HIP-HOP KARAOKE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY w/Phife Dawg & Chip Fu @ Revival, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 17th!

HIP-HOP KARAOKE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2012

with special guests
PHIFE DAWG (A Tribe Called Quest)
CHIP FU (Fu-Schnickens)

hosted by ABDOMINAL & MORE OR LES
with DJ NUMERIC & DJ DALIA & TED DANCIN'

Doors 9pm • $15 Before 11pm • More at the Door

Location: REVIVAL - 783 College Street (east of Ossington), Toronto, ON

http://www.hhktoronto.com/
http://www.twitter.com/hhktoronto

Film Screening - JOE FRAZIER: WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS @ The National Film Board, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 17th!

All Balls Don't Bounce and Fusicology present the Canadian premiere of

Joe Frazier: When The Smoke Clears

All Balls Don't Bounce Presents Sports Weekend. A showcase of Black sport in film, four films in two days. To kick it off, ABDB will be co-presenting with Fusicology the Canadian premiere of Joe Frazier: When the Smoke clears.

This is a FREE screening but seating is limited and is first come, first served.

FILM SYNOPSIS: They say that Philadelphia is the capital of boxing and Joe Frazier's Gym is the White House. This is the story of a father, a son and a forgotten legacy. Joe Frazier has been lost in someone else's legend. His epic rivalry with Muhammad Ali is the most famous of any sport but Joe has remained in the shadows. This tale of redemption shows Joe Frazier as a human being for the first time: an athlete who battled prejudice and struggled for everything he achieved; a father whose own experiences inspired him to reach out to help others. Joe Frazier's gym has been a Philadelphia sanctuary for forty years. Now it is threatened with closure.

Location: National Film Board Canada, 150 John Street, Toronto, ON

Be sure to check www.allballsdontbouncepresents.com for full details and listings.

Liive Thursdays Presents *A Liive Tribute To D'Angelo* @ Dazzling Lounge, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 16th!

Liive Thursdays Presents *A Liive Tribute To D'Angelo* ~ Thursday February 16th, 2012

Dine ∞ Drink ∞ Dance

Join us for the unique combination of a live band, live djs and Asian fusion food at Dazzling Lounge. Thursday February 16th we pay homage to arguably the greatest... influence to the Neo-Soul movement: D'Angelo. Omar "OH!' Lunan backed by live band, will take us through the Brown Sugar and Vodoo album catalogue as well as songs that have featured this amazing artist.

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

resident performers: Omar "Oh!" Lunan

resident live band: Ricky Lewis (drums) ∞ Jason Larmond (keys) ∞ Juwayon Clarke (bass)

resident dj's: Spoonz ∞ Smartiez ∞ Big Jacks ∞ P-Plus

∞dinner & drink specials∞
∞weekly sporting events on the big screen∞
∞no oversized or athletic apparel ∞ no fitted hats∞


lounge opens @ 8pm (second floor)
∞free before 9pm ∞ $5 before 10pm ∞ $10 after∞

for more information, dinner reservation & rsvp:

James:
info@originalconcepts.ca or 416-919-1084

Singers’ Den with host Al St. Louis @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 16th!

Live Performances

Showtime: 8pm

Cost: $10

Trane Studio is located at:

964 Bathurst Street (North of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON
Phone: +1 (416) 913-8197
Email: info@tranestudio.com

http://www.tranestudio.com

Canadian Film Premiere: I Want My Name Back with the Sugar Hill Gang @ TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 16th!

TIFF, in partnership with ReelTunes, proudly present the Canadian premiere of I Want My Name Back. Introduced by TIFF Co-Director Cameron Bailey, this new documentary focuses on the Sugarhill Gang's legal battle with their former record label. After the screening, former original members of the Sugarhill Gang will perform on stage. A Q&A session featuring the members, director Roger Paradiso and producer Josh Green will follow, moderated by Canada's foremost expert in hip-hop, Dalton Higgins.

Thursday, February 16 at 8:00pm

Adult (Valid for adults 18-64 to premium screenings.) $19.75
Child (Valid for children 13 and under to premium screenings.) $14.25
Senior (Valid for adults 65 and older to premium screenings.) $16.00
Student (Valid for students with photo ID to premium screenings.) $16.00

Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox, Reitman Square, 350 King St. W. Toronto, ON
416.599.TIFF | 1.888.599.8433

http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiffbelllightbox/2012/3300001592

OBEAH OPERA @ 918 Bathurst Centre, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 22nd - Sun March 4th

b current Performing Arts in co-production with Theatre Archipelago proudly presents the full stage mounting of Obeah Opera. A total musical journey with a twist, the evocative production celebrates significant influence of black music combining blues, folk,jazz, gospel, spirituals, R&B, and traditional genres. Created (book, libretto, and music) by Nicole Brooks, this mesmerizing work will be presented as part of Black History Month at the 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture from February 22 –March 4, 2012.

Obeah Opera explores the Caribbean connection of a notorious time in North American history and tells the story of five woman accused of abominable spiritual acts in the peaceful Puritan Town where they live. The opera is loosely based on historical texts of the infamous witch-hunts and 17th century trials in Salem Massachusetts, journeying musically with some of the women first accused of the derided practice of obeah.

"This Caribbean-themed opera is a pioneering Canadian theatre piece, which gives an intimate look into some lost pages in history,” says Dub Theatre mistress and Founder of b current, ahdri zhina mandiela, who also directs Obeah Opera. “Producing the piece renews creative and cultural pride for both theatre companies, our artists, and much of our audience.”

