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Black-Led Events Happening in Ontario(November Edition)

Our picks for Black-Led Events happening in November

Edward Chiazor

Nov 3, 2023

Here is our round-up of fun Black-Led Events to check out in Ontario this November. This list includes art shows, community events, educational workshops, festivals, and more!

Enjoy!

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Art Exhibition/Shows

Toronto

October 5th to November 4th - Our Hair Holds Memories | Ehiko Odeh

November 1st to 31st - Feels Like Home

Jeremy Rodney-Hall, The Hair Appointment, 2018. © Courtesy of Sunday School

November 18th and 19th - Intersecting Bodies: A Healing Arts Exhibit Celebrating Art & Autism!

Where: 192 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5C 2T2

When: November 18th and 19th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $22. Grab your tickets here

Comedy Shows

Toronto

November 4th - Colored Only Comedy Show

Where: BSMT 254, 254 Lansdowne Avenue Toronto, ON M6H 3X9

When: November 4th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here.

November 13th - Cuffing Season: A Toxic Comedy Line-up

Where: Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1L5

When: November 13th, 8:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20 online/ $23 at the door. Grab your tickets here.

November 20th - SLAP YO’ MOMMA Comedy Jam

Where: Underground, 1150 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1J3

When: November 20th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here

Community Events/Galas

Ajax

November 5th - DLUXE Gala Entrepreneurs Mix & Mingle

Where: Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Rd, Ajax, ON L1Z 0L2

When: November 5th, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $95. Grab your tickets here

London

November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th - Afro Vegan Tasting Menu

Ottawa

November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - A Guided Tasting of Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Community Event

Where: 104 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1P 5N4

When: November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $23. Grab your tickets here

November 4th, 11th and 25th - Holiday Market by The Community Pop-Up

Where: 5085 Sheppard Ave East, Scarborough, ON M1S 4N8

When: November 4th, 11th, 25th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission: Free.

Vendor Application

Toronto

November 5th - Brunch for a Cause: Building Stronger Communities

Where: Sts. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1S 5E3

When: November 5th, 1:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $88. Grab your tickets here

November 6th- Food Sovereignty for Black Communities in Toronto

Where: Toronto Metropolitan University (Sears Atrium, 3rd Floor George Vari Engineering & Computing Centre, 245 Church St., Toronto)

When: November 6th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission: Reserve your spot here

November 9th - Vision Board Event with #GetJLT & Friends

Where: 151 Village Green Square Toronto, ON M1S 0K5

When: November 9th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $28. Grab your tickets here

November 9th - TCGM Presents: Protect Your Curls - Winter Edition

Where: 146 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M5C 1X6

When: November 9th, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here

November 10th - Paint and Passion Couples Night

Where: 1111 Barmac Dr, North York, M9L 1X4

When: November 10th, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Early Bird Tickets start at $107. Tickets go for $250. Grab your tickets here

November 11th - N97 x Take Khair Cocktail Making Class

Where: 574 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1A6

When: November 11th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $65. Grab your tickets here

November 18th - Community Climb Night

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Where: Basecamp Climbing Queen West, 186 Spadina Ave. Unit 1A, Toronto, ON M5T 3B2

When: November 18th, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $15. Register here

November 25th - Virtual Year End Celebration

Where: Online

When: November 25th, 6:00 pm

Admission:

November 30th - Just Us & Beyonce

Concerts/Musical/Art Performances

November 12th - Deception: a Marcia Brown Production

Where: Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, 1824 Rymal Rd E, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0

When: November 12th, 6:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here

November 12th - Grounded In Wellness: Movement - Stillness - Sound with Miranda Liverpool

Where: George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue Building C Toronto, ON M5R 1M3

When: November 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here

November 13th - RISE OPEN MIC MONDAYS by CEE Toronto.

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Where: CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road Toronto, ON M1L 0E6

When: November 13th, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $5. Grab your tickets here

November 15th - Dance Revolt - Full Day Dance Conference

Where: York University - The Second Student Centre, 15 Library Lane Toronto, ON M3J 2S5

When: November 15th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $45. Grab your tickets here.

