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It’s the first weekend in February which means awesome Black History Month events are starting around the city, including a bigger at the Harbourfront Centre. That, plus a poutine festival, Beyonce versus JT video dance party and more! Just part of the awesome events happening in Toronto this weekend, February 5-7.
Kuumba
http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/kuumba/
The Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month with awesome African hip hop, comedy, poetry, art and talks. Kuumba is the annual event (it means creativity in Swahili) that’s one of the biggest showcases of African culture in Toronto. Check out the Black Like She comedy event on Friday at 7:30 – 19+.
When to go: Friday to Sunday, various times
Where at? The Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W
Tickets: admission is free
La Poutine Week
http://www.lapoutineweek.com/en
Stuff yourself with frites, cheese curds and creative gravies and other toppings all weekend for the last few days of La Poutine Week. Tons of varieties are being served up at over a dozen restaurants around Toronto and the GTA.
When to go: various times
Where at? various locations, get the app for details
Tickets: prices vary by location
Feast in the East
http://burndownthecapital.weebly.com/
The East End’s monthly party with food, music and art happens this weekend, with live tunes by Bile Sister, Dorothea Paas, Eyeballs and Cupcake Ductape.
When to go: Saturday, 9 pm
Where at? Anchored Social Club, 899 Queen St. E
Tickets: $10 in advance (Circus Books And Music, Cask Music, Soundscapes and Rotate This) and includes free dinner, or $12 at the door.
Queen B vs. JT Video Dance Party
https://www.facebook.com/events/1659619180959210/
Crush your best “Put a Ring On It” dance at the video dance party on Saturday night at the Gladstone, that pits Beyonce against Justin Timberlake in a battle of the sexes to decide who’s got the best moves and the best hits. Note: Neither JT nor Bey will be there. This is a video dance party, folks. Live performances by the Girls Club and Tynomi Banks are in store, though.
When to go: Saturday, 10 pm
Where at? The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. E
Tickets: $12.25
