Events

September Book Club: Exploring Dreams and Identity with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Dream Count

September Book Club: Exploring Dreams and Identity with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Dream Count

September 26, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
$0.00
As September ushers in cooler evenings and golden sunsets, I'm incredibly excited to dive into a narrative rich with dreams, ambition, and the unyielding power [...]
August Book Club: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

August Book Club: Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

August 29, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
As August winds down and we hold on to the last golden days of summer, the Black Women Connect Book Club is diving into a [...]
Join Us for July Book Club: James by Percival Everett

Join Us for July Book Club: James by Percival Everett

July 25, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us on Friday, May 30 at 7 PM as we dive into James by Pulitzer Prize finalist Percival Everett—a bold, brilliant retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s point of view. This powerful novel reclaims a voice long silenced and challenges how we understand freedom, history, and the American canon.
🤍 Black Women Connect Annual All-White Garden Party 🤍

🤍 Black Women Connect Annual All-White Garden Party 🤍

July 19, 2025    
2:30 pm - 11:15 pm
📍 Private Residence, Pickering (address shared after RSVP)🎟️ FREE | Members & Friends Welcome🔗 RSVP directly on the website (Event post) ✨ You’re Invited It’s [...]
Black Women Connect Trip to Essence Festival 2025

Black Women Connect Trip to Essence Festival 2025

July 3, 2025 - July 7, 2025    
All Day
Essence Festival 2025 Details: Dates: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 – Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana What to Expect: Flights: We will coordinate [...]
Join Us for June’s Book Club: The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters

Join Us for June’s Book Club: The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters

June 27, 2025    
7:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Join us on Friday, June 27 at 7 PM as we unravel the mystery of The Lagos Wife by Vanessa Walters. When Nicole disappears from her picture-perfect life in Lagos, her aunt Claudine digs into the secrets beneath the surface—and what she finds will change everything.
Join Us for April’s Book Club: Grown Women by Sarai Johnson

Join Us for April’s Book Club: Grown Women by Sarai Johnson

April 25, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us on Friday, April 25th at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening with Grown Women by Sarai Johnson—a stunning multigenerational novel exploring Black motherhood, healing, and legacy. Let’s come together to share, reflect, and connect through this powerful story. 📍Via Zoom | 💬 RSVP by April 22
Join Us for February’s Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

Join Us for February’s Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

February 28, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Join Us for February’s Book Club: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis As we step into February, we’re excited to bring you another enriching and thought-provoking [...]
March’s Book Club: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

March’s Book Club: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb

February 28, 2025    
12:00 am
Join Us for March’s Book Club: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb As we welcome March, we’re excited to bring you another engaging and thought-provoking [...]
January Book Club Meeting  - This Could Be Us by  Kennedy Ryan

January Book Club Meeting - This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

January 31, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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We are excited to announce our January book club selection and event details! This month, we will be reading This Could Be Us by the award-winning and bestselling author Kennedy Ryan.
November Book Club Meeting: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

November Book Club Meeting: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

November 29, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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November Book Club Meeting: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
October Book Club Meeting: Seven Days in June" by the acclaimed author Tia Williams

October Book Club Meeting: Seven Days in June" by the acclaimed author Tia Williams

October 25, 2024    
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Join Black Women Connect's October Book Club on October 25 at 7 PM via Zoom to discuss "Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams. Connect with like-minded readers and explore themes of love, trauma, and second chances. RSVP now!
September Book Club Meeting: "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan

September Book Club Meeting: "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan

September 27, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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Join Black Women Connect's September Book Club on September 27 at 7 PM via Zoom as we dive into "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan. Explore themes of love, loss, and healing in this compelling novel. RSVP now
Join Us for the 2024/25 Mirvish Theatre Season! 🎭 - ONGOING EVENT