The cast of Obeah Opera includes renaissance performance artist Nicole Brooks, Calypso Queen supreme Macomere Fifi, vocalist and recording artist Joni NehRita, newcomer Saphire Demitro, and Canadian soul rocktress Saidah Baba Talibah. The production is rounded out with an all female 10-member chorus.

Musical direction by contemporary composer and vocalist, Tova Kardonne; choreography by Anthony Prime Guerra; set and costume design by Julia Tribe; Lighting design by CJ Astronomo; and stage management by Sandi Becker.

From its early showcasing and recent workshop production in May 2011, Obeah Opera audiences have generated an exciting response. "Producing this piece solidifies our mandate to present works from the Diaspora inspired by a Caribbean understanding" says Rhoma Spencer, Theatre Archipelago's Founding Artistic Director and Artistic Producer for the opera. This is a production not to be missed.

OBEAH OPERA
Created by (book, libretto, music) Nicole Brooks | Directed by ahdri zhina mandiela
Featuring Nicole Brooks, Macomere Fifi, Joni NehRita, Saphire Demitro, and Saidah Baba Talibah. The production is rounded out with an all female 10-member chorus.
February 22 to March 4, 2012

OPENING: Wednesday, February 22 at 8PM |
918 Bathurst Centre, 918 Bathurst Street (north of Bloor St)
Performances: Wed. to Sat. at 8 PM | Sun. matinees at 2PM
Tickets: $50 for Feb. 22 Jump 4 JA! gala opening; Regular performances: $30 | Seniors & Students $25 |
Reservations: 416.533.1500 or www.obeahopera.com

Valentine's Day Concert with the Brownman Love Quartet @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 14th!

Back in Toronto from extensive touring for this special Valentine's Day concert, award-winning jazz trumpet player Brownman Ali and this aptly named "Love Quartet" will play selections from the great American songbook that feature the word "love" in it's title. Expect to hear Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" & "I Love You", Jimmy Davis' "Lover Man", Isham Jones' "There Is No Greater Love" and Jimmy Van Heusen's "Like Someone In Love" amongst a long list of classics. Widely known for his bombastic and energized style of playing, this is an opportunity to see the softer side of Brownman's abilities, as he leads an all-star quartet through some of the most delicious love-standards in jazz history.

Called "Canada's preeminent Jazz trumpeter" by NYC's Village Voice, Brownman Ali - born on the small Caribbean island of Trinidad, & schooled in NYC - is a multiple award-winning NYC-schooled protégé to his teacher, Grammy-winning trumpet legend, Randy Brecker. He is considered to be one of the most unique and provocative improvising trumpet players on the scene today and is widely regarded as a vanguard for the evolution of Jazz in Canada.

:: Brownman Ali - trumpet
:: Steve Cole - guitar
:: Mark Cashion - bass
:: Mike Kosowski - drums

Time: 8pm, Cover: $15 ($10 with Dinner reservation)


Special Valentines Day Pre-Fixe Menu:

$35 for 3-Course Dinner (Includes Cover)

Only 15 Packages Available!

Email to reserve your package at:

info@tranestudio.com

Location: The Trane Studio | 964 Bathurst Street | (north of Bloor) | Toronto | Ontario

Visit: http://www.tranestudio.com

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale presents Voices of the Diaspora … The Book of Negroes @ Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 14th!

Voices of the Diaspora…
The Book of Negroes
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Time: 8:00pm

Renowned Canadian writer Lawrence Hill joins The Nathaniel Dett Chorale for a multimedia presentation based on his award winning novel, The Book of Negroes. This concert will weave together excerpts read by Mr. Hill, with favourite folk, classical, spirituals and jazz selections by the Chorale and the Joe Sealy Quartet.

All concerts will take place at our beautiful new venue, Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, just west of the ROM on Bloor Street.

Tickets start at $39.00

Location: Royal Conservatory, Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

For tickets visit:

http://nathanieldettchorale.org/experience/toronto-subscription-series/

All About You Live with Dr. Oz @ The Sony Centre for Performing Arts, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 12th!

Start 2012 off right! Don’t miss your chance to see Two-Time Emmy Award-winning host of The Dr. Oz Show LIVE in Toronto.

Dr. Oz will provide a motivational and inspirational multimedia presentation focusing on "Reversing the Epidemic of Obesity". Key points will include:

• Weight gain drives most chronic illness in North America
• Understanding the biology of blubber drives weight loss
• Chronic Stress leads to emotional eating
• Inadequate sleep hard wires you to over eat

He will offer concrete tips that lead to reproducible weight loss as he continues to revolutionize the way we take care of ourselves and each other.

Proceeds from this event are in support of MukiBaum Treatment Centres for children and adults with complex disabilities.

Time: 3:00pm

Tickets: $35 - $185

Location: Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
1 Front St. E.
Toronto, ON

http://www.sonycentre.ca/Events/Event-Detail.aspx?evtID=635

Wine, Roses & Laughter w/Mya @ Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 12th!

LIVE AT SOUND ACADEMY

LOVERS PROMOTIONS & MILLIONARE PROMO PRESENTS

WINE, ROSES & LAUGHTER

FEATURING
MYA

IN LIVING COLOUR’S TOMMY DAVIDSON

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

KIM DAVIS

MELANIE FIONA

HOSTED BY: TORONTO’S OWN JAY MARTIN

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2012 DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

THIS IS A 19+ EVENT

GENERAL ADMISSION ADVANCED TICKETS: $35.00 (+S.C.)

