Friday, February 27, 2015

Nostalgia @ Revival Bar, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


It may be -30 degrees outside, but we plan on heating things up this Saturday, Feb. 28th at Nostalgia!

Each and every month we bring you back to the 90s and early 2000s with your favourite hip hop, r&b, reggae, soca and more!

Date: Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2015

Venue: Revival Bar - 783 College St W, Toronto, ON

Time: 10pm (arrive early to avoid disappointment)

Cover: $20 (clientele 21+)

Dress Code: Style Code. No Hats

Music by: Jester & DJ Tyrone

Host: Tyrone T-rex Edwards

Guest List & Bottle Service: nostalgiaBBPD@gmail.com

Contact: nostalgiaBBPD@gmail.com for guestlist and bottle service.

Kya Publishing's 2nd Annual Toronto Urban Book Expo (TUBE) @ Toronto Public Library (Malvern Branch), Scarborough, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


Kya Publishing's 2nd Annual Toronto Urban Book Expo (TUBE) is taking place this Saturday, February 28 at the Toronto Public Library (Malvern Branch, 30 Sewells Road at Neilson) from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

This is a FREE event for all ages—a Black History Month book fair featuring 15 local urban writers, selling and celebrating their projects: urban fiction, children’s books, motivational texts, and poetry.

FEATURING:

·        Book launches from children’s authors Angela Walcott, and Simone DaCosta

·        An open meeting of the BlackStarLine Readers Book Club, who will be speaking with Toronto author Kamilah Haywood about her new urban fiction book Concrete Jungle

·        Great raffles prizes: a Kobo Arc 7 e-reader, and a Chapters/Indigo gift certificate

·        A chance to win tickets to an upcoming Toronto Raptors game (with the purchase of a book)

·        Live music from DJ Majesty

·        Refreshments, and a chance to network with Toronto’s hottest urban writers

·        An opportunity to purchase my Urban Toronto Tales book collection, and my new novel Carnival Spotlight

FREE TRANSPORTATION TO TUBE!

We’re excited to announce that Uber, the app that connects you with a private driver at the tap of a button, will be offering new users their first ride free, up to $25 to or from the Toronto Urban Book Expo (the UberX option is 30-40% cheaper than a taxi ride). Just follow these steps to create your Uber account:

1. Sign up here using the code TUBE2015 or go to uber.com/go/TUBE2015
2. Download the free app for iPhone, Android or Windows
3. Sign into your account, and request your ride when you’re ready to go!

Facebook event page here

Toronto Public Library Link here

Let's Party @ The Real Jerk, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


We Partying REAL JERK STYLE

Join us on Saturday February 28 at 11pm

Enjoy some dinner then stay for the after-party

Music by DJ GLEN C & Hosted by Irie-okee Host MC LYTESOUT
Playing the BEST in , Reggae, Soca  Old School, R&B, Latin and Slow Jams!

Call for dinner reservations
Groups are welcome
416-463-6055

The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
therealjerk@therealjerk.com
416-463-6055

Return Fete featuring Machel Montano @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!

The Biggest After Carnival Event is
RETURN FETE

Saturday February 28th 2015

@ Sound Academy, 11 Polson St., Downtown Toronto, ON

10p - 3a

Featuring the first post-Carnival performance by:
MACHEL MONTANO aka MONK MONTE
“Like A Boss”, “Great Parade”, “Party Done”, "Ministry Of Road" and many more!

Also appearing:
FLIPO - "Her Love", "Doh Tell Me Dat"
RICARDO DRUE - "Vagabond", "Socaholic"

$50 Regular Advanced tickets (plus outlet’s service charge) will be on sale at the following authorized outlets across the city:

<< DOWNTOWN / CENTRAL >>
PLAY DE RECORD - 357 Yonge St. Downtown, Toronto (416 586 0380)
DRUPATIS ON YONGE - 2038 Yonge St. Toronto (416 487 7684)

<< EAST >>
MONA'S ROTI - 4810 Sheppard Ave E. Scarborough (416 412 1200)
DRUPATIS EAST - 1085 Bellamy Rd., Scarborough (416 289 9988)
DRUPATIS AJAX - 252 Bayly St. W., Ajax (905 686 8100)
A KUT ABOVE - 201 Williamson Dr. W. Ajax - ask for Jeff (416 839 1489)
ISLAND MIX RESTAURANT & LOUNGE - 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering (905 8311 649)

<< WEST >>
CHARLIE'S FOOD MART - 3057 Hurontario St. Mississauga (905 896 3663)
DRUPATIS ROTI & DOUBLES - 975 Albion Rd. Etobicoke (416 745 4189)
DRUPATIS BRAMPTON - 4550 Ebenezer Rd. Unit 12, Brampton (905 794.5944)
THE SPOT - Bramalea City Centre 25 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton (905 790 7741)
ISLAND MIX VAUGHAN - 3175 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan (905.761.6649)

19+ // ID Required // Coat Check Available // Dress To Fete

* VIP area will be located in the upper/balcony area and will cost $80. This area will be food-inclusive, catered by Avenue and Drupatis, and will be the only area to offer bottle service.

Facebook event page here

Black History Month Art Showcase and After Party @ United Athletics, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


The Art Showcase is to promote the talent of Afro-Caribbean artists of Toronto, while celebrating the heritage of black Canadians who have contributed to making Canada a culturally rich and diverse country.

Location:  United Athletics, 1034 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON

Time:  8:30p

Visual Arts, Spoken Word, Dance and After Party

Facebook event page here

Groove is in the Heart ... All 90's All Night @ Blind Tiger, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


TORONTO!

