The 519’s Youth Action and Arts Space (YAAS) is a free, drop-in program that offers youth who are 10 to 14 years old a fun place to connect, meet friends and new peers.

The 519 is collaborating with community artists and educators to facilitate arts and movement-based activities for two-spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary youth, as well as the youth of queer and trans families. We are utilizing storytelling and connections to the body through arts, dance, music, and movement-based activities. Our goal is to ensure we’re creating spaces for all folks within 2SLGBTQ+ communities and that we are prioritizing QTIBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Intersex, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) voices in programming.

Collectively, we strive to create a safer, supportive, and inspiring space where everyone – from facilitators to participants – can bring their full selves into the space, feel celebrated and continue to develop and strengthen their skills in self-expression.

Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30pm
  • May 2: Postcards to the Future
  • May 9: Field Trip (registration required)
  • May 16: Beads and Bracelets
  • May 23: Collaborative Crafters (in celebration of Doors Open at The 519)
  • May 30: Art at the Park
  • June 6: Movie Day

YAAS will take a break from June 13 to July 4 and return July 11.

For more details or information, contact Erin at EOBrien@The519.org

For children ages 6 to 9, visit: Kids Action and Arts Space

    At The 519 [519 Church St.]

  • May 16, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • May 23, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • May 30, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • Jun 06, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • Jul 11, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • Jul 18, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • Jul 25, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
  • Aug 01, 2026 (1:30 pm  3:30 pm )
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