VIP TICKETS: $70.00

Location: Sound Academy, 11 Polson Street, Toronto, ON

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Harlem Globetrotters @ The Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th & Sun Feb 12th!

The Harlem Globetrotters return to Toronto!

Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
Toronto, ON
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 07:00 PM
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 02:00 PM

Tickets: $25.35 - $216

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Drake's 9th Year Anniversary w/Skratch Bastid @ The Drake Underground, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

Skratch Bastid
The Bastid has become one of Canada’s most in-demand DJs and respected producers. But it didn't happen overnight. After pumping out mixtapes and earning a loyal following in his hometown of Halifax, Skratch began making an international name for himself through DJ competitions like the DMC, ITF and Cincinnati's Scribble Jam, which he... won three times. From there, the redhead went viral. Seriously, Youtube that shit.

Venue: Drake Underground, 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Type: DJ
Cover: $10
Time: Feb. 10, 2012, 11 p.m.
http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/happenings/listings/?page=2

The Official Lakers Party w/Black Chiney @ Surface Night Club, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

February 11th, 2012 // Surface

Party with members of the LA Lakers Team @ Surface Night Club

Special Guest Black Chiney live from Miami, Florida.

Best of Hip Hop, RnB, and Reggae By:
Illegal Alien & King the MC
DJ JC & MC Veecee
Boodoo from Infamous Sound
Platinum Touch
Fire Kid Steenie

Hosted by:
Glamour Ent
BMW Promo
Dre So Fly
EZ Money Ent
USA Boyz
Rodeo Promo
Trendsettaz
Star Girls Ent
Urban Elite
Youngstones Ent
Intense Promo
Macamill Ent
NME Promo
Ameer B

Surface Night Club @ the Guvernment (formerly The Drink)
Side Entrance – 132 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON

Advance Tickets $20 On Sale at:
Broadway Fashion Stores
Play De Record Downtown
Nicey’s on Kennedy Rd in Brampton

VIP and bottle service: vip@theguvernment.com

Visit: http://theguvernment.com/2012/02/the-official-lakers-party/

Kama Sutra @ The Vue, Etobicoke, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

Jay Martin Presents
KAMA SUTRA "Whats love got to do with it"
Date or not it will be hot
Saturday Feb 11 .2012
...
INSIDE: The Vue
195 GALAXY BLVD ETOBICOKE ON

ARRIVAL: DOORS OPEN 8PM TO FOOD STATIONS
BY ISLAND MIX RESTAURANT VAUGHN MILLS

LIVE PERFORMANCES :8:30PM SHARP, Theatre seating
POETRY: DWAYNE MORGAN
COMEDY: JAY MARTIN, TRIXX & TORVIL MARTIN
LIVE MUSIC : OMAR LUNAN & CHICKEN N WAFFLES, OSOUND & GRACE

AFTER PARTY WITH DJ'S STARTING FROM SCRATCH & MALACHI STREETS ALL HOSTED BY KID KUT THE VOICE OF THE VIBE
MIDNIGHT SWEET TABLE BY GEORGIE PORGIE GIFTS AND CAKES
SHOW Tickets : A Limited Amount $25 (includes food station, show, after-party & dessert with gift bag!)
AFTERPARTY 10:30pm Tickets are $15

TICKET OUTLETS
INFOLINE 416-428-0164
jAMAICA HOUSE BRAM 905-874-6811
GRANNY'S MISS 905-272-4950
ISLAND MIX AJAX 905-831-1649
PLAY DE RECORD 416-586-1649
NICEY;S SCAR 416-497-9717
SHINE BARBERSHOP BRAM 905-790-3031

6th Annual El Mocambo Bob Marley Tribute w/ Kidd Rasta, I-Sax, Chocolate & Roots @ El Mocambo, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

http://www.nufunk.ca/ & El Mocambo presents
6th Annual El Mocambo Bob Marley Birthday Tribute
w/ Kidd Rasta & The Peacemaker, I-Sax & High Plains Drifter
+ DJ Chocolate (Ryerson Radio 88.1) & Patrick Roots (CIUT 89.5fm)
plus special guests TBA
... Food Donations to Serving Charity
$10 with Canned Food Donation, $15 without, Doors 9:00 pm

Location: El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8

For tickets visit: http://www.ticketweb.ca

Kidd Rasta & The Peace Makers www.myspace.com/kiddrasta
I-Sax www.myspace.com/isaxinjah
High Plains Drifter www.myspace.com/highplainsdrifting
Kidd Rasta & The Peacemakers

Ten years and four albums later, Kidd Rasta and the Peacemakers are still on the scene creating more music than ever. It is in the ethnically diverse streets of Toronto, Canada where the band meets to create their unique sound. Being of Rasta faith, Kidd writes music to a reggae vibe but with a twist. "It’s People Music". Achieving radio play, television spotlights, and creating live shows, which can even get grandma up and dancing, has opened many doors for the band. This includes opening for acts ranging from reggae's Luciano to rock and roll's Lenny Kravitz. Kidd Rasta and the Peacemakers are currently working on the soundtracks for new Paul Perrier documentaries "Cracked Not Broken" and "Looking For Rasta", releasing their new music videos for "Rwanda" and "4/20 Ganja Song", and in the studio recording the bands fifth full length album. Kidd is also excited about his first solo project produced by Vincent Grant of the renowned Tuff Gong Studios in Jamaica. The album’s first single entitled "Hear H.I.M. Call" was released in early 2009. Kidd Rasta and the Peacemakers' music and positive message continues to reach more people as their popularity grows.