SMALL VENUE . BIG DJ . The series continues ...

This instalment is called “Groove Is In The Heart” & will be all about the 90’s, BUT this time Scratch will be focusing on the amazing radio hits of that era (examples to follow) … Get ready for a dang good party.

Since, most 90′s parties are primarily urban, and play … well the same boring stuff - Groove is in the Heart will break the norm.

DJ Starting from Scratch will be playing all those great 90’s Radio Anthems, Pop, Dance, Rock, Alternative & some commercial Urban stuff that we used to listen to on the radio back in the day. All those 90′s hits we knew word-for-word and jammed to … even if it wasn’t our particular genre (we all knew em’ right?!) … essentially, the music that we all know & love but never get to hear in a club setting anymore …

Here is a taste of what you’ll get at “Groove Is In The Heart”:

Pop – Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, Spice Girls, The Goo Goo Dolls, Savage Garden, The Cardigans, NKOTB, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, etc …
Dance – Deee Lite, Black Box, Marky Mark, Londonbeat, Cathy Dennis, Ace Of Base, Technotronic, Robin S, Reel 2 Real, Everything But The Girl, etc …
Alternative/Rock – The Cure, Depeche Mode, Alanis, Nirvana, Spin Doctors, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blur, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, R.E.M., EMF, etc …
Urban – Salt N Pepa, Arrested Development, PM Dawn, MC Hammer, En Vogue, C+C Music Factory, etc

As you can see, this isn’t a party catered to the masses, which is the point … we’re doing these events in and around Toronto for our fellow music lovers & more importantly, for those that love to come out & just have fun … We are not doing these parties to sell out booths for bottle popping or to look cool in the corner, we produce these to fill a musical void in our own lives & in the lives of those out there that still care about a really good party …

This is a Guest List Only event & you must email info@startingfromscratch.com to get on the list & to come party with us.

The event is being held at the newly renovated Blind Tiger (formerly Neck Of The Woods), at 559 College St. in Toronto. If you live in or visiting the weekend of February 28th, this will be the place to be.

GROOVE IS IN THE HEART – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2015
Blind Tiger (559 College St, Toronto, ON
Doors open at 10pm SHARP
Music by: DJ STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Hosted by Ryan (SFS ENT) & Himansu (of Lymetyme) with Kid Artik on the M-I-C

Guest List ONLY Event: info@startingfromscratch.com

Solid Garage Crossroads Party @ Bunda Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


United Soul proudly presents

✦✦Solid Garage CroSSroads Party✦✦

NYC's CroSSroads party unites with Toronto's Solid Garage to give you a musical experience that you DO NOT want to miss.
Come join US as we celebrate this journey with Lou Gorbea and special guest host Kat Ayala!

featuring DJs:

✦Lou Gorbea (CroSSroads NYC, Omi Tutu)✦
Website
Podomatic
You Tube

✦Groove Institute (Solid Garage Toronto)✦
Groove Institute Podomatic

Bunda Lounge - 1108 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON
Saturday Feb 28th, 2015

Hosted by: Pradeep, Brigette & Kat Ayala

Doors Open: 10pm
Admission: $10 b4 11pm w/RSVP, $15

Info: unitedsoul@gmail.com
Website

Facebook Invite here:

Ladies Playground @ On The Rox Vaughan, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


KEEP IT MOVING PROMO
Presents:

LADIES PLAYGROUND

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28/2014

MUSIC BY TORONTO's ELITE:
FIRE KID STEENIE
DJ FLATLINE
MON A GALLIS

MC OF THE NIGHT:
E BONE

Location: On The Rox, 1600 Steeles Ave West, Vaughan, ON

Time:  10p - 3a

PURCHASE $10 TICKETS ONLINE ONLY:
here

24 HOUR INFO - BOOTHS - LIMO SERVICE TICKETS - BIRTHDAY PACKAGES

JYNX KEEP IT MOVING
647-654-5969
BBM 75A31261
TWITTER @JYNXKEEPITMOVIN
IG @JYNX_KEEPITMOVING

CHEF DOES PROMO
416-333-1680
BBM 7ED421F8
TWITTER @CHEF_DOESPROMO
IG @CHEF_DOESPROMO

JUST THAT GUY
647-539-7820
BBM 765F3CBE
TWITTER @HIGH_LYTE
IG @JUSTT_THATGUY
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Caribbean Heat - Jamaica Loft Party @ Nyx Lounge, Oakville, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


WhispersTO's Tropical Nights Theme Party
Another Exclusive Event from HEDOinTO.COM & NYX LOUNGE
Facebook

CARIBBEAN HEAT- JAMAICA LOFT PARTY
Saturday February 28

We bringing the HEAT to the WEST GTA in this Cold Winter Weather.
Presented in Partnership with WhispersTO |  NYX Lounge

NYX LOUNGE (Private Night Club)
407 Speers Road
Unit 4-5 @Dorval, Oakville, ON

THE LOFT PARTY SERIES... NYX is more Welcoming!
"The intimacy of a House Party with the elegance of a Nightclub"

FREE Membership GIVEAWAYS,
PRIZE DRAWS!
VIP Bottle Service & Hotel Package GIVEAWAYS!
Birthday Packages Available

Try something New & Experience a Tropical Night @the NYX RESORT (NYX-YYZ-MBJ)
 Jamaican Jerk chicken, Mini Patties & fruit platter appetizers will be served.