November 24th - Kuruza Sound System

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Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5

When: November 24th, 9:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Lowest ticket prices start at $48. Grab your tickets here

November 26th - Africa Vibes - Jazz Grounding with Chenise Mitchell

Where: George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue Building C Toronto, ON M5R 1M3

When: November 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here

Festivals

Toronto

November 1st to 7th - Reel Film Festival and Summit

Where: Multiple Locations in Toronto

When: November 1st to 7th, View event times and schedule here

Admission: Priced. Passes prices differs based on the events. Grab your tickets here

November 19th - The Toronto Soul Music Festival - Fall Into Soul

Where: REBEL, Toronto

When: November 19th, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $50. Grab your tickets here

Educational Workshops/Entrepreneurship Events

Ottawa

November 19th - Black Creatives Mixer by HorsPairSocial

Where: Charlotte, 340b Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1M6

When: November 19th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $22. Grab your tickets here

Pickering

November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd - New and Expectant Moms Group : Nurturing Growth

Community Event

Where: Harmony Wellness Centre, 1099 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 1B5

When: November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

Toronto

November 6th- Panel Talk: Elected Black City Councillors and TSDB Trustees reflecting on their first year in office

Where: Toronto Reference Library, 5120 Yonge Street Beeton Hall (1st Floor) Toronto, M2N 5N9

When: November 6th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Admission: Reserve your spot here

November 13th - 17th Annual Sistahs-In-Law Retreat & Fundraiser by Black Female Lawyers Network

Where: York University, Second Student Centre, 15 Library Ln Convention Centre North York, ON M3J 2S5

When: November 13th, 9:00 - 5:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $107. Grab your tickets here

November 18th - We R Gemz Girls Empowerment Conference 2023

Where: Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road Toronto, ON M3C 1T3

When: November 18th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $33. Grab your tickets here.

November 23rd - Holiday Professional Networking Event by Jonah Entertainment

Where: 693 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M6G 1L5

When: November 23rd, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $20. Grab your tickets here

November 23rd - Ottawa Welcomes BHPN: Beyond the GTA Networking Dinner

Where: J'TM Resto Bar, 101 Clarence Street Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9

When: November 23rd, 6:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $12. Grab your tickets here

November 25th- Adult Braid Camp

November 25th - Black Kids Code(Girls) Toronto - Python Proficiency Series

Where: Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

When: November 25th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 25th - Black Boys Code Toronto - Python Proficiency Series

Where: Toronto Metropolitan University, 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

When: November 25th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 25th - Cooking Classes by Yaya's Kitchen

Where: 630 Dundas Street London, ON N5W 2Y8

When: November 25th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $80. Grab your tickets here

November 29th - Day & Night Glam Makeup Masterclass

Read about Day & Night Glam Makeup Masterclass…

Where: Leaside Studios, 852A Millwood Road Toronto, ON M4G 1W6

When: November 29th, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here

November 30th - Revolutionize Your Next 10: Join the Limitless Revolution!

Where: 77 Mutual Street Toronto, ON M5B 2A9

When: November 30th, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $55. Grab your tickets here

November 30th - MinoFest 2023

Small Business Markets

Ajax

November 11th and 12th - The 5th Annual Durham Region HOLIDAY POP-UP Marketplace

Where: Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Road Ajax, ON L1S 4S4

When:

November 11th, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
November 12th, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

Hamilton

November 4th - BIPOC Market by Black Owned Hamilton

Where: 107 King Street E, Hamilton

When: November 4th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 26th - Niagara Holiday Market - St. Catharines by Black Owned Hamilton Ontario

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Where: Market Square (91 King St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3H6)

When: November 26th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission: Free

Pickering

November 24th and 25th - Black Joy Holiday Market - Holiday Pop Up Shops

Where: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

When: November 24th and 25th, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

Toronto

November 4th and 5th - COZY Home Decor Pop-up

November 5th - Holiday Pop-Up Market at Dufferin Mall

Small Business Market

Where: Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4A9

When: November 5th, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission: Free.

Wellness Events

Toronto

November 4th - Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care

Community Event

Where: Online

When: November 4th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 5th - Embrace Autumn Awakening: A Literary Journey of Personal Growth

Educational /Wellness Event

Where: Modo Yoga Scarborough, 45 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1S 3P6

When: November 5th, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 10th - New Moon Women's Ceremony

Where: Lululemon experiential store, 318 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2A5

When: November 10th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 11th- Understanding Black Clients in Mental Health Care

Where: Online

When: November 11th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here

November 18th - TEAO Collective Care Series

Where: Central Neighbourhood House, 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8

When: November 18th, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $7. Grab your tickets here

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