Thursday, September 16

Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada Book Launch

Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada details the significance of the commemoration of August 1, 1834 and the history of Emancipation Day celebrations in Canada. Natasha Henry officially launches her book at St. James Cathedral in Toronto. Join Natasha for an evening of arts performances, literary discussion, reading, and a book signing. 7:30 pm.

Friday, September 17

Uptown Friday Night

Uptown West Wave Entertainment Group and CMJ Entertainment invite you to the new sensation, “UPTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT,”opening Friday inside THE VUE (near the Airport). Music will be provided by DJ Mr. Al Along with DJ Stealth. RSVP now to get on the RSVP Guest List for $10.00 before 11:30pm.

Bible Teachers International Canada Presents: The Women In Ministry Conference

Hosted by Sr. Pastor Bernell Riley & Pastor Dahlia Deleon of Malvern Methodist Church with guest speakers: Bishop Johnnie Mae Pryor from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl & Pastor Terez Rolle from Bimini, Bahamas,  this two-day conference will deal with the issues facing women of God today.  Come be INSPIRED and EMPOWERED !!! Malvern Methodist Church. Friday, September 17, at  7:30 pm and Saturday, September 18, at 9 am AND 2 pm.

Trixx: Another Mistrial

Trixx (Video On Trial, Face Value DVD, Jamaican for Honkeys) returns live in concert with “Another Mistrial”. With all new jokes, Trixx will take comedy lovers on a journey through the mind of Canada’s #1 underground comedian. This show is guaranteed to have your belly busting with laughter to last a lifetime. Buy Tickets $20- $25. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. 8:30 pm.

Saturday, September 18

106 & York Urban Arts Festival

Created to promote getting inner-city youth off the streets and onto the stage, this year’s show will feature the best Toronto has to offer. A compilation of fashion shows, visual art (photography & graffiti) and performances in music, dance, and spoken word, will fill the stage. 106 & YORK’s 2010 line up will include performances by RICH KIDD, MAYHEM MOREARTY, LINDA LUZTONO, NORTHBUCK, REDWAY and MANY MORE. Downsview Park. 5 pm.

8th Annual JCA Scholarship Awards

In keeping with the Association’s mandate of community outreach and responding to the educational needs of the community, the JCA Scholarship and Awards Program was established to provide financial assistance to worthy students from the Caribbean/African communities pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities and colleges.  The 8th Annual Scholarship Awards will be presented at 7:30 pm.

Sunday, September 19

2010 Toronto Natural Hair & Beauty Show

The 2010 Toronto Natural Hair & Beauty Show encompasses a day of workshops on skin care, natural hair maintenance and hairstyling techniques, both for men and women, lead by industry experts and a fashion/hair show, as well as a marketplace of local businesses. $15 at the door ( no advance tickets) Children 12 and under are Free $10 for students with a valid 2009/2010 Student Card. 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.

For more information on these events and others, check out our calendar.