Upcoming events.
Figuration Life Drawing
Join us for an intimate evening of figuration life drawing, where visual art and live music meet in real time. On March 5th, I’ll be providing a live, improvisational soundtrack on trumpet—creating a responsive soundscape that supports focus, flow, and creative exploration.
These sessions offer artists of all levels a chance to engage deeply with the human form while immersed in a warm, thoughtfully curated atmosphere. Whether you’re sketching, painting, or simply observing, the music will move with the room—subtle, expressive, and rooted in jazz, soul, and improvisation.
Come draw. Come listen. Come be part of a shared creative moment.
High Notes, Clear Minds Workshop
Join upcoming High Notes, Clear Minds workshop: a Hip Hop-based cannabis education session created by and for Black communities.
We’re blending:
• Cannabis harm & risk reduction
• Evidence-based information
• Hip Hop culture
• Community-led dialogue
Friday, March 6th
6:00–7:30 PM
TAIBU Community Health Centre
Limited spots | RSVP hmcn-1.eventbrite.com
Link in bio to learn more.
Powered by @ocs__canada Social Impact Fund
#HighNotesClearMinds #HipHopHealing #BlackHealth #CannabisEducation #CommunityCare
SHOUT! The Band
On Saturday, March 7th, I’m hitting the stage with SHOUT! The Band at DROM Taberna for our first show of the year — and we’re coming in loud.
As one of Toronto’s biggest and most electrifying brass bands, SHOUT! doesn’t just perform… we ignite rooms. Big horns. Deep grooves. New arrangements. Fresh originals. The kind of energy that moves your body before your mind even catches up.
We’ve been building a ton of new music over the winter and this night will be the first time it all comes to life in front of a crowd. If you’ve been to a SHOUT! show before, you already know — it’s sweat, soul, and celebration. If you haven’t, this is the one to start with.
Come ready to dance.
Come ready to feel something.
Come ready to SHOUT.
📍 DROM Taberna
📅 Saturday, March 7
🎺 SHOUT! The Band
See you there.
Soulful Jazz Duo with Jared Higgins
Join us at Johnny G’s Café for an intimate evening of soulful jazz on Thursday, March 12 from 8–11 PM. Trumpet and guitar in conversation — warm tones, familiar standards, and a few surprises — in one of Toronto’s coziest dining rooms.
Whether it’s a date night, a catch-up with friends, or a solo glass of wine at the bar, come settle in and let the music carry you. 🎺✨
The Meet & Greet with Rudy Ray
The Meet & Greet with Rudy Ray
📍 Pamenar
🗓 March 10
⏰ 8:30–10:30PM
📍 Toronto
I’m back in the city.
Join me for an intimate evening at Pamenar as we celebrate my return to Toronto with unreleased music, live trumpet, and exclusive readings from my unpublished books exploring mental health, music, mood regulation, and culture.
Come listen, connect and come vibe.
Limited space. Bring a friend.
Here’s free link to RSVP on eventbrite here
#RudyRay #MeetAndGreet #TorontoEvents #LiveMusicTO #HealingNotes #MusicAndMentalHealth
Leaves of Legacy
Leaves of Legacy is officially arriving at @stacktmarket Market.
This Black History Month, DiversityTalk invites you into an immersive public exhibition exploring the cultural and historical legacy of cannabis across Black communities. Expect thoughtfully curated installations, real artifacts, and an educational experience grounded in public health, memory, and cultural knowledge.
Stackt Market, Toronto
February 25 to 27, 2026
Free | 19+
Opening Night | February 25 (6-10pm)
Join us for a guided tour of the exhibition, a dynamic panel discussion launching new work from the Institute for @shsi.ca (The Institute for Sustainable Health and Social Impact) and @hiphop.healing, intentional networking, and featured clips from Rasta’s Journey by Donisha Pendergast and Patricia Scarlett.
Reserve your spot in advance or drop in during exhibition hours. We look forward to welcoming you into a space designed for reflection, dialogue, and community connection.
Thank you to the @ocs__canada for the continued educational partnership and recognizing the importance on Black communities in this legal regulatory landscape!
Link: leavesoflegacy.eventbrite.com
#torontoevents #blackhistorymonth #toronto #publichealthmatters #eventstoronto
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— at Stackt Market.
Toronto Black Film Festival 2026
The stage is set. The vibes are live.
Join us for the TBFF Live Performances Series; Four nights of powerful spoken word, soulful music, and electrifying sounds celebrating Black artistry during Toronto Black Film Festival.
