Saturday 19 January 2019

SOME 2019 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS




SUNDAY, JAN. 27
2019 Black History Month Kick-off Brunch hosted by the Ontario Black History Society; 12:00 p.m. at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front St. W., Toronto. Keynote speaker: historian Dr. Afua Cooper. Call 416-867-9420
Cost: $85-$125

Check out td.com/blackhistorymonth for a list of events sponsored by TD Bank during Black History Month and happening in: Toronto & GTA, Southern Ontario, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Atlantic Canada and Western Canada.
 


FRIDAY, FEB. 1
Kuumba, Toronto’s longest-running celebration of Black History Month; Feb. 1, 2, 15, 16 & 20; Harbourfront Centre.
Cost: Some events are free, others ticketed

The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium + The Black Liberation Ball
The Black Daddies Club (BDC) founder Brandon Hay; Michael Roberson Maasai Mason-Margiella (Ultra-red/ C-RRED/ Adjunct Professor Union Theology Seminary, NY; and Twysted Miyake-Muglerfounder of the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance
The line-up for the plenaries:
Ballroom Has Something to Say
Friday, February 1, 8:00pm–10:00pm
Learn how the Ballroom communities’ responses to race, class, gender, sexuality and gender expression impact the lives of Black communities as a whole.
For the Love of Money: A Conversation Around Sex Work and Black Bodies
Friday, February 1, 8:00pm–10:00pm
This conversation looks to create space for sex workers to debunk some of the myths around
their profession.
What is Blackness? A Conversation Around Race, Politics and Gender in the Black Community
Saturday, February 2, 11:00am–12:30pm
Unpack what Blackness may or may not be from an international perspective
Voguing Workshop with The Icon Arturo Mugler
Saturday, February 2, 2:00pm– 2:00pm
Learn the basic elements of Vogue and work through movements with The Icon Arturo Mugler.
Art & Activism
Saturday, February 2, 1:00pm– 2:30pm
Artists at different stages in their lives share their experiences and how their art has impacted their environments for the better.
What are Black Fathers Teaching Their Sons About Love?
Saturday, February 2, 2:30pm– 4:00pm
This discussion delves into the complexities and the importance of Black parents teaching their children about love, even when they may be struggling with loving others and themselves.
I AM WOMAN - A conversation with Dominique Jackson
Saturday, February 2, 2:30pm– 4:00pm
In this intimate conversation, Dominique Jackson, best known for her leading role of Elektra Abundance on the FX television series Pose, discusses her life and the challenges and achievements that have made her the woman she is today.
Runway Workshop with The Legendary Twiggy Pucci Garçon
Saturday, February 2, 4:00pm– 6:00pm
Poses. Turns. Strut. Stance. Attitude. The legendary Twiggy Pucci Garçon guides you towards an unforgettable, creative runway performance
Black People Being Honest: A Conversation Around Monogamy, Polyamory and Black Love
Saturday, February 2, 5:30pm– 7:00pm
Where do we learn about love and how to love each other? Unearth the answer to this and more questions during this conversation focused on loving relationships in the Black community.
The Black Liberation Ball
Saturday, February 2, 9:30pm– 2:30am
Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St. West.   A 19+ event. Tickets: $15
This event will be a celebration of Blackness; and a stage where performers from across North America will come together and engage in dialogue.

BLACK FUTURES Hart House (UofT)
BLACK FUTURES is a series of programs using the lens of Afrofuturism to explore and present arts, dialogue and well-being.
The Ugly Black Woman
Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, 6:30–8:30 pm
Great Hall, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle
The Ugly Black Woman is a one night only performance with actor and powerful vocalist Nicky Lawrence. Featuring the songs and stories of female jazz and blues greats—Billie, Ella, Nina, Lena, Etta, Dinah and Sarah. This musical journey and discussion will not only reflect on their histories, but also consider the present realities and emerging futures for Black Canadian women and Black female artists globally. Nicky’s personal experiences and perspectives on the “ugly Black woman”, through her own stories and music, will be part of this unique concert and dialogue. 20% off tickets until January 26th - regular price $25! Use the promo code HOTJAZZ. Student tickets $10

Inaugural launch of the International Caribbean Inventors and Icons Museum The Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Diversity - Humber College
Admission is free
Opening Ceremony: Friday, February 1, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
North Campus, E-Concourse, 205 Humber College Boulevard
Exhibit Schedule
Friday, February 1 and 2, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North Campus, E-Concourse, 205 Humber College Boulevard
Thursday, February 28, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, L1017, 2 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive

Contact Jodie Glean at Jodie.Glean@humber.ca if you have any accommodation requirements.



SATURDAY, FEB. 2
Community Day Painting Project; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Jamaican Canadian Association Centre, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. Call 647-880-9196

SATURDAY, FEB. 2 (8:00 am) - MONDAY, FEB. 4 
2019 National Black Canadians Summit by Influence Orbis, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin St., Ottawa. 
The 2019 National Black Canadians Summit is a high-energy and inclusive convergence of hundreds of people from across Canada, in Ottawa, from Feb. 2 to 4, 2019, to mark Black History Month and the UN International Decade for People of African Descent.
Register on Eventbrite. 

