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Our picks for Black-Led Events happening in December
Here is our round-up of fun Black-Led Events to check out in Ontario this December. This list includes holiday markets, community events, festivals, and more!
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December 2nd – Holiday Pop-Up by Boukan Restaurant
Read more about the 1st Annual Holiday Pop-Up by Boukan Restaurant…
Where: 774 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4J 1L5
When: December 2nd, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 2nd – Lots of Light Festive Market
Read more about Lots of Light Festive Market…
Where: 100 Garrison Rd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
When: December 2nd, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 2nd – JerkFest Holiday Gala
Read more about the JerkFest Holiday Gala…
Where: Embassy Grand Convention Centre and Banquet Hall, 8800 The Gore Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 0B1
When: December 2nd, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $150 – $165. Grab your tickets here.
December 2nd – Colored Only Comedy Show
Read more about the Colored Only Comedy Show…
Where: BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Avenue Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
When: December 2nd, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets for $28. Grab your tickets here.
December 2nd – Caribbean Christmas Dinner and Dance by Guelph Black Heritage Society
Read more about the Caribbean Christmas Dinner and Dance by Guelph Black Heritage Society…
Where: Puslinch Community Centre, 23 Brock Road South Morriston, ON N0B 2C0
When: December 2nd, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $49. Grab your tickets here
December 2nd – Okavango African Orchestra Concert
Read more about the Okavango African Orchestra Concert…
Where: The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard Street East Toronto, ON M4L 1Y7
When: December 2nd, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets for $20. Grab your tickets here.
December 2nd – A Journey through Dance on Black Francophony in Ontario
Read more about the Journey through Dance on Black Francophony in Ontario…
Where: Small World Centre, 180 Shaw Street Toronto, ON M6J 2W5
When: December 2nd, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $23. Grab your tickets here
December 2nd – Light, Camera, Action, Showcase by R.I.S.E Edutainment
Read more about the Light, Camera, Action, Showcase…
Where: Two Twos @ The Annex Hotel Lobby & Cafe, 296 Brunswick Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 2M7
When: December 2nd, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 2nd – Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care
Read more about Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care..
Where: Online
When: December 2nd, 10:00 am -5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 2nd and 3rd – Holiday Pop-up Market by Black Queens Of Durham Region
Read more about Holiday Pop-up Market by Black Queens Of Durham Region…
Where: Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd., Ajax, ON L1Z 0L2
When: December 2nd and 3rd, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 3rd – Ontario Black Nurses’ Network presents: A Festive Mix & Mingle!
Read more about the Ontario Black Nurses’ Network presents: A Festive Mix & Mingle!..
Where: 115 York Boulevard Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3B4
When: December 3rd, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $17. Grab your tickets here.
December 3rd – AFIWI Holiday Open House
Read more about the AFIWI Holiday Open House…
Where: 1895 Clements Rd, Pickering, ON (Unit 102#)
When: December 3rd, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free.
December 3rd – Pop-Up Caribbean Christmas Market
Read more about the Pop-Up Caribbean Christmas Market…
Where: Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 765 Queen Street East 2nd Floor Auditorium Toronto, ON M4M 1H3
When: December 3rd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 4th – Sabali: Public Art Unveiling
Read more about the Sabali: Public Art Unveiling…
Where: BAND Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West Suite LL108 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
When: December 4th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 5th – Talk di Tings: Panel Discussion by Nia Centre for the Arts
Read more about the Talk di Tings: Panel Discussion..
Where: 524 Oakwood Avenue Toronto, ON M6E 2X1
When: December 5th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 5th – Hatha Yoga for All Black Women by Red Maat
Read more about Hatha Yoga for All Black Women by Red Maat…
Where: OnePeopleTO, 14 Irwin Avenue #301 Toronto, ON M4Y 1K9
When: December 5th, 7:10 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 8th – LAST RISE by R.I.S.E Edutainment
Read more about the LAST RISE by R.I.S.E Edutainment…
Where: It’s Ok* Studios, 468 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
When: December 8th, 6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $17. Grab your tickets here
December 8th – CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event by CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event
Read more about the CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event..
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
When: December 8th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $27. Grab your tickets here
December 8th to 10th – Annual African Canadian Art and Cultural International Exhibition
Read more about the Annual African Canadian Art and Cultural International Exhibition…
Where: White Shield Banquet Hall, 2300 Lawrence Ave Toronto, ON M1P2R2
When: December 8th to 10th, TBA
Admission: Priced. Ticket prices range from $35 to $107. Grab your tickets here.
December 9th and 10th – CineFAM Film Festival Day 2 and 3
Read more about the CineFAM Film Festival Day 2 and 3 (December 9th and 10th)…
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
When: December 9th and 10th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $15 for each day.
December 8th and 15th – African Dance & Percussion by CCF
Read more about the African Dance & Percussion by CCF…
Where: River Grove Community Centre, 5800 River Grove Avenue Mississauga, ON L5M 4R8
When: December 8th and 15th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 9th – “EMBRACING UBUNTU” Black Mental Health Gala
Read more about the “EMBRACING UBUNTU” Black Mental Health Gala..
Where: 970 Dixon Road Toronto, ON M9W 1J9
When: December 9th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $161. Grab your tickets here
December 9th – Me, Myself & I : A Day of selfcare by Nia Centre for the Arts
Read more about the Me, Myself & I : A Day of selfcare..