7 West Café | 7 Charles St. W.
February 12–15, 2026
10 PM EST
Come for the films, stay for the culture.
Full schedule at TorontoBlackFilm.com
#TBFF26
Black Leaders in Health Awards
The 4th annual DLSPH Black Leaders in Health Awards will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Save the date and join us in honouring Black leaders whose work shapes public health, health systems, and community wellbeing—while shining a light on impactful leadership and contributions.
Our 2026 Award Recipients are:
• Keddone Dias, Executive Director of LAMP Community Health Centre
• Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh, Executive Director of the Black Health Education Collaborative and Assistant Professor in the Clinical Public Health Division at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto
• Donatus Mutasingwa, Family Physician, Academic Chief, Oak Valley Health
and Assistant Professor in the Deptartment of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto
• Sanjana Jones, Master of Public Health (Black Health) Candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto
Your Roots are Showing Folk Festival Ireland
Your Roots Are Showing - Ireland's Folk Conference kicks off this week in Belfast and will host official showcases and the Waleed Kush Afro Jazz Ensemble will be in attendance
Union Summer presents The Rudy Ray Show
Live Music Every Summer Sunday Night at Union Station, Toronto
Shout Presents Brass Beats
Check it outtttttt -
Y'all, we been working on this for a MINUTE and we are SO excited to be launching our new series with It's Ok*, right in the HEART of downtown Toronto!!
Brass Beats is weekly NOLA Hip Hop & Funk jam, featuring a different SUPER SECRET guest host EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT - 10:30pm until 1am!
We've got some of the MOST talented artists we've ever worked with lined up for this, bringing you a different, phenomenal show every single week, playing music like you've never heard before - the SHOUT! way!!
Y'all, we promise you don't want to miss a single one!!
There's limited space, so get your advanced tix while you cannnnn!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-beats-week-1-tickets-886508911017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HnTGeHLmVgiyy8l71Qo1uIMUCvVrjGz-9hWa8rGSiTm9t0Ijg0IZgBCU_aem_Aenq29yb6gP5wQIEvdFz9eTE0kixGzecJE4_lc6E78sQn4Rhv_pNKL_qtJjyO6T5A-SC3s9-kfw7U21dQy4qcaDm
Union Summer presents The Rudy Ray Show
Live Music Every Summer Sunday Night at Union Station, Toronto
Shout Presents Brass Beats
Check it outtttttt -
Y'all, we been working on this for a MINUTE and we are SO excited to be launching our new series with It's Ok*, right in the HEART of downtown Toronto!!
Brass Beats is weekly NOLA Hip Hop & Funk jam, featuring a different SUPER SECRET guest host EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT - 10:30pm until 1am!
We've got some of the MOST talented artists we've ever worked with lined up for this, bringing you a different, phenomenal show every single week, playing music like you've never heard before - the SHOUT! way!!
Y'all, we promise you don't want to miss a single one!!
There's limited space, so get your advanced tix while you cannnnn!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-beats-week-1-tickets-886508911017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HnTGeHLmVgiyy8l71Qo1uIMUCvVrjGz-9hWa8rGSiTm9t0Ijg0IZgBCU_aem_Aenq29yb6gP5wQIEvdFz9eTE0kixGzecJE4_lc6E78sQn4Rhv_pNKL_qtJjyO6T5A-SC3s9-kfw7U21dQy4qcaDm
Union Summer presents The Rudy Ray Show
Live Music Every Summer Sunday Night at Union Station, Toronto
Shout Presents Brass Beats
Check it outtttttt -
Y'all, we been working on this for a MINUTE and we are SO excited to be launching our new series with It's Ok*, right in the HEART of downtown Toronto!!
Brass Beats is weekly NOLA Hip Hop & Funk jam, featuring a different SUPER SECRET guest host EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT - 10:30pm until 1am!
We've got some of the MOST talented artists we've ever worked with lined up for this, bringing you a different, phenomenal show every single week, playing music like you've never heard before - the SHOUT! way!!
Y'all, we promise you don't want to miss a single one!!