Micah Barnes & Jackie Richardson – A Jazz Valentine @ Hugh's Room, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

Two of Canada’s most beloved Jazz vocalists join forces for an evening of romantic music, delicious food and a celebration of all thinks Valentine’s, featuring an all star band and the classic Jazz and Blues Standards that define the mood of love and romance.

A perfect date night. Book early!

Micah Barnes began performing in the cafes and coffeehouses of Toronto while still a teenager in high school. Acting and writing for theatre helped inform his work, as did a musical family including his father Milton Barnes, a classical composer and mother Lilly Barnes, who wrote for the popular children’s TV show Mr. Dressup.

A dazzling performer, Jackie Richardson possesses a powerful and supple voice that is a perfect match for her vibrant stage presence. The awards and nominations for Jackie’s four-decade-long body of work include JUNOs, Geminis, Jessie and Bessie’s, Maple Blues and a Canadian Black Achievement Award for the Arts. Her unforgettable roles have ranged from theatre performances in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Dora), and Cookin’ At the Cookery as Alberta Hunter (Dora); film performances in Turning to Stone as Dunk (Gemini), and Sins of the Father (NAACP); as well as her role as Jazz on the popular children’s TV series Doodle Bops.

Saturday February 11, 2012
Tickets: $25 Advance/$27.50 Door (includes HST)
Performance: 8:30pm

Location: Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St W., Toronto (at Roncesvalles Ave, just south of Bloor St. and just north of where Dundas St W meets Roncesvalles.)

For reservations visit: http://hughsroom.com/2011/12/micah-barnes-a-jazz-valentine-with-special-guests/

Royal Treatment @ Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

Exclusive Entertainment, A$L Productions and Mr. Lee Productions Presents...
A Distinctively Sexy and Vivacious Valentine’s Affair
We Create The Perfect Environment For Our Mature & Elegant Clientele

ROYAL TREATMENT
... “Because You Are Special”

Join us Saturday February 11, 2012 as we bring you A Valentine’s Dinner Showcase & Dance
When Was The Last Time YOU Were Treated Royally??

DINNER~ Royal Treatment Caribbean Theme Dinner Menu with Your Choice of:Salad: Caesar, Tossed, Tomato and Avocado Salad, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Potato Salad, Cole SlawMeal: Jerk Chicken, Curried Goat, Escovich of Red SnapperSides: Rice and Peas, Fried Plantain, Glazed CarrotsWith: Assorted Fresh Fruit in Season, Assorted Cakes and Pastries, Rolls & ButterCoffee or Tea

SHOW~ Be Entertained By ASL Productions Featuring
Al St. Louis & The SoulMates Band
with Special Guests...
Amoy Levy Gary Beals and more surprises…
Lingerie, Giveaways, Toys, Deserts and Treats

Saturday February 11, 2012

Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel
801 Dixon Road @Skyway
Doors Open 8:00pm
Food Served 8:30
ShowTime 9:30
Sensational After Party till 3:00am

Party~ Music ByThe Mailman George Fynn, The Incomparable – DJ Stealth & Richard Banton From CHRY 105.5fm

Hosted by:
Mr. Lee, Baby G (CHRY 105.5)
With Musical Conductor: Michael Charles (The Original Voice of Toronto)

Delicious Food, Fantastic Live Show, Sensational After Party
Special Treats And Giveaways By Lite It Up Candles

Tickets:
Limited $50 Dinner/Show/Dance (only 50 available)
Regular Dinner/Show/Dance $65
Show and Dance $20 Advance

Ticket Outlets:Loc 'N Twist Brampton - 905 463 1747
Discount Beauty Supplies Mississauga – 905 848 2228
Discount Beauty Supplies Toronto – 416 781 1679
Discount Beauty Supplies Scarborough – 416 289 9689
Play De Record Downtown – 416 586 0380
Loc 'N Twist Toronto - 416 850 0336
Online purchase: www.royaltreatment2012.eventbrite.com

Royal Treatment Perks:
$99 Exclusive Entertainment Room Deals - Book Your Rooms 1 800 325 3535
Roses for all ladies till midnight
Door Prizes and Surprises
Click Click Photography
Beautiful decor room

Customer Service
George 416 816 0036, Al St. Louis 416 629 4079, Mr. Lee 416 453 2974
Book Your Rooms 1 800 325 3535

This Event Sponsored by:
Az Entertainment Group.
Toronto / 416 837 3206.
www.twitter.com/Azentgrp
Lite It Up Candles
www.liteitupbodyspa.com
Loc 'N Twists Natural Hair Studio
905 463 1747

Love For Two Concert with The Flow featuring Carlos Morgan @ The Trane Studio, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

Juno Award Winning Vocalist Carlos Morgan Returns to the Trane Stage with his band The Flow on Valentine's Weekend with the beautiful and soulful RnB ballads of Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and many more.

Time: 8:00pm
Only $15 With Early Reservations!
($20 at Door)

964 Bathurst Street (3 blocks north of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON M5R 3G5, Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 913-8197

Email: info@tranestudio.com

Valentine 2012 @ Sapphire Grand Banquet Hall, Mississauga, ON - Sat Feb 11th!

Join us for an evening of complete romance.

