Dwayne Morgan's 18th Anniversary Celebration @ Lula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Mon Aug 15th!

It's hard to believe that it's now been 18 years since Dwayne Morgan, a shy kid from Scarborough, first took the stage with a soft voice and a story to tell.

Over the past 18 years, Morgan has published 8 books, 5 albums, and 1 dvd. He is the recipient of the Harry Jerome Award, the African Canadian Achievement Award, and three Canadian Urban Music Awards. He has performed in over ten countries around the world, and produces 15 events a year, giving opportunitues to other artists.

On Monday, August 15th, we gather to celebrate the achievements and career of one of Toronto's most gifted artists, Dwayne Morgan. Joining Dwayne on stage will be vocalists T Ana Cole, and Juno Nominee, Kim Davis.

Dwayne Morgan's 18 year anniversary will take place at the Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West. Dinner reservations can be made at: 416.588.0307. Doors open at 8pm. Show time, 9p

$20 advance tickets are available at A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst St, Play De Record, 357A Yonge Street, Knowledge Bookstore, 177 Queen Street West in Brampton, or by web transfer to info@upfromtheroots.ca

We look forward to seeing you on Monday evening!!

CariVaughan @ North Thornhill Community Centre, Thornhill, ON - Sun Aug 14th!

CariVaughan - 2011 Grand Opening
Sunday, August 14, 2011
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill
Starts at 10 a.m.

CariVaughan brings you the tastes, sounds and culture of the Caribbean to the City of Vaughan.

Join us on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at the North Thornhill Community Centre as we officially celebrate CariVaughan. Come dressed in your casual tropical wear and be prepared to walk around and see various vendors, enjoy outdoor performances and let the music take you away.

Enjoy a sumptuous Caribbean meal, sip tropical drinks, enjoy performances from reggae, soca and calypso artists, and dynamic performances that will bring the culture of the tropics to the City of Vaughan. Come prepared to enjoy the festival atmosphere with an eclectic mix of sights, sounds and tastes.

Proceeds of CariVaughan events will benefit children and adults living with sickle cell disease.

For more information about this and other CariVaughan events, visit www.carivaughan.com or email vaca@rogers.com or call 647-367-7880.

KiSS 92.5 Wham Bam featuring Ke$ha , Akon, LMFAO , Spank Rock @ Molson Ampitheatre, Toronto, ON - Sun Aug 14th!

Ke$ha , Akon, LMFAO , Spank Rock live
Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Ontario Place
Toronto, ON M6K 3L3

Sun, Aug 14, 2011 06:00 PM

Tickets: $17 - $62.25

For tickets and more info http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Warner's All White Wear Affair Summer Boat Cruise aboard the Captain Matthew Flinders, Toronto, ON - Sun Aug 14th!

Emerging as Toronto’s break out annual summer event,

A progressive Boat Cruise soirée for discreet Warner Lifestyle enthusiast.

BELVEDERE VODKA Proudly Presents Mr. Warner’s Annual “ALL WHITE WEAR AFFAIR”
Summer Evening Boat Cruise.

Sunday August 14th | 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Aboard the Newly Renovated and Breathtaking Captain Matthew Flinders

Located at 207 Queens Quay West | The foot of York St & Queens Quay, Toronto, ON

Don’t miss out on the hottest Lifestyle Boat Cruise of the summer …a must experience!

ADVANCE $40 TICKETS ON SALE NOW

See www.warnerlifestyle.com for AWWA BOAT CRUISE TICKET LOCATIONS

The Reunion Appreciation Party @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 13th!

The REUNION
Caribana appreciation party
Saturday, August 13th
inside 6 Degrees Venue, 2335 Yonge Street, North of Eglinton, Toronto, ON

$5.00 rsvp guestlist valid until 11:30 p.m.
rsvp to info@oldskoolrequest.com to get on the list!!!

Music by:
DJ Glen C and DJ Wayne
with MC GQ
(this is not an old school party….the dj's will be playing a little bit of everything)

Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are welcome. Just let us know.

Bottle Service
Bottle service and booth bookings are available at a rate of $190 all inclusive (includes gratuity and tip) on all premium brands.
Contact the club directly at fahim@sixdegreesvenue.com for bookings.

Six Flags Caribbean Summer Concert Series w/Beres Hammond and others @ Jackson, NJ - Sat Aug 13th!

Six Flags Summer Concert Series with Beres Hammond, Kymani Marley, Wayne Wonder and Anthony B

12 hours of fun and entertainment

Tickets include concert, theme park admission, rides, shows, wild safari

For full details Visit: http://www.sixflagsreggae.com

Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj and more @ Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 13th & Sun Aug 14th

Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj, Jessie and the Toy Boys, and Nervo
Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
Sat, Aug 13, 2011 and Sun, Aug 14, 2011 - 07:00 PM
Tickets: $29.50 - 350.00
Visit http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Rastafest @ Downsview Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 13th!

Performance by Mighty Diamond, Tonya P, Horace Martin and more!

Admission: Free with donation of canned goods

Time: 1p to 10p

Location: Downsview Park, Keele and Sheppard Avenue, Toronto, ON

For more info visit: http://www.rastafest.com/

Lakeside Live @ The Tralf, Buffalo, NY - Sat Aug 13th!

