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Our picks for events celebrating Black History in Ontario this February
Here is our round-up of the must-attend events in Ontario celebrating Black History Month this February.
Brampton
February 16th – Black Hockey History Film Screening & Fireside Chat
Read more about the Black Hockey History Film Screening & Fireside Chat…
Where: Cyril Clark Lecture Hall 20 Loafers Lake Lane Brampton, ON, L6Z 1X9 Canada
When: February 16th, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Innisfil
February 24th – Black History Month Gala
Read more about the Black History Month Gala…
Where: Taste of The Grille, 1270 Maple Road Innisfil, ON L9S 4R1
When: February 24th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $120. Grab your tickets here
Kitchener
February 4th – Black History Month Launch 2024:Black History, Black Heritage, Black Future
Read more about the Black History Month Launch 2024:Black History, Black Heritage, Black Future…
Where: Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road Kitchener, ON N2P 2R7
When: February 4th, 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Mississauga
February 3rd – Maneuver: Black History Celebration
Read more about the Maneuver: Black History Celebration…
Where: Holt Renfrew, 100 City Centre Drive Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
When: February 3rd, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 24th – The Leap Black History Month Celebration by BusyQA
Read more about the Leap Black History Month Celebration by BusyQA…
Where: 600 Matheson Boulevard West Unit 5, Venture X Building Mississauga, ON L5R 4C1
When: February 24th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Niagara
February 25th – UMOJA Black History Pop-Up by Black Owned 905
Read more about the UMOJA Black History Pop-Up by Black Owned 905…
Where: The Exchange – Cultural Hub & Market, 5943 Sylvia Pl, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9
When: February 25th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Oakville
February 1st – Black History Month Launch in Oakville
Read more about the Black History Month Launch in Oakville…
Musical and Cultural Celebration
Where: Oakville Centre for Performing Arts, 130 Navy St, Oakville
When: February 1st, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Tickets go for $10. Grab your tickets here.
February 4th – 2024 Black History Month Gallery Opening
Read more about the 2024 Black History Month Gallery Opening…
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road Oakville, ON L6L 2G6
When: February 4th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Ottawa
February 8th- In celebration of Black History Month: Author Kai Thomas
Read more about In celebration of Black History Month: Author Kai Thomas…
Where: Ben Franklin Place, Chamber, 101 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
When: February 8th, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 23rd – Freedom to Read 2024: Discussion with Author Lawrence Hill
Read more about the Freedom to Read 2024: Discussion with Author Lawrence Hill…
Where: Chamber- Ben Franklin Place 101 Centrepointe Drive, 101 Centrepointe Drive Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
When: February 23rd, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 23rd – Black Excellence 2024 (Ottawa- Gatineau)
Read more about the Black Excellence 2024 (Ottawa- Gatineau)…
Where: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street Gatineau Ottawa, QC K1A 0M8
When: February 23rd, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free and Priced. Various Price Packages Available. Grab your tickets here.
Toronto
Runs through Various Dates in February – Black History Month at the AGO
Read more about the Black History Month at the AGO…
Performances, Workshops, Musical and Cultural Celebration
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
When: Various Dates in February. View event times and schedule here.
Admission: Free for Members. General Admission goes for $30.
Runs through February – Series of Black History Month Events by Toronto History Museums
Read more about the Series of Black History Month Events by Toronto History Museums…
Performances, Workshops, Musical and Cultural Celebration
Where: Various Locations in Toronto.
When: February 1st to 29th. View event times and schedule here.
Admission: Varies based on the event; view events and prices here.
February 1st to 29th – KUUMBA (Black Futures Month Festival)
Read more about the KUUMBA (Black Futures Month Festival)…
Performances, Workshops, Musical and Cultural Celebration
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
When: February 1st to 29th, View events times and schedule here.