Island Drink Promos Jamaican Sun Rise, Rum Punch, etc.
We have RED STRIPE BEER for you Island brew lovers. (Bucket Specials)

URBAN COUPLES enjoy a night out and Experience the Heat of the Caribbean .  COUPLES are $40 after 10:00 pm.
RSVP here on the Guest List to get in for $20 before 10pm!

SINGLE LADIES tell your friends, buy a bottle and reserve a booth because tonight LADIES RUN THE SHOW!!!
SELECT GQ GENTLEMAN ONLY (27+)
Single Ladies $10 | Single Men $40

Guest DJ MR ROZES & resident GRUUVTEK spinning LOVERS ROCK REGGAE, ISLAND VIBES, SOCA, R&B * OL SKOOL * HOUSE * HIP HOP * TOP 40 * RESTO * SEX MUSIK
Bringing that UPSCALE flavor to the GTA Private Night Clubs.

"It's Worth the Drive To Oakville"
Find Us
Website
Twitter
Contact 647.881.0969

Blame it on the Hennessy @ Barcode Nightclub, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 28th!


Toronto's Number #1 Saturday Night Continues!! 

This  Saturday February 28th We feature $150 Hennessy All Night!! 

Featuring Special Guest Dj Imfamous 

Music by: John J, Dattabass, Whitebwoy, IIllegal Alien, Dj Griff 

Playing the best in HIPHOP-REGGAE-RNB-SOCA-TRAP

The BIGGEST #PARTY in #Toronto 2 Floors & Over 1,000 people... 

Sex, Lies & Cognac 
inside Barcode Nightclub,
364 Richmond Street West,
Downtown Toronto, ON

For GUESTLIST, LIMO or To Book your VIP Booth PIN:2BDDE658 #416-735-STAR (7827)

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Live Music Events @ Harlem Restaurant & Harlem West, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th & Sat Feb 28th!




Live Music Events @ Harlem Restaurant, 67 Richmond St East, Toronto, ON


FRI FEB 27TH

DAVID HUTCHISON

DAVID HUTCHISON IS ONE OF CANADA'S MOST VERSATILE AND EXPERIENCED DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONISTS, WITH A MUSICAL BACKGROUND THAT SPANS VIRTUALLY EVERY CURRENT GENRE. JAZZ, POP, REGGAE, CALYPSO, COUNTRY, ROCK, LATIN, RHYTHM & BLUES, FUSION, BIG BAND, AND MORE.

WEBSITE:

7:30PM - 11:00PM


SAT FEB 28TH



KRISTIN FUNG

KRISTIN FUNG'S VOICE IS A GENUINE FORCE OF NATURE THAT PROPELS HER MAGNETIC ORIGINAL SONGS AND KILLER VERSIONS OF SOUL/R&B CLASSICS. A CAPTIVATING SINGER, PIANIST AND SONGWRITER INSPIRED BY 70S R&B, FUNK, JAZZ AND GOSPEL WITH AN INDIE SOUL VIBE, FUNG RELEASED HER DEBUT EP “MASSIVE STRIDE” IN THE FALL OF 2012 WHICH WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM FACTOR (FOUNDATION ASSISTING CANADIAN TALENT ON RECORDINGS). HAILING FROM VANCOUVER, BC, SHE HAS PERFORMED AT THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL AND IN NEW YORK, MONTREAL AND TORONTO - WHERE SHE NOW MAKES HER HOME. FEATURING MAX SENITT ON PERCUSSION.

Website

7:30PM - 11:00PM




Live Music Events @ Harlem West, 745 Queen Street, Toronto, ON


FRI FEB 27TH



DARK MATTER

JOIN US ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY TWENTY SEVENTH FOR DARK MATTER.

A NIGHT TO EVOKE THE SPIRIT OF THE CULTURAL ARTS & STIMULATE A DIALOGUE WITH SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY JASMYN FYFFE AND DOUGLAS CARTER. THERE ALSO WILL BE SPECIAL GUEST DJ SETS FROM DRALA OF YORUBA RECORDS AND TORONTO'S OWN DIRTY DALE  

10:00pm - ON

Website


SAT FEB 28TH



ORIGINAL CONCEPTS & GRAND GROOVE DJ'S PRESENTS

GRAND GROOVE
BIG JACKS & ROYALE
ALL TYPES OF VIBES TO GET YOU RIGHT
FREE BEFORE 11PM | $5 BEFORE 12AM | $10 AFTER
**LATE NIGHT KITCHEN ON SITE**

INFO: INFO@ORIGINALCONCEPTS.CA
GET ON THE WAVE…...

10:00pm - ON

Website

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Locations:  HARLEM EAST,  67 Richmond St East.  Toronto, ON 416.368.1920

      Hours of Operation
      Mon -  4pm - 11pm
      Tues - Thur -  11am - 11pm
      Fri - Sat - 11am - 12am
      Sun - 11am - 11pm

HARLEM WEST, 745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON 416.366.4743

     Hours of Operation
     Mon - 4pm - 11pm
     Tues - Thurs - 11am - 11pm
     Fri - 11am - 12am
     Sat - 10am - 12am
     Sun - 10am - 11pm



Visit:  Harlem Restaurant Website or email info@harlemrestaurant.com

Touchdown - The After Carnival Pump w/Olatunji Yearwoood Live @ Tattoo, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th!


FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27th 2015
DENFORCAS.com & WUK UP NUFF
presents

TOUCH DOWN
The After Carnival Pump

inside - TATTOO - 567 Queen St W, Toronto, ON

FEATURING - LIVE IN CONCERT

OLATUNJI YEARWOOD

Music By:

D'ENFORCAS - Yuma :: Anya the Fete :: Flight Cruise :: Insomnia
D'BANDIT - Tribe :: Scorch :: After Blast :: Duck Work
JESTER - Supa Soca :: G 98.7fm

Hosted By:
BASS LINE

$20 Advance Tickets

EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WILL RECIEVE A FREE CARNIVAL MIX CD FROM D'ENFORCAS

www.DENFORCAS.com

For tickets click here

Coco Love - The Pure White Edition @ On The Rox, Vaughan, ON - Fri Feb 27th!


876 & Big League Promo Presents…

COCO LOVE “The Pure White Edition”

ON THE ROX, 1600 Steeles Ave W., Vaughan, ON

Music By
WHITE BWOY [Winter Wonderland
CHARLIE B [P.Reign Official DJ]
STREET TEAM [Alkaline Official DJ]
FIRE KID STEENIE [Canada’s #1 Reggae DJ]
INFAMOUS [Gyal-A-Rama]
DJ GENIUS [So Amazing]
MON A GALLIS [Youngest & The Baddest]

Hosted By
CHIZZY & EBONE

Limited $20 Early Bird | $25 Advance Tickets

For Tickets/Booths (416) 819.5027 or click here

Ticket Outlets
2 Lined Music Hut (Malvern) 416.264.3999
Just Supreme (Weston/Lawrence) 416.916.6471
Treasure Isla (Oakwood/Eglinton) 416.787.7615
Jamaica House (Brampton) 905.230.5622
Grannies (Mississauga) 905.272.4950
Play De Record (Younge/Dundas) 416.246.9655

Shuffle Party @ Revival Bar, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th!

Shuffle Party

You’ll Never Guess What We Play Next

Revival Nightclub

Friday February 27, 2015

Music By DJ Hedspin, Tom Wrecks, & Drastik

Hip Hop, Trap, R&B, Reggae, Dance, & Remixes

Hosted By T-Rexxx

Bottle Service is Highly Recommended

Location:  Revival Bar, 783 College Street West, Toronto, ON

Put yourself on the guest list for this event and receive the following benefits for free:
$10 reduced cover before 11:30pm

Note: Subject to special events

Bottle Service & Guest List:

Marquee Media
416-904-9993
info@themarqueemedia.com
Website

Facebook event page here

Spotlight Fridayz @ Da House of Jerk, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th!

TOMORROW NIGHT!!

Spotlight Fridayz the place to be..the Hot Spot inna the T-Dot!!

This Friday DJ FatKat shelling it down!!

DINNER PARTY in Da House starting at 9 p.m.

Join us for Dinner & some early Domino Playing and then we clear the dance floor with the MUSIC tun UP UP UP LOUD!!

Adm. $5 with Ladies Free B4 midnight!! Party starts at 10 p.m.

FUN CAAN DUNN!!

Inside the Beautiful & Upscale DA HOUSE OF JERK
680 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON (Hwy 427 & Derry)

Ladies come dance your shoes off!

Playing the BEST in R&B ~ REGGAE ~ OLD SCHOOL

Birthday Parties Welcome! VIP tables Available! Bottle Service!

See what you've been missing...here

Info Line. 647-892-4434

Unity featuring RMNGNT @ Sneaky Dee's, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th!

Presented by: 1Stone / Stay Out Late / Anchor Shop

In association with: A&R Report / Northern Lights

** FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH **

10PM
ONE BIG PARTY
**$3 BAR RAIL & DOMESTIC UNTIL MIDNIGHT**
LIVE PERFORMANCES
MUSIC BY: JOHNNY DARKO & CREAMIE

ALL YOU NEED IS 5$$$$$$$$$$$

RMNGNT
Facebook
Soundcloud

With Special Guest:

JAKE BLUEZ (1Stone)
Facebook
Soundcloud

SCOTT FREE (Stay Out Late)
Facebook
Soundcloud

TWENTY MILL
Facebook

Location:  Sneaky Dee's, 431 College Street West, Toronto, ON

Time:  10p

Website

Facebook event page here

Flavour Fridays @ Epic Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 27th!

Friday February 27th join us inside Epic Lounge for your Kizomba & Zouk fix

plus learn the hottest dance on the planet...KIZOMBA!!!!

Rockin' the house will be DJ NS, Toronto's favourite Kizomba DJ

Kizomba Lesson with Felipe Palleros included in the cover charge.

Doors open: 10pm, lesson begins promptly at 10:15pm

Cover $5 before 11:30pm | $10 afterwards

Doors: 10pm to 3am

Drink specials: $5 Kiz-tini's and $5 domestic beer

Enjoy a night filled with Kizomba & Zouk and a little more!

Location:  EPIC Lounge, 1355 St. Clair Ave West, Toronto, ON

Facebook event page here

For more info email FlavourFridaysyyz@gmail.com

"DSH" DANCEHALL VS SOCA VS HIP HOP @ Luxy Nightclub, Vaughan, ON - Fri Feb 27th!



"DSH" (DANCEHALL VS SOCA VS HIP HOP) THIS FRIDAY INSIDE LUXY!

W/ AN ALL STAR DJ LINEUP!

DJ SPEX, BLACK REACTION, ILL KIDZ, DJ JOHN J

LOCATION:  LUXY NIGHTCLUB, 60 INTERCHANGE WAY, VAUGHAN, ON

FOR LUXY GUESTLIST/BOTTLE SERVICE: 905.761.9761/Website

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Toronto Men's Fashion Week Closing Party @ America, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 26th!


Thursday February 26th 2015

Experience the 31st Floor After Dark

Toronto Men's Fashion Week Closing Party

Downtown Thursdays at America

Presents

HD HOMME

Music by Dj Chris La Roque

Location:  America Restaurant, 325 Bay Street, 31st Floor - Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto, ON

Time:  10p - 3a

RSVP with Kleen Media for Guest list or Bottle Service

MARK H 416.898.0921

SERG S 416.452.8941

Facebook event page here

Liive Thursdays @ Hapa Izakaya, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 26th!


Liive Thursdays *Every 2nd & Last Week Of The Month* at Hapa Izakaya

Live Band • Live Djs • Live Sports • Japanese Fusion Cuisine

performances by: Mike Ferfolia & Special Guests

guest dj/host: Trixx

live band "The Recipee" Ottis Williams/Jonathan Kerr (drums) • Jason Larmond (keys) • Juwayon Clarke (bass)

r&b ∞ soul ∞ motown ∞ soulful house ∞ hip-hop ∞ reggae & more

hosted by: James Lowe • Jemelle Williams • Mackenzie Isobe & special guests

dinner & drink specials (kitchen opened until 2am):
$9.50 Sake Bombs (17 oz)
Beer and Sakè in Tap
All food items prepared fresh ($6-$16)

∞no oversized or athletic apparel∞

lounge opens @ 7pm
∞free before 8pm | $5 before 10pm with a dinner reservation | $10 without∞

**FREE STREET PARKING AFTER 9PM**

**table reservations highly recommend to ensure seating between 7pm-10pm | minimum $20 purchase per person (food or drink) to reserve table**

Location:   Hapa Izakaya - 602 College St, Toronto, ON

For more information, table reservation, birthday celebrations & corporate functions:

info@originalconcepts.ca or 416-919-1084 or info@yyzhilightz.com

Facebook event page here

Irie-Okee Thursdays @ The Real Jerk, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 26th!

Irie-Okee Thursdays

Best IRIE-OKEE Jam in Toronto

842 GERRARD AVE E @ CARLAW AVE, Toronto, ON

Join us for Irie-Okee Thursday's from 9:30pm

Start Practicing your Songs

Huge playlist, great way to hang out with your friends every Thursday

Hosted by Carl Lyte aka MC Lytesout

Book Your Birthday Party

Everything will be IRIE

NO COVER

For info or reservations
therealjerk@therealjerk.com / 416-463-6055

Bachata Thursdays @ Babaluu, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 26th!


DOMINICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY!
BABALUU BACHATA THURSDAYS
FREE LESSON 9:30pm
10:15 DANCING UNTIL 2:30am - DJ GERONIMO
LADIES FREE BEFORE 11pm
Babaluu Supper Club, 136 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON
Website
Facebook event page here

Open Mic Live @ Live Restaurant, Mississauga, ON - Thurs Feb 26th!


Showtime: Thursday, February 26, 2015

Location: LIVE Restaurant
  
Hosted by Tom Taylor of Taylor Made Music

A relaxed and supportive atmosphere in which participants can perform to their potential.

Must be 16 years of age or older to participate
Performances done with track accompaniment must include music only with no background singers
The playback device must be supplied by the performer (iPod, tablet, laptop, etc.)
Please contact Tom Taylor (tom-tee@rogers.com) or 905-855-0839 to SIGN UP and book your spot!

Tech supplied includes PA System, speakers, monitors and mics
Pub Menu available for the evening
Cash Bar

$5.00 Cover Charge (refundable with the purchase of food or beverage of $5.00 or more excluding tax)

Location: LIVE Restaurant, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON

For more info click here:

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Ascension @ Lyrics Music Bar and Grill, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 25th!

A night filled with amazing live performances, Jeff Eager Nicolle Coco LaRain, alongside
DJ Carl Allen,,

$4 drink specials

Time:  5-8pm

Location:  Lyrics Music Bar and Grill, 50 Cumberland St, Yorkville, ON

No cover

Facebook event page here 

Monday, February 23, 2015

Chris Brown with Trey Songz featuring Tyga: Between the Sheets Tour @ Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 25th! - CANCELLED!


Update:  02/24/15

From LiveNation:

Due to immigration issues, the Between The Sheets Tour date featuring Chris Brown, Trey Songz & Tyga at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 has been cancelled.

Refunds at Point of Purchase only. Internet & Phone orders will automatically be canceled & refunded.
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Chris Brown with Trey Songz featuring Tyga: Between the Sheets Tour
Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Time:  7:30 PM
Details: Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tyga
Tickets:  $87.25 - 325.75
For tickets click here

PRhyme: Royce Da 5'9" & DJ Premier @ Tattoo Queen West, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 25th!


PRhyme: Royce Da 5'9" & DJ Premier
Location:  Tattoo Queen West, Toronto, ON
Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Time: 9:00 PM
Details: Prhyme, Royce Da 5'9',  DJ Premier
Please Note: This is a Legal Age 19+ event. Valid photo ID required.
Tickets: $24
For tickets click here

Latin Fever Wednesdays @ Island Mix Restaurant and Lounge, Pickering, ON - Wed Feb 25th!



Don't Forget this Wednesday we are back inside Island Mix Pickering for
LATIN FEVER WEDNESDAYS!!!
DJ Hypnotic, Mista Tdot and my self DJ Duck will be spinning the best in Salsa, Bachata, Merengue and a lil bit of kizomba...

Complementary Latin dance lessons from 9pm-10pm by Kerry-Ann Wright

Half Price appetizers (FOOD IS SOOOO GOOD!!!)
Trust me!! you'll have a great time!!!
See y'all this Wed!!!

