1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate Public Consultation Ottawa. The Ontario government’s Anti-Racism Directorate wants to hear your ideas on addressing systemic racism. We are holding public meetings to hear which priority anti-racism issues you think the directorate should address. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AT THIS PUBLIC MEETING. More public meetings will take place across the province. Visit www.ontario.ca/antiracism for more information.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
3:00PM to 6:00pm
400 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. in conjunction with Jaku
Konbit has rescheduled the Let's Talk Presentation on housing for Black seniors: Interactive session will feature a panel discussion followed by a social. As light refreshments will be served please confirm your attendance at any of the following numbers: (613)523-9085, (613) 567-0600
Saturday, December 3, 2016
social at 7:00pm / dinner buffet at 8:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion, 330 Kent Street (at MaClaren), Ottawa
SARNA - South African Rainbow Nation Association Christmas Potluck dinner. Music By Zulu Boyz. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 1st to [email protected]/ [email protected] / [email protected]
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Dinner at 7pm
Polish Hall, 379, Waverley St., Ottawa (Bank & Waverley)
Bel-Air Cricket & Social Club Presentation Dinner-Dance. Music by DJ Cruss. Buffet dinner. Door prizes. Tickets: $40 for dinner & dance; $20 for dance only. Available from: 613-314-2040; 613-266-1422; 613-228-6197
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Doors at 7pm; Show at 8pm
Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, Ontario K1N7A2
CONCERT: Mercury Lounge, Tribal Threat and CKCU present: All Star Ritual Trio Featuring - Kahil El'Zabar / David Murray / Harrison Bankhead. Opening and Closing DJ set by Tribal Threat DJs. Kahil El’zabar, David Murray, Harrison Bankhead - Three Modern Music Masters, who have been at the forefront of creative exploration and compositional diversity over the past four decades - recognized by their peers to be consummate virtuosos, who possess ingenious interpretations within the history and future of Great Black Music! These three wise men know firsthand what's genuine and real. They've all played and recorded with Legends, they're the miracle of a profound sound, within a priceless opportunity not to be missed. These cats express brilliantly what true musicians feel and see, which is the epiphany to be free! They're body and soul, in a moments notice, that ignites the call to have a ball with the one and only El'Zabar All Star Trio! $15 in advance / more at the door
www.mercurylounge.com
Saturday, December 10, 2016
6:30pm – 1:00am
Good Companions Seniors Ctre, 670 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2
Midezor Ewe Association 10th anniversary celebration (2006-2016). Celebrate a historical milestone while enjoying outstanding African cuisine, drumming, traditional dances from Western, northern and southern Ghana...and helping raise funds to purchase wheelchairs for Korle bu Teaching and hospitals in Ghana. Admission: $35 (adults), $60 (percouple), $25 (students). To reserve tickets contact PATIENCE @ 613.830.0659; ETHEL @ 613.740.1418; L&F Montego Place (St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans); M & J Tropical Store (Merivale Rd.)
Saturday, December 10, 2016
6:00 P.M.
Christ's Chapel Bible Church, 2285-A7 St. Laurent Blvd.
Christ's Chapel Bible Church Christmas Cantata. THEME: GOD WITH US.
Saturday December 10, 2016
Doors open at 6pm
32 Colonnade Ave., Ottawa
Zimbabwe (Ottawa) Community Association Christmas Party. Admission: adults: $35, students: $25; Youth aged 13-18: $15; children aged 12 and younger: free
Sunday December 11 , 2016
2pm -5pm
Knights of Columbus Hall 260 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa
Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Annual Christmas Party. Cost: $5(Members), $15(Non-Members), Kids 10 and under free Gifts for kids 10 and under (Please RSVP the number of kids 10 and under attending)
Sunday, December 11, 2016
6pm - 11pm
20 Range Road, Ottawa, Ontario
The Network of Black Business and Professional Women's Sixth Annual Christmas Cocktail Evening. RSVP by Friday December 8th at 8:00pm as there's limited space: [email protected]). Tickets available online at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/6th-annual-christmas-cocktail-evening-tickets-29406074360?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
*Members: $32.40 ($30); *Member plus 1: $69.51 ($65); *Member family of 4: $85.40 ($80); *Non-Member: $43($40); *Child: $11.20 ($10). Parking: Street and nearby lots.
Saturday, December 17
2 PM
1820 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1E2, Canada
Samaritan Support Services of Ottawa-Carleton (SSSOC) hosts its 3rd Annual Community Christmas Dinner. Cost: FREE. Interested in donating? Volunteering? Contact: [email protected] OR 613-729-3172, Option #2 for the church coordinator, OR 613-316-7333 for the dinner coordinator
Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17, 2016
7:30 pm
McPhail Baptist Church on (249 Bronson Ave. at Lisgar)
6th Annual Gospel Christmas Concert featuring Rev. Ernie Cox, London Trio Plus, and other guest soloists.The Christmas concert format will include blues, some jazz and gospel! Carols will also be sung. Tickets are $35 – and it’s a family friendly evening. More info at: http://erniecox.com and [email protected]
Sunday, December 18, 2016
4pm - 8pm
Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Ave. West)
2016 Kwanza Annual Celebration, presented by Jaku Konbit. THEME: "Kujichagulia" - Self-Determination. Celebrate family, community and culture! Program includes drumming, singing, cultural dances, dub poetry and more refelcting the rich diversity of the African and Caribbean communities. Dinner and refreshments on sale. Tickets are $25.00 for adults; $15.00 for youth; free for children 10 and under. For more info and tickets: 613-567-0600 email: [email protected]
Saturday December 31, 2016
Doors open at 9pm
Masonic Centre, 2140 Walkley Road, Ottawa
New Year's Eve Party. Come and ring in the New Year with Beverly, Jennifer and Judith! Tickets $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Music by DJ David Supersound. Champagne and snacks at midnight.For more info/tickets: 613-744-3359, 613-731-0495, or 613-807-2866. Tickets also available at Savannah 613-731-7878