Join Us for the 2024/25 Mirvish Theatre Season! 🎭 - ONGOING EVENT

September 14, 2024 - July 31, 2025    
12:00 am
Calling all theater lovers! We are thrilled to invite you to experience the magic of musical theater with Black Women Connect as we attend shows [...]
August Book Club: "Children of Anguish and Anarchy" by Tomi Adeyemi

August Book Club: "Children of Anguish and Anarchy" by Tomi Adeyemi

August 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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Join our August Book Club meeting on August 30 at 7 PM via Zoom, featuring "Children of Anguish and Anarchy" by Tomi Adeyemi. Dive into the discussion about Zélie and Amari's epic journey to restore magic in Orïsha.
Stratford Festival Visit

Stratford Festival Visit

August 3, 2024    
12:00 am
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Dear Black Women Connect Members, We are excited to announce our upcoming cultural outing to the prestigious Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario! This event promises [...]
July Book Club Meeting  - River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta

July Book Club Meeting - River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta

July 26, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for our July Book Club meeting, hosted by Black Women Connect! This month, we are diving into the captivating novel River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta. This book promises to be a rich and engaging read, filled with vibrant storytelling and profound themes that resonate deeply with our community.
Join Us for the Spectacular Annual White Party 2024 - Mardi Gras Edition!

Join Us for the Spectacular Annual White Party 2024 - Mardi Gras Edition!

July 13, 2024    
1:45 pm - 11:45 pm
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Date: July 13th, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM – Late Black Women Connect invites you to step into the vibrant and celebratory world of Mardi Gras [...]
June Book Club Meeting: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

June Book Club Meeting: Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

June 28, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📚 Explore the Provocative World of "Chain-Gang All-Stars" in Our June Book Club Meeting This June, join us for a compelling and thought-provoking discussion on [...]
15 Jun

Brunch + AGO Visit

June 15, 2024    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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We will have brunch at AGO Bistro and take in the exhibit below: EXHIBITION OVERVIEW What does “home” mean to you? Featuring works produced by [...]
May Book Club Meeting - "What Never Happened" by Rachel Howzell Hall

May Book Club Meeting - "What Never Happened" by Rachel Howzell Hall

May 31, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📚 Uncover Mystery and Suspense with "What Never Happened" in Our May Book Club Meeting Get ready for a thrilling ride this May with our [...]
April Book Club Meeting - "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead

April Book Club Meeting - "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead

April 26, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📚 Dive into the Intriguing World of Harlem in the 1960s with Colson Whitehead's "Harlem Shuffle" Join us for our April book club meeting as [...]
Dinner + An Enchanting Evening at the Symphony - Prokofiev's Piano

Dinner + An Enchanting Evening at the Symphony - Prokofiev's Piano

March 23, 2024    
8:00 pm
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An Enchanting Evening at the Symphony Join us for a captivating night that promises not only a feast for your taste buds but also a [...]
March Book Club Meeting - The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

March Book Club Meeting - The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

March 22, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
📚 Book of the Month: "The House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson About the Book: Dive into the captivating world of "The House of Eve," [...]
Brunch & Three Sisters @Obsidian Theatre

Brunch & Three Sisters @Obsidian Theatre

March 16, 2024    
1:00 pm
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We are excited to announce a special outing for members of Black Women Connect to the Canadian Premiere of "THREE SISTERS," a thought-provoking co-production by [...]
Dinner + When Sisters Speak

Dinner + When Sisters Speak

March 9, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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We have a group outing for dinner and to attend When Sisters Speak is North America's largest and longest-running spoken-word concert, amplifying the voices of Black [...]
February Book Club Meeting: Delving into 'Maame' by Jessica George

February Book Club Meeting: Delving into 'Maame' by Jessica George

February 23, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We are excited to announce that our February book club selection is the remarkable debut novel "Maame" by Jessica George. This insightful and heartwarming story [...]
January Book Club Meeting - "Memphis" by Tara M. Stringfellow