Toronto's Best LATIN DJ's!!!!
DJ DUCK
MISTA TDOT
DJ HYPNOTIC

LADIES FREE ALL NIGHT!!!!

Gents:  $10

Doors open at 10p

Location: Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge 1050 Brock Road Pickering, ON

Facebook event page here

Connected Reggae Party @ Crawford, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 25th!



TORONTO'S PREMIUM WEEKLY REGGAE PARTY....

EACH WEEK WE SHOWCASE 'INTERNATIONAL'

SPECIAL GUEST DJ'S AND LIVE PERFORMERS

FREE As always // Hot Doubles and Ital Stew // $5 Drinks...

Keeping you warm with Hot Island vibes all night.

Free before 11:30p!

Support Reggae Music!

TORONTO'S PREMIUM WEEKLY REGGAE PARTY....

EACH WEEK WE SHOWCASE 'INTERNATIONAL'

Doors open at 10PM

Location:  Crawford, 718 College Street, Toronto, ON

Facebook Group click here:

Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XXVI @ Beit Zatoun, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 24th!


Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XXVI
The most diverse poetry reading and open mic in Toronto

For more than two years Shab-e She’r has been bridging the gap between diverse poetry communities, bringing together people from different ethnicities, nationalities, ages, disabilities, religions (or lack thereof), poetic styles, voices and visions.

Featured poets: Hoa Nguyen & Dwayne Morgan

Host: Bänoo Zan
Photography: Poetry Pictures

Time: Tuesday, February 24th, 2015
Place:  Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham Street, Toronto, ON

Doors open: 6:15 p.m.
Sign-up for the open mic: 6:30 p.m.
Start: 7 p.m.

Admission: $5

Facebook event page here

Rum Tasting and Art Show @ The Real Jerk, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 24th!


Cold outside? Let TRJ keep you warm,  Complimentary El Dorado rum tasting and art show with Artist Patrick Lander on Tuesday February 24 @ 6:30pm

PLEASE RSVP
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON
therealjerk@therealjerk.com
416-463-6055

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Art House Monday @ Harlem Underground, Toronto, ON - Mon Feb 23rd!


Art House Monday at Studio C

FEBRUARY 23RD - TRUDI FERGUSON, RICARDO MCRAE & CARL CASSELL

WITH DJ BLACKCAT SPINNING UPSTAIRS
&

LIVE JAZZ BY NEIL BRATHWAITE DOWNSTAIRS AT HARLEM UNDERGROUND

• BYOW •

Time:  8pm


Location:  HARLEM UNDERGROUND, 745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON

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Locations:  HARLEM EAST,  67 Richmond St East.  Toronto, ON 416.368.1920

      Hours of Operation
      Mon -  4pm - 11pm
      Tues - Thur -  11am - 11pm
      Fri - Sat - 11am - 12am
      Sun - 3pm - 11pm

HARLEM WEST(Underground), 745 Queen St. West Toronto, ON 416.366.4743

     Hours of Operation
     Mon -  Wed  - 4pm - 11pm
 Thurs - 11am - 11pm
     Fri - 11am - 12am
     Sat - 10am - 12am
     Sun - 10am - 11pm

Visit:  Harlem Restaurant Website or email info@harlemrestaurant.com

Black Future Month Opening Reception - The 3rd Annual Afrofuturism Art Exhibition @ OCAD University, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 22nd! Runs until Fri Mar 6th!


BLACK FUTURE MONTH 3015
The 3rd Annual Afrofuturism Art Exhibition
Curated by Danilo McCallum
Sponsored by OCAD U
https://www.facebook.com/blackfuturemonth3015

The Black Future Month 3015 Exhibition is a platform for artists, designers and multi-media creatives who identify as Black to explore Afrofuturism and the infinite possibilities of our distant future. In authoring our own visions of the future, we are shaping our own destinies.

#BlackFutureMonth3015
#BFM3015

Featuring work from:

Quentin “Vercetty” Lindsay, Ekow Nimako, Ola Ojo, Javid JAH, Komi Olaf, So Tee Oh, Chris Ak, Danilo McCallum, Odinamaad, Aaron Jones, Danisha Nugent, Stephen Surlin, Curtia Wright, Kanyika Yorke, and Dheeko Kinte.

BFM3015 OCADU Organizing Committee:
Lillian Allen, Quentin Babatundé VerCetty, Shamina Chherawala, Jade Lee Hoy, Camille Isaac, Andrea Fatona.

Black Future Month 3015 takes place in February at OCAD University on the year of its 125th anniversary. Known for being a leader in forward creative thinking and innovation OCAD U is a spectacular home for this exhibition that captures the visions of Black creatives imagining the great possibilities of our distant future.

The exhibition includes Black artists, designers and multi-media creatives across all disciplines. Painting, photography, 3-D rendering, laser printing, graphic design, illustration, Lego sculpture, performance art, dub, spoken word, audio soundscapes, video projection and architecture.

The over-aching theme of the Black Future Month initiative is a collective look into our far-off distant future as Black people. 3015. This quantum leap into the future, takes us not only 50 or even 100 years ahead, but 1000 years. The distant date is meant to provide a platform that enables us to break from the historic ties of oppression still prominent today. 3015 opens the imagination up to perspectives as
far as the limits of our psyche can allow. It offers an opportunity to imagine healthy utopic Black realities, oppose to merely looking into a future world with the advanced technology of hoover-boards and flying cars, where Black people are still facing the same kinds of racial, systemic, and mental oppressions.

Starships and time travel, Black holes, black magic, mysticism, past, present and future energies, ancestral memories, astral travelling, alternate states of consciousness, Black identity and representations, the effects of technology on culture, and messages from the ether are all subjects reflected on in this exhibition. All brought together through the lens of Afrofuturism.

