Events - 5 Aug 11
SummerWorks Theatre Festival
Various Locations Downtown Toronto
The SummerWorks Theatre Festival runs from Thursday, August 4 - Sunday, August 14
As the largest juried festival in Canada featuring predominantly New Canadian plays, SummerWorks looks to program a festival that uniquely reflects Toronto and Canada’s cultural zeitgeist.
For full schedule and tickets http://www.summerworks.ca/2011/tickets.php
Hamilton Mardi Gras
Various Locations Downtown Hamilton, ON
HAMILTON MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL
A Cultural Explosion
FRIDAY AUGUST 5th & SAT. AUGUST 6th
Mardi Gras is a two-day cultural explosion that brings the rhythm and the heat of all cultures to the heart of Hamilton; it’s where Steel Pans meet Steel Town and where everybody, whether young or old, jumps at the chance to “jump-up” with the renowned revelry that is the Mardi Gras Parade.
The festival consists of a Carnival Parade through the streets of downtown Hamilton which ends in the gorgeous Bay Front Park where the festival revelry continues with foods from around the world, art and craft exhibits, and live entertainment that gets everyone moving to the beat.
For more information about Mardi Gras, please visit www.hamiltonmardigras.com.
Omarion Live in Concert at Hamilton Mardigras
Bayfront Park 709 Simcoe Street West Hamilton, ON
R&B solo artist Omarion headlines a star-studded outdoor concert on Friday, August 5, as part of this year’s Hamilton Mardi Gras festivities.
Hosted by Canada’s #1 Underground Comedian Trixx and featuring Juno nominated R&B singer Kim Davis, two-time Stylus Award winner Reggae artist Lindo P, Toronto Hip-Hop sensations A-Game, along with Soca artists Problem Child and Ms Paige, Shaun Boothe, Crown ‘A Thornz, and Entourage and more.
Advanced $20.00 tickets available online at www.ticketgateway.com. Limited tickets available at the gate.
Show starts at 6pm, with performances by the finalists of the Hamilton’s Got Talent competition held on June 4th, 2011.
[...] JerkFest 2010 Saturday, August 7th – Sunday, August 8th, Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke A celebration of delicious jerk cuisine, there’s also music, entertainment, and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: http://www.jerkfest.ca [...]
Tickets are $20 (advance) & $25 (door).
They can be purchased online at http://www.triple7movement.com/I-dentity.html or at http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com and also through the Harbourfront Centre Box Office (235 Queen’s Quay West) or by calling 416-973-4000.
Visit http://www.triple7movement.com for more info!
It’s going to be a great event!
According to Share Newspaper, Toronto can’t seem to get enough of Devon Haughton’s MI GET MI LANDED.
Which is why Lolita Entertainment is bringing this hilarious and thought-provoking Jamaican comedy back to the Rozz Entertainment Complex October 16, 2010 and to Sir John A MacDonald Secondary School October 17,2010.
With a stellar class that includes Terri Salmon, Oraldeen Brown, David Smith, John Phillips, Sharon Campbell and Damian Brown, Mi Get Mi Landed has received tremendous praise and respect from patrons, journalists, investors and movie makers alike. Visit http://www.lolitaevents.com to get advance tickets.
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Ford Publicity, Hype Records, chae cee, Factory Bois, JamaicaDay and others. JamaicaDay said: Learn more about the KAMOCEAN.com Launch and Concert on Nov 6 at Pacha Lounge via @swaymag http://bit.ly/cMqoWj [...]
This Show has been off the Chains. If you haven’t seen it yet then check it out. And the dinner menu of scrumptious too…so come fill you souls and your tummies too..
[...] The Networking Diva has put together A Christmas Shopping Spree taking place November 20th at CG’s Hideaway from 2pm to 9pm. The day will include great shopping, as well as limbo dancers, a fashion show [...]
Love it , Love it ! Wish I could say more but the food too good to talk. They seeing is believing come see for yourself.
The-First-Annual-ADF-No-Black-Tie-Or-Any-Tie-Fund-raising-Gala
FUNCTION:
(this is an upscale affair / 25 and older event)
Purpose:
To launch African-descendant history month (Feb.), to introduce our organization to the community, to raise funds
LOCATION:
JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) 995 Arrow Rd. (Arrow Rd. and the 400) / Event will be held in the Member Lounge (room at back of the building)
Date:
Saturday, January, 29th, 2011 / Time: 8pm (SHARP) to 1am
While there:
Enjoy; Live musical performance by “the fabulous and talented” MelRose (http://www.myspace.com/melroseonline / http://www.facebook.com/#!/melroseonline?v=info)
a Jamaican play (skit)
…..great Caribbean food, and ole school “conscious” reggae, R&B, slow jams, and a few African songs to finish off the night (so lots of fun and dancing involved!)
Tickets:
*meals, additional beverages and alcoholic beverages not included in ticket price (may be purchased at event)
Regular ticket price is: $20 in advance /$25 at the door….VIP tickets: (includes: line-bypass/sit at VIP reserved table/champagne service/limited number of VIP tickets) VIP ticket price is: $40 in advanced / $45 at the door
TICKET PICK-UP:
Tekno Printing, 2622 Eglinton Ave. W.
(416) 658 – 1833
-OR-
JCA (Jamaican Canadian Association) 995 Arrow Rd.
(416) 746 – 5772
-OR-
Call: 416.781.8301
FOR MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS/PEOPLE OF ANY CULTURE, OVER THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE, WELCOMED
Semi-formal attire only (men must wear a suite or African Garb, but no tie or bow tie please/Ladies may wear African Garb as well)
SEE YOU THERE!
TODAY ONLY (SUNDAY, JANUARY 30th, 2011, 6PM to 1AM)
…delicious Caribbean food only $7.00…..
WHERE: TROPICAL GROOVE RESTAURANT / 5780 Sheppard Ave East, (one light east of Markham Rd.)
PHONE: 289.200.6559 / 289.892.2651
WINE ROSES & LAUGHTER”
FEATURING:
…
BRAIN MCKNIGHT ”(ON THE PIANO)
KIM DAVIS — (TORONTO’S OWN)
THE FUNNIEST MAN IN TORONTO : JAY MARTIN
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST ?????
Doors:9:30PM
Show Time: 11:00 Sharp
After Party: 1PM
DJ’s: Ryder & DJ Quincy
Barrie Caribfest
Annual Caribbean CRUISE
Featuring Curtis B
Caribbean Snack Served
Aboard the Serendipity Princess
Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie
Sat. July 9, 2011
Boarding at 8:30 PM Sailing at 9:00 PM
Non Stop Dancing to the Hottest Zouk, Salsa, Kompa, Reggae, Soca, and Dance Hall
Music by Fresh Cut De Mayor
Featuring Curtis B
First thirty tickets $20 Each (Online at http://www.caribfest.ca)
Advance Groups of six $20 each
Advance Single Tickets $25
Door $30
For Info: Tel: 705-790-4878
Email: [email protected]
http://www.caribfest.ca
Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts.
Learn more about the carnival at http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. Join the Facebook group at http://facebook.caribbeanmovement.com.
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