Black History Month
TORONTO & GTA
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January The Power Plant: OCAD University 10:00 AM Learn more HERE >> 22, 2019 In Conversation with Alicia Henry & Daina 100 McCaul Street 7:30 PM Augaiti Toronto, Ontario
January Carlton Cinema 7:30 PM The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) 23, 2019 Toronto Black Film showcases a selection of Black films with the Festival Press 20 Carlton Street objective of creating a space to discuss Conference Toronto, Ontario cultural, social and socio-economic issues.
January The Power Plant 8:00 PM A free party to celebrate the launch of The 25, 2019 Contemporary Art Power Plant's Winter 2019 Exhibition The Power Plant Gallery Season! Learn more HERE >> Winter 2019 Opening Party 231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario
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TORONTO & GTA
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January Studio Theatre, 1:00 PM Learn more HERE >> 26, 2019 Harbourfront The Power Plant: Centre In Conversation with Omar Ba & Nabila 235 Queens Quay Abdel Nabi W, Toronto, Ontario
January Metro Toronto 1:00 PM The Annual Black History Month Kick-Off 27, 2019 Convention Centre Brunch brings together approximately 700 Ontario Black History community members and businesses for Society Black History 255 Front Street keynote presentations and entertainment, Month Kick-Off Brunch West, Toronto, focusing on the story of Black Canadians. Ontario Learn more HERE >>
February The Gladstone 7:00 – The Exhibition aims to explore and celebrate 1, 2019 How Does It Feel Hotel 10:00 PM the diverse forms of Black Love in the Exhibition Opening & community. Launch Party 1214 Queen Street (Afterparty West, Toronto, to follow) Ontario
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TORONTO & GTA
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February Harbourfront Centre Kuumba is a series of events in celebration of 1-3, 2019 Kuumba: Black History Month featuring the work of Journey to Black 235 Queens Quay photographers, filmmakers and community Liberation Symposium W, Toronto, Ontario leaders from Canada, the Americas and the UK. Learn more HERE >> February Longboat Hall, The Doors Learn more HERE >> 2, 2019 Great Hall open at Kuumba: 9:00 PM Black Liberation Ball 1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, Begins at Ontario 10:00 PM
Harbourfront Centre 12:00 – Learn more HERE >> Kuumba: 2:00 PM Voguing Workshop 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Ontario
February Harbourfront Centre 8:00 – DJ Skate Nights is an outdoor skating party 2, 9, 16, Kuumba: 11:00 PM that offers an evening lineup of DJs. Learn 2019 DJ Skate Nights 235 Queens Quay more HERE >> W, Toronto, Ontario
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TORONTO & GTA Date Event Location Time Information
February The Power Plant Harbourfront Centre 1:00 PM Learn more HERE >> 3, 2019 Gallery Talk: Sunday Scene with Dr. 235 Queens Quay W, Marieme Lo Toronto, Ontario
February Salon 7:00 PM – An abridged musical performance 4, 2019 Toronto Reference 8:30 PM commissioned for Luminato, performed in the Heritage Series: Library Salon. Learn more HERE >> Cabaret on the Ward 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario February The Power Plant: The Theatre Centre 7:30 PM Learn more HERE >> 5 & 6, Live Performance with 2019 Okwui Okpokwasali 1115 Queen Street Poor People’s TV Room West, Toronto, Ontario
February The Gladstone Hotel 8:00 – Moderated by the show's curator, Emilie 6, 2019 How Does It Feel 11:00 PM Croning, the discussion will be with the artists Artist Panel Discussion 1115 Queen Street and about their featured work, as well as the West, Toronto, themes explored throughout the exhibition. Ontario
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Black History Month
TORONTO & GTA
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February Koerner Hall Cocktails Raising Our Voices is an exploration of 12, 2019 6:00 – contemporary and historical stories from Historica Canada: 273 Bloor Street 7:00 PM diverse Black Canadians, including community Raising Our Voices West, Toronto, leaders, artists, politicians and business Ontario Event people, and academics. Learn more HERE >> 7:00 – 9:00 PM
February Isbael Bader 7:00 PM The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) 13, 2019 Theatre showcases a selection of Black films with the Toronto Black Film objective of creating a space to discuss Festival Opening NIght 95 Charles Street cultural, social and socio-economic issues. The West, Toronto, Learn more HERE >> Ontario
The Gladstone 7:00 – An engaging discussion about how we love, How to Love a Hotel 9:00 PM featuring Jamaican-born author Alexia Arthurs Jamaican: (‘How to Love a Jamaican’, 2018) in A Conversation with 1214 Queen Street conversation with Toronto-based artist and the Author West, Toronto, commentator Sharine Taylor. Ontario
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Black History Month
TORONTO & GTA
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February Black in Toronto: A BAND 6:30 – Black in Toronto: A Generation of Leaders will 14, 2019 Generation of Leaders 9:30 PM be a gallery showcase of selected art works, featuring portraits of 19 Brock Avenue featuring portraits of Black elders. Black elders Toronto, Ontario
