Social/Performance: VISIBLE hosted by Kendall Gender | $18.18, Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 9:00pm– Junction, 1138 Davie Street Vancouver, BC [TFD PRESENTS]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/visible-tickets-530887738517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: VISIBLE RETURNS and with its biggest cast ever 👀 During Black History month, we must remember that Black Love, Celebration and Art is just as valuable as Learning and Educating. We must always remember that our biggest successes come from uplifting and inspiring others. Thank you to all the …

Workshop: Camp Mamadou Diabaté – Join our Day Camp of African drumming with the MASTER OF THE TALKING BALAFON! – MAMADOU DIABATÉ | Monday, February 20, 2023 @ 12:00pm – 10:00pm | $27.54 – Victoria Edelweiss Club,108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC [AFRICAN ARTS & CULTURAL SOCIETY – ISSAMBA CENTRE]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/camp-mamadou-diabate-tickets-478153789857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: Mamadou Diabate is an award winning balafon master and composer born in Burkina Faso. His formation “Percussion Mania” is worldwide the only one with two Balafon as lead instruments. Their music is a journey deep into the heritage of West Africa on the highest musical level of arrangements. Mamadou …

Social: AFROBEATS SUNDAYS WITH JAY BLING!| $17.31, Sunday, February 19, 2023 @ 10:00pm– 2:00am – Cabana Lounge, 1163 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC [SESE WORLD ENTERTAINMENT]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afrobeats-sundays-with-jay-bling-tickets-517258071817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: JOIN US FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND SUNDAY FEB 19 TO CELEBRATE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH HENNESSY! It’s going be a big night! We have our resident DJ’s : DJ ROCKSTAR AND DJ CHELSEA AND GUEST DJ: WORLDWIDE DJ JAY BLING with THE MONEY TEAM (FLOYD MAYWEATHER's DJ) It will be …

Community Event: The History of Hogan’s Alley with Wayde Compton and John Atkin | $20.50, Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 4:30pm– 6:00pm Vancouver Police Museum & Archives 240 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC [THE VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-history-of-hogans-alley-with-wayde-compton-and-john-atkin-tickets-526196998387?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Event Description: The Downtown Eastside was one of the first places in Vancouver settled by European, African, and Asian people. This historic neighbourhood, which includes Gastown, Strathcona, and Chinatown, was once the thriving business and cultural centre of Vancouver. Over the decades, gentrification, a lack of affordable housing, and the forced …

Performance: Abande – Winter event in West Vancouver 2023 February 18. Jazz music, Afro Pop, Afro traditional music, Rock music, Iranian traditional music, drumming by a South African percussionist Mbuyiselo | $38.15, Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 6:00pm– 11:00pm -100 Capilano Road, West Vancouver, BC [JABULILE DLADLA, ALANA BENIC & ABDUL SAID]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/abande-tickets-433432737987?aff=ebdsbeac Event Description: Winter event in West Vancouver 2023 February 18. Jazz music, Afro Pop, Afro traditional music, Rock music, Iranian traditional music, drumming by a South African percussionist Mbuyiselo. From east, west & South of Africa to Iran, and Canadian musicians. Don't let the winter isolate you, come and enjoy fabulous night with great …

Comedy: Mufaro Mbudzi’s Scheduled Meditation | $21.86, Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 6:30pm– 8:00pm -The Red Room, 398 Richards St, Vancouver, BC [JUST FOR LAUGHS VANCOUVER 2023]

For more information: https://tickets.jflvancouver.com/jflvan/#/a5f957cf-e678-4089-80bf-49e039671083/shop/search?fac=JFLVAN&locale=en-CA&skin=jflvan Event Description: The Red Room 398 Richards St Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y2 Scheduled Meditation is the comedy, meditation and fashion brand/agency, founded by standup comedian and fashion designer Mufaro Mbudzi! At Just For Laughs Vancouver 2023, Mufaro and Scheduled Meditation present “THE DREAM STATE” , featuring standup comedy, plus guided meditation! …

Community Event: Celebrating Black History Month – With Diana Braithwaite | Free but register, Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 7:00pm– 8:00pm -Vancouver Island University, Cowichan Campus 2011 University Way North, Cowichan, BC [COWICHAN INTERCULTURAL SOCIETY]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-black-history-month-with-diana-braithwaite-tickets-524031180367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description Celebrate Canada's Black History with Diana Braithwaite! Black-Canadians have many wonderful and proud stories to celebrate with the world! Blues singer and Black historian Diana Braithwaite takes the audience back in time to look at some of the interesting stories and individuals that have played an important role in …

Social/Listening Party: Rights Back At You: A Podcast Listening Party| Free but register, Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 6:00pm– 8:00pm – Massy Arts Society, 23 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC [MASSY ARTS SOCIETY]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rights-back-at-you-a-podcast-listening-party-tickets-527871888027?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete Event Description: On Thursday, February 16 at 6pm, join Massy Arts Society, Massy Books and Amnesty International Canada for the launch of brand-new podcast, Rights Back at You. Hosted and produced by Daniella Barreto, the show offers an unflinching look at anti-Black racism, policing, and surveillance in Canada and beyond. The …

Film Screening: Women’s Centre x OOC Black Resistance Movie Night | Free but register – Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 5:00pm -7:00pm | Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Dr, Maggie Benston Centre 2212, Burnaby, BC [SFSS WOMEN’S CENTRE]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-centre-x-ooc-black-resistance-movie-night-tickets-530782704357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Event Description: Join the Women's Centre and Out on Campus for an evening event in the GSS Lounge to celebrate Black filmmaking with Aisha (2022)!

Social/Paint Night: Sankofa’s Sip & Paint with Live DJ| $64.67, Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30pm– 9:30pm – Pacific Arts Market, 1448 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC [PACIFIC ARTS MARKET]

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sankofas-sip-paint-with-live-dj-tickets-326590981417 Event Description: *****ENTRANCE IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE BUILDING***** Experience the joy of creativity at its best. Everyone has an Artist within themselves, allow yourself to explore with colors and textures and create your own masterpiece. Please use rear entrance (accessible from alleway). The Sankofa SIP & PAINT starts …