Montreal Caribbean Fashion Week
From May 7- May 9, it will be three glorious days with three different shows for the Montreal Caribbean Fashion Week. On Thursday May 7 it will be the Gala Red Carpet opening night at Multi Faith Chaplaincy Concordia University- Loyola Campus 7141 Sherbrooke St. West then on Friday May 8 it’s Fashion Forward Friday where you can wear your weird fashion shoes and walk the catwalk to win prizes also at Multi Faith Chaplaincy Concordia University and to wrap up things on Saturday May, 9 it’s Fashion Night Out with Glitz and Glamour at the same location.
For tickets and info www.playmasmontreal.com or (514) 620-6612.
Pre-Mother’s Day Brunch
The Antigua & Barbuda Association of Montreal Inc. calls out all Montrealers to their Pre-Mother’s Day brunch at La Manoir 5319 Notre-Dame-de-Grace on May 3 at 2pm.
For more info (450) 672-3286 or (514) 233-8067.
Contestants For Montreal Carnival Pageant
The Montreal Carnival Pageant is looking for young ladies between the ages of 18 to 25. The pageant sponsored by vincypicnic.com and Ghost coiffure takes place on May 30. For info (514) 951-3194 or (514) 779-5628.
Miss Teen Carnival Pageant Contestants
Looking for contestants between the ages of 13-18yrs old.to enter Miss Teen Carnival Pageant
For more info (514) 691-8054 or (514) 735-6936
BTW’s Random until April 4
Lucinda Davis has been winning rave reviews for her performance in Black Theatre Workshop’s main-stage presentation of Random, written by Debbie Tucker Green and directed by Micheline Chevrier. The play about the impact of random violence on family life is at the MAI (Montreal Art Interculturels) 3680 rue Jeanne-Mance, until April 4, For show times, tickets and info (514) 982-3386 or www.imagotheatre.ca.
Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement
Jazz & the Civil Rights Movement Lecture Series with Andy Williams: How Jazz Artists since the 1920s Contributed to Social Change in America on February 18-April 8 (Wednesdays) from 6-8PM $49 for one, $172-$215 for eight-week course
Conference at McGill University 688 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal QC, H3A 3R1.
For more info contact 514-398-5212 or visit the event website http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/personal-and-cultural-enrichment-pace
Born To Rise Launch Event
On Saturday April 25, Born to Rise will launch its activities at the Westmount High School auditorium, 4350 St Catherine West at 7pm. The evening will be celebrated with a series of inspirational performances and speakers Doors open at 6pm. For info. (514) 978-9228 or (438) 886-9228 or www.eventbrite.ca.
Montserrat Assoc. Spring Breakfast
On Saturday April 25, the Montserrat Association invites Montrealers to their spring breakfast. From 9am to 1pm, enjoy a delicious selection of foods at the Westmount Baptiste Church Hall, 411 Roslyn (entrance Sherbrooke). For tickets and info (514) 744-1058, (514) 368-1006
(438) 876-2386.
Guyana Assoc. Bake Sale
On Saturday April 26 from 11am join the Guyana Association of Montreal once more for their annual bake sale. Treat yourselves to Guyanese and West Indian cuisine delicacies.
For orders (450) 445-0747 or (514) 926-1797.
Tea party in May date to be followed.
Hairoun Fundraising Dance
On Saturday May 2 from 10pm groove with Quebec’s best netballers at La Manoir 5319 NDG ave. (Corner Decarie) for their fundraising dance. Doors open at 10pm. Music ranging from reggae, soca, R&B to Hip Hop from New Concept Crew and Colour Squad.
I Am Special fundraising concert
On Sunday May 3, join Caribbean Voices and the Philip E. Layton School for their I Am Special fundraising concert. At 4pm, Stefin Noel, Martin Albino, Constantine Greenaway, Jenna Noel, Warren Lumsden, Arlene, West-Can Folk Performing Company, Caribbean Voices and many others will be at 4350 Saint Catherine Street West (Bus 90). All proceeds go to the Philip E. Layton School for the visually impaired. For tickets and info (514) 484-6111 or (514) 368-7008.
Roots Cultural Assoc. Anniversary
Roots Cultural Association will be celebrating its 38th anniversary with Montreal’s 2015 Carnival band launching of “From North to South” on Saturday May 2 from 6pm-12am at the Cote-des-Neiges Community Centre 6767 Cote-des-Neiges road (corner of Goyer).
Free admission.
For info call (514) 884-0488; (514) 927-0450; (514) 880-7837; (438) 933-8445; (438) 935-5266 or visit their website at www.rootsculturalassociation.com or email mascamp@rootsculturalassociation.com.
Mother’s Day Celebration
Hilltoppers in collaboration with Bestbite Catering invites all Mothers and others for a celebration of Mothers on Sunday May 10 at Hampton Inn & Suites 1900 Trans-Canada Highway. Witness a live performance by Barbadian Calypso Legend Singing Francine, a dance competition, a fashion show and other live entertainment.
Oldies Dance 2015
The Club Social Antillais Inc. invites all you party fans on June 6th for the Oldies Dance. From 9pm to 3am, enjoy fishcakes, a solid bar and music by DJ Austin at Le Manoir Ballroom, 5319 Avenue Notre Dame de Grace. Tickets are $15.
For more info 1(450) 4996528
Celebration of Womanhood
Black Moses will be bringing Trinidad & Tobago Calypso Monarch finalist Tigress to Montreal for an Annual Mothers Day special “Celebration of Womanhood” to Caribbean Paradise 8080 Newman Blvd.
Also hear other talents including Lady B, Sheryl, Caribbean Voices, Arline, Ezra and West Can on Sunday May 10 from 6pm.
For more info (438) 937-1924or (514) 363-8080
Mother’s Day Brunch
On Sunday May 10, the Grenada Nationals Association of Montreal invites you to their annual Mother’s Day Brunch. From 1pm to 6pm, enjoy music by DJ Fire Blaze and entertainment for the entire family at Le Manoir, 5319 Notre Dame de Grace (corner Decarie).
For costs and info (514) 483-2178, (514) 561-8546, or (514) 369-5788.