Location:  OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON

Time:  6:00pm - 10:00pm

Admission:  FREE

Blessings from the Mothership,
& SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE

The Imperial Management

Facebook event page here

Rise Up and Shine @ McLean Community Centre, Ajax, ON - Sun Feb 22nd!


A FUNdraiser benefiting Plan Canada's initiative, Because I Am A Girl, who's mission is to "help give girls in developing countries around the world, a chance at a brighter future."

We are proud and excited to bring you this event! With the support of Plan Canada, volunteers and the Town of Ajax as a supporting partner, we are looking forward to an awesome, successful event!

Shake off the Winter blues at this fun-filled afternoon of dance fitness, lead by a fabulous team of Socacize & Zumba instructors; great door prizes, amazing raffles and a few other surprises that you'll just have to show up to see!

Join us and bring friends to support a great cause and no one goes home empty-handed!!

Tickets:

• $20 each
• buy 4, get 1 free
(must be purchased in 1 transaction)

Click the link to purchase your tickets online here

Location:  McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr, Ajax, Ontario

For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact either of us:

• Dawna Mensah;
416.723.3990
BestYouEver@gmail.com

• Sharon Service;
289.927.5698
sharon@fitcanbeyou.ca


For more information on Because I Am A Girl, click here

For more info about the Town of Ajax, click here

We hope to see you there!!

Liv Rich Sundays - Good Times with The World Famous DJ Kid Capri @ Gravity Nightclub, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 22nd!


Liv Rich Sundays

with DJ Kid Capri

Music by DJ Whitebwoy, DJ John J, Cream Team

Guest list till 1130pm

$360 booths specials

Location:  Gravity Nightclub, 296 Richmond St, Toronto, ON

Time:  10pm-3am

Guestlist:  $5 TILL 11:30PM

For booths or guestlist call or text 4169949850


Word Sound Power Open Mic & Community Networking Forum @ Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 22nd!


WORD SOUND POWER

OPEN MIC & COMMUNITY NETWORKING FORUM
w/DJ BLACK LOTUS + SPECIAL GUESTS

ALL POSITIVE TALENT & INDIVIDUALS WELCOME.
BE EARLY. BRING A FRIEND. SHARE THE LOVE.

TOGETHER WE RISE, NEVER DIVIDED AT ALL.

2ND & 4TH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH:

Location:  HARLEM RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 67 RICHMOND ST. E. @ CHURCH, Toronto, ON

DOORS 7PM :: SHOW 8PM ::

NO COVER

But everyone in attendance must buy something from bar and/or kitchen to support the restaurant. Thankh u
‪#‎ShowLove‬

DINNER RESERVATIONS: 416 368 1920
menu

Facebook Event Page here

BLACK LOTUS MEDIA
"Enlightening the Industry"

#BlackLotusMedia #DJBlackLotus #WordSoundPowerTO #LoveOverEverything

In Conversation with Kid Capri @ Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 22nd!


IN CONVERSATION WITH...KID CAPRI and COMBAT JACK

When you combine two iconic figures in hip-hop history, you get a very rare and special occasion of open discussion not just about music, but about the culture. On February 22nd, Combat Jack - host of the podcast The Combat Jack Show, and legendary DJ Kid Capri will be sitting down to speak candidly about the history of hip-hop and it's growth since the late 70s when it was birthed. Speaking on an array of topics from where did the DJ come from to how has reality TV impacted hip-hop culture, Combat Jack and Kid Capri will surely provide a wealth of knowledge for both a new hip-hop generation and the 80s babies who grew up with it.

DJ Kid Capri is a trailblazing hip hop artist, internationally renown DJ & Grammy winning producer in conversation with host Combat Jack, NYC journalist and podcast personality.

There will be a rush line for those who haven't RSVP'd. There are NO guarantees.

This program is presented in partnership by the ROM, FACTOR and Manifesto Community Projects

Sunday February 22nd
Royal Ontario Museum
Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre - Level 1B
100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
2pm-5pm

Friday, February 20, 2015

Midnight Mix - D30 Pt 2 @ Revival Bar, Toronto, ON -- Sat Feb 21st!

2015 has already started with a bang at Midnight Mix and we’ve got a whole lot more in store this year! We are extremely excited to be the official event location for this years “D30″ party, celebrating the birthdays of SIR LANCELOT, JB ALLEN, CHOPS (MTL), DAVE STREETCAR, KATE ELIZABETH, & our very own SHER GEE, NUMBRZ, MS. GRAY & many more!

Featuring:

WRISTPECT
SIR LANCELOT
JB ALLEN (Drums) NEWEST MIDNIGHT MIX RESIDENT!
CHOPS
& Special Guests!
Playing: Hip-Hop • R&B • Mash Up • Trap • Reggae & More!
Dress Code ~ Represent Your Own Unique Style To The Fullest!

Cover ~ Limited $10 Advanced Tickets here.
$15 RSVP Before 12am | $20 After

Location:  Revival Bar, 783 College Street, Toronto, ON

**Early Arrival Is Highly Recommended**
Group Booth & Bottle Special Packages Available – (BEST VALUE):

For More Information Guest List & Bottle Service Inquiries:

416-919-1084
info@originalconcepts.ca
416-918-6064/647-990-6109
info@Roundtableent.ca
Brought To You By:
Roundtable Entertainment | Original Concepts Entertainment | SPMG

The 30th Annual African Canadian Awards @ Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!


