The Afrikadey! Society in partnership with Epcor Centre for Performing Arts and the Calgary Public Library will be presenting series of events to commemorate Black History Month 2010.  Visit www.afrikadey.com for full details.
Wednesday, February 3rd:
Luis Tovar, Venezuelan percussionist in collaboration with Adrianne Williams, visual artist: Panel discussion titled "Africa to Americas-Rhythmic Exploration" featuring Tunde Dawodu, Chef Wayne, Sterlings Own and Luis Tovar.
Venue: Arts Learning Centre at Epcor Centre. Time: 6:30 pm-9:30pm. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 4th:
Youssou Seck, Senegalese musician in collaboration with Adrianne Williams, visual artist. Cheryl Foggo’s presentation of “Reclaiming The Rhythm” a multi-sensory exploration of music, movement and spoken word in repression and reclamation.
Venue: Jack Singer Concert Lobby at Epcor Centre. Time: 7pm-9pm. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 5th:
Tim Williams, Jazz musician with Adrianne Williams, visual artist.
Nathaniel Dett Chorale from Toronto performance at Jack Singer Concert hall at the Epcor Centre.
Venue: Jack Singer Concert hall. Time: 7pm-10pm. Cost: $28.00

Wednesday, February 17th:
Screening of the amazing movie "Pray The Devil Back To Hell".
Venue: Dutton Theatre, Downtown Central Library.  Time: 7pm. Cost: free.
Friday, February 19th:
Panel discussion on "What Is Black History" featuring Derrick Shirley, Dr. David Este, Jamilah Joseph and Francis Boakye. Moderated by Judy Gabriel.
Venue: Dutton Theatre, Downtown Central Library. Time: 7pm. Cost: free
Saturday, February 20th:
"Africans On Ice" skating party at Olympic Plaza. Skates and helmets are free!
Time: From 4-8pm.
Thursday, February 25th:
In conjunction with University of Calgary’s March 21 Committee, the first staged reading of "Things Fall Apart".
Venue: Boris Roubakine Recital Hall. Time: 7pm. Cost: free.
Friday, February 26th:
Staged reading of the theatrical adaptation of Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart".
Venue: Downtown Central Library mainfloor. Time 7pm, Cost: Free with registration.(Registration online at CPL)
Saturday, February 27th:
The African Caribbean Women Committee presents "Empowerment 2010: Yes She Can".
Venue: Cantos Music Foundation. Time: from 10am-2:30pm. Cost: Free
"Let The Children Come" celebrating the young generation of African descendants, featuring screening of the award winning film "Kirikou and the Sorceress", refreshments, coloring, storytelling, music and arts.
Venue: Cantos Music Foundation. Time: 2:30 to 4pm. Cost: Free
The Black History Month finale features a dance party with the band Cumako (Afro-latino groove) and Maximum Force (Reggae rhythm).
Venue: Cantos Music Foundation. Time: 8pm. Cost: $20 advance tickets. $25 at the door.