Lakeside Live at The Tralf
622 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Two Shows: 7:00pm and 10:30pm
Tickets: $35.00 US
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com

York-Eglinton International Street Festival (from Marlee to Dufferin), Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 12th - Sun Aug 14th!

The York-Eglinton International Street Festival is an annual family event that includes sidewalk sales, performances, a fashion show, carnival, mini golf course and more.

The event highlights the Caribbean, Italian, Portuguese and Latin cultures that are in the area.

Some of the performers include Belinda Brady, Destiny, Steele, Ossie Gurley And The Truth and more.

The festival is on Eglinton West from Oakley Ave to Dufferin. The street will be closed to traffic for the full three days.

DATES
August 12, 2011
York-Eglinton Business Sidewalk Sale
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

August 13, 2011
York-Eglinton International Street Festival
Noon – Festival begins
Performers, Buskers, Golf Street Tour area, Vendors, Latin Fusion Pavilion, Midway and Sidewalk Sale will take place throughout the day.
3:00 p.m. – Main Stage Entertainment begins
10:30 p.m. – Festival ends for today

August 14, 2011
Noon – Festival continues
Local and International talent on the main stage
Performers, Buskers, Golf Street Tour area, Vendors, Latin Fusion Pavilion, Midway and Sidewalk Sale
6:00 p.m. – Festival ends

Admission: FREE

For full schedule visit: http://www.internationalstreetfest.com/

Barrie Caribfest, Various Locations, Barrie, ON - Fri Aug 12th - Sun Aug 14th!

Barrie's annual Caribbean festival including Boatcruise, parade, afterparty

Visit: http://www.caribfest.ca for full schedule

UrbanArts 7th Annual CULTURESHOCK Festival @ Weston Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 12th & Sat Aug 13th!

UrbanArts Community Arts Council is brightening up and uniting the Weston-Mount Dennis neighbourhood and Toronto this summer with a full schedule of youth arts programming. The UrbanArts’ team is leading everything from dance camps and live music performances to mural painting and community beautification projects.

The CultureShock Festival is taking place on Friday August 12th from 6-9 pm and Saturday August 13th from 1-7pm at Weston Collegiate Institute. The festival, MC’d by TSN’s Cabbie Richards and Hip Hop pioneer Michie Mee, and headlined by Hip Hop icon Wes ‘Maestro’ Williams, will feature an array of local musical talent, an art exhibit, youth art activities, vendor booths, and of course great food. The festival aims to profile the artistic community and to reflect UrbanArts’ ongoing commitment of engaging youth and community development through the arts.

UrbanArts is a non-profit Community Arts Council focused on enhancing neighbourhoods by engaging youth in community development through the arts. UrbanArts initiates arts activities that bring people together in central-west Toronto and citywide. One of four community arts councils serving Toronto, UrbanArts is an incubator for local arts, with a range of year-round programs for youth led by professional artists in visual arts, theatre, spoken word, dance music and leadership development.

Our mandate is to promote, engage and facilitate cultural and community development opportunities between artists, arts organizations, community members and community organizations.

For more information please contact:
Lennox Cadore, Arts Program Manager
Phone: 416.241.5124
Email: info@urbanartstoronto.org

Event date and time:
12 Aug 2011 - 1:00pm - 13 Aug 2011 - 9:00pm
Location:
Weston Collegiate Institute, 100 Pine Street, Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West

http://www.newyouth.ca/events/urbanarts-7th-annual-cultureshock-festival

Da Kink in My Hair @ Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Aug 11 - Sun Aug 21

Five years ago, Da Kink in my Hair took Toronto by storm – it broke box office records, charmed critics and wowed audiences! Now it's finally back. Set in a Caribbean hair salon in Toronto, this amazing musical gives voice to eight dynamic women who tell their incredible, uncensored, unforgettable stories. Stories that will move, inspire, and delight you!

Featuring a new US and Canadian ensemble, a brand new musical score, and a breathtaking new monologue.

This award winning, heartfelt play is guaranteed to have you laughing, crying and yelling, ‘you go girl!’

Preview performances run August 11th-14th.
Opening night is August 13th.
Regular performances run August 16th-21st.

Prices

Previews: $30
Opening Night: $99
Regular: $37-$77

Location: Enwave Theatre, 231 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON

For tickets and more info visit:

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/week.cfm?id=2842

Honey Jam Sweet 16 Anniversary @ Mod Club Theatre, Toronto, ON - Thurs Aug 11th!

The Honey Jam artist showcase, celebrates its Sweet 16 anniversary at the Mod Club Theatre (722 College Street) on Thursday, August 11, 2011.

Hosted by MuchMusic's Sarah Taylor, the 2011 edition promises to deliver one of the best showcases in the history of the event - a night of exciting live entertainment with a diverse group of artists.

As Honey Jam turns 16 so does it's breakout star from the 2010 showcase, rapper Reema Major who is causing a lot of buzz in the industry with her "I am Legend Mixtape".

Ebonnie Rowe, Honey Jam Founder, Producer and President of PhemPhat Entertainment Group, says "We're so proud of Reema! I'm confident that we'll be hearing similar success stories from several of the artists performing this year. They are at the right age, the talent is undeniable, many are also songwriters and play instruments as well. But I don't want to give away all the details of what you can expect - you have to come out to the show!"