Burdock 8:00 PM Project: Humanity presents We Now Recognize, a touring performance that Project: Humanity 1184 Bloor Street examines the idea of national apologies. Learn We Now Recognize West, Toronto, more HERE >> Ontario
February Art Gallery of 6:00PM Learn more HERE >> 16, 2019 Ontario Toronto Black Film Festival Celebrity Night 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario
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Black History Month
TORONTO & GTA
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February TD Gallery 6:30 – An interactive mixed media exhibition that 15, 2019 For the Record: Toronto Reference 8:00 PM explores hip hop culture in Toronto and An Idea of the North Library details the role of soundsystems in Opening Night propelling the city to be a source of globally 789 Yonge Street popular music. Learn more HERE >> Toronto, Ontario February Salon 12:00 - A full day of events around Black 16, 2019 Multidisciplinary Toronto Reference 5:00 PM contributions to the world of Opera Journey through Black Library featuring Jessye Norman, Naomi Andre and History and Opera Gregory Hopkins. 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario Rose Theatre 8:00 – “A Tribute to the Legends of Reggae: Into 11:30 PM The Dancehall,” is a musical ‘Rockumentary’ Tribute to the Legend 1 Theatre Lane that salutes the lives and music of legenday of Reggae: Into The Brampton, Ontario dancehall artists. Featuring live from Dancehall Jamaica: Lt. Stitchie, Tiger & Pinchers. Also featuring 5-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi who will be paying tribute to Reggae legend Garnett Silk. Eglinton St. George’s 2:00 – The reggae scene in Toronto’s Eglinton and United Church 4:00 PM Oakwood neighbourhood in the 1960s and Culchahworks Arts 70s created artists and sounds that continue Collective Presents: 35 Lytton Boulevard, to influence the genre today. Come and see Fish and Rum Project Toronto, Ontario some of the legendary figures in Toronto reggae on stage together for the first time in ages, playing the music that started it all.
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TORONTO & GTA
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February Carlton Cinema First Film Learn more about the festival HERE >> 18, 2019 Toronto Black Film 1:00 PM Festival Kids Day 20 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario Last Film 7:00 PM
February Main Theatre 7:30 – 11:30 One of the great singers of her generation, 20, 2019 Four Seasons PM renowned for her extraordinary voice and Centre for the musical versatility, American opera singer 12th Glenn Gould Prize Performing Arts Jessye Norman has been chosen as The Gala & Concert for Twelfth Glenn Gould Prize Laureate. More Jessye Norman 145 Queen Street than 40 years after making her operatic West, Toronto, debut, Jessye continues to maintain a busy Ontario performance schedule, now concentrating on recitals and concerts. Jackman Hall 7:00 PM A continuance of the How Does It Feel Art Gallery of exhibition with the showing of Medicine for Ontario Melancholy, a film by Academy Award- How Does It Feel winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, If Black Love Movie Night 317 Dundas Street Beale Street Could Talk). Film introduction West, Toronto, by Wedge Curatorial Projects Director Ontario Kenneth Montague. Co-presented with Paradise Theatre. Free tickets HERE >>
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TORONTO & GTA
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February S. Walter Stewart 6:30 – 8:00 Learn more HERE >> 21, 2019 Heritage Series: Library PM Niagara Black Waters Flow Deep 70 Memorial Park Avenue, East York, Ontario
February Fairmont Royal 6:30 PM – Learn more HERE >> 23, 2019 York Hotel 1:30 AM
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Aga Khan Museum 8:00 – 9:30 Learn more HERE >> William Franklyn PM Leathers in Concert 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario February Black Artists’ Networks BAND 2:00 – 4:00 24, 2019 in Dialogue (BAND) PM Panel Discussion 19 Brock Avenue Toronto, Ontario
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TORONTO & GTA
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February Peel Art Gallery, Museum 2:00 – 4:00 North is Freedom is an exhibition of 24, 2019 NORTH IS FREEDOM & Archives PM photographs by Yuri Dojc that celebrates Official Toronto the descendants of freedom-seekers who Opening 9 Wellington Street East, escaped slavery in the United States in Brampton, Ontario the years before the American Civil War. February Salon 7:00 – 8:30 An onstage discussion about diversity 27, 2019 Heritage Series: Toronto Reference Library PM and the world of brewing. Beer & Diversity 789 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario March 2, Culchahworks Arts The Opera House 8:00 PM 2019 Collective Presents: Eglinton West Project 735 Queen Street West, Concert Toronto Ontario March 4, Salon To Be Spoken word poet Hanif Abdurraqlib will 2019 Heritage Series: Toronto Reference Library Announced be interviewed about his work. Hanif Abdurraqlib 789 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario March 9 Film Presentation: Revue Cinema 4:00 PM A conversation with Claire Prieto as well & 10, Claire Prieto’s Black both days as a panel discussion with others about 2019 Mother Black Daughter 400 Roncesvalles her work. and Older Stronger Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
