Compiled by Shaundra Selvaggi

Tuesday, May 10

10th Annual Rock.Paper.Sistahz Festival

Theatre production company bcurrent presents its annual rock.paper.sistahz festival showcasing black women through film, theatre, dance, art and storytelling. This year’s ten-day celebration features artists from the past decade, daily cocktail session studio.Sistahz and Uth, a day full of activities designed for and by youth.

Wednesday, May 11

Foundations of Freedom Tour Fundraising Reception

Participants of the 2010 Foundations of Freedom Tour (a South African tour highlighting the struggles and accomplishments of blacks during apartheid) invite guests to a fundraising reception for Christ the Reconciler Youth Centre and Building Fund in Cape Town, South Africa. Admission includes: refreshments, a special presentation by Tselane Mokuena, Consul-General of South Africa in Toronto, silent auction and door prize.

Ryerson University’s Heaslip House, 7th Floor. 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets: $50

Saturday, May 14

The Westview Project Fundraiser

The Lambda Mu Mu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has partnered with the Westview Partnership, a collaboration between York University and the Toronto School Board, to uplift the Jane and Finch community.

The formal event will feature keynote speaker Thabiti Boone, an advisor to US President Barack Obama’s Fatherhood Initiative. In addition to dinner and dancing, there will be a silent auction, awards ceremony and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Westview Project.

Four Points Sheraton. 6pm. Tickets: $65
Contact: Raymond Tyghter 416-725-2369 | Derrick Dudley 647-780-8702 | [email protected]

Usher OMG Tour

Usher brings his smooth blend of R&B/Pop to Toronto for the second leg of the OMG Tour. The multi-talented sensation’s latest release Versus is an extension of last year’s Raymond V. Raymond, has produced such club anthems as “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” and “More.” Expect two hours of non-stop choreography, stunts and crooning as only Usher can deliver.

Special guest Akon will open.

Air Canada Centre. 7pm. Tickets: $103 – $143

Sunday, May 15

GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon

Run for a cause in the 2011 GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon! The 34th annual race takes place on Sunday, May 15, and offers a pace for everyone.

Participants have choice of a full or half marathon, 5km run or relay starting from Queen’s Park or Mel Lastman Square.

Official charities of the GoodLife Fitness Toronto Marathon include The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Team Diabetes, Sick Kids Hospital, The Heart and Stroke Foundation and many others.

Runners must attend a FREE registration Expo, featuring motivational speakers and training workshops in preparation for the big event.

For registration and more information, visit www.torontomarathon.com

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