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Our picks for Black-Led Events happening in February
Here is our round-up of fun Black-Led Events to check out in Southern Ontario this February. This list includes workshops, community events, date nights, and more!
Ajax
February 10th – A Date Night
Where: Date Night, 513 Westney Road Ajax, ON M6N 1X8
When: February 10th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $37. Grab your tickets here
February 21st – BlackLit Durham Literary Showcase: Decades of Black Ink by Ajax Public Library
Read more about the BlackLit Durham Literary Showcase: Decades of Black Ink by Ajax Public Library…
Where: St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 78 Church Street South Ajax, ON L1S 6B3
When: February 21st, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Blue Mountain
February 10th and 11th – Ski and Snowboard Lessons at Blue Mountain
Read more about the Ski and Snowboard lessons at Blue Mountain…
Where: Blue Mountain
When: February 10th and 11th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Ticket packages range from $113 to $305. Grab your tickets here.
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.
Hamilton
February 18th – Family Fun Day Pop-Up Market!
Read more about the Family Fun Day!…
Where: Ancaster Fairgrounds, Marritt Hall – 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
When: February 18th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free.
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/Waterloo
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.
February 18th – BOTS Annual African Festival 2024!
Read more about the BOTS Annual African Festival 2024!…
Where: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
When: February 18th, 11:00 am
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
Mississauga
February 8th- Generation X Marks the Spot Opening Reception
Read more about the Generation X Marks the Spot Opening Reception…
Where: Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd Mississauga, ON L5J 4T2
When: February 8th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 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 Falls
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 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 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 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 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 8th – Join GBC alum Wes Hall for a fire-side talk and Q&A Session
Read more about the Join GBC alum Wes Hall for a fire-side talk and Q&A Session…
Where: George Brown College – Waterfront Campus, 51 Dockside Drive Toronto, ON M5A 1B6
When: February 8th, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 9th – Black Singles Social Mixer + Kizomba Dancing
Read more about the Black Singles Social Mixer + Kizomba Dancing…
Where: Boukan, 774 Danforth Toronto, ON M4J1L5
When: February 9th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $17. Grab your tickets here
February 10th – Problematic: A Comedy Cinematic Review
Read more about the Problematic: A Comedy Cinematic Review…
Where: BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Avenue Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
When: February 10th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here
February 11th – GALENTINE’S DAY SIP & STRETCH
Read more about the GALENTINE’S DAY SIP & STRETCH…
Where: Club Enhergy, 39 Milford Avenue #UNIT C Toronto, ON M6M 2W1
When: February 11th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $27. 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 12th – Valentines Eight Course Seafood Menu Tasting
Read more about the Valentines Eight Course Seafood Menu Tasting…
Where: Gully, 521 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1Y4
When: February 12th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $193. 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 – Relationship Status: Valentine’s Day Comedy Sho
Read more about the Relationship Status: Valentine’s Day Comedy Show…
Where: BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Avenue Toronto, ON M6H 3X9
When: February 14th, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $27. 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 16th – RnB Paint Party – Sip & Paint R&B Paint Party by Local Links Up
Read more about the Sip & Paint R&B Paint Party by Local Links Up…
Where: 1112 Dundas Street East, Toronto
When: February 16th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $65. Grab your tickets 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 – Collective Care Series by TEAO Canada
Read more about the Collective Care Series by TEAO Canada…
Where: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street Toronto, ON M5A 2V8
When: February 17th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $8 or PWYC. Grab your tickets here
February 17th – 3rd Annual Self-Love Event: Workshop & Pop-Up from Kerl Beauty
Read more about the 3rd Annual Self-Love Event: Workshop & Pop-Up from Kerl Beauty…
Where: 300 King Street East Toronto, ON M5A 1K4
When: February 17th, 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $30(Early Tickets go for $20) while offers last. 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 18th – Everyday Mindfulness Auracle: Soul Session 1
Read more about the Everyday Mindfulness Auracle: Soul Session 1…
Where: Lost and Found Healing, 557 Parliament Street Toronto, ON M4X 1P7
When: February 18th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $40 to $65. Grab your tickets 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 23rd and 24th – Celebrate & Illuminate: Black Art & Culture by Diversity Talk
Read more about Celebrate & Illuminate: Black Art & Culture by Diversity Talk…
Where: It’s Ok* Studios, 468 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
When:
February 23rd, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
February 24th, 10:30 pm -10:30 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
February 24th – 50 Years of Hip Hop Cocktail Party by Griot’s Table
Read more about the 50 Years of Hip Hop Cocktail Party by Griot’s Table…
Where: Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street Toronto, ON M6P 3Z5
When: February 24th, 8:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $100. Grab your tickets 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
February 24th – Soulful Wraps: Meditative Journaling and Headwrap Workshop
Read more about the Soulful Wraps: Meditative Journaling and Headwrap Workshop…
Where: ThinkTank Workspace, 68 Railside Rd Suite F North York, ON M3A1A3
When: February 24th , 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $45. Grab your tickets here.
February 25th – Terreiro do Samba with Bia Ferreira
Read more about the Terreiro do Samba with Bia Ferreira…
Musical Concert
Where: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M6K 1T9
When: February 25th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. 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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