What’s On Calendar
February 3–5, 2012
Free Skating on the Natrel Rink
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Skating
Set against the beautiful shoreline of Lake Ontario, the city’s most scenic rink awaits! Skate & helmet rentals available. Call the Rink Hotline at
Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00pm 10:00pm
Honey Jam alumni perform tribute songs in a reunion concert with a photo exhibit showcasing 16 years of Honey Jam. Hosted by Michie Mee. Featured artists include Jemeni, Belinda Brady, DJ Melboogie, Kellylee Evans, Kim Davis, True, Motion, Eternia, Natasha Waterman, Saidah Baba Talibah and more!
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.
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.
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.
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Saturday, February 4, 2012
2:00pm 3:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
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.
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.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm
Dr. Jay de Soca Prince returns to melt the ice with a hot blend of sizzling soca beats!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
8:00pm 11:00pm
Join Dr. Jay De Soca Prince on The Natrel® Rink for a special Kuumba presented by TD edition of our wildly popular DJ Skate Night.
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.
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.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1:00pm 3:00pm
Learn drum-playing techniques with Alpha Rhythm Roots.
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.
SUNDAY SCENE / Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:00pm
Anastasia Hare & Julia Paoli are Curatorial Interns at The Power Plant.
A Celebration of Afro-Diasporic Tradition Through Storytelling
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2:00pm 3:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of tales that celebrates the African Diaspora. Featuring Itah Sadu and special guests Sandra Whiting and Sojourner San Vicente.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:30pm 5:00pm
Come celebrate Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence with this musical extravaganza produced by the award-winning Pan Fantasy Steelband.
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.
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.