Division.

Facebook: clarkson.cc

Discover Mississauga at the pace of a stroll. Wander the city with Shawn Micallef and feel free to suggest stops along the way, slight diversions and share some of your thoughts and stories. Micallef is the author of Stroll: Psychogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto, an editor of Spacing Magazine (spacing.ca) and co-founder of [Murmur], a location based mobile phone documentary project.

Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga with the support of Peel Volunteers and the City of Mississauga's Culture Division. Please see the AGM website for updates and notices.

Website: artgalleryofmississauga.com
Facebook: artgalleryofmississauga
Twitter: @artgallerymiss

Music Monday is an annual event that brings together thousands of students, musicians, parents and community members across the country to celebrate the gift of music in our lives, on the same day at the same time. The Coalition for Music Education launched Music Monday in 2005 and it takes place on the first Monday in the month of May. Sing a Song! Learn it, play it and be a part of this seismic music movement.

Website: musicmakesus.ca/musicmonday

The elementary teachers of Peel invite you to consider how individuals express what they see. What do our youth have to say? Discover the world as seen through the eyes of Peel's Elementary Students in Visual Voices: Through Our Eyes. Celebrate alongside young artists as they creatively voice their ideas, observations and experiences.

Presented by the Living Arts Centre.

Website: livingartscentre.ca
Facebook: livingartscentre
Twitter: @ArtsCentre

This exciting art exhibit features original works of art by art students from Erindale Secondary School and is organized by art teacher Sheena Currie. This exhibit explores the 175th Anniversary of the Rebellion of 1837 and the theme of "Rebel" in the modern world.

Presented by artists from Erindale Secondary School and Heritage Mississauga.

Websites: heritagemississauga.com

Kids across the city kick-off this unique mail art project destined for Canada's Summer Olympics athletes competing in London this year. Illustrate your own personal message on a special paper leaf design and add it to the Mississauga Olympic tree, located at the Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame and in library branches across the city.

Presented by the City of Mississauga's Culture Division in partnership with the Libraries of Mississauga and Mississauga Sports Hall of Fame.

Clarkson community youth will have an opportunity to submit photographs that capture events, places or concepts within their neighbourhood or greater surroundings. The competition will be judged by community members and a prize will be awarded. The program was initiated by VOYCE (Vision of Youth for Clarkson Events) which is a youth advisory committee, formed as part of the City of Mississauga's Youth Plan. Building on the successful 2011 exhibition of surprising and inspiring photographs taken by our Clarkson young adults, we invite you to cast a vote for your favourite photo by our local youth.

Presented by Clarkson Community Centre and Library and VOYCE.

Facebook: clarkson.cc

Explore the emotional and thought-provoking works by emerging visual artist Aveen Ismail on display for National Youth Arts Week. Proudly showcased in her new exhibit, The Woman in Us, Aveen's paintings are an expression of her passion for life and art. Deeply inspired by the works of Klimt and Picasso, Aveen's art explores the multi-faceted nature of women and their diverse emotional landscape. Come and explore Aveen's art, an evocative mixture of representational serenity art, expressionism, fauvism, still life, poetry and fashion.

Presented by the Mississauga Arts Council in partnership with the Mississauga YMCA.

Website: mississaugaartscouncil.com