Home » Events - 27 Nov 11

Events - 27 Nov 11

  • 27 Nov 2011 - 00:00
    d'bi.young anitafrika’s The Sanfoka Trilogy
    Tarragon Theatre 30 BRIDGMAN AVENUE Toronto, ON

    Tarragon Theatre is proud to present the premiere of the complete sankofa trilogy, written and performed by d’bi.young anitafrika, an award-winning afrikan-jamaican-canadian playwright and actor.  the sankofa trilogy features word!sound!powah! in repertory with blood.claat and benu in Tarragon’s Extra Spaceword!sound!powah!

    opens November 4 and runs to December 4, 2011. Tickets range from $20-45 (inclusive of HST) and are available by calling the box office at 416-531-1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com

    the sankofa trilogy features three extraordinary stories of three powerful women—mugdu sankofa, her daughter sekesu and her granddaughter benu—and their resolute belief in blood and truth. At the heart of this trilogy—and much of d’bi.young’s work—are the spirit of sankofa (“return and get it”), and the mythical sankofa bird of the Ashanti, with its head turned backwards, holding an egg (the future) in its beak.

  • 27 Nov 2011 - 00:00
    The African-Descendant Foundation Health and Wellness Expo: The Awakening Edition
    African-Descendant Foundation 71 Kincort St. Toronto, ON

    The 1st Annual African-Descendant Foundation Health and Wellness Expo: The Awakening Edition

    Live Reggae Performers/Entertainment: Trevor Shields, Sinista, Aquilla, Donna Mekeda, Chatta Edwards.

    Slam Poetry By: Brother Unblind, Aqullia

    Lectures / Presentation Topics: Nuwuapian Science, Moorish Nationalist Science, Melanin and the Pineal Gland; As it Relates to Mind, Body, Nutrition, Health and Spirituality, Combating the Feminization of the Black Male in Society and the Media, Religion and Christianity; What you Need to Know that is Kept Secret, Ancient Kemetic Legacy, RIGHT Knowledge, Entertainment, African-attire fashion show, Slam Poetry, African drumming, African dancing, Dance hall party (featuring DJ yesterday’s and today’s conscious reggae, R&B, Soca and Slow Jams)

    ADDITIONAL INFO: Plenty of Caribbean cuisine, vegan/vegetarian meals and delicious food available to be purchased throughout the entire expo, VENDORS selling jewelry, holistic/naturopath products, African attire, art, and more….all day silent auction all day on the Sunday, of African art, masks, sculptures, gift items and more…

    *Early Bird Tickets: $20 each / $15 each, for four or more tickets. Tickets can be ordered from website below. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR OF AFTER NOVEMBER 24TH, 2011.

    Nov. 25th – 9am to 2am (the next day)

    Nov. 26th – 9am to 2am (the next day)

    Nov. 27th – 9am to 7:30pm

    Ticket allows you to enter and re-enter, all day long

    *3-days passes also available for $60, gets you in to the expo on all 3 days (visit: adfoundation.wordpress.com)

    For more info, visit adfoundation.wordpress.com/expo-itinerary/

    LOCATION: 71 Kincort St.  (Toronto / Keele and Lawrence area)

    EVENT DATE: November 25th (9am to 2am), 26th (9am to 2am) and 27th (9am to 7:30pm), 2011

    Don’t miss out on this unique and valuable opportunity to unite with progressive Nubians who will converge at one, central location in November.

    Call me to purchase your tickets now because they’re going fast!  Click this link for further details: adfoundation.wordpress.com/expo-itinerary/

    CALL: 647 328 1856

  • 27 Nov 2011 - 21:00
    Batuki Music Society presents Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
    The Great Hall 1087 Queen Street West Toronto ON

    Batuki Music Society presents Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba with opening act Daniel Nebiat on Sunday November 27th, 2011 at The Great Hall at 9:00 pm.

    Malian maestro Bassekou Kouyate is a virtuoso picker and musical visionary whose work blurs the lines between West African and American roots music. Bassekou’s instrument, the ngoni, is a ‘spike lute’ and an ancestor of the banjo, sharing its taut-skinned drum body, percussive attack, and varied picking techniques. Since 2005, Bassekou has led Ngoni Ba, the first-ever group built around four ngonis – all played by members of his family.

    The opening act is Eritrean-Canadian Daniel Nebiat who sings and plays the krar, a traditional stringed instrument similar to the harp, tuned to a pentatonic scale and in Daniel’s case, amplified.  His music combines both traditional and modern forms of Eritrean music. www.myspace.com/danielnebiat

    Tickets: $25 advance / $30 at the door

    Info: [email protected] www.batukimusic.com www.bassekoukouyate.com

     

    Tickets available Online:  www.batukimusic.com

    African Drums & Art Crafts: 618 Dundas St. West

    Earthsong Village: 2436 Kingston Rd.

    New Bilan Restaurant: 183 Dundas St. East

    Nharo! Direct Trade African Art: 543 Danforth

    Play de Record: 357A Yonge St.

    Soundscapes: 572 College St.

     

  • 12 Comments »

    • toronto: what to do, what to do? | yoyomama said:

      [...] 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 [...]

    • Melanie said:

      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!

    • reallybigparty said:

      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.

    • Tweets that mention Learn more about the KAMOCEAN.com Launch and Concert on Nov 6 at Pacha Lounge via -- Topsy.com said:

      [...] 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 [...]

    • Ryan said:

      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..

    • Shop and Send Toys to Haiti for Christmas | Sway Magazine said:

      [...] 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 [...]

    • johnny smash said:

      Love it , Love it ! Wish I could say more but the food too good to talk. They seeing is believing come see for yourself.

    • Asania said:

      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!

    • Junior said:

      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

    • Royal Fam said:

      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 said:

      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

    • Arlice Clarke said:

      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.

    Leave your response!

    Add your comment below, or trackback from your own site. You can also subscribe to these comments via RSS.