Upcoming events and workshops
National Music Centre Presents ‘If You Believe in Love: A Black History Month Celebration’
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In honour of Black History Month, National Music Centre presents a special matinee event showcasing the richness of Calgary's Black music community.
A tribute to the Black Calgarians who are shaping Calgary’s cultural landscape, the event will feature performances by R&B artist LATISHA, spoken word poet Adetola “aloT of Poetry” Adedipe, Louis Brothers, the Diversity Performing Arts Club of Calgary, and steel pan-player Kai Nicholas. Curated by the legendary Master T and hosted by CKUA Radio’s Priscilla Cherry, this inspiring afternoon will bring together a powerful blend of music, dance, spoken word, and storytelling.
Beyond the performances, the event will also highlight key Black-led community organizations. Representatives from Carifest, Ethnik Festival, the Caribbean Associations of Calgary, Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary, Realize Your Potential Youth Society, and WH Calgary will take part in on-stage interviews throughout the show, sharing their missions, initiatives, and the impact of their work. These conversations will be woven between performances, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the contributions and legacies of Black communities in Calgary.
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Calgary Black Chambers,
I will be performing at the Calgary Black Chambers third Annual Black History Month Dinner at Heritage Park Historical Village.
The GRAND Presents: "Thank You, Sir Charles" Curated by Wakefield Brewster Showcase & Panel
This February we are proud to present “Thank You, Sir Charles” at The GRAND. Curated by The GRAND’s Poet in Residence and Calgary’s Poet Laureate, Wakefield Brewster, this multidisciplinary production is a celebration of Black History Month and a showcase of black artists and artistry. This cabaret will feature tap dance from Lisa La Touche and a special screening of her film ‘TRAX’, as well as poetry and spoken word performances by Wakefield Brewster, Chris L. Butler, Tanecia Cromwell, Adetola Adedipe, and Sholley Powell.
