
Honour Black History Month in Downtown Toronto by supporting the remarkable contributions of Black artists, musicians, tastemakers, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Explore ways to experience the vibrant cultural landscape of our neighbourhood and celebrate black excellence with these suggestions:
3 Amazing Places to Dine



The Black Diamond Ball Event
The 10th Annual RBC Black Diamond Ball is taking place Saturday, February 22, 2025. This exceptionally glamorous affair at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel unites leaders, advocates, and allies in celebration of outstanding Black community and ally contributors while marking 10 years of excellence. Secure your tickets by clicking here.
The Trending Table Event
The Spice Food and Wine Group presents Black Grapes, a Black History Month celebration of Black winemakers and agents worldwide. February 20, 2025 at Stackt Market (28 Bathurst St) – Get tickets here.

Museum of Toronto

Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto
At the Museum of Toronto (401 Richmond Street West), explore films and archives by over 100 Black Canadians. With more than 500 personal narratives, discover the histories shaping contemporary Toronto’s spaces and places. Learn more
Un-Archiving Workshop
As part of the Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto exhibition, artist and curator Aaron T. Francis leads a workshop on archiving Black stories, voices, and experiences. Reflect on the past, present, and future of Black Canadiana through shared family photographs. Learn more
Curatorial Tours
Join the Museum of Toronto for a guided tour of Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1pm and 3pm. Learn more
TIFF Lightbox

In celebration of Black History Month, TIFF highlights Alison Duke’s Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story, making its Toronto premiere with a special live performance. TIFF Next Wave presents Rocks (dir. Sarah Gavron) alongside the free exhibition Vibrant Visions: The Art of Black Girlhood in Canada. The Wavelengths shorts program Cultural Rememory: The Films of Christopher Harris explores African American historiography through experimental cinema.
BAND Gallery


Temporarily located at 401 Richmond St W. in suite LL108, Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery fosters Black artists and culture, offers an accessible and educational community space. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creatives, their Emerging Artist Exhibitions provides a platform to showcase work and forge connections.
You can support this facility by clicking here to donate. By making a donation to Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue, you help maintain a safe space for Black artists and art from the African diaspora, fostering urgent and necessary conversations every day.
Spotlighting Black-Owned Small Business: My Dope Tee

Meet Matthew Romeo, the resilient entrepreneur behind My Dope Tee, a custom apparel business tucked away in The Tower Building at 110 Spadina Avenue. From overcoming adversity to building a thriving brand, Matthew’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and community. Read the full blog here.