January Book Club Meeting - "Memphis" by Tara M. Stringfellow

January 26, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dear fellow book enthusiasts, it is with great excitement that we announce the November book club meeting at Black Women Connect. Get ready to immerse yourself in the powerful narrative of "Memphis" by the talented author, Tara M. Stringfellow. This spellbinding debut novel takes us on a captivating journey through three generations of a Southern Black family, unveiling the transformative power of one daughter's discovery.
November Book Club Meeting - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

November Book Club Meeting - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley

November 24, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Greetings, fellow book lovers! We are thrilled to announce the November book club meeting at Black Women Connect, where we will embark on a compelling [...]
October Book Club Meeting  "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

October Book Club Meeting "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

October 27, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dear readers and book club enthusiasts, we are delighted to announce the October book club meeting at Black Women Connect. This month, we have chosen [...]
September Book Club Meeting: The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb

September Book Club Meeting: The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb

September 29, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Greetings, fellow book enthusiasts! We are excited to announce the September book club selection - The Violin Conspiracy" by Brendan Slocumb.  Prepare to be captivated [...]
Let's Brunch and Explore "Feels Like Home" at the AGO Bistro and Gallery

Let's Brunch and Explore "Feels Like Home" at the AGO Bistro and Gallery

September 23, 2023    
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
AGO
We are delighted to invite you to a special outing that embodies the essence of art, culture, and community. Let's gather for a soul-warming brunch [...]
Annual White Party @the Lake – High Tea Edition for Black Women Connect!

Annual White Party @the Lake – High Tea Edition for Black Women Connect!

July 29, 2023    
2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Date: July 29th, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM - Late Join us for an unforgettable day of elegance, camaraderie, and celebration. Get ready to indulge in [...]
Join July Book Club Meeting - Finding Me by Viola Davis

Join July Book Club Meeting - Finding Me by Viola Davis

July 28, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome, book lovers! It's that time of the month again when we gather to discuss a captivating literary journey. This July, our book club has [...]
June Book Club Meeting - Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn

June Book Club Meeting - Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn

June 30, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
A finalist for the New York Public Library Fiction Award A Grand Prix Littéraire of the Association of Caribbean Wri12:00 AM7ters Selection Named a Best [...]
May Book Club Meeting - Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

May Book Club Meeting - Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

May 26, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In May, we will be reading Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett. A twisty, voice-driven thriller for fans of Megan Miranda and Jessica Knoll, in which no [...]
07 May

BMO Kids Help Phone Walk

May 7, 2023    
12:00 am
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we will be participating in BMO Walk so Kids Can Talk to help give young people’s feelings a place to [...]
March Book Club Meeting - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

March Book Club Meeting - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

March 31, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dear members of Black Women Connect, We are excited to announce that our book of the month for March 2023 is Black Cake by Charmaine [...]
February Book Club Meeting: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times By Michelle Obama

February Book Club Meeting: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times By Michelle Obama

February 24, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER - ONE OF TIME'S 100 MUST-READ BOOKS OF 2022 - In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady [...]
Dinner  + When Sisters Speak

Dinner + When Sisters Speak

February 11, 2023 - February 26, 2023    
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
January 27th, 2023 Book Club Meeting

January 27th, 2023 Book Club Meeting

January 27, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Attention Black Women Connect Book Club members! Our January book club meeting is just around the corner and we are excited to discuss The Love [...]
November Book Club Meeting: Black girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayme Allen

November Book Club Meeting: Black girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayme Allen

November 25, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Due to COVID meetings are via Zoom The first novel in a captivating three-book series about modern womanhood, in which a young Black woman must [...]
October Book Club Meeting: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

October Book Club Meeting: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

October 28, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 28th, 2022 Book Club Meeting: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour

Explore our exciting range of events designed to foster community, celebrate culture, and promote personal and professional growth. From our monthly book club meetings and author readings to dynamic social gatherings like our annual All White Party, Black Women Connect offers opportunities to build lasting relationships and engage in meaningful discussions. Join us for workshops, networking events, and cultural festivals that celebrate Black excellence and empower our members.

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