Where: 524 Oakwood Avenue Toronto, ON M6E 2X1
When: December 9th, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 9th – Holiday Market by Igbo Youth Connect
Read more about Holiday Market by Igbo Youth Connect…
Where: 47 Queen Street East Brampton, ON L6W 2A7
When: December 9th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 9th – The Gaze, A First-Class Affair by STARGAZE
Read more about The Gaze, A First-Class Affair by STARGAZE…
Where: Centennial College Event Centre, 937 Progress Avenue, 8th Floor Toronto, ON M1G 3T8
When: December 9th, 5:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $186. Grab your tickets here
December 9th – Black Cake Stories and Steel Pans
Read more about Black Cake Stories and Steel Pans…
Where: Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777-779 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5S 1Z5
When: December 9th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 9th – 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala and Awards
Read more about the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala and Awards…
Where: 120 Clarke Road London, ON N5W 5E1
When: December 9th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Ticket prices go for $80. Grab your tickets here.
December 9th – ANE OWAMBE
Where: Milton Lions Club Hall, 77 Thompson Road South Milton, ON L9T 6P7
When: December 9th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets prices go for $55. Grab your tickets here
December 9th – MOMENTS OF CHRISTMAS: An Evening of Instrumental and Vocal Excellence
Read more about MOMENTS OF CHRISTMAS: An Evening of Instrumental and Vocal Excellence…
Where: 4242 Kingston Road Toronto, ON M1E 2M7
When: December 9th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33 for adults. Other price packages are available. Grab your tickets here
December 10th – Grounded In Wellness: Movement – Stillness – Sound with Miranda Liverpool
Read more about the Grounded In Wellness: Movement – Stillness – Sound with Miranda Liverpool…
Where: George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue Building C Toronto, ON M5R 1M3
When: December 10th, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here
December 10th – Holiday Market by Mom Market Hamilton & The Mom Market Niagara
Read more about Holiday Market by Mom Market Hamilton & The Mom Market Niagara…
Where: White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, 253 Taylor Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
When: December 10th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 10th – Natural Hair + Makeup Workshop for Women of Colour
Read more about Natural Hair + Makeup Workshop for Women of Colour…
Where: 32 Berwick Avenue Toronto, ON M5P 1E7
When: December 10th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $107. Grab your tickets here
December 10th – TOBOH Kids Holiday Celebration by The Olive Branch Of Hope
Read more about the TOBOH Kids Holiday Celebration…
Where: Canauck Avenue Toronto, ON M3K 2C5
When: December 10th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 10th – JUMP AND LIME – The Carnival Spice 10th Anniversary Fitness Event
Read more about the JUMP AND LIME – The Carnival Spice 10th Anniversary Fitness Event…
Where: Gotta Dance, 3581 Dundas St West York, ON M6S 2S8
When: December 10th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $37. Grab your tickets here
December 10th – For The Culture Workshop Vol.2: Afro Influences
Read more about the For The Culture Workshop Vol.2: Afro Influences…
Where: Keystone Dance Co, 845 Westney Road South Ajax, ON L1S 3M4
When: December 10th, 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $124. Grab your tickets here
December 10th – The 5th Annual Durham Region HOLIDAY POP-UP Marketplace
Read more about The 5th Annual Durham Region HOLIDAY POP-UP Marketplace…
Where: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road Ajax, ON L1S 4S4
When:
December 10th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 13th- BecomingHER: Christmas Packing Party
Read more about the BecomingHER: Christmas Packing Party…
Where: 141 Park Street, North Hamilton, ON L8R 2N4
When: December 13th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 15th – AfroJazz Cabaret by CCF
Read more about the AfroJazz Cabaret by CCF…
Where: The Gasworks, 141 Park St N #2N5 Hamilton, ON L8R 2N4
When: December 15th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 15th and 16th – Black-Owned Pop-Up Market by Waist Beauty
Read more about Black-Owned Pop-Up Market by Waist Beauty…
Where: 127 Eddystone Ave., Toronto, ON M3N 1H5
When:
December 15th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 16th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 15th – An Indigo Christmas…Nguzo Saba & The Black Madonna
Read more about the An Indigo Christmas…Nguzo Saba & The Black Madonna…
Where: 73 Simcoe Street Toronto, ON M5J 1W9
When: December 15th, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $47. Grab your tickets here
December 16th – Afiwi Holiday Lime
Read more about Afiwi Holiday Lime…
Where: Afiwi Groove School, 1895 Clements Road #Unit 102 Pickering, ON L1W 3V5
When: December 16th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $30. Grab your tickets here
December 16th – JAC Holiday Party
Read more about the JAC Holiday Party…
Where: Jean Augustine Centre For Young Women’s Empowerment, 101 Portland St., Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1B1
When: December 16th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 16th – TEAO Collective Care Series
Read more about the TEAO Collective Care Series…
Where: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8
When: December 16th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 20th – JAZZ.FM91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series: Caribbean Christmas Mixtape
Read more about the JAZZ.FM91 Sound of Jazz Concert Series: Caribbean Christmas Mixtape…
Where: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1T9
When: December 20th, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $45. Grab your tickets here
December 21st – KESmas – Kes The Band Live in Concert
Read more about KESmas – Kes The Band Live in Concert..
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 21st, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $118. Grab your tickets here.
December 22nd – NACCO Recognition Award and Celebration Dinner
Read more about the NACCO Recognition Award and Celebration Dinner…
Where: MacBain Community Centre, Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, 7150 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3
When: December 22nd, 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $43. Grab your tickets here
December 28th – Holiday Jingle Skate Jam
Read more about the Holiday Jingle Skate Jam…
Where: 4 Wheelies Ottawa Roller Skating Center, 101 Baxter Road Ottawa, ON K2C 3Z3
When: December 28th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $23 (Youth Under 17 is Free). Grab your tickets here
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