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SOUTHERN ONTARIO
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February Niagara United Menonite 8:00 PM Christine Jensen is a force in Canadian 15, 2019 Bravo Niagara! Festival Church music, both a major voice on the of the Arts: saxophone and a lauded composer with Christine Jensen Jazz 1775 Niagara Stone Road, two JUNO Awards to her credit. Learn Orchestra featuring Niagara-On-The-Lake, more HERE >> Ingrid Jenson Ontario
February Bravo Niagara! Festival Cairns Recital Hall 1:00 PM Acclaimed GRAMMY award-winning 16, 2019 of the Arts: FirstOntario Performing pianist Bill Charlap is not only recognized Bill Charlap Presents Arts Centre as one of the world’s greatest jazz George Gershwin – The pianists, he is also a renowned educator Blues and the 250 St. Paul Street, St. and enchanting story-teller. Learn more American Soul Catharines, Ontario HERE >>
Partridge Hall 8:00 PM Saturday evening’s concert, Singin’ & Bravo Niagara! Festival FirstOntario Performing Swingin’: A Jazz Summit, is a rare of the Arts: Arts Centre opportunity to hear seven modern Singin’ and Swingin’, masters, each one a virtuoso, create A Jazz Summit 250 St. Paul Street, St. music together. Learn more HERE >> Catharines, Ontario
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SOUTHERN ONTARIO
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February Stratus Vineyards 1:00 PM Music with No Borders features an 17, 2019 Bravo Niagara! Festival incredible once-in-a-lifetime concert of the Arts: 2059 Niagara Stone showcasing the exquisite pianism of NEA Music with No Borders Road, Niagara-On-The- Jazz Master Kenny Barron with top Lake, Ontario echelon players from both Canada and the United States. Learn more HERE >>
Bravo Niagara! Festival Stratus Vineyards 6:30 PM The annual Canadian Jazz Master of the Arts: Awards was founded to celebrate and Canadian Jazz Master 2059 Niagara Stone honour Canadian jazz musicians of the Awards Gala and Road, Niagara-On-The- highest artistic excellence. Learn more Dinner Lake, Ontario HERE >>
February Project: Humanity Phog Lounge Doors at Project: Humanity presents We Now 21, 2019 We Now Recognize 8:00 PM Recognize, a touring performance that Windsor Opening Night 157 University Avenue, examines the idea of national apologies. Windsor, Ontario
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OTTAWA
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February National Arts Full Day The Summit is to be an annual gathering, 2-3, National Black Centre where the strategic plan is used to enhance 2019 Canadians Summit capacity to respond to the needs of Black 1 Elgin Street, Canadians. Ottawa, Ontario
February National Gallery of 12:00 – The Gift Of Jazz is a musical celebration of 13 & 14, Odyssey Showcase: Canada 1:30PM Jazz from its African and Gospel roots to 2019 The Gift of Jazz both days modern day expressions including the Matinee Performance 380 Sussex Drive, arrival and influence of Jazz in Canada. Ottawa, Ontario
February National Gallery of 6:30 – 8:00 The Gift Of Jazz is a musical celebration of 14, 2019 Odyssey Showcase: Canada PM Jazz from its African and Gospel roots to The Gift of Jazz modern day expressions including the Evening Performance 380 Sussex Drive, arrival and influence of Jazz in Canada. Ottawa, Ontario
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WESTERN CANADA
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February Arts Commons To Be 22-23, Art Commons Presents: Announced 2019 Black History Month 205 8 Avenue SE, Cabaret Calgary, Alberta
February The Cultch 6:00 – 8:00 Project: Humanity presents We Now 28, 2019 Project: Humanity PM Recognize, a touring performance that We Now Recognize 1895 Venables examines the idea of national apologies. Vancouver Opening Street, Vancouver, Night British Columbia
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ATLANTIC CANADA
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See what's happening for African Heritage Month through Halifax Public Libraries HERE. February The Bus Stop 8:00 PM Project: Humanity presents We Now 23, 2019 Project: Humanity Recognize, a touring performance that We Now Recognize 2203 Gottingen examines the idea of national apologies. Halifax Opening Night Street, Halifax, Learn more HERE >> Nova Scotia
March 1, Halifax Black Film To Be Announced To Be Learn more HERE >> 2019 Festival Opening Night Announced
March 1- Various locations, Various Learn more HERE >> 3, 2019 Halifax Black Film events to be Festival announced
March 6, Kenneth C Rowe 10:30 AM – 17-year-old Juilliard bound student William 2019 Hall 12:00 PM Leathers and his fathe will perform Classical, jazz, gospel, reggae, and blues on trumpet, William Franklyn 6100 University 7:00 – 8:30 piano and vocals. The show seeks to inspire Leathers in Concert Avenue, Halifax, PM young people and Black youth who are Nova Scotia interested in music and the arts. (Q&A to follow both concerts)
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MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
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February The OMNI Hotel 5:30 PM This event serves to pay homage to 2, 2019 Vision Celebration Gala outstanding Black artist changemakers Black Theatre 1050 rue Sherbrooke O, who contribute to the development of Workshop Montreal, Quebec arts in Canada.
