[Event] UNITY Concert with Headliner Talib Kweli July 20th @ Yonge-Dundas Square (Toronto)
The 2013 UNITY Festival is getting ready to showcase some of the hottest acts in hip-hop as the 5th annual festival kicks off July 18 – 21 throughout the city of Toronto. UNITY is proud to announce a FREE show headlined by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli at Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday, July 20 with an opening set by Toronto’s own Rich Kidd, an underground king in his own right. The UNITY Concert will be a collaboration of performances and stories that represent the different artistic elements taught during UNITY's year long after school programs, including breakdancing, beatboxing, mcing, and live performances. It will be a free –all day event with over 50 performances from youth, UNITY artists and major headliners. There will also be open graffiti arts space for public engagement and community partner tables. Check out the full schedule and promotional video below. What: UNITY Concert with Headliner Talib Kweli featuring Rich Kidd, Scott Jackson and Lazylegz Where: Yonge-Dundas Square 1 Dundas St E Toronto When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 *1PM - 10PM Admission: FREE! Unity Festival Schedule:
Thursday, July 18
Free Your Sound: 2vs2 Beatboxing Battle in partnership with BeatboxCan
Headliner: Rahzel
6-11pm Tickets are FREE for youth aged 18 and under (Must show valid ID)
Tickets for those 19 and older are $5 in advance or $10 at the door
The Mod Club, 722 College Street, Toronto
Friday, July 19
Free Your Style: Breakdancing and All Styles in partnership with IBE.
Headliners: KID DAVID (From The Squadron & The Renegades crews)
5-11pm • Tickets are FREE for youth aged 18 and under (Must show valid ID)
Tickets for those 19 and older are $5 in advance or $10 at the door
The Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street
Saturday, July 20
National UNITY Day
Featuring Talib Kweli, Rich Kidd, Lazylegz, and more!
1-10pm FREE Yonge-Dundas Square
Sunday, July 21
Free Your Voice: Lyricist Battle and Showcase.
Headliners: QUEEN GODIS
2-5pm • Tickets are FREE for youth aged 18 and under (Must show valid ID)
Tickets for those 19 and older are $5 in advance or $10 at the door
Daniels Spectrum Theatre, 585 Dundas Street East For more information visit UNITYCharity.com Twitter: @UNITYCharity
Hashtags: #UNITYFestival
Facebook: UNITY Charity 
I was in attendance last year for Unity first event @ Western and it was a success!! Unity is back this year at the Ceeps filled with breaking, beatboxing, Emcee-ing, DJ-ing, spoken word and everything else Hip-Hop! What: Casper the Ghost, Black Dahlia, Dana Mathews, Woof, Rohain, UWO Breakers, and more! When: November 23, 2011. Doors at 9pm until 12am. Where: Ceeps 671 Richmond St, London, ON N6A3G7
How Much: $5 minimum donation for Tickets. Tickets will be sold at UCC two days and one day prior to the event. They will also be available at the door. About Unity:
Unity is an arts based education organization. UNITY engages youth 10 to 18 by implementing school and community programs helping youth positively express their stress and develop skills for success. UNITY empowers youth to make better choices as leaders, mentors and positive community role models leading to more productive citizens, safer schools, and healthier