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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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