BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T203000 DTSTAMP:20260124T234032Z CREATED:20260124T234027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T234032Z UID:3136-1770750000-1770755400@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Clark Spoken Word Jam DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“ Scarborough\, Ontario๐Ÿ—“ February 10\, 2026โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM๐ŸŽŸ 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 โ€” percussionist\, poet\, and storyteller\n\n\n\nVicky di Donato โ€” writer of performative nonfiction\, experimental prose\, and collaborative poetry\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n๐Ÿ“ Location:Clark Centre for the Arts191 Guildwood ParkwayScarborough\, ON M1E 1P5(Located within Guild Park and Gardens) \n\n\n\n๐Ÿš— 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\n๐ŸŽŸ Free event โ€“ registration required๐Ÿ”— 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:20260222T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260125T162038Z CREATED:20260125T162032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T162038Z UID:3144-1771718400-1771804799@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Black in Nature: Poetry Walk Series (Series 1) DESCRIPTION:๐Ÿ“ Toronto\, Ontario๐Ÿ—“ Multiple dates: February 22 & March 21\, 2026๐ŸŽŸ Paid event๐ŸŒฟ In-person wellness series๐Ÿ• Hosted by: Black Canadian Hikers x Hoodman2Manhood \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nBlack in Nature: Poetry Walk Series is a two-part wellness experience that combines guided nature walks with poetry writing as a creative and reflective practice. \n\n\n\nDesigned for Black community members\, the series invites participants to slow down\, connect with nature\, and use the surrounding landscape as inspiration for poetry\, intention-setting\, and self-reflection. Each walk includes guided prompts\, quiet writing moments\, and optional sharing. \n\n\n\nThe second walk takes place on the Spring Equinox\, which also coincides with World Poetry Day\, adding an intentional seasonal and cultural layer to the experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates & Locations\n\n\n\nWalk 1๐Ÿ—“ Sunday\, February 22\, 2026๐Ÿ“ Lower Don River Trail (Central Toronto)๐Ÿš— Parking: Crothers Woods Parking Lot / Loblaws๐Ÿ“ 7.8 km | Approx. 2 hours \n\n\n\nWalk 2๐Ÿ—“ Saturday\, March 21\, 2026๐Ÿ“ Humber Arboretum (West Toronto)๐Ÿš— Paid parking at Humber Arboretum๐Ÿš— Free parking at Hwy 27 & Humber College Blvd Plaza๐Ÿ“ 5.3 km | Approx. 1.5 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpectation\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and land acknowledgment\n\n\n\nGuided nature walk with poetry prompts\n\n\n\nQuiet reflection and optional writing stops\n\n\n\nGroup debrief and optional sharing circle\n\n\n\nA calm\, supportive environment โ€” sharing is never required\n\n\n\n\nParticipants may write in a notebook or on their phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Is This For?\n\n\n\nAdults in the Black community interested in wellness\, creativity\, poetry\, nature walks\, and intentional community experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/black-in-nature-poetry-walk-series-series-1/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Toronto, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Black-in-Nature-Poetry-Walk-Series-Series-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR