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  • February 2023

  • Fri 3

    Canada South Blues Society Proudly Presents the Blackburn Brothers

    February 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Canada South Blues Society Proudly Presents the Blackburn Brothers Description: The Canada South Blues Society proudly presents the Blackburn Brothers with special guest Tim Swaddling and a historical presentation by Elise Harding Davis. The Juno-nominated, multiple award-winning Blackburn Brothers, Underground Railroad descendants, are considered Toronto’s First Family of Blues. Tickets available at ticketscene.ca or at […]

    $35
  • Fri 3

    Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event

    February 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event All Teen Students can reserve their "FREE" dinner reservation. (Casual fun) email: coalitionforjusticeunityequity@gmail.com Dates: Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th. @7pmPasta, Dinner Roll, Beverages. After finishing up with exams, our students need a break. Free dinner and Visual Arts Show.Pop by, Bring your friends […]

    Free for All Teen Students
  • Sat 4

    Celebrating Black Voices: The Chevalier de St. Georges

    February 4, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    WSO concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Jessie Montgomery’s composition Shift, Change, Turn provides a new twist on the four seasons. Jessie is one of the most exciting new composers on the scene today. Vocalist Florine Ndimubandi sings Amazing Grace and Oscar Peterson’s 1962 Hymn […]

    $17 – $37
  • Sun 5
    Cari-Lynn Ristic

    Storytime @ River Bookshop 

    February 5, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Storytime @ River Bookshop  Amherstburg Freedom Museum Board Director, Cari-Lynn Ristic, is our guest reader for this week’s Storytime, and will read a selection of titles related to the Black experience.  Where: River Bookshop

    Free
  • Tue 7

    Beyond Freedom Black North American Border-crossers in the Emancipation Generation

    February 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

     Dept. of History, University of Windsor & the Essex County Black Historical Research Society presents, "Beyond Freedom - Black North American border crossers in the Emancipation Generation," with Dr. Adam Arenson, Manhattan College. Where: Performance Hall, SoCA Armouries, 37 University Ave. East

    FREE
  • Thu 9

    It Started With A Dream: The History Of The Amherstburg Freedom Museum (Presentation)

    February 9, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    It Started With A Dream: The History of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum  Amherstburg Freedom Museum Curator, Mary-Katherine Whelan, and Assistant Curator, Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, will give a presentation about the history of the Nazrey A.M.E. Church, Taylor Log Cabin, and Museum building, and their significance to Underground Railroad History and Black settlement in Canada. Where: […]

    Free
  • Fri 10

    AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Winter Market

    February 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Winter MarketDescription: Join students at the University of Windsor Main Campus for a Winter Market featuring a plethora of goods sold by Windsor-Essex Black-owned businesses. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) website and social media for further details.Date: Friday, February 10th, 2023Time: 10am-2pmLocation: CAW Student Centre Commons, […]

    Free
  • Fri 10

    Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event

    February 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event All Teen Students can reserve their "FREE" dinner reservation. (Casual fun) email: coalitionforjusticeunityequity@gmail.com Dates: Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th. @7pmPasta, Dinner Roll, Beverages. After finishing up with exams, our students need a break. Free dinner and Visual Arts Show.Pop by, Bring your friends […]

    Free for All Teen Students
  • Sat 11

    An Evening of Oscar Peterson: Film and Concert

    February 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    The Windsor International Film Festival and Windsor Symphony Orchestra present An Evening of Oscar Peterson, featuring the film Oscar Peterson: Black + White, plus a concert featuring the WSO and pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Your ticket includes the film, concert, and food between events. Oscar Peterson, regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all […]

    $17 – $37
  • Sat 11

    A Celebration of Oscar Peterson: Concert

    February 11, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents A Celebration of Oscar Peterson, a concert featuring the WSO and pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Oscar Peterson, regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, is among Canada’s most honoured musicians. Peterson’s Canadiana Suite, originally written as a ballet, will be performed with jazz trio and orchestra. Florence […]

    $17 – $37
  • Sun 12

    Windsor West Indian Association’s Annual Black History Brunch

    February 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Featuring delicious Caribbean cuisine, the Windsor West Indian Association’s annual Black History Brunch is happening 1:00-5:00 p.m. Admission $30 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased by calling (519) 945-0213 or by e-mail to secretary@wwia.club or at the door. Where: Caribbean Centre, 2410 Central Avenue, Windsor

    $12 – $30
  • Sun 12

    A Celebration of Oscar Peterson: Concert

    February 12, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents A Celebration of Oscar Peterson, a concert featuring the WSO and pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo. Oscar Peterson, regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, is among Canada’s most honoured musicians. Peterson’s Canadiana Suite, originally written as a ballet, will be performed with jazz trio and orchestra. Florence […]

    $17 – $37
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