The lineup of 18 artists from Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and London includes 3 artists from the acclaimed Remix Project and child piano prodigy Catherine He, at age 7 the youngest artist ever to take to the Honey Jam stage. Go to www.honeyjam.com and click on "2011 artists" to see more info on who made the cut.

DJs for the night include DJ MelBoogie and Tasha Rozez.

The show is not a competition but there are prizes/opportunities being offered. All of the artists will have one of their tracks featured on a promotional compilation CD courtesy of Universal Music Canada which will be handed out at the showcase, Universal will also give each artist consultation time with their Director of A&R.

The girls will receive product from Benefit Cosmetics, Converse is also giving each artist a backpack and certificate for a pair of shoes, and they all received 1 hour of one-on-one vocal/performance coaching time with Elaine Overholt sponsored by Slaight Music. One lucky artist whose name is pulled randomly will receive Honey Jam Hookup Prize Pack which includes sound equipment from Yamaha, a photo shoot with Nathaniel Anderson, legal consultation with Taylor Mitsopolous Klein Oballa, $1,000 cash from EMI Music Canada and a fitness package from Think Fitness.

Advance tickets at $20 are available at Play De Record, 357 Yonge Street, $25 at the door. Proceeds from the showcase will support YWCA Toronto's programs for women and girls - www.ywcatoronto.org

Showcase sponsors include:
Slaight Music, Nelstar Entertainment, TD, Factor,
OMDC, Toronto Arts Council, BD Jolly & Milestone Inc., Taylor Mitsopulos Klein Oballa,
the SOCAN Foundation, Yamaha Canada Music, Flow 935
Universal Music Canada, The Canadian Independent Recording Artists Association,
MuchMusic, Vervegirl Magazine, Canadian Musician, Urbanology Magazine, Exclaim.ca

Z103.5 Summer Rush w/Snoop Dog, Lil Jon & More @ Canada's Wonderland, Vaughn, ON - Sun Aug 7th!

Performers include: Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Emily Osment, Mia Martina, Tinie Tempah, Danny Fernandes, Lucenzo, Classified, Dev, Alyssa Reid, DJ Danny D, Lil Jon, Stevie B

Location: Canada's Wonderland, Kingswood Music Theatre, Highway 400 and Rutherford Road, Vaughn, ON

Doors open at 2p - show starts at 3p

For pricing and tickets visit:
http://www.summerrush.com/toronto/index.html

JerkFest 2011 @ Centennial Park, Etobicoke, ON - Sat Aug 6th & Sun Aug 7th!

JerkFest 2011 will be even bigger and better! It will once again be staged at the beautiful Centennial Park in Etobicoke offering great jerk food, fun for the entire family, more prizes and surprises.

Entertainment Schedule

CULTURE— SATURDAY, AUGUST 06, 2011

2:00 pm…………….Kashka Caribbean Folk Dancers

3:00 pm…………….Kendrum Youth Steel Orchestra

4:00 pm…………… Fashion Show

5:15 pm…….………Little Bit More Reggae Band

6:00 pm………..….Baby Boyz Dancers

6:15 pm…………….Fuzion Reggae Band

6:45 pm…………….Blizz (Reggae)

7:00 pm……………Nnika Francis -Grenada Soca Queen

8:00 pm………..….George Nooks


JAZZ—SUNDAY, AUGUST 07, 2011

3:00 pm …………Two Scoops Jazz

4:00 pm………… Vickie van Dyke

6:00 pm………….Eddie Bullen

7:00 pm…………Chris Smith

Admission: Donation of a toonie will be appreciated

VIP INFO

Step into the VIP Garden oasis, here you will be served with your choice of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages, delicious, hors d'oeuvres - jerked to perfection by an international renowned chef out of Jamaica, W.I. Located immediately in front of the stage, sit back, relax, chitchat and take pictures with the artistes, who will be on hand to meet and greet.

VIP Cover charge: $25.00
Ticket Special until Aug 5, 2011: Buy two V.I.P. tickets online for $50.00 and get the third one free.

Time: 11am - 10pm

Location: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd, On the corner of Rathburn Road and Renforth Drive, Etobicoke, ON

http://jerkfestival.ca/

Hamilton Mardi Gras @ Bayfront Park, Hamilton, ON - Fri Aug 5th & Sat Aug 6th

The Hamilton Mardi Gras is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year with the opening and first ever cultural youth explosion concert on Friday August 5th at Bayfront Park and Saturday August 6th a parade of cultural explosion along Bay St. ending with a festival of music, food, art and dance at beautiful Bayfront Park.

“Our Mardi Gras is one of the most exciting events in Hamilton and we have a memorable show this year that is sure to attract thousands of tourists to this great city”, says Bernadette Ling, President & Executive Director.

This year our festival has added a new component, the Youth Explosion where we will be featuring a star studded line up: R & B solo artist Omarion, former boy band B2K lead singer turned solo artist and actor, R & B diva - Kim Davis, reggae artist - Lindo P, soca artist - Problem Child, hip hop sensation - A-Game, Ms. Paige, Crown ‘A Thornz and more.

