10am - 6pm
Landsdowne Park, Horticulture Building
Discover Jamaica at Ottawa Welcomes the World. A fun filled family event, free of cost to the public, showcasing the sights, sounds and flavours of Jamaica. Experience the vibrant and rich cultural heritage of Jamaica throughout the course ofthe day, by rocking to a wide repertoire of musical presentations and savouring the aroma and the exotic cuisine for which Jamaican is renowned. Explore the intricacies of the country through a varied display of quality Jamaican products, experience the warm Jamaican hospitality and enjoy a first hand encounter with our culture.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
11:30 am check-in for golfers; 6:30 pm dinner
The Anderson Links Golf & Country Club, 4175 Anderson Road, Ottawa
Annual BCSF Golf Tournament, in support of the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund bursary program. CHECK IN TIME: 11:30 AM. PUTTING CONTEST BEGINS: 11:30 AM (ON ARRIVAL) - for 1 hour only - FIFO.TOURNAMENT FORMAT: SCRAMBLE BEST BALL. HAPPY HOUR: 6:30pm & dinner. Donation/Cost of the Tournament which includes Golf plus Cart/ $150 Or join us for dinner only @ $55.00 per person. Payable to the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund (BCSF). COMPLIMENTARY JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES (Happy Hour) at 6:30 PM – followed by Dinner, a 50/50 Raffle plus the distribution of prizes. YOUR COMPLETED FORM, WITH FULL PAYMENT, must be returned to the Golf Committee no later than: Friday, Aug. 04th, 2017: Preferably by E-mail to [email protected]
Thursday, August 10, 2017
10 PM (doors open) - 2 AM
St. Anthony's Banquet Hall, 523 St. Anthony St., Ottawa, ON K1R 6Z9
CONCERT: DAVIDO. David Adedeji Adeleke better known by his Stage Name Davido, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. On the heels of many sold-out shows around the world and one of the most exciting years of his extraordinary career, the Afrobeat superstar will be taking his fans on a thrilling journey of wonder as he sing his biggest career- defining hits live on stage including: Skelewu /Aye/ Gobe/ Coolest kid in Africa/ If /Fall and more more. Online ticket purchase at www.eventbrite.ca In person purchase at: Pili Pili Restaurant - 205 Dalhousie St. (Lower town); African Queen - 2430 Bank St. (South Keys area); YKO Chicken 375 McArthur Ave. (Vanier); Teranga Restaurant - 332 Wilbrod St. (Sandy Hill) More info, tickets etc: 613-265-6119
Friday, August 18, 2017
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON K1N,
CONCERT: Capital Funk: Nile Groove & Mercy, Please! two seriously funky bands coming together for a night of the livest funk, soul, R&B, and reggae in the city. Featuring: Mercy, Please! are a collective based in Toronto bringing intense, original soul, R&B, and funk music with a fresh new sound:https://youtu.be/YwOVZMgPPUc?list=PLGjC1cFpxgzxvkI2NwUd3R08xaM6Qf7hq
https://mercyplease.ca/
Nile Groove: An institution in Ottawa soul and Reggae since the band started in 2012. With a repetoire of soulful originals and some of your favourite covers, Nile Groove always give an unforgettable performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP1vu9kCe04
Cover charge: $10 at the door
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Starting at 12 noon
Blackburn Community Park, 190 Glen Park (behind the Metro)
15th Annual DAPO FUN DAY. There will be live performances and a DJ on location all day. Delicious BBQ along with various activities for the kids and sport tournaments (3-on-3 Basketball and 7-v-7 soccer). Not to mention the amazing raffle and prizes! There is a little bit for every one of all ages to enjoy. So come down and enjoy the positive atmosphere and help us share the message of non-violence and peaceful conflict resolution. All proceeds go to the Dapo Agoro Peace Awards and Bursaries. Please note: To register for the tournaments direct message Moji Iris at https://www.facebook.com/moji.agoro
Saturday, August 19, 2017
12 PM - 6 PM
The Cultural Arts Studio, School Of Afro-Caribbean Dance, 40 Colonnade Rd., Ottawa, Ontario
NewLife BBQ & Bazaar Fundraiser. NewLife Project Inc is a Not -for-Profir Organization that provides outreach for at risk women in Ottawa and West Africa. The Cultural Arts Studio is proud to assist with the fundraising efforts to send clothing & school backpacks to their mission in Sierra Leone, Ghana & Cote d'Ivoire. African Food & African Style BBQ on sale in addition to African inspired clothing, jewellery and accessories
Sunday, August 20, 2017
10 AM - 8 PM
Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario
Celebrating Canada’s 150th and Trinbago Day. Hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Eat yummy, freshly prepared Trinidadian foods, see books and artifacts from, and about Trinidad, and take in some EXOTIC Trinidadian flora being flown in directly from Trinidad just for this event. Move to a variety of sweet music, enjoy a fashion show featuring the Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design, flying in directly from Trinidad, get some good belly laughs from Comedian Jean Paul (if you don’t know Trinidadian humour, and you can appreciate ‘true wit’, you will be in for a nice surprise). Go here to get a preview: www.jeanpaulcomedy.com
And there's MORE! SO MUCH MORE! FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, August 24, 2017
7pm - 10pm
Westboro Beach Cafe, 745 Ottawa River Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario K2B5L7
Fiesta Cubana - at the beach! Enjoy a real hot Cuban party at the beach, which live music by Ottawa´s best latin band FIESTA CUBANA.
From 7pm -10pm, at Westboro Beach Cafe. $10 cover charge - awesome mojitos!
Saturday, August 26, 2017
11:00am-2:00pm
Heartwood House, 400 McArthur Ave., Vanier
Seniors’ Late Breakfast presented by The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. Cost: Seniors $10.00/Adults $15. For more info and tickets: Carol Campbell – (613) 294-6750, Joanne Robinson – (613) 292-3375, Myra Flash (613) 733-6619. Bring your friends and Family!!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
6:30pm
LiVE! on Elgin, 220, Elgin St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7
"Tell Em' Girl!" showcase, featuring a lineup made up of young powerful black women in our community. Prepare to experience a powerful spoken word showcase featuring a lineup of women whos' words of truth, wisdom, confidence, and power will leave you standing at your feet. This event launches the new initiative Tell Em' Girl! Here, we aspire to provide the women and girls of our community with a platform to speak out against the injustice that they face, and to be confident and proud of who they are unapologetically. Tickets are 5$ and everyone must pre-register via this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ tell-em-girl-tickets- 36706188197