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July 30, Friday: Event 1 of 2, 148th. Emancipation Festival Opening, Emancipation Speakers' Forum, Book Launch and Arts Exhibition
Grey Roots Museum and Archives, 102599 Grey Road 18, RR #4, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 5N6, doors open at 6:15 pm, Speakers' Forum from 7 pm.
This 2-day Festival is the longest continuous running Emancipation Celebration in North America which takes place annually at the “most Northerly terminus of the Underground Railroad”, Owen Sound, Ontario – a Culture Capital of Canada.
We welcome you and yours to celebrate everyone’s freedom by recognizing key musical, historical, educational and community leaders who have consistently contributed to our history and those who have paved our way to freedom. For the jazz, blues and R&B enthusiasts, this is the place to be entertained by accomplished local and import musicians.
Tickets = $20 each, available online with PayPal at www.emancipation.ca
Info: (519) 376-7333
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July 31, Saturday: Event 2 of 2, 148th. Emancipation Festival Opening, Emancipation Picnic, with Blues, Jazz and R&B
Harrison Park, 75, 2nd. Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2E5, 1 pm to 8 pm
This 2-day Festival is the longest continuous running Emancipation Celebration in North America which takes place annually at the “most Northerly terminus of the Underground Railroad”, Owen Sound, Ontario – a Culture Capital of Canada.
We welcome you and yours to celebrate everyone’s freedom by recognizing key musical, historical, educational and community leaders who have consistently contributed to our history and those who have paved our way to freedom. For the jazz, blues and R&B enthusiasts, this is the place to be entertained by accomplished local and import musicians.
Admission = $10 each, $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free.
Info: (905) 331-3159
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July 31, Saturday: Toronto's Scotiabank Caribana Parade
Toronto
Website: www.caribanafestival.com
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July 31, Saturday: Tempted To Touch
MCSO, 372 Lafleur, Lasalle
Featuring DJ's Little Thunder, D'Professor, NightHawk International and Foot. Special Guest: Taurus Sound from Toronto.
Tickets =$10 & $15
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August 6, 7 & 8: Friday to Sunday: Montreal International Reggae Festival
Quays of The Old Port of Montreal, Friday from 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm.
Bigger and better. Featuring Byron Lee's Dragonaires, Bunny Wailer, Pluto Shervington, Mr. Vegas, Lady Saw, Frankie Paul, Baby Cham, Becket, Leroy Gibbons and more.
Season tickets = $115
Friday pass = $40
Saturday pass = $50
Sunday pass = $60
Info: (514) 482-7921
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August 14, Saturday: Liquid, The Official Fete
V-Lounge, 662, 90th. Avenue, Lasalle
Featuring DJ Maya live from New York, Soca Warriors from Toronto and Montreal's Firesquad, TNT Styles & DJ Examine. 18+ only.
Tickets = $15 early bird; $30 after
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August 20 - 22, Friday to Sunday: Ottawa Reggae Festival
Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Friday 5 pm - 11 pm; Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 11 pm.
Featuring Sean Paul, Barrinton Levy, Tarrus Riley, Biggie Irie and more.
Tickets: VIP Weekend Pass with seating, private bar and restaurant service = $130; Weekend pass = $80; Friday = $35; Saturday or Sunday = $45.
Website: www.ottawareggaefestival.com
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August 14, Saturday: End of Season Boat Ride
Cavalier Maxim Boat, King Edward Pier
Featuring DJ Young Chow live from New York; 2-Kool Kris from St-Vincent; DJ's Tuff, Little Thunder, D'Professor, Abassi & D'Professor from Montreal.
Tickets = $45 for the first 200
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September 12, Sunday: Savoys 10th. Annual Affair, Featuring 10 of The Greatest Talents in Montreal
Le Manoir, 5319 Cote des Neiges, corner Decarie, NDG, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
MC Egbert Gaye. DJ Johnny Cool. Live band Julian Macintosh. Great food and entertainment. Door prizes.
Donation = $10
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November 24 to December 5: Black Theatre Workshop Play, A Raisin In The Sun
Centaur Theatre, 453 St. Francois-Xavior, Old Montreal
Tickets = $24, seniors $20. All tickets are subject to a $2 surcharge at purchase.
Reservations: (514) 288-3161
Facebook: http://bit.ly/beAM2H
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BlackTheatreMtl
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November 27, Saturday: JCCWLM Annual Fundraising Banquet and Dance
Quality Inn, Cote de Liesse South
Presented by The Jamaican Canadian Community Women's League of Montreal Inc. Music by DJ Leslie. Special door prizes.
Tickets = $75, available soon
Info: (514) 486-5704
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