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Our picks for Black-Led Events happening in November
Here is our round-up of fun Black-Led Events to check out in Ontario this November. This list includes art shows, community events, educational workshops, festivals, and more!
Enjoy!
Art Exhibition/Shows
Toronto
October 5th to November 4th – Our Hair Holds Memories | Ehiko Odeh
Read more about Our Hair Hold Memories
Where: Black Artist’s Network & Dialog (BAND) Gallery Pop-up, 401 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8
When: October 5th to November 4th, Gallery Hours
Admission: Free
November 1st to 31st – Feels Like Home
Read more about Feels like Home…
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
When: Runs through November. Gallery Hours
Admission: Free for Members. General Admission goes for $30.
November 18th and 19th – Intersecting Bodies: A Healing Arts Exhibit Celebrating Art & Autism!
Read more about Intersecting Bodies: A Healing Arts Exhibit Celebrating Art & Autism…
Where: 192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5C 2T2
When: November 18th and 19th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $22. Grab your tickets here
Comedy Shows
Toronto
November 4th – Colored Only Comedy Show
Read more about Colored Only Comedy Show…
Where: BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Avenue Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
When: November 4th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here.
November 13th – Cuffing Season: A Toxic Comedy Line-up
Read more about Cuffing Season: A Toxic Comedy Line-up…
Where: Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1L5
When: November 13th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20 online/ $23 at the door. Grab your tickets here.
November 20th – SLAP YO’ MOMMA Comedy Jam
Read more about SLAP YO’ MOMMA Comedy Jam…
Where: Underground, 1150 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
When: November 20th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here
Community Events/Galas
Ajax
November 5th – DLUXE Gala Entrepreneurs Mix & Mingle
Read more about DLUXE Gala Entrepreneurs Mix & Mingle…
Where: Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd, Ajax, ON L1Z 0L2
When: November 5th, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $95. Grab your tickets here
London
November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th – Afro Vegan Tasting Menu
Read more about Afro Vegan Tasting Menu
Community Event
Where: 630 Dundas Street London, ON N5W 2Y8
When: November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Ottawa
November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th – A Guided Tasting of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Read more about A Guided Tasting of Non-Alcoholic Drinks…
Community Event
Where: 104 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4
When: November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $23. Grab your tickets here
November 4th, 11th and 25th – Holiday Market by The Community Pop-Up
Read more about Holiday Market by The Community Pop-Up
Where: 5085 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough, ON M1S 4N8
When: November 4th, 11th, 25th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free.
Toronto
November 5th – Brunch for a Cause: Building Stronger Communities
Read more about Brunch for a Cause: Building Stronger Communities…
Where: Sts. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1S 5E3
When: November 5th, 1:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $88. Grab your tickets here
November 6th- Food Sovereignty for Black Communities in Toronto
Read more about Food Sovereignty for Black Communities in Toronto…
Where: Toronto Metropolitan University (Sears Atrium, 3rd Floor George Vari Engineering & Computing Centre, 245 Church St., Toronto)
When: November 6th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Reserve your spot here
November 9th – Vision Board Event with #GetJLT & Friends
Read more about Vision Board Event with #GetJLT & Friends…
Where: 151 Village Green Square Toronto, ON M1S 0K5
When: November 9th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here
November 9th – TCGM Presents: Protect Your Curls – Winter Edition
Read more about Toronto Curly Girl Meetup (TCGM) Presents: Protect Your Curls – Winter Edition…
Where: 146 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5C 1X6
When: November 9th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here
November 10th – Paint and Passion Couples Night
Read more about Paint and Passion Couples Night…
Where: 1111 Barmac Dr, North York, M9L 1X4
When: November 10th, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Early Bird Tickets start at $107. Tickets go for $250. Grab your tickets here
November 11th – N97 x Take Khair Cocktail Making Class
Read more about N97 x Take Khair Cocktail Making Class…
Where: 574 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1A6
When: November 11th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $65. Grab your tickets here
November 18th – Community Climb Night
Read more about Community Climb Night…
Where: Basecamp Climbing Queen West, 186 Spadina Ave. Unit 1A, Toronto, ON M5T 3B2
When: November 18th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $15. Register here
November 25th – Virtual Year End Celebration
Read more about Virtual Year End Celebration…
Where: Online
When: November 25th, 6:00 pm
Admission:
November 30th – Just Us & Beyonce
Read more about Just Us & Beyonce…
Where: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP, 10 Dundas Street East #402 Toronto, ON M5B 2G9
When: November 30th, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
Concerts/Musical/Art Performances
November 12th – Deception: a Marcia Brown Production
Read more about Deception: a Marcia Brown Production…
Where: Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, 1824 Rymal Rd E, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0
When: November 12th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
November 12th – Grounded In Wellness: Movement – Stillness – Sound with Miranda Liverpool
Read more about Grounded In Wellness: Movement, Stillness and Sound with Miranda Liverpool…
Where: George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue Building C Toronto, ON M5R 1M3
When: November 12th, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here
November 13th – RISE OPEN MIC MONDAYS by CEE Toronto.
Read more about RISE OPEN MIC MONDAYS…
Where: CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road Toronto, ON M1L 0E6
When: November 13th, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $5. Grab your tickets here
November 15th – Dance Revolt – Full Day Dance Conference
Read more about Dance Revolt – Full Day Dance Conference…
Where: York University – The Second Student Centre, 15 Library Lane Toronto, ON M3J 2S5
When: November 15th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $45. Grab your tickets here.