Check in to the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites early and enjoy the amenities there.
Jump in a Taxi that will wisk you over to the Sapphire Grand, where you will enjoy
some tasty appetizers while sippin on a cocktail meeting and greeting others.

VALENTINE 2012
with
DJ MR. AL, DJ NITERIDER & DJ MARK ANTHONY

Dinner will be served at 7:30pm Buffet Style featuring a Caribbean inspired menu.
Part way through dinner you will be entertained by the most energtic pannist I know,
Jango, followed by Sugar performing “Unforgettable”.

Just when you think the night is over, DJ Mr. Al, DJ Niterider and DJ Mark Anthony
will set the dance floor on fire with hits from yesterday right up to today.

And yes! We will also be giving away gifts and prizes asl always.

Purchase your tickets now, you do not want to be the one asking, “How was it?”

Location:

SAPPHIRE GRAND BANQUET HALL
959 Derry Rd. E @ Tomken in Mississauga.
Saturday February 11, 2012

Entertainment:

· DJango Pan Fyah (Energetic Pannist)

· SUGAR – Performing Unforgettable

· “The Boombastic” DJ MR. AL

· DJ NITERIDER “Now & Beyond”

· “The Crowd Pleaser” DJ MARK ANTHONY


GET YOUR ADVANCED TICKETS NOW!!!!!

Dinner, Show & Dance $45.00 per person - Show & Dance Only $20 per person in advance.
See below for ticket locations.

AL - 416-878-6545
Michael - 647-892-6453
Winston - 416-843-2494
Mark – 416-841-6292

Online – send an email money transfer to rsvp@waveent.com and make the password valentine2012

Specify your name, phone, which tickets you are purchasing and the quantity in the message field.

Ticket Locations
· Nicey’s Mississauga - 325 Central Pky W
(905) 270-4417

· Nicey’s Brampton – 107 Kennedy Rd S
(905) 450-6045

· GEM W.I. Groceries – 1785 Queen St. E, Brampton
(905)-458-4400

· Vineyard Restaurant – 3918 Cottrelle Blvd., Brampton (905) 794-0211

Hotel Reservation Info:

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
150 Westcreek Blvd., Brampton
$99 Room rate
Includes:
* Free Taxi to and from the event
* Complimentary Breakfast in the morning
* Access to all amenities

Reserve your room now call 905-874-7177
Ask for the Valentine 2012 Group Rate

Bob Marley Birthday Bash w/ House of David & Friendlyness & Human Rights @ Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

The Annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute is back at Lee's Palace with hometown reggae All-Stars The House Of David Gang and Friendlyness & The Human Rights plus special guests including Michael Garrick!

This show is also going to be the release party for the new vinyl 45 split by these two Canadian reggae heavyweights.

Doors open at 9pm and admission is $10 with a canned food donation to Parkdale Food Bank or $15 without.

***DJ purrpelle (aka violet) just added***

Location: Lee's Palace, 529 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M5S1Y5

Visit http://www.ticketweb.ca for tickets

Amnesia Valentine's Edition @ The Loft, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

ian andre espinet x dj starting from scratch x jason chambers
proudly present
AMNESIA VALENTINE'S EDITION
...classic house x old school x retro x new jack swing x classic slow
jams x scratch's honky hits x tv show themes x antics & semantics

Friday February 10th 2011

taking place inside
LOFT
106 Peter Street (at Adelaide)

Music by Romeo & Cassanova:
DJ JASON CHAMBERS & DJ STARTING FROM SCRATCH | Hosted by: IAN ANDRE ESPINET
Only room for 400 lovers and other strangers...

THE MOST INTIMATE AMNESIA EVENT. OF THE YEAR.

$15 GUESTLIST > IAN@AMNESIA.CA

EVENT INFO | BOTTLE SERVICE | BDAY PACKAGES:
ian@amnesia.ca | 416.293.4812
www.RespectTheName.com
Tune in to DJ Jason Chambers on G98.7fm's "Git Down" 5pm daily...

www.djjasonchambers.com
twitter.com/djjasonchambers
g987fm.com - daily 5pm

Sweet Honey in the Rock @ Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

“Take six African-American women, blend their voices in a mix of gospel, blues and jazz and what you get is Sweet Honey In The Rock.” (NPR) The Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble sings unaccompanied, except for body and hand percussion instruments. Their repertoire is steeped in the sacred music of the Black church, the clarion calls of the civil rights movement, and songs of the struggle for justice everywhere.

Please join us in the lobby after the concert for a Postlude Performance by the Sammy Jackson Quartet.

Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Price: Starting at $33.50
Location: 273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1W2

For tickets visit; http://performance.rcmusic.ca/event/sweet-honey-rock

Slow Wine @ Six Degrees Venue, Toronto, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

Barcode Marketing, RenegadeSquadEnt.Com, BratPak ~ SLOW WINE ~ The Slow Music Party
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A Night dedicated to Smooth R&B * Soul-ful Hip+Hop *
Groovy Soca * Lovers Rock * Strickly The Best Oldies But Goodies Reggae * Slow Jams * Motown *
(NOTE: This is NOT a Couples ONLY Party)
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CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF CORWIN MILLER (Barcode Marketing), MR.BIGGZ (Renegade Squad) and ALL AQUARIUS Ladies
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[ 17 VIP Booths || Smoking Area || $5 Green P Parking || Room for 1000 People]
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Music Provided By:
Renegade Squad (Reggae Cafe || RenegadeSquadEnt.com|| Blueberry Bashment)
DJ Spoonz (Photogenic || Mood Music || Beauties)
D'Bandit (Redemption || Carnival Nationz || Memories Of Soca)
Hosted By:
MC Linx (Big 3 || Hamilton's Finest)
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Location: Six Degrees Venue, 2335 Yonge Street, (North of Eglinton), Toronto, ON

$15 Guestlist before 12am || More After
Guestlist: slowwineguestlist@gmail.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it || 416-419-4891 || 416-684-7592

For Booth Reservations & Bottle Service
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Love Jones III: w/Author Ralph Banks @ North York Memorial Community Hall, North York, ON - Fri Feb 10th!

