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February is Black History Month, which means many events and festivities are happening this month in Toronto to honour the legacy of the Black community. Here are a few Black History Month events in the city.
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1). KUUMBA presented by TD Bank Group
2). Everbloom Micro Music Festival for Black History Month
3). The Black Diamond Ball 2023
4). AGO: Friday Nights: RISE Edutainment
5). Black History Month: Black Grapes
6). Black Art: In the Absence of Light
7). Films for Black History Month at TIFF Bell Lightbox
8). Black History Month Concert Series
9). SHOP_BLK Launch Event
10). Free art exhibition at Spadina Museum
11). Toronto Black Film Festival
12). StreetARToronto JUST US Exhibit at Worth Gallery
1). KUUMBA presented by TD Bank Group
This event is Toronto’s largest Black Futures Month celebration. In its 28th year, this event helps to support Black artists and culture. The event features music, workshops, dance, and literary events that helps to highlight contemporary artists and thought leaders from the Afro-diaspora here in Canada.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)
When: February 1st - 28th
Price: Mix of free & ticketed events
Category: Date night/friends night
Click here for more information.
2). Everbloom Micro Music Festival for Black History Month
This 19+ event is jam-packed with music, drag queens, and vendors that feature black-owned businesses. Celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians and their communities.
Where: 1087 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1H3
When: February 25th
Price: $$
Category: 19+
Click here for more information.
3). The Black Diamond Ball 2023
The Black Diamond Ball is a signature event of Black History Month in Toronto. This event helps bring together the Black community and celebrates their accomplishments and achievements. This in-person event will be recorded live for a televised broadcast at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. CityTV will also air The Black Diamond Ball gala across Canada.
Where: Fairmont Royal York (100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3)
When: February 25th
Price: $$$
Category: 19+
Click here for more information.
4). AGO: Friday Nights: RISE Edutainment
On select Fridays in February, there will be performances by RISE edutainment artists to celebrate “black excellence, joy and the power of art.” RISE is an organization that helps to empower Black youth.
Where: AGO (317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4)
When: February 17th & 24th
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
5). Black History Month: Black Grapes
This event at stackt market helps to celebrate black winemakers and their wines. Stop by and get to try wines from all over the world, like Canada, the United States, South Africa and much more. Wine and food samples are covered with the ticket to the event.
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: February 15th
Price: $$
Category: 19+
Click here for more information.
6). Black Art: In the Absence of Light
Watch the documentary, Black Art: In the Absence of Light at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema for free. This document highlights the contributions of African American artists in the world of art.
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3)
When: February 19th, 26th, 28th
Price: Free
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
7). Films for Black History Month at TIFF Bell Lightbox
Throughout the month of February, join TIFF in celebrating Black excellence in film. Featured films in the series include:
New Jack City – February 8, 9pm,
Eve’s Bayou: Director’s Cut – February 10, 6:15pm
One False Move – February 16, 6:15pm
I Like It Like That – February 19, 6:30pm
Public Art Exhibit is free for all ages. Screening prices start at $14.00. (Free for members)
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5)
When: February 2nd - 28th
Price: Screening prices start at $14.00 (Free for members)
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
8). Black History Month Concert Series
Enjoy a great time at the Black History Month Concert Series presented by Music Africa of Canada Inc. The event features artists such as Abeena Samm, Amanie Illfated, and many more!
Where: 1000 Finch Avenue West Toronto, ON M3J
When: February 25th
Price: Free admissions
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
9). SHOP_BLK Launch Event
At this event, discover local Black-led and Black-owned brands. There will be live music, food, drinks, and free beauty services from Black creators in Toronto.
Where: 176 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
When: February 7th
Price: Free admissions
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
10). Free art exhibition at Spadina Museum
Spadina Museum has been transformed into an immersive Dis/Mantle art exhibit that uses “an Afrofuturism narrative inspired by Black abolitionists: Mrs Pipkin, the formerly enslaved freedom seeker who as a laundress in the house,” as the city of Toronto website explains. This exhibit is only on until May 28th.
Where: 285 Spadina Road
When: Until May 28th
Price: Free admissions
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
11). Toronto Black Film Festival
Toronto Black Film Festival is returning on February 15th. This event is Canada’s largest film celebration of Black History Month, which features Letitia Wright, Colin Kaepernick, and much more. The festival will have over 125 films from 20 different countries.
Where: Various locations, click here to find out.
When: February 15th-20th
Price: $-$$
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
12). StreetARToronto JUST US Exhibit at Worth Gallery
Explore this exhibit at Worth Gallery. Get to see and experience different murals that highlight current and historical social issues within the Black and Indigenous communities. The exhibit showcases artwork that is part of the StreetARToronto ‘Just Us’ Mural Program.
Where: 830 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1V3
When: Until February 19th
Price: Free
Category: Date/Friends
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