Admission: Varies based on the event, view events and prices here
February 1st – Black History Month Art & Culture Event by Waveland
Read more about the Black History Month Art & Culture Event by Waveland…
Musical and Cultural Celebration
Where: Richmond-Adelaide Centre, 130 Adelaide St. West Toronto, ON M5H 3P5
When: February 1st, 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
February 2nd – Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Event by United Way Toronto
Read more about the Black Leadership & Recognition Breakfast Event by United Way Toronto…
Where: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Ave N Ajax, ON L1T 4G8
When: February 2nd, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $77. Grab your tickets here
February 2nd – From Roots to Writing: A Fiction Workshop for Black Writers
Read more about From Roots to Writing: A Fiction Workshop for Black Writers…
Where: 793 Studio, 793 Pharmacy Ave
When: February 2nd, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: Tickets prices range from $35 to $100. Grab your tickets prices here
February 3rd – Sofar Black History Month Event
Read more about the Sofar Black History Month Event…
Where: Downtown Toronto, Address to be revealed 3 days before the event. Find out here
When: February 3rd, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $30. Grab your tickets here
February 3rd – Jean Augustine Centre’s 9th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Read more about the Jean Augustine Centre’s 9th Annual Black History Month Celebration…
Where: Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive Toronto, ON M8V 4B6
When: February 3rd, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $38. Grab your tickets here
February 6th – Celebrating Bob Marley’s 79th Earthday w/In Conversation with Sharon Marley
Read more about the Jean Augustine Centre’s 9th Annual Black History Month Celebration…
Where: The Don on Danforth,15 Chisholm Avenue, Toronto, ON M4C 4V1
When: February 6th, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
February 12th – Black Iconic Musicians & Singers – Karaoke & Trivia Night
Read more about the Black Iconic Musicians & Singers – Karaoke & Trivia Night…
Where: Snakes & Lattes College, 489 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1A5
When: February 12th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $17. Grab your tickets here
February 14th to 19th – Toronto Black Film Festival
Read more about the Toronto Black Film Festival…
Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: February 14th to 19th, View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced.
Ticket prices vary based on the movie. View prices here
All-access passes go for $150. Grab passes here
February 16th – BHM THEATRE NIGHT with THE CARNEGIES
Read more about the BHM THEATRE NIGHT with THE CARNEGIES…
Where: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West Toronto, ON M5S 2C7
When: February 16th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 16th – Enduring and Thriving despite Adversity – Race in Canada by Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
Where: The Globe and Mail Centre, 351 King Street Toronto, ON M5A 0N1
When: February 16th, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 17th – The Black Roses Poetry Showcase
Read more about The Black Roses Poetry Showcase…
Where: The Gift Shop, 28 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5V 0C6
When: February 17th, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here
February 17th – Black History Month Celebration 2024
Read more about the Black History Month Celebration 2024…
Where: TAIBU Community Health Centre, 27 Tapscott Road #1 Toronto, ON M1B 4Y7
When: February 17th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 22nd – Black Women Leading the Way in Canada’s Digital Economy
Read more about the Black Women Leading the Way in Canada’s Digital Economy…
Where: Sutton Place Hotel Toronto, 355 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1J5
When: February 22nd, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
February 24th – 9th Annual RBC Black Diamond Ball
Read more about the 9th Annual RBC Black Diamond Ball…
Event Gala
Where: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
When: February 24th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $268. Grab your tickets here
Vaughan
February 22nd – AfroGlobal Black History Showcase
Read more about the AfroGlobal Black History Showcase…
Where: Bellagio Boutique Event Venue, 8540 Jane Street Vaughan, ON L4K 5A9
When: February 22nd, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $65. Grab your tickets here.
Whitby
February 9th and 10th – RBC Presents: A Night with Tre Sanderson
Read more about the RBC Presents: A Night with Tre Sanderson…
Where: Bistro ’67, 1604 Champlain Avenue Whitby, ON L1N 6A7
When: February 9th and 10th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $129. Grab your tickets here
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