February marks Black History Month and provides an opportunity to celebrate and honour the legacy of Black Canadians.
Locally, residents will be able to take park in several events in the Region of Waterloo throughout the month.
Conestoga College ABC Black History Event
Programming for African, Caribbean, and Black-identifying students that aims to provide peer-to-peer connection.
When: Feb. 3, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 299 Doon Valley Dr, Kitchener
Art From the Heart Processing Night
An opportunity for people to come together to share in the healing nature of art.
When: Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Christopher Dr., Cambridge
Amplify (Navigating The World While Black)
Emcees Jon Corbin, Es, Creo and Anthony Sawyers play songs with the theme of “navigating the world while Black.”
When: Feb. 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo
Exodus: The Bob Marley Tribute-THEMUSEUM
A Bob Marley tribute band will be performing live, headlined by Juno award winning musician Lazo.
When: Feb. 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 10 King St W, Kitchener
Black History Month 2023 Launch
Celebrate Black history, Black heritage and Black achievement during this one day event to kickoff Black History Month.
When: Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener
Our Hair Story Empowerment and Education Hair Workshop
This event is centred around learning, maintaining, embracing and understanding Black natural hair.
When: Feb. 12, 12 p.m.
Where: 200 Christopher Dr., Cambridge
Black Love Day
This internationally recognized day will focus on love for yourself, love for the creator, love for your family, love for the black community and love for the black race.
When: Feb 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 1 N Square, Cambridge
Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region Black Resource Fair
The Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region will be hosting their second annual resource fair.
When: Feb. 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 65 Hanson Ave, Kitchener
Caribbean Carnival
Celebrate the carnival with the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region.
When: Feb. 18, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N, Waterloo
University of Waterloo: Elevating Black Excellence in the Workplace Panel Discussion
An opportunity to reflect and learn more about Black talent in the workforce.
When: Feb. 22, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m,
Where: Virtual
Black History Month Celebration: Celebrating History and Weaving our Dreams
A full day of Black history celebrations.
When: Feb 25, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 1 N Square, Cambridge
Legacy Showcase: Past, Present and Future
Music Is My Weapon and The Freedom Marching Project collectively worked together to deliver this showcase of black culture through music, dance, fashion, food and art.
When: Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m.
Where: 36 King St. W, Kitchener
This list will be updated as more events are announced.