Pride News presents Black History Month’s most prestigious Gala Event, the 30th Anniversary of the African Canadian Achievement Awards of Excellence which is to be held on February 21st, 7:30 pm inside Jane Mallet Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street, East, Toronto, ON

Some performers include Quisha Wint, Kalabash Jay Martin Tré Armstrong A New D.A.E.I. Dance Academy and more.

Join the ACAA 2015 Hosts Dwight Drummond, Asha Tomlinson, Patricia Jaggernauth and Michael Challenger as we honour this years's recipients:

Lifetime Achievement – Judge George E. Carter
Excellence in the Arts – Wes Williams “AKA” Maestro Fresh West
Excellence in Business – Lanre Tunji- Ajayi
Excellence in Community Service – Professor Erma Collins
Excellence in Education – Cecil Roach
Founder’s Award - Jennifer Tory
Excellence in Law – Mark Saunders
Excellence in Media - Matt Galloway
Excellence in Medicine – Dr. T. Victor Obasuyi
Excellence in Religion – Sr. Pastor Fredrica Walker
Excellence in Sports – Ohenewa Akufflo
Youth Award – Quincy Bullen
Parenting - Victor and Sharmon Carrington

Admission: Adults $50; Students $25.

Don’t miss out! Book your tickets now by calling the office at (905) 686-8868.

Visit the website

She Said/He Said Script Reading @ COBA Dance Studio, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!


Imani Enterprises Presents…

the SHE SAID/HE SAID Script Reading

A New Play Written by Anne-Marie Woods on Black Love in Toronto

STARRING: ANNE-MARIE WOODS

& TROY CROSSFIELD



Join us on Saturday, February 21st @ 6pm Sharp!!!

For the reading of Anne-Marie Woods’ new play that uses monologues, scenes, spoken word and music to exploreBlack Love in Toronto and asks the question “Is it possible for Black men and Women inToronto to date and fall in love?”

(This is the 3rd version of this script as it is still in development so the version we present will be slightly different to the June version)

The Reading will be followed by an audience talkback session

Cost: $10.00 (Pay at the Door)

THIS IS AN ADULT EVENT 18 AND OVER

Doors Open 6pm – Reading starts 6:30p

Location:  COBA Dance Studio, 585 Dundas St. E #130 (Daniels Spectrum), Toronto, ON

(Closest Intersection is Dundas and Parliament or Dundas and Sackville Street)

Info: 416-706-7694 or w_imani@hotmail.com

For more info click here 

BlakDenim @ 3030, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!


BlakDenim is hitting the road for their first tour and looking to bring their unique blend of sound with a Hip-Hop foundation to different cities within Ontario and Quebec.

Come out and check out a dope Hip-Hop show like no other!!

Where:
3030
3030 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON

When:
Saturday, February 21, 2015

10p

No cover

Facebook event page here

MNFSTO SK8 - Manifesto DJ Skate Night Finale with Kid Capri @ Natrel Rink, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!


DJ SKATE NIGHT

This Saturday Manifesto is presenting the finale to Harbourfront's DJ skate night. Dress warm, lace up and catch the vibe at Natrel Rink while Technician the DJ opens up for our special guest DJ Kid Capri.

February 21, 2015
Natrel Rink, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Skating starts at 8pm until 11pm
Free

More info click here

Hallelujah Pepperpot @ Praise Cathedral Worship Centre, Mississauga, ON - Sat Feb 21st!

Hallelujah Pepperpot featuring the Heritage Singers
Saturday, February 21st!
Location:  Praise Cathedral Worship Centre, 6785 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON
Time:  6p
Tickets $10 Children 12 and under/$20 Adults
Info:  647 239 3591, 416 704 2400 or 905 828 4870

Bettye LaVette Live @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville, ON - Sat Feb 21st!



Bettye Lavette
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE WALKERVILLES

At the heart of the Bettye LaVette story, is the notion of creative survival. It is her voice that both announces and ensures that survival; it is her voice that, no matter how dire the circumstances, lets you know that she will not be denied. It is her voice that compels you to listen to every word she says, sings or writes.

That voice - rough, tender, sensuous and soaring - is an instrument of inspiration.

Location:  The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy Street, Oakville, ON

Time:  8pm

Ticket Information
Regular Ticket: $68
Big Ticket Member: $61
Big Ticket Plus Member: $57

For tickets click here

Connections Reunion @ The Vue, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!


Tony B Entertainment
presents

Connections Reunion

Saturday February 21st 2015

The Vue, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Toronto, ON

Time:  10pm to 3am

Music by:
Tony B, MarXman,
Breakdown, Dj Jeff
and all the Connections Originals

Hosted by:
Bassline, SKF, and Iceman

Advance Tickets - $25

For tickets click here 

Trinidad and Jamaica - The Ultimate Reggae and Soca Party @ Hush Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 21st!

TRINIDAD AND JAMAICA ( THE ULTIMATE REGGAE AND SOCA PARTY) BLACK HISTORY MONTH EDITION...
THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21ST INSIDE OF
HUSH LOUNGE, 303 KING ST WEST, @ JOHN ST, DOWNTOWN TORONTO..
PLAYING: MID 90'S TO PRESENT REGGAE AND SOCA WITH A TOUCH OF
R&B / HIPHOP...
(STRICT STYLISH DRESS CODE)
WITHOUT GUESTLIST ADMISSION IS $20.
TO BE ON WAYNE CHUNG'S GUESTLIST and more INFORMATION, Text or Call Wayne By THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21ST BY 8:00 PM
AT 416-528-6257...
INSTAGRAM @waynechung.ca
VISIT Website