February L'Afrique, Des Le National A series of cultural and artisic events that 16, 2019 Musiques, des celebrate Black African Heritage. Histoires! 1220 St Catherine Street Sekouba Bambino East, Montreal, Quebec
February Jamaican Canadian 8:00 – “Tribute to the Legends of Reggae: Into 17, 2019 Tribute to the Legends Centre 11:30 PM The Dancehall,” is a musical of Reggae: Into The ‘Rockumentary’ that salutes the lives and Dancehall Montreal, Quebec music of the legendary Lt. Stitchie, Pinchers, Tiger and Garnett Silk. Project: Humanity Resonance Café 6:00 – 8:00 Project: Humanity presents We Now We Now Recognize PM Recognize, a touring performance that Montreal Opening 7175 Park Avenue, examines the idea of national apologies. Night Montreal, Quebec
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Black History Month
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
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February Festival des films et des Polyvalente Hall of UQAM 6:30 PM Massimadi: LGBTQ2 + Afro Film and Arts 21, 2019 arts LGBTQ+ afro 200 Sherbrooke Ouest Festival, during Black History Month, which Opening Cocktail Montreal, Quebec uses the power of LGBTQ + Afro arts and films to fight against racism and February J.A. de Seve Hall of 7:00 PM homophobia and to promote diversity and 22, 2019 Concordia inclusion.This film festival is accompanied Festival des films et des by several panels, discussions and arts LGBTQ+ afro 1400 Boulevard de exhibitions. Opening Film Maisonneuve O Montreal, Quebec February BAnQ 7:00 PM 22, 2019 475 Boul de Maisonneuve E Fondu au Noir Montreal, Quebec
February Le Cinema du Parc 5:00 PM 24, 2019 3575 Park Ave Montreal, Quebec February L'Afrique, Des Musiques, Le Ministere Offers a series of cultural and artisic events 23, 2019 des Histoires! that celebrate Black African Heritage. Nuits D'aftrique Sound 4521 St Laurent Blvd System Monteal, QC
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Black History Month
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
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February Monnaie Money Black Oscar Peterson Hall Monnaie Money is a youth Talent Show 23, 2019 History Financial Concordia University made to showcase young talents. Literacy Talent Show 2019 7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest Montreal, Quebec February Galerie d'art Alfred Pellan 3:00 PM 23 – Forum Afro-Quebecois March 1, Exhibition & Vernissage 581 3e Ave 2019 Quebec City, Quebec
February L'Afrique, Des Club Balattou 9:00 PM 28, 2019 Musiques, des Histoires! 4372 St Laurent Blvd Benkadi Montreal, Quebec
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Black History Month
MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY
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February Ausgang 7:00 PM The goal of this gala is to highlight the 28, 2019 Gala Dynastie local talent of the Black Community. Pre-Gala 6525 rue St-Hubert Montreal, Quebec March 1, Musée McCord Massimadi: LGBTQ2 + Afro Film and Arts 2019 Festival des films et des Festival, during Black History Month, arts LGBTQ+ afro 690 Sherbrooke O, which uses the power of LGBTQ + Afro Closing Film Montreal, Quebec arts and films to fight against racism and homophobia and to promote diversity and inclusion. March 2- Maison de l'Afrique 11:00 AM – 3, 2019 l'arbre à Palabres 6256 Avenue, Henri- 9:00 PM Julien, Montreal, Quebec March 3, L'Afrique, Des Le National 8:00 PM 2019 Musiques, des Histoires! 1220 St Catherine St E Habib Koite et Montreal, Quebec Bassekou Kouyate March la TOHU 7:00 PM The goal of this gala is to highlight the 10, 2019 Gala Dynastie 2345 Rue Jarry E local talent of the Black Community.
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