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Black History Month: The Life and Music of Oscar Peterson

Thu Jan 23, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central Library

In this lively and informative presentation, musicologist Dr. Mike Daley discusses the astonishing contribution of Canadian jazz icon Oscar Peterson. From his Montreal beginnings through to his distinguished career as a...

Tales of Moonlight Drumming

Sat Feb 01, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: York Woods

In African culture, drumming and story-telling are part of the celebration of life! Join Babarinde Williams, an African historian, storyteller and drummer for an interactive story-telling rhythm and dance! Drop in only,...

Movie Afternoon: The Princess and the Frog

Sat Feb 01, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Bloor/Gladstone

Set in the great city of New Orleans, a beautiful girl named Tiana meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of L...

Black History Month Film: Remember the Titans

Mon Feb 03, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bloor/Gladstone

Join us for a free movie screening. The true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated unit. Rated PG. 1 hr 53 min.

African Drumming Workshop

Tue Feb 04, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Fairview

The Youth Hub is hosting a hands-on African drumming workshop! Explore music concepts and the instruments/ songs of Africa. Learn to handle stress and peer pressure while developing a new artistic skill....

Black History Month: The Staple Singers, First Family of Song

Wed Feb 05, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North York Central Library

This lecture explores the music of the Staple Singers from their first gospel recording in 1953 to Mavis Staples' extraordinary solo career, culminating with Mavis being awarded the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock...

Douglas Gary Freeman: Exile Blues

Thu Feb 06, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library

Returning to Canada after an 11-year successful struggle for justice, Douglas Gary Freeman presents his first novel, inspired by true events, about a Black man growing up in the US during the civil rights movement....

Sean Mauricette a.k.a. SUBLIMINAL

Thu Feb 06, 2020 | 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: Woodview Park

Sean Mauricette, a.k.a. SUBLIMINAL, consistently motivates listeners of all ages with his messages of leadership, respect and the importance of education. He has been uplifting students for over a decade and has been ent...

Live in the Library: Steelpan with Suzette Vidale

Fri Feb 07, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Parkdale

Innovative steelpan artist-educator Suzette Vidale incorporates her Trinidadian roots and the rich and vibrant cultures of Toronto into her diverse repertoire.

Dear White People - Black Heritage Movie

Fri Feb 07, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. Smith

In this satire, Black students at an ivy league university encounter an uncomfortable standoff between Black culture and white privilege. When the staff of a humour magazine stages an offensive Halloween party, the Black...

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