SATURDAY, FEB. 2
Hamilton Black History Committee invites you to the 23rd annual Reverend John C. Holland Awards; 5:30 pm-1:30 am at Grand Central Ballroom, LIUNA Station, 360 James St. N., Hamilton.
Tickets: $85 (adult); $75 (seniors: over 65); $65 (youth: under 21)
johnhollandawards2019.eventbrite.ca

THURSDAY, FEB. 7 – SATURDAY, FEB. 9
The Black & Caribbean Book Affair at A Different Booklist, 777-779 Bathurst St., Toronto. A free event.



THURSDAY, FEB. 7
ROOTS: Digging Deeper & Building Stronger, a panel discussion; 7:00-9:00 p.m. inside the Auditorium, 1A Knightsbridge Rd., Brampton.
Register at Eventbrite or call 905-451-8090 ext. 122


THURSDAY, FEB. 7

b current performing arts launches Black Future Month in a celebration of the Black community’s countless contributions; 6:30-9:30 pm at CSI Annex Garage, 720 Bathurst St., Toronto.

There will be a featured conversation with Maxine Bailey, former vice-president of advancement at the Toronto International Film Festival, and led by comedienne and bcHUB training program graduate, Aba Amuquandoh.

Tickets:  40 tickets to Black-identified folks are Pay-What-You-Can

40 tickets for Allies at $40 each




 

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment presents “It Takes A Village” Black History Month celebration and fundraiser; 11:00 am-1:00 pm at The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park (Kipling & Lakeshore), Toronto. Guest speaker: Jean Augustine

Tickets: $10   Eventbrite
 


SUNDAY, FEB. 10
Boonoonoonos Brunch presented by the Jamaican Canadian Association in celebrating of Miss Lou’s 100th birthday; 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the JCA Centre, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. Call 416-746-5772 x.219
Admission: Early Bird Tickets $55, After Jan. 31: 460



TUESDAY, FEB. 12
Historica Canada presents “Raising our Voices – Sharing Black Canadian Stories”; 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, 273 Bloor St. W., Toronto.
Speakers include: Former NBA All-Star and Toronto Raptors assistant coach and community ambassador, Jamaal D. Magloire; chemist and CEO of Visions of Science Network for Learning, Eugenia Duodu; host of NBATV Canada’s “The Hangout” Akil Augustine; executive director of Rainbow Railroad Kimahli Powell; and spoken word artist, author and activist, MayaSpoken.
RSVP at Eventbrite


BLACK FUTURES Hart House (UofT)
Black Entrepreneurs and Visionaries Table Talk
Feb 12, 1-3pm
Music Room, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle FREE. Lunch will be provided.
Meet six innovative, dynamic and influential Black women and men who are making waves, changing narratives and creating a bright future for the Black Diaspora. Hear firsthand from this eclectic group of entrepreneurs about the impact they are making and their vision for the future. A fantastic opportunity to talk, share stories and learn from their journey.
Special Guest Speakers
   Lucia Bakulumpagi-Wamala, founder of Bakulu Power
   Emily Mills Founder and CEO, How She Hustles | HERstory in Black, former senior 
communicator at CBC
   Camille Mitchell Architect, KPMB
   Danardo Jones Lawyer, Educator & Former Director of Legal Service at the African 
Canadian Legal Clinic
   Sepo Achempong co-founder and visionary Director of Black Owned Unity
   Aisha Addo Founder and CEO, DriveHER


WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 – MONDAY, FEB. 18
The 7th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF).
www.torontoblackfilm.com


FRIDAY, FEB. 15
A Different Booklist along with the University of Toronto departments of African Studies, History, and the Women and Gender Institute present a book launch and lecture Pan-Africanism: A History by Dr. Hakim Adi; 7:30-9:30 p.m. at A Different Booklist Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst St., Toronto. A free event.


FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (KUUMBA)
OH NO! I’m becoming my mother and other fears of black women; 8:00 p.m. at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West.
Tickets: $35/$40

The visionary and hilarious Trey Anthony returns to Harbourfront Centre for the second installment of Kuumba 2018’s A Black Girl In Love (With Herself). Focusing on black women and our relationships with our mothers and ourselves, this interactive night of discussion will explore lessons we learned from our mothers, infertility, choosing not to have children, and how we balance work, love, and motherhood.

Featuring a screening of the short documentary film How Black Mothers Say I Love You, the evening promises to have you exhaling, laughing, crying and yelling “yes girl!”
Trey Anthony is an award-winning playwright, executive producer, actor, creator and stand-up comedian.