November 24th – Kuruza Sound System
View more information on Kuruza Sound System…
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5
When: November 24th, 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Lowest ticket prices start at $48. Grab your tickets here
November 26th – Africa Vibes – Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell
Read more about Africa Vibes – Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell…
Where: George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue Building C Toronto, ON M5R 1M3
When: November 26th, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here
Festivals
Toronto
November 1st to 7th – Reel Film Festival and Summit
Read more about Reel Film Festival and Summit…
Where: Multiple Locations in Toronto
When: November 1st to 7th, View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Passes prices differs based on the events. Grab your tickets here
November 19th – The Toronto Soul Music Festival – Fall Into Soul
Read more information about The Toronto Soul Music Festival
Where: REBEL, Toronto
When: November 19th, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $50. Grab your tickets here
Educational Workshops/Entrepreneurship Events
Ottawa
November 19th – Black Creatives Mixer by HorsPairSocial
Read more about Black Creatives Mixer by HorsPairSocial…
Where: Charlotte, 340b Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1M6
When: November 19th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $22. Grab your tickets here
Pickering
November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd – New and Expectant Moms Group : Nurturing Growth
Read more about New and Expectant Moms Group : Nurturing Growth
Community Event
Where: Harmony Wellness Centre, 1099 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
When: November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Toronto
November 6th- Panel Talk: Elected Black City Councillors and TSDB Trustees reflecting on their first year in office
Where: Toronto Reference Library, 5120 Yonge Street Beeton Hall (1st Floor) Toronto, M2N 5N9
When: November 6th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Reserve your spot here
November 13th – 17th Annual Sistahs-In-Law Retreat & Fundraiser by Black Female Lawyers Network
Read more about 17th Annual Sistahs-In-Law Retreat & Fundraiser by Black Female Lawyers Network…
Where: York University, Second Student Centre, 15 Library Ln Convention Centre North York, ON M3J 2S5
When: November 13th, 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $107. Grab your tickets here
November 18th – We R Gemz Girls Empowerment Conference 2023
Read more about We R Gemz Girls Empowerment Conference 2023…
Where: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road Toronto, ON M3C 1T3
When: November 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here.
November 23rd – Holiday Professional Networking Event by Jonah Entertainment
Read more about Holiday Professional Networking Event by Jonah Entertainment
Where: 693 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
When: November 23rd, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here
November 23rd – Ottawa Welcomes BHPN: Beyond the GTA Networking Dinner
Read more about Ottawa Welcomes BHPN: Beyond the GTA Networking Dinner
Where: J’TM Resto Bar, 101 Clarence Street Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9
When: November 23rd, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $12. Grab your tickets here
November 25th- Adult Braid Camp
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Where: 32 Berwick Avenue Toronto, ON M5P 1E7
When: November 25th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $87. Grab your tickets here
November 25th – Black Kids Code(Girls) Toronto – Python Proficiency Series
Read more about Black Kids Code(Girls) Toronto – Python Proficiency Series…
Where: Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
When: November 25th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 25th – Black Boys Code Toronto – Python Proficiency Series
Read more about Black Boys Code Toronto – Python Proficiency Series…
Where: Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
When: November 25th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 25th – Cooking Classes by Yaya’s Kitchen
Read more about Cooking Classes by Yaya’s Kitchen…
Where: 630 Dundas Street London, ON N5W 2Y8
When: November 25th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $80. Grab your tickets here
November 29th – Day & Night Glam Makeup Masterclass
Read about Day & Night Glam Makeup Masterclass…
Where: Leaside Studios, 852A Millwood Road Toronto, ON M4G 1W6
When: November 29th, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
November 30th – Revolutionize Your Next 10: Join the Limitless Revolution!
Read more about Revolutionize Your Next 10: Join the Limitless Revolution!…
Where: 77 Mutual Street Toronto, ON M5B 2A9
When: November 30th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here
November 30th – MinoFest 2023
Where: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East Toronto, ON M5K 1B2
When: November 30th, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. General tickets go for $150. Students and Community Members tickets prices go for $49. Grab your tickets here
Small Business Markets
Ajax
November 11th and 12th – 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:
November 11th, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 12th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
Hamilton
November 4th – BIPOC Market by Black Owned Hamilton
Read more about BIPOC Market by Black Owned Hamilton…
Where: 107 King Street E, Hamilton
When: November 4th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
November 26th – Niagara Holiday Market – St. Catharines by Black Owned Hamilton Ontario
Read about Niagara Holiday Market – St. Catharines by Black Owned Hamilton Ontario…
Where: Market Square (91 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H6)
When: November 26th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Pickering
November 24th and 25th – Black Joy Holiday Market – Holiday Pop Up Shops
Read more about Black Joy Holiday Market – Holiday Pop Up Shops…
Where: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
When: November 24th and 25th, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
Toronto
November 4th and 5th – COZY Home Decor Pop-up
Read more about COZY Home Decor Pop-Up
Small Business Market
Where: Centerpoint Mall, 6464 Yonge Street, North York
When: November 4th and 5th, Mall Hours
Admission: Free
November 5th – Holiday Pop-Up Market at Dufferin Mall
Read more about Holiday Pop-Up Market at Dufferin Mall…
Small Business Market
Where: Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4A9
When: November 5th, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free.
Wellness Events
Toronto
November 4th – Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care
Read more about Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care…
Community Event
Where: Online
When: November 4th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 5th – Embrace Autumn Awakening: A Literary Journey of Personal Growth
Read more about Embrace Autumn Awakening: A Literary Journey of Personal Growth…
Educational /Wellness Event
Where: Modo Yoga Scarborough, 45 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1S 3P6
When: November 5th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 10th – New Moon Women’s Ceremony
Read more about New Moon Women’s Ceremony…
Where: Lululemon experiential store, 318 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2A5
When: November 10th, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 11th- Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care
Read more about Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care…
Where: Online
When: November 11th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
November 18th – TEAO Collective Care Series
Read more about TEAO Collective Care Series…
Where: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8
When: November 18th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $7. Grab your tickets here
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