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Jamaica Association of Montreal: Information, Restaurant and Events
4065 Jean Talon West, Montreal, QC H4P 1W6
Click the hummingbird icon on the left for information about the Association, Cool Runnings Restaurant and events at their Noel Alexander Banquet Hall.
Information: 514-737-8229
Website: https://jam-montreal.com/
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March 29, Saturday: Crafting Our Roots, Playmas Montreal Cultural Association
TMR Hall, 90 Roosevelt Avenue, Mount Royal, QC H3R 1Z5, 5 pm to 10 pm
This event will be vibrantly hosted by Miss Trish and Akil Alleyne. We will start with our workshop participants, who share their poetry, calypso performances, and handcrafted art—creations born from their journey through the Roots Program. Then, renowned storyteller Ricardo Keens-Douglas captivates the audience with his eloquent narratives. All the while, the energy and rhythm of the West Can Dancers & Drummers weave a lively cultural thread through this unforgettable evening.
Agenda
 OPENING OF EXHIBITION OF ARTS & CRAFTS, 6pm to 7 pmCOCKTAIL HOUR, from 7pmFeatured Artists:
Kym-Dominique Ferguson (Poet/Spoken Word Artist)Doggies (Calypso/Rhythm Performer)West Can Dancers & Drummers (Cultural Dance & Drum Ensemble)Salah Pan ( Steel Pan Extradionaire)And more!
Tickets = $25 in advance from regular outlets or online (fees included) at Eventbrite
Info: 514-620-6612
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April 5, Saturday: Hollywood Glam, Fundraising Gala, WIBCA
Le Challenger, 2525 Rue des Nations, St. Laurent, H4R 3C8, 6pm to 11 pm
You're invited to attend this sophisticated function to raise funds for the construction of our new building.
* SAVE THE DATE - DETAILS TO FOLLOW*
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April 26, Saturday: Annual Tea Party, WIBCA
Location TBA, from 12 noon
* SAVE THE DATE - DETAILS TO FOLLOW*
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May 3, Saturday: Teal 2 Heal Art Gallery, Concert and Fashion Show, in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada
Espace Jax, 1439 St. Catherine Street West (corner Bishop), H3G 1S6. Doors open at 6pm, Showtime 8 pm, end time 11pm
This will be an evening full of excitement that you won't want to miss!
Presented as a fundraiser by Indie Roots to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.
A cocktail dînatoire with different finger foods will be available all night as well as a cash bar. Entertainment will include the following:
a fashion show featuring a few ovarian cancer survivors;live musical performances featuring some of the Pop, Disco, Soul & Reggae classics hits that we know and love;a mini art-exhibition by an ovarian cancer survivor;live painting made throughout the evening to be given away to a lucky guest;A silent online auction;Impactful speeches.Tickets = $80, with a $25 tax receipt.
For more information and sponsorship inquiries, please send an email to bkpro66@hotmail.com
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May 20, Tuesday: Cypress Hill Concert
Place Bell Laval, 1950 Rue Claude-Gagne, Laval, H7N 0E4, 8pm
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July 10 - 13, Thursday to Sunday: 26th. Annual Taste of the Caribbean, Reggae Edition
Old Port of Montreal, 1 Clock Tower Quay St, Montreal, QC,
H2L 5C1, 12pm-11pm daily
TWO LIVE STAGES! (live bands, artists, and DJs)
-FREE Live Shows (45+ acts)
-FREE Workshops (dance, limbo, percussion, steel-pan, and more)
-FREE movies in the park by the water (daily)
-Special LATIN ZONE Activities (2nd stage)
-Kids Zone (featuring the giant BLACK PEARL boat from the movie 'Pirates of the Caribbean')
-25+ Caribbean Restaurants (English,French,Spanish islands)
-45+ Caribbean-related Kiosks/Vendors of all kinds
-10+ Caribbean Bars
-RUM ZONE & TIKI BAR
-Caribbean Karaoke contests by the water (daily)
-Project 'One Love' (BCRC tent on-site)
-Caribbean Graffiti wall
-SOUNDCLASH competition (Friday night)
Free admission. Paid parking.
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July 24 & 25, Thursday & Friday: The Weeknd Live in Concert, After Hours Til Dawn Tour With Playboi Carti And Mike Dean
Park Jean Drapeau, from 7 pm
A rousing concert by this famous Canadian Singer/Songwriter.
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