There's limited space, so get your advanced tix while you cannnnn!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-beats-week-1-tickets-886508911017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HnTGeHLmVgiyy8l71Qo1uIMUCvVrjGz-9hWa8rGSiTm9t0Ijg0IZgBCU_aem_Aenq29yb6gP5wQIEvdFz9eTE0kixGzecJE4_lc6E78sQn4Rhv_pNKL_qtJjyO6T5A-SC3s9-kfw7U21dQy4qcaDm
Union Summer presents The Rudy Ray Show
Live Music Every Summer Sunday Night at Union Station, Toronto
JAMII & SUMMER WORKS (Copy)
While Jamii regularly hosts outdoor programming throughout the year to unite our community on various occasions, and SummerWorks aims to showcase new and innovative Canadian work, I want to emphasize that the event dates have been deliberately chosen around August 1st to align with Emancipation Day. This intentional scheduling allows us to curate a program centered on the overarching theme of emancipation.
Please note that, although we won't explicitly market the event as an Emancipation Day celebrationwe do plan to acknowledge this significant day on the event itself to raise awareness among our audience. The essence of our intent holds great meaning to us. There is no need for you to adjust or alter your performance based on this thematic elementTIMES AND LOCATION:
The performances would be in the early evening (around 6 to 8pm), in David Crombie park, where Jamii’s home is. The performance would be outdoors (we have a back up space indoors in case of bad weather).
AUDIENCE:
Our events are free, open to everyone (all ages, with families), and free. We expect between 100 and 250 audience membeYou can find out more about our organizations here:
www.jamii.ca
http://summerworks.ca/about-us/rs.
JAMII & SUMMER WORKS (Copy)
While Jamii regularly hosts outdoor programming throughout the year to unite our community on various occasions, and SummerWorks aims to showcase new and innovative Canadian work, I want to emphasize that the event dates have been deliberately chosen around August 1st to align with Emancipation Day. This intentional scheduling allows us to curate a program centered on the overarching theme of emancipation.
Please note that, although we won't explicitly market the event as an Emancipation Day celebrationwe do plan to acknowledge this significant day on the event itself to raise awareness among our audience. The essence of our intent holds great meaning to us. There is no need for you to adjust or alter your performance based on this thematic elementTIMES AND LOCATION:
The performances would be in the early evening (around 6 to 8pm), in David Crombie park, where Jamii’s home is. The performance would be outdoors (we have a back up space indoors in case of bad weather).
AUDIENCE:
Our events are free, open to everyone (all ages, with families), and free. We expect between 100 and 250 audience membeYou can find out more about our organizations here:
www.jamii.ca
http://summerworks.ca/about-us/rs.
JAMII & SUMMER WORKS
While Jamii regularly hosts outdoor programming throughout the year to unite our community on various occasions, and SummerWorks aims to showcase new and innovative Canadian work, I want to emphasize that the event dates have been deliberately chosen around August 1st to align with Emancipation Day. This intentional scheduling allows us to curate a program centered on the overarching theme of emancipation.
Please note that, although we won't explicitly market the event as an Emancipation Day celebrationwe do plan to acknowledge this significant day on the event itself to raise awareness among our audience. The essence of our intent holds great meaning to us. There is no need for you to adjust or alter your performance based on this thematic elementTIMES AND LOCATION:
The performances would be in the early evening (around 6 to 8pm), in David Crombie park, where Jamii’s home is. The performance would be outdoors (we have a back up space indoors in case of bad weather).
AUDIENCE:
Our events are free, open to everyone (all ages, with families), and free. We expect between 100 and 250 audience membeYou can find out more about our organizations here:
www.jamii.ca
http://summerworks.ca/about-us/rs.
Shout Presents Brass Beats (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Check it outtttttt -
Y'all, we been working on this for a MINUTE and we are SO excited to be launching our new series with It's Ok*, right in the HEART of downtown Toronto!!
Brass Beats is weekly NOLA Hip Hop & Funk jam, featuring a different SUPER SECRET guest host EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT - 10:30pm until 1am!
We've got some of the MOST talented artists we've ever worked with lined up for this, bringing you a different, phenomenal show every single week, playing music like you've never heard before - the SHOUT! way!!
Y'all, we promise you don't want to miss a single one!!
There's limited space, so get your advanced tix while you cannnnn!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brass-beats-week-1-tickets-886508911017?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0HnTGeHLmVgiyy8l71Qo1uIMUCvVrjGz-9hWa8rGSiTm9t0Ijg0IZgBCU_aem_Aenq29yb6gP5wQIEvdFz9eTE0kixGzecJE4_lc6E78sQn4Rhv_pNKL_qtJjyO6T5A-SC3s9-kfw7U21dQy4qcaDm