Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Canada Black Music Archives : Black History Month Showcase

    City of Toronto Archives Spadina Road 255, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) will be hosting their annual Black History Month Showcase on Thursday, February 5th, 2026! With support from TD Bank Group through TD Ready Commitment and sponsored by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, this exciting FREE event will be hosted at the City of Toronto...

  • Canada Black Music Archives – An Evening of Spoken Word & Dub Poetry

    City of Toronto Archives Spadina Road 255, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The Canada Black Music Archives presents an Evening of Spoken Word & Dub Poetry on October 3rd, at the City of Toronto Archives. This free event offers a night of discussion and powerful pieces from renowned poets in celebration of the city’s Poet Laureate, Lillian Allen. Often praised as the “Godmother of Dub Poetry” Lillian...

  • Celebrate Black History Month with the Canada Black Music Archives

    City of Toronto Archives Spadina Road 255, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    CBMA proudly presents Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop, an exhibition that highlights Canada's contribution to the hip-hop genre, with a special focus on Toronto. Often overlooked due to the popularity of our neighbours to the south, Canadian hip-hop is long overdue for its flowers. Explore our audiovisual presentation and collection of iconic albums, photographs,...

  • Canada Black Music Archives – Black History Month Celebration

    City of Toronto Archives Spadina Road 255, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    You’re invited to a Black History Month Celebration! The evening will feature performances by legendary artists Michie Mee, Shakura S'Aida, Jay Douglas, Kobena Aquaa-Harrison, and DJ Carl Allen, and will be hosted by Michael Williams. The event will also feature a display focussing on the life and accomplishments of Eric Mercury, and will feature a...

  • Canada Black Music Archives Launch

    City of Toronto Archives Spadina Road 255, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Canada Black Music Archives Official Launch Pop-Up featuring live performances by Liberty Silver and DJ Carl Allen.Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is a brand-new digital repository dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich and diverse musical heritage of Black Canadians. 🍻 Plus, savour a beer on us...