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July 3 to July 6, Thursday to Sunday: Rencontre avec L'Afrique et Les Pays Créoles
Théâtre de Verdure du Parc La Fontaine, from 7:00 pm
Presented by Vues d’Afrique et Loto-Québec. Attendance is usually more than 10,000 people.
Free admission
Tél: (514)284-3322 poste 225
Fax: (514) 845-0631
Courriel: presse@vuesdafrique.org
Website: www.vuesdafrique.org
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July 6, Sunday: More Stamina; The Las Lap for Carnival
Shine Lounge, 3785 St. Laurent Boulevard, between Roy and Pine Avenue
Soca, Reggae Hip-Hop from Montreal and Toronto DJ's
Website: www.LasLap.com
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July 10 to July 13, Thursday to Sunday: Fokus Jamaica, Caribbean Tales 3rd. Annual Film Festival
Toronto (click logo at left or link below for details)
Sponsored by Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum.
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July 10 to July 20, Thursday to Sunday: Montreal's 22nd. Festival International Nuits d’Afrique
Place Émilie-Gamelin, Corner of Berri and St. Catherine Street, Metro Berri-UQAM
The best music from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, featuring five hundred artists from over 30 countries and activities for the whole family.
Info: (514) 499-9239
Website: www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com
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July 11, 12 & 13; Friday to Sunday: Montreal Reggae Festival Isle Bonsecours, Quays of the Old Port of Montreal, Métros: Square-Victoria, Champs-de-Mars, Place-d'Armes
With performing artists, Inword, Junior Kelly, Midnite, Mikey Dangerous, Morgan Heritage, Steel Pulse and Warrior King.
Tickets = $20 Friday, $30 Saturday, $40 Sunday, 6-day $200 VIP Pass, 6-day $1800 Super VIP for tourists (2 people) with 3 night at the 5-star Hilton Hotel ++, available at local outlets & online at TicketPro.ca
Website: www.montrealreggaefestival.com
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July 12, Saturday: South Shore Black Community Association's Day In The Park
Poly Arena Grounds, 3105 Rome Boulevard, Brossard, from 2 pm
For the family. Enjoy, food, drinks, music etc.
Tel: (450) 6776-3086; (450) 466-2636; (450) 678-8949
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July 19, Saturday: The Best of Uptown Comics, Just For Laughs
Metropolis, 59 St. Catherine East, two shows 8 pm and 11 pm
Adult humor with coarse language for 18 and over. Hosted by Bruce Bruce. With Craig Robinson, JB Smoove and more.
Tickets = $39.85, available online from Ticketpro
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July 20, Sunday: Trinidad Day in The Park
Angrinon Park, Lasalle, from 12 noon to 8 pm
Trini family day in the park.
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July 26, Saturday: Jamaica Day In The Park
St. Helen's Island
Enjoy Jamaican music, food and shows.
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August 2, Saturday: Toronto Caribana Street Parade
Exhibition Place, Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
An international celebration featuring sizzling music, colorful costumes, hot cuisine and performances that will lift your soul and set your spirit ablaze.
Join in the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America and watch Toronto come alive as the city explodes with pulsating rhythms and melodies. This colorful panorama is certain to bring a pleasing smile.
Website: www.caribanafestival.com/index.html
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August 2, Saturday: Carnival In Yuh Back-Yard 5
The Soca Valley @ Bella Gardens, 12700 Jane Street at King St., TORONTO, (Right off 1st Exit above Wonderland on 400 N). Gates Open 6pm // Showtime 9pm!
The biggest outdoor Soca Spectacular in North America - 6 acres to fete, over 20,000 capacity. 5 big bands. Popular Soca artists.
Tickets = $60, $95 super VIP, available online at www.ClubCrawlers.com
Info & tickets: (416) 831-1236
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August 9, Saturday: Jamaica Independence Banquet
Ruby Foo Hotel
More news soon
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August 16, Saturday: Ottawa Carnival Street Parade, Caribe-Expo
Ottawa, Ontario
The parade route is Ottawa River Parkway east to Wellington Street, continues east to Elgin Street then south to Laurier Avenue and ends at Festival Plaza.
(Activities in Festival Plaza until 11 p.m.)
Info: 613-729-1408
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August 23, Saturday: Ottawa Reggae Festival 2008
Le Breton Flats Festival Park, Booth St. and Scott St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1A1
Featuring Half Pint, Thriller U; Maxi Priest, Snow, Collie Buddz and much more. Log on to
Tickets now available (613) 806-6731
Website: www.ottawareggaefestival.com
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August 23, Saturday: A look At Barbados
Van Horne Park
(complete event listings and participants to follow this release)
This is a free open-air event open to all residents.
Info: Access Barbados, tel: (514) 735-3333
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August 30, Saturday: Post Jamaica Day Barbeque
Jamaica Association of Montreal. 4065 Jean Talon West (corner De La Savanne)
More news soon
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September 29, Monday: Janet Jackson Live
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December 8, Monday: Tina Turner Live
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