Saturday August 6th begins with the carnival parade much like street theatre with revellers making their way from City Hall along Bay Street, ending at the beautiful Bayfront Park where the festival continues with foods from around the world, art and
craft exhibits along with live entertainment that will get you moving to the beat.

The Saturday line up is another day of star studded entertainment with the incredible soca bands, Roy Cape & the Kaiso All Stars and 3Veni both hailing from Trinidad and Tobago. Hamilton’s reggae band, Riddim Riders, Rita Jones, Nnika Francis, Taaan – Indian fusion band and others will complete the line up.

For more information contact:
Bernadette Ling, President 289 260 8751 (cell), 289 396 8399 (office), email: bling@hamiltonmardigras.com or Byron Alexander, Entertainment Coordinator;
416 617-0336 or 347 820-9018 or byron@hamiltonmardigras.com
http://hamiltonmardigras.com/index.html

Carnival in Brampton @ Wild Water Kingdom, Brampton, ON - Sat Aug 6th!

West Fete Proudly Presents
Carnival in Brampton 2011
Parade, live music and authentic cuisine

@ Wild Water Kingdom, 7855 Finch Ave. W. Brampton

Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 12 noon to 7:00 p.m.
Live music and authentic Caribbean cuisine inside Wild Water Kingdom Concert Area.

Celebrate Caribbean heritage, West Indian culture and Brampton's Multicultural Community

COST:
Parade – FREE
Adult All Access Pass-$25.00
Adult West Fete Admission-$10.00

Child / Senior All Access Pass -$20.00
Child / Senior West Fete Admission-$8.00

Info: 905-497-9378
www.westfete.com

Shine @ Toika Lounge, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 6th

This Saturday, it's ~SHINE~, the first of a brand new series that myself DJ Glen C and Dj Sean Sax are partnering up to present to you, the music lovers.

We're keeping GTA vibe fresh, dropping some hand-clapping new house, rare grooves, classic Old School R&B and Neo Soul, and we can't forget our Lover's Rock Reggae and Soca people!

Can't wait to see you...this Saturday!!

Music by: DJ Glen C and DJ Sean Sax

Hosted by: MC GQ

Admission: $10

Location: Toika Lounge, 471 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON (west of Spadina)

For more info: visit http://www.djglenc.com or http://www.djseannsax.com or call 416 575 9087

1st Fridays @ A Different Booklist, Toronto, ON - Fri Aug 5th!

You are Cordially Invited to attend the

1st Fridays

'Authors & Artists' Edition

Friday August 5th, 2011 @

A Different Booklist

746 Bathurst Street - S. of Bloor

Featuring:

Authors:

Kayla Perrin - Multi-Award Winner

Dwayne Morgan - Her Favourite Shoes

Yahaya Baruwa - Struggles of A Dreamer

Mervis Brown - Knowing Oneself

Karlyn Percil - I am Beautiful…Beauty Points for Young Girls

Gary Hibbert - How Blacks can Succeed in the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa or Anywhere else

Also Featuring:

Dawn James - Professionally Publish & Promote your Own Book

LaPonne Burton, President/Ceo for Foundation Unit Ent. Services

Creative Consultant Anne Marie Woods

Patrick Morris - Fundraising Consultants

and More...

Admission is $15 before 7:30pm, $20 after ($5 off for Students)

1st Fridays Sponsors:

Platinum:

Black Board International
Planet Africa Network

Gold Sponsor:

SWAY Magazine

Bronze Sponsors:

Afrotoronto.com
Pride Newsmagazine
Nikki Clarke Inc.
CHRY FM
Roy Virtue Photography

Community:

Caribbean Vibrations TV
Volume Media Group
404 Media Group

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities Available - contact Warren Salmon at wsalmon@firstfridays.ca or 416-441-0792

Omarion Live @ Bayfront Park, Hamilton, ON - Fri Aug 5th!

BOKU ENTERTAINMENTand DOMINENCE ENT

Proudly present for Hamilton Mardigras 2011:

OMARION LIVE IN CONCERT at Bayfront Park

Kim Davis, Lindo P, A-GAME, Problem Child, Ms Paige, Shaun Boothe, Entourage, + EJ Grant, Meeko and Khandi

Music by...
DR. JAY, Verse One, Platinum Touch and LINX

Hosted by...
TRIXX - Muchmusic's "Video On Trial"

SOCA / REGGAE - HOTTEST HIP-HOP/ R&B show

$20 tickets at www.ticketgateway.com
Info: 647.209.9407
Follow: @Mardigras_hmltn

Janet Jackson Live @ Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON - Wed Aug 3rd!

Janet Jackson - Number Ones, Up Close and Personal World Tour
Hamilton Place Theatre
Hamilton, ON
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 08:30 PM
$75.00 - CA $215.00
Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Jambana @ Downsview Park, Toronto, ON - Mon Aug 1st!

JAMBANA™ Festival takes place at Downsview Park on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 1 - 9:30 PM.

Location: Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road in Toronto, ON

A ‘Fun For The Family’ day of food, music, dance, comedy, and good times, JAMBANA™ is the perfect way to spend your Civic Holiday!

