BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T220000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260107T101518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T101615Z UID:2945-1771711200-1771711200@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Rodeo & Roses (19+): Cowboy Chic x City Grooves DESCRIPTION:Rodeo & Roses (19+): Cowboy Chic x City Grooves \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRodeo & Roses by BuildYourVibe mixes Western cowboy chic with city sounds—R&B\, Afrobeats\, Dancehall & Soca—with a friendly intro to line-dancing. Cameras will be rolling for promo\, so dress up and bring the vibes. \n\n\n\n\nWho: 19+ only. Fashion-forward & fun-ready.\n\n\n\nWhat: Western-style\, music-driven party + easy line-dance session.\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. Starts 10:00 PM (EST).\n\n\n\nWhere: Venue announced soon—watch the event page.\n\n\n\nHow: Cowboy chic—boots\, denim\, hats\, lace\, leather. Early Bird $17.31 CAD\, refundable up to 7 days before.\n\n\n\n\nWhat To Expect\n\n\n\n\nGenre blend all night: R&B x Afrobeats x Dancehall x Soca.\n\n\n\nFriendly\, guided line-dance moment to kick things off.\n\n\n\nCameras on—your smile\, fit & two-step may appear in promo.\n\n\n\nStyle-first crowd\, warm energy\, and space to move.\n\n\n\n\nDress Inspo\n\n\n\n\nBoots with everything\n\n\n\nDenim on denim (make it fashion)\n\n\n\nLace + leather layers\n\n\n\nWide-brim or classic cowboy hats\n\n\n\nFringe\, bandanas\, metallic accents\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets\n\n\n\nDon’t wait—Early Bird goes fast. \n\n\n\n\nFull details + tickets: Rodeo & Roses on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\nJoin The Community\n\n\n\n\nShare your outfit pics & recap—tag us so we can spotlight you.\n\n\n\nWant your event featured? Submit yours & check the calendar: https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/events/\n\n\n\nFirst access to updates & collabs—join the mailing list. Thank you for subscribing! URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/rodeo-roses-19-cowboy-chic-x-city-grooves/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260116T143445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T143451Z UID:3052-1771178400-1771178400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Love Is a Practice Summit DESCRIPTION:📍 Scarborough\, Ontario🗓 February 15\, 2026 at ⏰ 6:00 PM🎟 Paid event🌐 Hybrid (in-person + online) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nThe Love Is a Practice Summit is a heart-centered relationship summit bringing together singles and couples for an evening focused on communication\, emotional safety\, intimacy\, and relational skills. \n\n\n\nCreated as an accessible alternative to longer retreats\, this summit offers a space for learning\, reflection\, and growth around what it truly takes to build and sustain healthy relationships. The experience is grounded in the belief that love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a practice that can be learned and strengthened over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\n\n\nThis summit is designed for people who: \n\n\n\n\nWant healthier\, more fulfilling relationships\n\n\n\nFeel stuck in repeating the same relationship patterns\n\n\n\nWant to communicate more clearly and honestly\n\n\n\nAre craving deeper emotional connection\n\n\n\nBelieve relationship skills can be learned and practiced\n\n\n\n\nOpen to singles\, couples\, and anyone navigating love\, healing\, or connection. / Adults\, entrepreneurs\, coaches\, leaders\, and anyone interested in personal growth\, relationships\, and emotional well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\n\n\n📍 Location:1320 Ellesmere Road\, Suite 5Scarborough\, ON M1P 2X9 \n\n\n\n💻 Format:Hybrid (in-person and virtual attendance options) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n🎟 Paid event💛 Early Access: $98 until January 14\, 2026🎫 Prices increase after early access period \n\n\n\n🔗 Tickets & details:https://timeforus.ca/summithttps://luma.com/5rcyqqiy URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/love-is-a-practice-summit/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Scarborough, ON,Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T235959 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260128T142301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T202719Z UID:3186-1771027200-1771286399@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Experience CBC Olympic House: Family Day Weekend DESCRIPTION:Experience CBC Olympic House: Family Day Weekend \n\n\n\n📍 Toronto\, Ontario🗓 February 14–16\, 2026⏰ Multiple times (see schedule below)🎟 Free event🏛 Hosted by: CBC🌿 In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience CBC Olympic House is a free\, three-day Family Day weekend celebration at the CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre\, transforming the space into a hub of Olympic-themed activities\, live performances\, and family-friendly fun. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy interactive experiences for kids\, giveaways\, community programming\, and even try their hand at calling live sports action in a broadcast-style setting. The event is designed for families\, friends\, and fans of all ages to come together and celebrate sport\, community\, and Canadian storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates & Times\n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, February 14\, 2026⏰ 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n📅 Sunday\, February 15\, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n📅 Monday\, February 16\, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n📍 CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre250 Front Street WestToronto\, ON M5V 3G5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\n\n\nFamilies\, children\, youth\, and community members looking for a free\, interactive Family Day weekend experience centered on sports\, performance\, and fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets / Registration URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/experience-cbc-olympic-house-family-day-weekend/ LOCATION:CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre\, 250 Front Street West\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 3G5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CBC-Toronto-Broadcast-Centre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260111T221039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T221444Z UID:3017-1770921000-1770921000@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Crafting Afro Futures – Jam's Creative Lab DESCRIPTION:Imagine Tomorrow Through an African Lens \n\n\n\nThis Black History Month\, dive into the world of Afrofuturism with Jam’s Creative Lab. Their “Crafting Afro Futures” workshop combines writing and visual arts to explore what tomorrow might look like from PanAfrican and AfroIndigenous perspectives. \n\n\n\nB2Tr3IfwcQnl-crafting-afro-futures-FLYERDownload\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nWhen: February 12\, 2026 at 6:30 PMWhere: 470 Kingston Road\, Pickering\, ONCost: FreeWho: Adults\, writers\, visual artists\, and creator \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nThis hands-on workshop guides participants through both writing exercises and collage creation. You’ll explore concepts of Afrofuturism: a cultural movement that blends African diaspora experiences with science fiction\, technology\, and speculative futures. \n\n\n\nThe session is designed for both writers and visual artists. Whether you prefer putting pen to paper or working with images\, you’ll find space to express your vision of African futures. \n\n\n\nAll Materials Included\n\n\n\nJam’s Creative Lab provides everything you need: \n\n\n\n\nArt supplies for collage making\n\n\n\nWriting materials\n\n\n\nSnacks throughout the session\n\n\n\n\nJust bring yourself and your imagination. \n\n\n\nWhy Afrofuturism Matters\n\n\n\nAfrofuturism gives Black creators space to reimagine the future on their own terms. Instead of being absent from science fiction narratives\, African and Indigenous perspectives take center stage. This workshop celebrates that creative power. \n\n\n\nRSVP Required\n\n\n\nRegister through the Pickering Library’s event calendar at https://cal.pickeringlibrary.ca/event/crafting-afro-futures-jams-creative-lab-38096 \n\n\n\nAbout Jam’s Creative Lab\n\n\n\nThis collaborative multimedia experience perfect timing during Black History Month. Whether you’re an experienced creator or just starting your artistic journey\, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. \n\n\n\nMark February 12th and join other creators in Pickering for an evening of imagination\, community\, and Afrofuturistic vision-building. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/crafting-afro-futures-jams-creative-lab/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Pickering, ON,Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T203000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260124T234027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T234032Z UID:3136-1770750000-1770755400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Clark Spoken Word Jam DESCRIPTION:📍 Scarborough\, Ontario🗓 February 10\, 2026⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM🎟 Free (registration required) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nClark Spoken Word Jam is an in-person poetry and spoken word evening celebrating storytelling\, creative expression\, and live performance. \n\n\n\nHosted at the Clark Centre for the Arts\, the night opens with readings by established spoken word artists before welcoming