SATURDAY, FEB. 16 (KUUMBA)
Dat Gyal Funny! 8:00 p.m. at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West.
Tickets: $35/$40

The show that took Toronto by storm is back by popular demand! Gina Yashere stars in a night of pure belly laughs featuring a hilarious line up of the best Women-of-Colour comedians. Nuff laughs and nuff jokes!
Hosted and produced by Trey Anthony.




SATURDAY, FEB. 16

Peel United Cultural Partners presents the 18th annual Black History Month Concert; 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St. East, Brampton.  Guest speaker: Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society. Community Leadership Award presented to Justice Donald McLeod.

Tickets: $10, Children 2 and under: Free

For tickets, call: Christine 905-789-1551/416-206-9798 or Lucinda 905-796-1916/905-459-1942

Peel United Cultural Partners is a collaboration of the Congress of Black Women, Brampton Chapter and the United Achievers’ Club.




 
SATURDAY, FEB. 16
A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS OF REGGAE - Into The Dancehall presented by Jones and Jones Productions; 8:00 p.m. at the Rose Theatre, Brampton. This is a musical ‘Rockumentary’ that salutes the lives and music of legendary dancehall artists. Featuring live from Jamaica: Lt. Stitchie, Tiger & Pinchers! Also featuring 5-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi who will be paying tribute to Reggae legend Garnett Silk! Hosted by Master T. Music by Joshua Lucas. Join us for this Black History Month Reggae Jam.
Tickets: $25-$45



WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 (KUUMBA)
LAUNCH OF THE ANTHOLOGY “BLACK WRITERS MATTER” edited by Whitney French. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeside Terrace, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto. A free event.

This Black History Month, the Toronto International Festival of Authors and Kuumba invite you to celebrate the release of Black Writers Matter, an anthology of African Canadian creative nonfiction featuring works from established and emerging writers.
Join editor Whitney French as she talks to contributors Scott Fraser, Simone Dalton, Angela Wright and Phillip Dwight Morgan about the importance of sharing Black narratives, the origins and personal significance of their respective pieces, and how each of their stories contributes to a nuanced understanding of the Black Canadian experience.


THURSDAY, FEB. 21

Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development (CACD) annual Black History Month event “Celebrating Our Diversity and Our Commonality”; 6:30-9:30 pm at Mississauga Valley Community Centre, Larry Taylor Auditorium, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd., Mississauga.

RSVP at rcunnin123@rogers.com or call Ron Cunningham, executive director, 647-339-2223


 





SATURDAY, FEB. 23
William Franklyn Leathers in Concert; 8:00 p.m. at the Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto. Presented by Joy Bullen, Black History Month Music Tours.
Tickets: $45; $40 for students and seniors
Agakhanmuseum.org or call 416-646-4677



SATURDAY, FEB. 23

Shape The Future, a concert featuring jazz sextet, Kalabash; 7:30 pm at Studio Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St., Toronto. Reception at 6:30 pm featuring jazz pianist, Eddie Bullen.

Tickets: $75 (including 1 drink ticket) to benefit A Different Booklist Cultural Centre: The People’s Residence and the Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Award at York University.




 
SATURDAY, FEB. 23
TD’s BLACK DIAMOND BALL 2019 presented by ArtXperiential Projects, 6:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St., Toronto.
Tickets: $105-$250

Toronto's fourth annual TD Black Diamond Ball will be held at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York hotel and will be filled with entertainers, business leaders and community members for a night of unforgettable music, dance and food by today's hottest local and international talents. This formal affair is part of TD Bank's annual Black History Month series of cultural events which will showcase the past and present accomplishments of Black Canadians.
  

THURSDAY, FEB. 28
Launch of the world tour of Fr.ances-Anne Solomon’s film, “HERO,” inspired by the extraordinary live and times of Ulric Cross. Tickets: $30
CaribbeanTales is Proud to Present: The Official Launch of the “HERO” World Tour
With Peter Williams (Stargate SG1), Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Belair), Fraser James (Terminator) , Ghanaian superstars John Dumelo and Adjetey Anang, and starring Trinidad and Tobago's Nickolai Salcedo as Ulric Cross.
OFFICIAL TOUR KICKS OFF IN TORONTO CANADA before hitting the Caribbean, North America, Africa and Europe.
DATE: Thursday, February 28th 2019 | TIME: 7pm   
PLACE: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto ON M5V 3X5


7:00pm Film Presentation: 
HERO - Inspired By The Extraordinary Life & Times Of Mr. Ulric Cross  
9:15pm: Talk Back with Actors
10:00pm: AFTER PARTY
Shot in Trinidad, Ghana, the UK and Canada, HERO is the story of  Ulric Cross, who in 1941,  left his small island home to seek his fortune, and became the RAF’s most decorated West Indian. His life took a different course when he followed the call of history and joined the Pan-African movement sweeping the world in the 50’s and 60’s.


[Compiled mainly from emails sent to me and some annual events that I know happen in February. Thanks Arnold Minors for sharing several of these.]

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