Kuumba Festival @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 3rd - Sun Feb 5th!

Join Harbourfront Centre for an exploration of African roots through a 21st-century perspective. This year’s festival also highlights the incredible role women have played in shaping the history of black culture and pushing it to new frontiers.

With artist showcases, round table discussions, storytelling, fashion, music, dance and children’s programmes, Kuumba presented by TD has something for everyone.

This event is part of TD's Then and Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada's prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists. Visit td.com/thenandnow for more information.

Note: Most events are free

Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON

For the full list of events and times visit: http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/kuumba/events.cfm?festival_id=99&ref=fp

Afrofest @ Queen's Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 9th & Sun Jul 10th!

AFROFEST 2011 at Queen's Park on July 9th - 10th

Afrofest, a free celebration of the richness and diversity of African culture, is set for Queen’s Park in Toronto on Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th.

Featuring world-renowned African musicians and top African groups based in Canada, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, artistic displays, music workshops, and organized activities for youth and children. Afrofest is THE cultural event of the summer.

For weekend schedule line-up and more info visit http://musicafrica.org/