additional storytellers to the stage. The event creates space for both featured voices and community participation in an intimate\, creative setting. \n\n\n\nFeatured performances by: \n\n\n\n\nKwanza Msingwana — percussionist\, poet\, and storyteller\n\n\n\nVicky di Donato — writer of performative nonfiction\, experimental prose\, and collaborative poetry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n📍 Location:Clark Centre for the Arts191 Guildwood ParkwayScarborough\, ON M1E 1P5(Located within Guild Park and Gardens) \n\n\n\n🚗 Free parking available on a first-come\, first-served basis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\n\n\nAdults\, youth\, creators\, poets\, storytellers\, and anyone interested in spoken word\, poetry\, and live literary performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n🎟 Free event – registration required🔗 Reserve your spot:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/clark-spoken-word-jam-tickets-1980463726318 URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/clark-spoken-word-jam/ LOCATION:Clark Centre for the Arts\, 191 Guildwood Parkway\, Scarborough\, ON\, M1E 1P5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Scarborough, ON,Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Clark-Centre-for-the-Arts.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260125T163135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T063446Z UID:3150-1770456600-1770456600@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Black History Month Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:📍 Toronto\, Ontario🗓 Saturday\, February 7\, 2026⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM🎟 Paid event🌿 In-person🏕 Hosted by: Black Canadian Hikers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nThe Black History Month Nature Walk is a guided winter walk through the Humber River Valley that blends oral storytelling\, history\, and shared reflection. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about the life of Daddy John Hall\, a Jamaican Mohawk man born free around 1783 near Amherstburg\, Ontario\, to an escaped-slave mother and an Ojibwe father. His life story spans survival through war\, slavery\, and captivity\, and his eventual settlement along the Humber River\, where he lived in deep relationship with the land. \n\n\n\nThe walk is led by hike leaders Shyrai and Tramar\, with guest storyteller Dr. Jacqueline L. Scott\, who will share an in-depth account of John Hall’s life and legacy while participants move through the landscape connected to his story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n📍 Starting location:James Gardens area99 Edenbridge DriveToronto\, ON M9A 3G4 \n\n\n\n🌲 Route continues toward Étienne Brûlé Park🚗 Free parking available⏱ Approx. 2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\n\n\nThis event prioritizes Black and Indigenous individuals and youth across the diaspora living in the GTA and surrounding areas. Members of the broader public interested in learning Black Canadian history are also welcome. \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/black-history-month-nature-walk/ LOCATION:James Gardens\, 99 Edenbridge Drive\, Toronto\, ON\, M9A 3G4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Black-History-Month-Nature-Walk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260116T154429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T160306Z UID:3058-1769266800-1769266800@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Find Home: Conversation and Collage DESCRIPTION:📍 Toronto\, Ontario🗓 January 24\, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM🎟 Paid event🏢 Hosted by: Among Grace and KINxFOLK \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nFind Home: Conversation and Collage is an in-person\, reflective gathering designed for Black folks to explore what home feels like — emotionally\, culturally\, and within themselves. \n\n\n\nHosted at OBJX Studio\, the event creates a safe\, empathetic environment for grounding intentions for the new year through guided conversation\, creative expression\, and shared food. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe experience centers a Crucial Conversation led by Therapist Makai Livingstone\, followed by collage-making as a tool for reflection and self-expression. Participants are invited to explore personal themes that surface during the process and connect them to broader ideas of belonging\, healing\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nA guided conversation focused on reflection and emotional grounding\n\n\n\nCollage-making as a creative practice for self-exploration\n\n\n\nAfro-Caribbean-centred food\n\n\n\nTestimonials and shared reflections\n\n\n\nA calm\, intentional space for connection and care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n📍 OBJX Studio100 Symes Road\, Unit 