Ticket prices:

$5.00 in advance
$7.00 at the gate.
$25.00 VIP

This year’s line-up includes:

*Caribbean King of Comedy OLIVER SAMUELS
*Roots Reggae from CULTURE, featuring Kenyatta Hill
*The fantastic four
*L.U.S.T, the sizzling SILVERSTARS STEEL BAND
*EXCO LEVI
*STEELE
*JAKKI JAMES
*two time JUNO Nominee LYNDON JOHN X
*Gospel singer JOAN MYERS
*A Tribute To Bob Marley by MAJESTIC WARRIORS
*12 year old sensation MICHELLE FRANCIS.
*BABY BOYZ

Partial proceeds are being donated to not-for-profit organizations including “Friends of the Poor” and “Helping Hands Jamaica”.

Last year JAMBANA™ built a two bedroom home for Guerrier W. Doucette and his family of six at Jacmel, about an hour from Port au Prince, Haiti. The JAMBANA™ Big Give is expected to continue in 2011

Visit: http://www.jambana.com

Fahrenheit @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Sun Jul 31st!

Each Karibana season, you are inundated with a plethora of party choices.
Your challenge each year is to choose the one that you hope will meet your party expectations.

Too often we've heard of disappointments because people simply do not find time to do research on the promoter or party. Go To A Party.com is proud to be branded as promoters of successful parties for progressive mature adults. We have no issues with it, in fact we welcome it and furthermore purposefully cater our offering to this special group.

So, after you have looked at all the choices, we invite you to make the right choice and join us at Fahrenheit at Six Degrees Venue. Your fantabulous good time is a guarantee.

Go To A Party.com and The Mailman George Fynn

along with some of Toronto's Prolific Promoters, Hosts and DJs presents

Karibana Sunday July 31st, 2011
All Mature Party Enthusiasts Will Unite At One Focal Point
6 Degrees Venue
2335 Yonge Street, Just N of Eglinton, Toronto, ON

For The Hottest Karibana Sunday Night Party
FAHRENHEIT
"The Adult Social Affair"

Rated #1 For Best Mature Parties In Toronto 4 Years Straight

Featuring Canada's Best Mature Clientele DJs
The Mailman George Fynn
DJ Glen C
DJ Kid Finese
Mass Flava

Tickets are only $20 advance. and are selling fast. More at door.
Call 416 268 2965 for tickets / more info

Toronto's Top Promoters Unite For Karibana Sunday

Irie Music Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 30th - Mon Aug 1st

The Irie Music Festival includes live music, dance presentation and art exhibitions celebrating Caribbean culture.

You can also catch some of Canada’s most exciting, emerging soul/R&B, artists at IRIE Soul, presented in association with Urban Music Week at Yonge Dundas Square for one day only on Saturday, July 30th

See some classic music films, free, under the stars at Nathan Phillips Square July 30th and 31st and experience the creativity of IRIE Green Art inside the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall from Friday, July 29th to August 1st.

Performers include: Bunji Garlin, Fab 5, and L.U.S.T. (Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody and Tony Curtis)

Schedule for Sat July 30th @ Yonge-Dundas Square

http://iriemusicfestival.com/2011/07/23/yonge-dundas-square-2/

Schedule for Sat July 30th - Mon Aug 1st @ Queen's Park

http://iriemusicfestival.com/2011/07/24/queens-park-2

After Dark @ Captain John's, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 30th!

Well, once again its that time of year and it's decision time - its time to purchase your tickets for Karibana Saturday night. We know how the drill works. We have been putting these functions on for years. While most of you know that this is exactly where you want to be on Karibana Saturday, for some reason some of you will wait until the last minute to decide to purchase your tickets - which will make them either more expensive or sold out. Don't be left out or on the outside looking in.

For years Too Nubian and associate promoters have worked hard to establish After Dark (formerly the Caribbean Heatwave event) as the defacto standard to which all other Karibana Saturday night events are compared to for progressive adults. No fancy words - just the proof in our function.

Don't forget to spread the word. Tell your friends. Tell them to ensure that we have their up to date email address. For info and advance tickets, call 416-268-2965. Pass this message on to like-minded friends, family, colleagues and associates.

Just remember past sold out events. Remember where everyone wants to go and to be on that night. Why wait. Act today! Get your advance tickets.

TOP RANK PROMOTIONS,

and

Too Nubian Entertainment

Present

AFTER DARK

inside

Captain Johns

1 Queens Quay West @ Yonge St, Toronto

"WHERE THE ADULTS WILL BE"

Music By

DJ Niterider

FROM CHRY 105.5 FM

DJ Niterider

FROM CHRY 105.5 FM

The Juiceman

Jonathan Shaw

The Youngest In Charge

DJ Kicks

DJ Paul E. Lopes

(Bump n Hustle)

Uncle Funke

ROOM FOR OVER 1000 PEOPLE

$20 advance

$30 at the door b4 Midnight

ADVANCE TICKETS

Play De Record (Toronto) 416-586-0380

System Music Warehouse (Pickering) 905-831-4969

Voluptuous Clothing

(Scarborough Town Centre, Square One Mississauga)

Knowledge Bookstore (Brampton) 905-459-9875

Freddy's Kitchen (Mississauga) 905-848-3733

THIS PARTY WILL SELL OUT!

For tickets/more info call 416 268 2965

Scotiabank Toronto Carnival Grand Parade @ Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 30th!

Date: Saturday, July 30 at 10:00am
Place: Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd
Featuring:
Cost: Free/VIP - $50/General - $15.00
Location: 200 Princes' Blvd. - Toronto, ON
For more info visit: http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/dcmain.aspx?p=0&i=823&skin=64&tID=197

Island Soul Festival @ Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th - Mon Aug 1st!

Various events including performances by Saidah Baba Talibah, Elaine 'Lil Bit' Shepherd, Steele, Mutabaruka, Pan Fantasy, plus Jouvay, Moko Jumbie, Socacize demos, reggae dance demos, steel pan workshops and more!

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

For full schedule visit:

http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/festivals.cfm?festival_id=85

Irie Music Awards @ Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

Celebrating the Best in Canadian Reggae & World Music.

Friday, Jul 29, 2011

Phoenix Concert Theatre
410 Sherbourne Street
Toronto, ON M4X 1K2

Doors open: 8pm
Awards Presentation: 9pm
Concert & Afterparty: 11pm

Guest performers:
Thriller U, Tony Curtis, Singing Melody and Lukie D.
performing as LUST and more.

Music by DJ Carl Allen & DJ Mistah Blackz.

Tickets: $25

Dress code in effect.
This is a 19+ event.

For tickets visit http://www.ticketweb.ca
More info visit http://www.iriemusicfestival.com

Caribana Kompa 2011: The Upscale Afro-Latin Creole Soiree @ Toula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

You are formally invited

to

Caribana Kompa 2011:

The Upscale Afro-Latin Creole Soiree

The Ultimate Kickoff

to

the Festival Kompa Zouk of Ontario

Exclusively @ The Toula Lounge

Inside the

Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, 1 Harbour Square, 38th Floor, Toronto, ON

A Caribana Musical Fusion

of

Afro-Latin , Creole and Caribbean Rhythms

Featuring

DJ Cruz : Latin rhythms

DJ Double D: African Rhythms

DJ Mr Boom : Zouk and Kompa

N

Much More !

20$ Adv Tickets available

Limited VIP package available 75$

Dress Code : Urban Chic

Toronto Finest mature Scene

With an Afro-Latin Touch !

Ticket Locations

Points de Vente

Montreal :

Sono Musique ,

3950 Jean-Talon Est, H2A 1Y8
(514) 723-6101

Toronto :

Elegant Style Barber Salon & Spa

1980 Eglinton West/ Near Oakwood

(647) 219-5256


Brampton:

Loc ‘N Twist Natural Hair Studio 49 Hillcrest Ave, Unit 105, L6W 4V4
(905) 463-1747

INFORMATION

ph 647 783-3650 1888 652-3989


INFO@FKZO.CA

Unleashed.Legacies@gmail.com


SATURDAY JULY 30th

Join the first ever Caribana Haitian Float.. NOU SE KREYOL !
Featuring special guest artist Freedom

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SUNDAY JULY 31st:

2nd Annual Festival Kompa Zouk of Ontario

CARIBANA'S CREOLE CELEBRATION !

Metro Hall Square.
Downtown Toronto

55 John St.

FREE ADMISSION

from 12Pm till 12am


WWW.FESTIVALKOMPAZOUKTORONTO.COM

Soul Kitchen - Carnival Edition @ The Courthouse Chamber Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

ian andre espinet presents
SOUL KITCHEN ~ CARNIVAL EDITION
Friday July 29th 2011

Music by:
X-Caliber Entourage featuring
JESTER
Canada's Most Versatile ~ 4x Stylus Award Winner ~ X-Caliber
Entourage ~ Smash Squad DJs
[Soul Kitchen x B-Boy Document x Icon x All Ah We]

KID KUT
The Voice of the Vibe x Multiple Stylus Award Winner ~ MC of the Year
[B-Boy Document x Icon x Seasons]

&
Soul Kitchen alumni

The Legendary Soundquest featuring:

BOOGEYMEN
[Ty Harper of OTA Live/The Burn x City On My Back x Atlantis]

MAX B.
[Nostalgia]

Taking place inside one of Toronto's most beautiful clubs
THE COURTHOUSE Chamber Lounge
57 Adelaide Street East (steps west of Church)
Downtown, Toronto

$5 Parking conveniently located behind club and on street.

Hosted by:
Ian Andre Espinet

Soul Kitchen ~ Carnival Fusion is what happens when you put the Legendary Soundquest's Max B and Boogeyme'n, the ORIGINAL Soul Kitchen cast in the booth with the incumbents Jester and Kid from the X-Caliber Entourage...

Add the sweet sounds of the Islands as represented in the Soul of Calypso [SOCA] and a splash of lovers rock [REGGAE]. Fusion.

Bottle Service // Tickets // Info: 416.293.4812 /// ian@amnesia.ca

ADVANCED TICKET OUTLETS
++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ​++++++
$15 Advanced
$20 ALL NIGHT AT THE DOOR

DOWNTOWN TORONTO:
Play de Record 357 Yonge St. Toronto 416.586.0380

TORONTO CENTRAL:
Scratch Lab Institute 1170 Sheppard Ave West | Unit 32 Toronto
416 SCRATCH (727.2824)Hours of operation: Mon–Thurs: 12pm-8pm | Friday: Closed | Sat-Sun: 12pm-6pm

SCARBOROUGH CENTRE
Ambrosia-Elite Scarborough Town Centre - 300 Borough Dr. Upper Level near Sears 416.840.4624

Voluptuous
Scarborough Town Centre - 300 Borough Dr. 416.296.7483
SCARBOROUGH SOUTH:
Sunshine Sound & Lighting 2604 Eglinton Ave E (Between Brimley & Midland) Scarborough 416.265.3600

AJAX:
Modern Edge Hair Design 11 Harwood Ave S Ajax 905.426.6894

AJAX NORTH:
Kut Above (Jeff) 201 Williamson Dr. W (1 N of Rossland) Ajax 416.839.1489

BRAMPTON EAST:
Shine Salon 50 Sunnyvale Gate Brampton 905.790.3031

BRAMPTON CENTRAL:
Upper Cuts 182 Clarence St Brampton (905) 866-6324

MISSISSAUGA:
Majestic Barber Salon Spa 289 Dundas St. E. #6 (east of Hurontario) 905.268.1111

Voluptuous
Square One Shopping Centre 100 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, On L5B 2C9 905.276.0540

NORTH YORK:
The Forum Barber Parlour 5519 Yonge St. Suite 301 North York 416.569.2394

VAUGHAN
Voluptuous Vaughan Mills Mall 1 Bass Pro Mills, Vaughan, On L4K 5W4 905.660.9881

and online at:
www.TICKETDOORWAY.com
IAN ANDRE

Break for Love @ AME, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

Dave Campbell rocked a crowd of 600 in our April Break For LOVE party...we're thrilled to have him back. Join us as we do it again this month!

Friday, July 29, 2011
at
AME: 19 Mercer St.,Toronto, ON
10pm

FREE GUEST LIST!
RSVP: breakforlove@hotstepper.com

More info visit: http://www.hotstepper.com

Jab Jab J'Ouvert - Pt 2 @ Tribal Knights Mas Camp, Scarborough, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

Cvr Ent : Royal F.A.M : Soul Vibez : Wuk Up Nuff

Presents : Jab Jab J'ouvert Part 2 Carnival Friday July 29th 2011
( Sold out Last Year at Midnight )

...Tribal Knights Mas Camp
83 Dynamic dr ( markham & mcNicol) unit 10-12
( Inside N Outside )
*Free Parking
(Security & Video survilance on site)

Start : 10pm Till 6am
( Breakfast Served at 5am)

Out Side (Wet Zone) : Wet Paint : Baby Powder : Water Truck : Live performances: Live Djs

Inside (Dry Zone) : Bar Set up inside

Live Performances By:

Tallpree
Lava Man
Iwer George
Skinny Fabolous
Ricky-T
BOLO

HOSTED BY : TOMMY G

Special Guest
Plus More to be Added

The Top Soca DJs Spinning The Best in Soca; Chutney; Calypso : Dancehall Reggae
Lindo P
Dj Eclipse
Prime DJs
Jeff Jam
Soul Vibes
Wuk Up Nuff Djs
Soca Chefs

Tickets :
$10.00 in advance
$20.00 at doors

Bottles Specials: Untill midnight
Grey Goose (375ml) -$65.00
Appleton Estate V/X(750ml)-$85.00
Johnny Walker(375ml) -$85.00
Hennessy VS Cognac(375ml)-$65.00

**Drink Specials All Night **

Info:
Starbwoy from Royal FAM
647-400-7766 or BBM 26900D5C

Exclusive Ticket Outlets:
Clubzone.com
Broadway Fashions -All Locations
Morningside 416-283-6999
Scarb. Town Center 416-296-0609
Mississauga 905-848-4823

Niceys -All Locations
Oakwood 416-848-4823
Brampton 905-450-6045
Scarborough 416-497-9717
Mississauga 905-270-4417

G.T.A
Soul Vibez Graphics
Tribal Knight Band Camp
Play De Records 416-586-0380
2 Lined Music (Malvern) 416-264-3999
Mona's Roti -416-412-1200
Jeff Jam- 416-616-0713
DJ Eclipse - BBM 239FA5A

Online tix at http://www.ticketgateway.com

KOS J'OUVERT @ Continental Soiree, Scarborough, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

Carnival Friday July 29th
KOS J'OUVERT
@ Continental Soiree
[ 1957 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON ]

Tickets on sale now for the longest running, most trusted J'Ouvert experience in North America featuring an international cast of artistes, DJ's & MC's.

As always, you can STAY CLEAN INSIDE or GET DUTTY OUTSIDE.
WATER TRUCK AT 4a.

DR. JAY DE SOCA PRINCE AND THE NEW KOS' J'OUVERT.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW.