Toronto -- African American Ralph Banks, author of "Is Marriage for White People?" comes to Toronto for an honest, open discussion about marriage and relationships as part of the LEGACY Speaker Series.

The forum takes place on THIS Friday February 10th, 2012 at the North York Memorial Community Hall, 5110 Yonge St. at 6:30pm.

Mr. Banks has appeared on The View, Nightline and Anderson discussing the issues surrounding the overall deterioration of marriage in North America. Mr. Banks will focus on the state of marriage in the Black community, where it's heading and the societal reasons behind the breakdown in committed relationships.

Mark this Black History Month and Valentine's Day with a stimulating and soul-searching conversation about marriage and relationships.

Prior to Mr. Banks' appearance, there will be an hour-long discussion with Health and Wellness expert Carolyn Tinglin, matchmaking website co-founders Gary & Amelia Lewis of A Million Matches and Sway Relationship Columnist Rachael-Lea Rickards.

Mr. Banks' book will be available for purchase and signing on site. A networking and social event will take place afterward.

Purchase limited tickets online @ http://blackmarriage2012.eventbrite.ca/
or by calling Robert Small 416 265-6428 (Ajax/Brampton), Vidal Chavannes 416-302-9729 (Whitby) and Benjamin De Graaf 647-438-5395 (Toronto)

Emma-Lee CD Release Party @ Lee's Palace, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 9th!

Come celebrate the release of the new album "Backseat Heroine" with Emma-Lee

and special guests inside the legendary Lee's Palace!

EMMA-LEE
Thursday February 9th
Lee's Palace (529 Bloor Street West), Toronto, ON

with special guests Carleton Stone and Grand Canyon!
http://www.carletonstone.comhttp://www.grandcanyonmusic.ca
Doors: 8:30pm
Showtime: 9:15pm
Emma-Lee Set Time: 11pm

Advance tickets $12 - available online:
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004823D07788DB
Or in person at Soundscapes and Rotate This!

"Backseat Heroine" in stores February 7th"

More info:

Emma-Lee - www.emma-lee.com

Film Screening: Invisible City @ The Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, ON - Thurs Feb 9th!

Invisible City is a moving story of two boys from Regent Park crossing into adulthood – their mothers and mentors rooting for them to succeed; their environment and social pressures tempting them to make poor choices. Turning his camera on the often ignored inner city, Academy-award nominated director Hubert Davis sensitively depicts the disconnection of urban poverty and race from the mainstream.

Winner Best Canadian Feature HOT DOCS 2010. Documentary about transformation of community and identity in Regent Park, Toronto.

Location: Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON

Thu Feb 09, 2012

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

120 mins

FREE

See a Toronto Star review here

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/760849--invisible-city-growing-up-fast-in-regent-park

More info: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM92980&R=92980

DK Ibomeka CD Release @ Hugh's Room, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 8th!

Canadian jazz vocalist DK Ibomeka puts his three-octave range to use on classic jazz material for his sophomore album, I'm Your Man. The album features George Koller (bass), Davide DiRenzo (percussion), Michael Shand (keys) and Kelley Jefferson (sax) as well as guest Pee Wee Ellis, who Ibomeka toured with in Europe.

Location: Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas Street West , Toronto , ON ,
Date: February 08, 2012

Tickets: $17 Advance/$20 Door (includes HST)
Performance: 8:30pm

To RSVP: Telephone: 416-531-6604 or visit http://www.hughsroom.com

Visit: http://www.dkibomeka.com/

KiSS 92.5 Presents DJ Pauly D @ The Sound Academy, Toronto, ON - Wed Feb 8th!

KiSS 92.5 Presents the Pre-Jersday Party featuring DJ Pauly D live at the Sound Academy on Wednesday, February 8th!

Start time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Sound Academy, 11 Polson St., Toronto, ON,
Age information: All Ages
Tickets: $41

Visit: http://www.ticketmaster.ca and http://www.sound-academy.com

Events at Harlem Restaurant, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 7th - Sat Feb 11th!

Tues Feb 7th - Roots Lounge Open Mic and Poetry Slam

February 7th, we will have a special edition of the Roots Lounge Open Mic and Poetry Slam, with the winner winning the right to represent Up From The Roots at the Vancouver International Poetry Festival in April.

If you want to have a say in who represents, come out to the Harlem Restaurant.

Open Mic and Poetry Slam Hosted by Dwayne Morgan

Admission: $10

For info email:info@upfromtheroots.ca

Doors 7pm
Show Starts at 8pm
Show time is 8pm.