200AToronto\, ON M6N 5C9 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho This Event Is For\n\n\n\nAdults within the Black community seeking a reflective\, creative\, and community-centred space to begin the year with intention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n🎟 Paid event🔗 RSVP / Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-home-tickets-1977515673613 URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/find-home-conversation-and-collage/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260111T184727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T184734Z UID:2998-1769108400-1769108400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:The Noir Exchange: Elevated Networking Launch DESCRIPTION:The wait is over! The Noir Exchange officially launches Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, and you’re invited to be part of something special. \n\n\n\nWhat is The Noir Exchange?A curated networking experience where connection meets intention. This isn’t your typical business card swap—expect powerful conversations\, genuine community building\, and elevated vibes. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs\n\n\n\nCreatives\n\n\n\nBusiness professionals\n\n\n\nCommunity changemakers\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:📅 Date: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: Palais Noir Events Inc.\, 1949 Ravenscroft Rd\, Ajax🎟️ Cost: FREE for launch event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments\n\n\n\nCurated networking opportunities\n\n\n\nAccess to vendors and stage presentations\n\n\n\nElevated ambiance with DJ music\n\n\n\nFree parking\n\n\n\nModern industrial venue with 25ft ceilings\n\n\n\n\nThe venue features polished concrete floors and a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for meaningful connections. Organized by Elita Events\, this 3-hour experience promises great energy and professional hospitality. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited—register now at bit.ly/NoirExchangePremier URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/the-noir-exchange-elevated-networking-launch/ LOCATION:Palais Noir Events Inc.\, 1949 Ravenscroft Road\, Ajax\, ON\, L1T 0K4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ajax, ON,Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260121T230000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20251207T230414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T232030Z UID:2650-1769022000-1769036400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Friends In Fashion Toronto - Fashion Networking Party DESCRIPTION:Toronto’s fashion scene is buzzing\, and there’s no better place to connect with fellow creatives than at the Friends In Fashion networking party! Style and Sound is bringing together the city’s most passionate fashion professionals for an evening of collaboration\, inspiration\, and genuine connections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the game for years\, this event is designed to help you build the relationships that matter. Fashion isn’t just about the clothes\, it’s about the community of creative minds who bring those ideas to life. \n\n\n\nYou Need to Know\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWhere: OBJX Studio\, 100 Symes Road\, Unit 200a\, Toronto\, ONDuration: 4 hours of pure networking magicHosted by: Style and Sound \n\n\n\nOBJX Studio provides the perfect backdrop for this gathering\, a creative space that reflects the innovative spirit of Toronto’s fashion community. The venue itself speaks to the kind of energy you can expect throughout the night. \n\n\n\nWho This For\n\n\n\nContent creators in fashion—designers\, photographers\, stylists\, models\, makeup artists\, manufacturers\, and more. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect \n\n\n\nThe beauty of Friends In Fashion lies in its relaxed\, organic approach to networking. This isn’t about rehearsed elevator pitches or formal presentations: it’s about genuine conversations between people who share a passion for fashion and creativity. \n\n\n\nVibrant Atmosphere\, Real Connections \n\n\n\nPicture this: creative energy filling the room as photographers share lighting techniques\, designers discuss their latest collections\, and content creators exchange tips about building their online presence. The atmosphere encourages authentic conversations and meaningful exchanges. \n\n\n\nStories\, Insights\, and Techniques \n\n\n\nYou’ll find yourself in conversations about everything from the creative process to business strategies. Someone might share how they built their social media following\, while another discusses the challenges of sustainable fashion. These insights become invaluable tools for your own creative journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborative Opportunities \n\n\n\nFashion projects often require diverse skill sets\, and this event is where those perfect teams come together. Maybe you’ll find the perfect model for your next shoot\, or connect with a photographer who needs a content creator for their upcoming project. The possibilities are endless when creative minds come together. \n\n\n\nDynamic Energy for Future Projects \n\n\n\nThe party’s energy is designed to spark inspiration for future collaborations. You’ll leave with not just new contacts\, but with actual ideas for projects you want to pursue together. This is where creative partnerships are born. \n\n\n\nGetting Your Ticket \n\n\n\nReady to be part of Toronto’s fashion networking scene? Tickets are available through Eventbrite. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with the creative minds shaping fashion in the city. \n\n\n\nRefund Policy: Life happens\, and Style and Sound gets it. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event\, giving you peace of mind when you purchase your ticket. \n\n\n\nStay Connected: Follow the event updates and connect with other attendees on Instagram to start building those relationships even before the party begins. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just another networking event: it’s your invitation to become part of Toronto’s thriving fashion community. Whether you’re looking to collaborate\, learn\, or simply surround yourself with like-minded creatives\, Friends In Fashion provides the perfect opportunity to grow your network and advance your creative career. \n\n\n\nMark January 21st on your calendar\, grab your ticket\, and get ready to meet the people who will help shape your fashion journey in 2026 and beyond! URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/friends-in-fashion-toronto-fashion-networking-party/ LOCATION:OBJX Studio\, 100 Symes Rd Unit 200a\, \,\, Toronto\, ON\, M6N 5C9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20251226T213917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T221933Z UID:2827-1768647600-1768647600@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Jamaica in January 2026 – Free Caribbean Festival in Toronto – January 17 at Stackt Market DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: January 17\, 2026 at 11:00 AMLocation: 28 Bathurst Street\, Toronto\, ON M5V 0C6 (Stackt Market) \n\n\n\nGet ready to beat those winter blues! Jamaica in January 2026 is back and it’s bringing all the warmth\, music\, and irie vibes Toronto needs. Organized by JamaicanEats Magazine and Passport to Caribbean Food\, this year’s celebration is extra special: it’s an Anthem to Jamaica\, honoring resilience and unity. \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Year Different\n\n\n\nNEW: BINGO JAMDOWN Style! We’re putting a Caribbean twist on the classic game with tons of prizes to be won. High-energy fun meets island culture: you don’t want to miss this. \n\n\n\nFood That Feeds Your Soul\n\n\n\nCome hungry because the lineup is incredible: \n\n\n\n\nJerk chicken that’ll make you forget it’s January\n\n\n\nCurry goat cooked to perfection\n\n\n\nOxtail that falls off the bone\n\n\n\nTrini Doubles for that authentic Caribbean street food experience\n\n\n\nRum cake and ginger beer to round out your meal\n\n\n\n\nMore Than Just Food\n\n\n\nSHOP the marketplace for unique island findsLISTEN to music that lifts your spiritPLAY games and enter giveawaysWATCH live cooking demonstrationsSPIN the wheel for your chance to win prizes \n\n\n\nCommunity & Connection\n\n\n\nThis isn’t just an event: it’s where community happens. Hundreds of people gather every year because of the genuine warmth and connection you’ll feel. It’s the kind of energy that carries you straight through winter. \n\n\n\nFree admission means everyone’s welcome. Food and marketplace items are available for purchase\, supporting local Caribbean vendors and businesses. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to Join?\n\n\n\nSign up. Show up. Spin di wheel. WIN nuff prizes. \n\n\n\nDon’t sleep on this one: Jamaica in January always brings the community together in the best way possible. \n\n\n\nRSVP Required: Get your free tickets here \n\n\n\nSee you at Stackt Market for a day full of Caribbean culture\, delicious food\, and good vibes. Let’s make this January unforgettable! URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/jamaica-in-january-2026-free-caribbean-festival-in-toronto-january-17-at-stackt-market/ LOCATION:Stackt Market\, 28 Bathurst Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5V 0C6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kfHtKRzjIRR1-Ja-in-january2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20260111T202726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T202732Z UID:3007-1768118400-1768150800@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Dance Revolt Spring 2026: Out of Many\, One People DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an incredible day of movement\, culture\, and community! Dance Revolt Spring 2026 is happening Friday\, May 15\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at York University’s Second Student Centre (2nd floor\, 15 Library Lane\, Toronto) \n\n\n\nMakes This Year Special\n\n\n\nThis spring edition centers Jamaica under the powerful theme “Out of Many\, One People.” But it’s more than just dance: this year’s event responds directly to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts\, connecting cultural celebration with real community support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll Experience\n\n\n\nDance Workshops: Learn Jamaican and Afro-diasporic dance forms through interactive sessions that blend technique with cultural storytelling. \n\n\n\nCultural Education: Dive deep into the historical and social roots of Jamaican dance and music through guided dialogue sessions. \n\n\n\nLive Tribute: A special tribute honoring Jamaican cultural pioneers\, especially Luther C. Brown and his landmark reggae radio program “The Caribbean Crucible” on CHRY 105.5 FM at York University. \n\n\n\nCommunity Impact: Participate in an on-site donation drive supporting the Jamaica Canadian Association (JCA) with two collection barrels: one for clothing essentials (socks\, underwear\, undershirts) and another for canned foods and dry goods. \n\n\n\nLimited-Edition Shirts & Giving Back\n\n\n\nMELANIN is releasing exclusive Jamaica shirts featuring “Out of Many\, One People.” Available during registration\, $5 from each shirt goes directly to JCA community initiatives. Quantities are limited! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend\n\n\n\nThis event welcomes: \n\n\n\n\nStudents (Grades 8-12\, college\, university)\n\n\n\nSchools and educational groups\n\n\n\nCultural and arts educators\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in Jamaican heritage and dance\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Special: $40 per student (January 5-23\, 2026) – only 80 tickets available\, first come\, first served! \n\n\n\nAfter January 23\, standard pricing and group rates apply. \n\n\n\nRegister now: https://www.justbgraphic.org/blog/dance-revolt-returns-out-of-many-one-people \n\n\n\nCommunity Partners\n\n\n\nDance Revolt Spring 2026 is proudly delivered with: \n\n\n\n\nJamaica Canadian Association (JCA) – community partner and donation recipient\n\n\n\nThe Mico University College (Jamaica) Alumni – highlighting scholarships and education opportunities for Jamaican descendants abroad\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\n9:00 AM: Check-in opens with morning discussionsMorning/Afternoon: Interactive workshops and cultural sessionsThroughout the day: Live tribute\, community dialogue\, and donation drive3:00 PM: Event concludes \n\n\n\nMore details on specific instructors\, detailed schedules\, and special guests will be shared closer to the event date. Space is limited and early bird pricing ends January 23. Don’t miss this unique blend of education\, culture\, and community support right here in Toronto. \n\n\n\nFor more youth-focused events in the GTA\, check out our youth entrepreneurship events and other Toronto community gatherings. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/dance-revolt-spring-2026-out-of-many-one-people/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20251024T212330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T154726Z UID:2256-1766232000-1766318400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Plates of Joy DESCRIPTION:Plates of Joy is a community event providing free\, fresh\, chef-prepared meals to families across the GTA and Durham Region during the holiday season. The meals are available for dine-in or takeout\, with vegetarian options included. The event features: \n\n\n\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\nOver 500 hot meals served\n\n\n\nGiveaways\n\n\n\nKids’ activities\n\n\n\nLive entertainment\n\n\n\nCommunity vibes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates & Locations: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 — Holiday West (North York)\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 21\, 2025 — Holiday East (Ajax)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration opens in December.More details will be announced closer to the date. \n\n\n\nTo sponsor\, donate\, volunteer\, or get involved:Email: PlatesOfJoySeries@Gmail.comPhone: 647.831.9447 \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by community organizations and supported by various partners\, aiming to bring people together to celebrate the holidays with joy\, unity\, and gratitude. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/plates-of-joy/ LOCATION:Jamaican Canadian Association\, 995 Arrow Rd\,\, North York\, M9M 2Z5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251220T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T105106 CREATED:20251204T164329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T161858Z UID:2608-1766232000-1766246400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Find Your Joy: Restore\, Replenish\, Revive & Rebuild Through Resilience DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, December 20\, 202512:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST​ \n\n\n\nLocation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the program\n\n\n\nFind Your Joy: Restore\, Replenish\, Revive & Rebuild Through Resilience is a free\, 4-week restorative wellness series created to support survivors of gender-based violence\, with a special focus on Black and racialized communities. Through a blend of trauma-informed\, culturally grounded\, and evidence-informed practices\, participants are guided toward greater self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, and a renewed sense of joy and safety in community.​ \n\n\n\nAcross four themed sessions\, the program weaves together gentle movement\, mindfulness\, storytelling\, expressive arts\, and community sharing to help participants reconnect with themselves\, nurture their nervous systems\, and build sustainable resilience. Registration is free\, with donations supporting the Resilient Woman Program to keep programming accessible to those who need it most.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram structure\n\n\n\n\nDuration: 4 weeks\, 2 hours per session\n\n\n\nFormat: 4 trauma-informed wellness modules (2 virtual + 2 in-person)\n\n\n\nAudience: Survivors of gender-based violence\, with a focus on Black and racialized women and gender-diverse people​\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly themes\n\n\n\nWeek 1 – Restore: Reconnecting to SelfFocus: Understanding the impact of trauma and beginning emotional recovery.​Participants explore grounding practices\, storytelling\, and mindfulness to start rebuilding a sense of emotional safety.​ (Dec. 20 – In-Person) \n\n\n\nWeek 2 – Replenish: Nourishing Mind and BodyFocus: Holistic wellness through movement\, mindfulness\, and nourishment.​Gentle somatic practices\, breathwork\, and self-care rituals support stress regulation and invite rest as a strategy for healing.​ (Dec. 27 – Virtual) \n\n\n\nWeek 3 – Revive: Reclaiming Joy and PurposeFocus: Rediscovering joy\, creativity\, and meaning after trauma.​Through expressive arts\, gratitude practices\, and community sharing\, participants reconnect with their strengths\, “happy hormones\,” and re-authored stories of hope.​ (Jan. 10 – In-Person) \n\n\n\nWeek 4 – Rebuild: Resilience and Community ConnectionFocus: Building a foundation for long-term healing\, advocacy\, and support.​Participants create personal wellness plans\, map out resources\, and reflect together on how to sustain resilience beyond the series.​ (Jan. 17 – Virtual) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitated by\n\n\n\nMindsilike Wellness Foundation\, in partnership with the Resilient Woman Program​ \n\n\n\nLead facilitators include trauma-informed mental health professionals such as Alethia Cadore\, MA\, RP\, a Registered Psychotherapist with extensive experience in resilience-building and community-based wellness for Black and racialized communities.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho this is for\n\n\n\nThis series is designed for: \n\n\n\n\nSurvivors of gender-based violence seeking a gentle\, structured healing space\n\n\n\nBlack and racialized women and gender-diverse people looking for culturally safe wellness support\n\n\n\nCommunity members who want to rebuild confidence\, inner peace\, and a sense of joy in connection with others​\n\n\n\n\nNo prior experience with therapy\, yoga\, or mindfulness is required; participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and honour their boundaries throughout the program.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets & registration\n\n\n\n\nCost: Free (donations welcomed to support the Resilient Woman Program)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required as space is limited. \n\n\nScarborough\, ON\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n June 2026\n \n \n M\n T\n W\n T\n F\n S\n S\n \n \n \n 1234567\n \n \n 891011121314\n \n \n 15161718192021\n \n \n 22232425262728\n \n \n 2930\n  \n \n \n \n « May\n  \n   URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/find-your-joy-restore-replenish-revive-rebuild-through-resilience/ LOCATION:Sheridan College – Davis Campus\, 7899 McLaughlin Road \, ON\, Brampton\, ON\, L6Y 5H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Brampton, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/592957246_1402169208294022_1501667494079313777_n.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR