What’s On Calendar
February 3–5, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
6:00pm11:00pm
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00pm 9:00pm
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
FILM / Cinenova: Opening Screening
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00pm
New York-based artist Emma Hedditch curates a screening from the Cinenova collection of women’s, feminist and queer film and video.
Event run: February 3, 2012
COBA: Collective of Black Artists - Les Rythmes de la Forêt
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00pm
The traditional dance forms from Guinea and Senegal will move you through an incredible and vibrant experience of folklore and storytelling. Dance and rhythm represent rites of passage, initiations, harvest and moments of pure joy and celebration.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00am 9:00pm
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:00pm11:00pm
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:00pm 6:00pm
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:00pm 3:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
2:00pm
A film, discussion and symposium that shines a spotlight on black and diverse designers, models, and taste-makers in the fashion industry. Strut your stuff in TV personality and supermodel Stacey McKenzie’s “Walk this Way” workshop! With journalist Sarah Nicole Prickett, Montreal’s Miss Sly and Norwayne Anderson. Moderated by CBC Television personality Anne-Marie Mediwake.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Lua Shayenne: Afro-Roots Dance Workshop and Performance
Saturday, February 4, 2012
3:00pm
Instructor Lua Shayenne presents traditional African and Afro-contemporary dance works that explore current subject matters with the aim to be a vehicle for spiritual and social progress.
Event run: February 4, 2012
FILM/LIVE / Cinenova: An Audience of Enablers Cannot Fail
Saturday, February 4, 2012
3:00pm 5:00pm
Local artists, activists, thinkers, and educators select films and videos from the Cinenova collection for small-group presentation, viewing and facilitated discussion.
Event run: February 4–25, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Saturday, February 4, 2012
4:00pm 6:00pm
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
COBA: Collective of Black Artists - Les Rythmes de la Forêt
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm
The traditional dance forms from Guinea and Senegal will move you through an incredible and vibrant experience of folklore and storytelling. Dance and rhythm represent rites of passage, initiations, harvest and moments of pure joy and celebration.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
A Celebration of Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence Through Reggae with Clive Chin
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm 9:30pm
To commemorate Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence, Clive Chin presents an exclusive DJ workshop on the history of Jamaican music as seen through his eyes. Moderated by CBC Radio 1 personality Garvia Bailey.
Event run: February 4, 2012
The Known (Un)Known with Tika Simone
Saturday, February 4, 2012
9:30pm
One of Toronto’s most buzz-worthy, all-ages artist events showcasing the urban music stars of tomorrow. Featuring Rochelle Jordan, Shi Wisdom, 88 Days of Fortune's KJ, Spek Won, and Abstract Random.
Event run: February 4, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
10:00am 5:00pm
An exhibit of exotic drums made of clay by Keith Tovey.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm 3:00pm
Learn drum-playing techniques with Alpha Rhythm Roots.
Event run: February 5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm 6:00pm
Shop for great finds at this Kuumba presented by TD-themed market.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm 5:00pm
Hey kids! Come on down to the craft zone where you can make your very own musical instruments.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
SUNDAY SCENE / Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:00pm
Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli are Curatorial Interns at The Power Plant.
Event run: February 5, 2012
COBA: Collective of Black Artists - Les Rythmes de la Forêt
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:00pm
The traditional dance forms from Guinea and Senegal will move you through an incredible and vibrant experience of folklore and storytelling. Dance and rhythm represent rites of passage, initiations, harvest and moments of pure joy and celebration.
Event run: February 3–5, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:00pm 5:00pm
An engaging panel, in partnership with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, discussing issues that black women face.
Event run: February 5, 2012
P.E.A.C.E. Youth Workshop and Performance featuring Testament
Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00pm 6:00pm
A youth workshop and hip hop performance that centres on hip hop's healing properties and its capacity to connect with youth and people worldwide.
Event run: February 5, 2012
Oware: The World's Oldest African Board Game
Sunday, February 5, 2012
4:00pm 6:00pm
Learn to play the hugely popular traditional African board game Oware.
Event run: February 4–5, 2012
For details inquire at the Info Desk or call 416-973-4000.