Fri Feb 10th - Dan Mclean Jr

Pop, Soul, Current Hits

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Sat Feb 11th - Gibbran

Soul, Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Folk, RnB, Acoustic, Pop, Industrial, Experimental, Alternatives, Dance, World Music,.. just Music man! from the soul.. Honest songwriting without compromise (truthful/conscious lyrics with emotions and a heart at the core)without caring about sticking to any one style and discovering new styles along the way.. ever flowing like the river

www.gibbran.com
7:30pm - 11pm


Sat Feb 11th - Music Couture

LIFE Records Entertainment Group presents:
Music Couture - Mary J Blige Edition

Hip Hop, Old Skool, Funk, Old Skool Reggae, R&B and Soul

Hosts:
VERSE & Kwame Young
DJ: DJ Cali

Dresscode: Stylish & Mature
+Adm: $5
11pm - on

For more info visit: www.LifePulseBlog.com www.LifeRecordsEnt.com

HARLEM RESTAURANT

67 Richmond St. East
Toronto, ON.
416.368.1920

Dining Room Hours

Mon - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri - Sat 11am - 12am
Sun - 11am - 11pm


www.harlemrestaurant.com

info@harlemrestaurant.com

In The Heights @ Toronto Centre for the Arts, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 7th - Sun Feb 19th!

DANCAP PRODUCTIONS presents
Four-time Tony-Award® and Grammy®-Award Winner
IN THE HEIGHTS
Two Weeks Only at the Toronto Centre For The Arts
OPENS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Dancap Productions presents IN THE HEIGHTS, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards® - Best Musical, Best Music and Lyrics, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, as well the 2008 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album - at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, opening Tuesday, February 7 and running until February 19, 2012.

IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant, hard-working immigrant neighbourhood fuelled by the beat of a hip hop and Latin Broadway score. The Heights is a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is always hot and the windows are always open so the breeze can carry the rhythms of three generations of music.

The New York Times called IN THE HEIGHTS "An exuberant, animated shrine to the importance of family ties and being faithful to where you came from."

Find out what it takes to make living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home at the sizzling hot musical . . . IN THE HEIGHTS.

DANCAP PRODUCTIONS
Presents
IN THE HEIGHTS
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
February 7 - 19, 2012
Opening Night: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Tuesday - Saturday @ 7:30pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday @ 2pm

Ticket prices range from $34-$135 and can be purchased online at www.DancapTickets.com or by calling 416.644.3665 or 1.866.950.7469

Groups starting at 8 can save up to 25%, call 416.644.3666 or toll free at 1.866.960.7469

For more information visit www.DancapTickets.com

An Evening with Lawrence Hill @ The Law Society of Upper Canada, Toronto, ON - Tues Feb 7th!

In celebration of Black History Month, the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers are pleased to host a reception on February 7, featuring acclaimed Canadian author Lawrence Hill.

Hill’s work is known for touching on issues of identity and belonging. In 2008, he won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book for The Book of Negroes which was a
number one bestseller in Canada. Some of his other works include Any Known Blood, Black Berry, Sweet Juice: On Being Black and White in Canada and Some Great Thing.

Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Place: The Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
(Enter at eastside doors facing Toronto City Hall.)
Room: Convocation Hall

Members of the legal profession and public are invited to attend.

Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served.

This program is offered FREE OF CHARGE, however,
space is limited and registration is required by
February 3, 2012.

Register by sending an email to: equityevents@lsuc.on.ca .
Phone: 416-947-3413 or 1-800-668-7380, ext 3413.

Shelley Hamilton Productions Presents "A New Hope" @ ING Direct Downtown Cafe, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 5th, 19th & 26th!

Shelley Hamilton Productions Presents

A NEW HOPE
The Story of the 1st African Canadian Communities in Canada
Created by Shelley Hamilton in collaboration with Stan Christie
In support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Arts Fund.

SUN FEB 5th & 19th @ 3 PM
ONLY 4 PERFORMANCES!

SUN FEB 26th

2 performances @ 1 pm & 3 pm

“A New Hope” is a one-woman play based on the historical accounts of John Clarkson’s 1791 mission to America to improve the conditions of the Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia and to promote the colonization of Sierra Leone in Africa. The storyteller, through the voices of those who made the journey to Nova Scotia, tells of their hardships and hopes for a better life in this new land. Many found hope in the promises of John Clarkson, with the departure for some to Sierra Leone, Africa in 1792. The year 2008 marked the 225th anniversary of the Black Loyalists’ arrival in Nova Scotia and their creation of the first large free Black Community living in the world outside of Africa. “A New Hope” is a play created in honour of this celebration.

Shelley is doing her performances this February at Network Orange Cafe to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation Arts Fund Program, and its innovative use of the arts by African grassroots organizations that bring healing and hope to communities on the frontlines of the AIDS pandemic.

Location:

ING Direct Downtown Toronto Cafe
Network Orange (upstairs)
221 Yonge St
(N of Queen @ Shuter)

Tickets $25

Tickets can be reserved my emailing:
shelleyh@shelleyhamilton.ca

OR

calling: 416-826-6855
(pls type TICKETS in subject line)

Private Screening for Red Tails @ Canada Square, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 4th!

Private Screening Red Tails - Saturday, February 4, 2012

This event will showcase the organizational skills of our youth committee.
The youth committee chose the movie because they wanted to support the vision of George Lucas in telling this story and creating a lasting legacy of pride, determination and success. Let us stand behind them. We want to be sure that our capacity is overflowing.

Location: Canada Square, 2190 Yonge Street (Yonge & Eglinton), Toronto, ON

Time: Movie 9:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. (Doors will open at 9:00a.m.)

