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Black History Month Celebration

2025-02-01 12:00:00 2025-02-01 14:00:00 America/Regina Black History Month Celebration Celebrate Black History Month with the opening reception of the Black Prairies art exhibit, free refreshments, musical performances and a beading craft station. Families welcome. Central Adult - Central Adult

Saturday, February 01
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 12:00:00 2025-02-01 14:00:00 America/Regina Black History Month Celebration Celebrate Black History Month with the opening reception of the Black Prairies art exhibit, free refreshments, musical performances and a beading craft station. Families welcome. Central Adult - Central Adult

Central Adult

Central Adult

Celebrate Black History Month with the opening reception of the Black Prairies art exhibit, free refreshments, musical performances and a beading craft station. Families welcome.

This event will be held on the 2nd floor mezzanine of Central Library. Drop-in. No registration required. 

Following the Black Prairies Artist Talk from 11:00am to 12:00pm, join us for the art exhibit's reception and RPL's opening celebration of Black History Month!

  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm: Beading craft station facilitated by Adanna Odoh
  • 12:30pm - 1:00pm: Drumming by Saskatoon-based drummer and dancer, Joseph Ashong
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm: AfroClef Live Band  performance

About Joseph Ashong (featured above): Joseph Ashong is a Master drummer, professional dancer,, choreographer, composer, recording artist and teacher. He was born in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. He is of both Ga and Krobo tribal heritage. He came to Canada in 1991 and has performed with many ensembles and in 1997, Ashong was presented with Music Africa’s “Best Male Performer” award. He resides in Saskatoon with his family. 

About AfroClef Live Band (featured above): Based in Regina, AfroClef Live Band is a reputable band known for its versatility and experience with a passion for quality music. AfroClef Live Band started in June 2012, and it offers services in live music for corporate, social and individual events.


Presented as part of Black History Month
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Learn and Personal Interest |

TAGS: | Special Event | Music | Multicultural | Food and Drink | Family |

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Central Library, the largest of the nine Branches in the Regina Public Library system, is a social and informational hub in the heart of downtown Regina. The Library maintains an extensive calendar of programs, training opportunities, art exhibits in the Dunlop Art Gallery, along with film screenings in the Library's very own repertory film theatre!

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