LIMITED $25 advanced tickets are available at the following authorized outlets (plus applicable s/c):

~~ DOWNTOWN/CENTRAL ~~
PLAY DE RECORD - 357 Yonge St. Downtown Toronto 416.586.0380
iTALIB - 416.554.7343 or pin 216A9044
MARXMAN - 416.245.6411 ext. 6 or pin 22388BD0
KEVIN - 647.282.3307 or pin 25FC625D

~~ EAST ~~
SUNSHINE SOUND & LIGHTING - 2604 Eglinton Ave. E. 416.265.3600
MONA'S ROTI - 4810 Sheppard Ave. E. Scarborough 416.412.1200
DRUPATIS EAST - 1085 Bellamy Rd. Scarborough 416.289.9988
ISLAND MIX RESTAURANT - 1050 Brock Rd. Pickering 905.831.1649
MODERN EDGE HAIR DESIGN - 11 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax 905.426.6894
JEFF/A KUT ABOVE - 201 Williamson Dr. W. Ajax 416.839.1489
TROY/TRIUMPH PROMOTIONS - 416.566.3232
JUNYA MENACE - 416.816.9411 or pin 272B81D6
EMAN - 416.245.6411 ext. 1

~~ WEST ~~
CHARLIE'S FOOD MART - 3057 Hurontario St. Mississauga 905.896.3663
DRUPATIS ROTI & DOUBLES - 975 Albion Rd. Etobicoke 416.745.4189
ISLAND MIX 2 RESTAURANT - 3175 Rutherford Rd across from Vaughn Mills Mall 905.761.6649
DJ 2TOUCH - Brampton 416.605.3592 or pin 25F93EB1
VIC - Rexdale 416.557.8229 or pin 21C91011

INFO:
416.245.6411
facebook.com/DrJayOnline
twitter.com/TheNewKOS
This event is 19+ // ID required

KOS J'OUVERT - 16 YEARS AND COUNTING - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

The Old School Request Party @ 6 Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

Get ready to experience the #1 Karibana Friday night destination in Toronto…
SOLD OUT for the past 10 years…….

FanMail (Andy C, Dion, Wayne)

Presents

The 11th annual Karibana Friday
OLD SCHOOL REQUEST PARTY

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011

inside 6 Degrees Venue
2335 Yonge Street (north of Eglinton)

Limited $20.00 tickets available
or...
$20.00 RSVP guest list B4 11:00 p.m.

Contact andyc@oldskoolrequest.com for tickets or to get on the rsvp guestlist

Featuring 2 floors of old school musical madness with
The Juiceman Jonathan Shaw, Channel 9, DJ Wayne, Dj Niterider & Kid Finesse
with MC Toney Williams

Co-hosted by:
Miss Sutra, Mike Malcolm, Eddie Williams, Neddy Nyce and Dent. Ent.

Dress code:
It’s Caribana so dress to sweat.

Visit www.oldskoolrequest.com for details or email us at info@oldskoolrequest.com

Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment…this party is always SOLD OUT!!!!

BOTTLE SERVICE
It's Karibana weekend so do it up and book your section for yourself and your friends. Besides, you'll save money by not having to buy rounds for everyone in your group…you'll also have a set location for yourself and your friends to hang out!!!

The club is offering a special Karibana rate of $190 all inclusive (includes gratuity and tip) on all premium brands. To book your section contact me at andyc@oldskoolrequest.com

Sections will go fast so book yours soon!!!

Karibana Old Skool Explosion @ Empire Lounge, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

THIS FRIDAY INSIDE EMPIRE LOUNGE

Don’t Forget Your RAGS!!!!!….

Caribana Friday July 29th inside Empire Lounge, 50 Cumberland St (Between Bay & Yonge just North of Bloor)

Karibana Old Skool Explosion. The hottest Caribana Friday Night Party. Sold Out 5yrs in a Row

Limited $15 Advance Line Bi-Pass Tickets Almost sold-out!!

Contact leon.jones@utoronto.ca and or 416-898-3431 for your Adv. Tickets and RSVP:

SPECIAL: Group Rate of 10 Tickets Available

****DRINK SPECIALS:****

$100 bottles all night: Appleton, Absolute Vodka, and Alize

Free Champagne B4 12am

$5 Smirnoff Ice and Heineken B4 12am

Pan Alive @ Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON - Fri Jul 29th!

This event showcases the talent of steel pan performers ranging in age from early teens to adults as they perform their original renditions to the aficionados and judges at the Allan Lamport Stadium. Hopefully this year’s winner will be a band from Ontario instead of the triple winning threat of Montreal’s Salah Steelpan Academy which walked away with the prize for three consecutive years.

Date: Friday, July 29 | 7:00pm – 12:00am
Place: Allan Lamport Stadium, 1151 King St W, Toronto, ON
Cost: Adv -$25.00 Door - $30.00

Tickets avail online at http;//www.ticketgateway.com

More info at: http://www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com/dcmain.aspx?p=0&i=824&skin=64&tID=197

Scotiabank Toronto Carnival King and Queens Competition @ Lamport Stadium, Toronto, ON - Thurs Jul 28th!

A spectacular display of the talent and artistic skill of the designers and costume builders of the King, Queen, male and female individual costumes paraded in front of a captivated audience. These masqueraders compete in costumes that weigh two to three times their body weight.

King and Queen Competition and Show
Date: Thursday, July 28 at 7:00pm
Place: Allan Lamport Stadium, 1151 King St W, Toronto, ON
Cost: VIP - $100 Stands - $38 (Adv $30)

For tickets visit: http://www.ticketgateway.com/ticketing/selecttix_nochart.php?s_id=451&p_id=609