Prices: Adults 18+ $25 (movie ticket, popcorn & drink)
Youth 13 -17 $20 (movie ticket, popcorn & drink)
Children $13 (movie ticket, popcorn & drink)

To order tickets contact Lee at 647-438-1399.


See info about the film here http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485985/

Screenings of RasTa: A Soul’s Journey @ Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 4th - Sun Feb 26th! (Every wknd)

RasTa at the ROM, a new initiative to celebrate Black History Month, was created by In Search of Rastafari Inc. and SNR Agency in partnership with the ROM.

The HD feature length documentary, RasTa: A Soul’s Journey, tells the story of the epic journey of Rita and Bob Marley’s granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast, as she travels to eight countries around the world to explore the roots and evolution of the Rastafarian movement and the many cultures it has influenced. The film follows her travels to Ethiopia, England, Israel, South Africa, Canada, United States, India and Jamaica, while documenting Prendergast's personal transformation and understanding of Rastafari. The film includes interviews with Rita Marley, Damian Marley, UK entrepreneur Ras Levi Roots and poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

RasTa: A Soul’s Journey is executive produced/produced by Patricia Scarlett, produced by Marilyn Gray and directed and written by award-winning filmmaker Stuart Samuels.Following a private world premiere screening on February 1st, RasTa: A Soul’s Journey will be shown at eight free public screenings in the Signy and Cléophée Eaton Theatre at 2:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of February and is free with general Museum admission.

Location: Royal Ontario Museum, Signy and Cleophee Eaton Theatre, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON

http://rom.on.ca/news/releases/public.php?mediakey=34t43xl4de

View the trailer at: http://www.rastaonline.ca/rastarom

Love Jones Sundays @ No One Writes to the Colonel, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 5th!

NEW VENUE
Feb. 5th @ No One Writes to the Colonel
460 College St (@Bathurst), Toronto, ON

Hosted by True Daley

Spoken Word performances by:

Amani, Yursa, Erik Flowchild,
T and Miss Cola

Musical performances by:

Lady London

and Coming all the way from New York
Arin Maya


MUSIC by DJ Soulchild

Spinning the hottest New and old Hip-Hop, R&B, and Neo-Soul.


*Please remember to bring/donate a Black focused book for the Blackstone Foundation Library*

DOORS 7PM | COVER $10

Dress to impress - No sportswear

Syncopation: Life in the Key of Black @ The Al Green Theatre, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 5th!

Back by popular demand, the Archie Alleyne Scholarship Fund (AASF) presents a special re-staging of Syncopation: Life in the Key of Black for Black History Month. Thanks to our sponsor, TD Bank Group.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 @ 3:00pm
Admission: $40 in advance/$50 at the door
Location: Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Rd at Bloor Street, Toronto, ON
To purchase tickets call 416-924-6211 ext. 0 or http://www.algreentheatre.ca/

T&T 50th with Pan Fantasy @ Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON - Sun Feb 5th!

Come celebrate Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence with this musical extravaganza produced by the award-winning Pan Fantasy. The steelband will kick off the celebrations with a medley of classic calypsos that span generations, all the way to contemporary numbers, featuring a special homage to the mighty Mighty Sparrow!

Sunday, February 5, 2012
3:30PM – 5:00PM
Brigantine Room
York Quay Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON

Part of the Kuumba Festival
Visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com for a full list of events

Caribbean Tales Youth Film Festival Gala Brunch & Premiere of Better Mus' Come @ TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON - Sat Feb 4th & Sun Feb 5th!

CaribbeanTales Youth Film Festival (CTYFF) and TIFF join forces to celebrate Black History Month, with a presentation of Storm Saulter's award-winning film Better Mus' Come, a part of a special TIFF screening series entitled "Music, Magic, Clash: New Voices in the African Diaspora".

A fundraising Gala Caribbean Brunch at TIFF Bell Lightbox (Saturday, February 4 at noon) will recognize the 50th Independence Anniversaries of Jamaica and Trinidad, including the Canadian premiere of Better Mus’ Come, hosted by Cameron Bailey.

On February 5 at 3.45pm, Bailey will host a Youth and Community screening of Better Mus’ Come.

Set within the politically turbulent turf wars of 1970’s Kingston, Jamaica, Saulter’s film tells the story of the Green Bay Massacre, a landmark in Jamaica's political history, and a young gang leader who must choose between fighting for his tribe and making a better life for his five-year old son. Hailed as "heralding a new era in Jamaican filmmaking", Better Mus’ Come is currently on a successful festival tour and most recently won the Audience Award at the highly regarded Bahamas International Film Festival.

“We are excited to work with TIFF to grow and diversify Canadian audiences and help bring great Caribbean and Diaspora films to the world stage” says Frances-Anne Solomon, founder and CEO of CaribbeanTales.

Solomon says Better Mus’ Come is important because it represents a contemporary take on the region's historical reality. ”Young people need to know where they come from in order to step forward with confidence and pride. Better Mus’ Come is a fresh dynamic approach to the past that enhances our critical perspective on Canada’s children of the African Diaspora.”

Tickets are available at tiff.net and CaribbeanTales-events.com.

Proudly supported by Manifesto and Manifesto Jamaica!

Tickets: Brunch & Screening, $50.00, Screening only Feb 4th or 5th - $12.00

Official movie website: www.bettermuscome.com

For clip visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojESbV_okhA&feature=player_embedded