Master drummer Amadou Kienou will delight audiences with his unique polyrhythmic expression of emotions and memories at the contemporary River Grove Community Centre this holiday season. The djembe is Amadou’s principal instrument. As he describes it, “The djembe is more than a musical instrument; it is an extension of the musician through which he expresses his life, his emotions.” About the…

African Descent Ontario hosts its annual African Canadian Art and Culture International Exhibition in Toronto, bringing together people of African Descent, community members, and allies to celebrate traditions, culture and promote talent through art. This exhibition will bring cultural awareness and social cohesion by exhibiting cultural dances, poetry, drama, art pieces, fashion, design, and more.…

Talk di Tings centers the voices and experiences of young creatives across art disciplines and invites them to reflect on the critical moments and creative spaces that have helped to shape their creative journeys. The panelists will show how they have navigated their creativity, reshaped their creative expression, and 'take up' physical spaces in the…

EmProGraffix hosts their annual Holiday Market in the Durham area this holiday season. This 3-day holiday event features hourly prizes, giveaways, live entertainment, face painting for the youth, and even special guest appearances. Come partake in 3-full days of local holiday shopping, entertainment, and more! Event’s Website/Socials Instagram Where Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road…

Jamaican Eats Magazine hosts their Caribbean Christmas Market in Toronto this festive season, featuring lots of food, giveaways, gifts, and more. There will be vendors selling all kinds of foods and unique finds, including children’s books, cookbooks, magazines, handmade jewelry & crafts, lots more festive items, and, of course… RUM CAKE Event's Website/Socials Instagram Where…

Ontario Black Nurses' Network, an organization that supports Black nurses and nursing students' professional development through community engagement, networking, and scholarship opportunities, hosts their Festive Mix & Mingle in Richmond Hill this holiday season. Join them for a fantastic evening of celebration and connections filled with laughter, music, refreshments, and great company. This event provides the perfect…

Black Mental Health Canada, a non-profit organization with the mission to meet the mental health needs of the diverse Black communities in Canada, hosts an online workshop to orient, educate, and train clinicians and Allied Health professionals on servicing clients of African descent by incorporating an Afrocentric perspective in their practice. Event's Website Website Where…

Hosted by Randell Adjei, R.I.S.E. Edutainment invites you to its LAST RISE - an end-of-the-year showcase of local artists in the G.T.A. (Greater Toronto Area) to perform alongside Headliner and London-based poet, author, and musician - Londrelle. This showcase will feature A fun pre-show Visual Artists in Residence: Two dope visual artists will create masterpieces, offering portraits to take home -…

Join Rise Edutainment for an extraordinary evening of artistry as they unveil the next big stars of Toronto and the GTA! 14 emerging GTA artists will light up the stage with their electrifying performances. The Lights, Camera, Action Showcase is the grand finale of a thrilling 12-week incubator program where our talented artists have been honing their…

A Journey through Dance, Rhythms, & Stories Four dancers accompanied by a musician shed light on historical facts that are sometimes unknown and on the complex realities of the Black Francophone community in Ontario that incorporates anglophone realities. Through a captivating fusion of dance, the dancers will reveal often overlooked experiences, inviting the audience on…