February is Black History Month! Here is our list of must-attend events celebrating Black History, community, and culture in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area celebrating Black History Month
Theatre Passe Muraille, Canada’s alternative theatre company for independent and experimental theatrical work, presents the World Premiere for the epic and heartfelt production Blind Dates, which runs from February 13th to March 9th in Toronto.
Toronto-based visual artist and curator Chika Oh hosts an inspiring month-long gallery exhibition and curated event series in honor of Black History Month at the Stackt Market in Toronto from February 6th to March 2nd. The artistic “Born To Create” exhibition will showcase rich African history, culture, and creativity through art, fashion, hairstyles, and conversations.
Native Earth Performing Arts, Canada’s longest-running professional Indigenous theatre company, presents an epic A’nó:wara dance theatre production, “What we Carry,” running this February from 6th to 9th at the Native Earth Performing Arts & Aki Studio.
For the third year running, DoorDash and Black Opportunity Fund partner to support Black-Owned food businesses in Canada via the DoorDash #BlackFoodEnergy Restaurant Grant.
Colour the Trails, an organization focused on improving access to outdoor activities for BIPOC communities hosts its cross-country skiing for the first time in Ontario this February.
Through the Indigenous Youth & Community Futures Fund (IYCFF), the Laidlaw Foundation invests in opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect with their land, languages, cultures, and communities. The Foundation also seeks to support change-makers in engaging in acts of decolonization, nation and community building, and cultural resurgence.
Back for its 3rd straight year, Hotel X brings back all the nostalgic vibes with its Retro Arcade pop-up event from February 14th to March 16th in Toronto, this fun nostalgic experience offers guests a chance to revisit the iconic games from the 1980s and 1990s with iconic 80s and 90s classics like Mario Kart,…
The Government of Ontario is awarding grants to support student entrepreneurs this summer in Ontario
Through its Summer Company Grant Program, the Government of Ontario will award grants to support young student entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 looking to launch and operate a small business during the summer.