Children of all ages are invited to the Whitby Public Library, Rossland Branch to celebrate Black History month by singing songs and reading stories that explore cultural awareness, empowerment and celebrating textured hair. Including a family friendly craft highlighting hair diversity.
This is a drop-in program, no registration is required.
Join medium Julie Ditta for a one-to-one Tea Leaf Reading at Lynde House Museum.
Registration required. $35 fee.
01:00pm - 04:00pmJoin us for the TIFF Ajax Film Circuit at the St. Francis Centre
Here’s your chance to watch films from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) without driving into the city, dealing with traffic jams and paying for parking - it’s all right here in Ajax! Film selections include Canadian and foreign made films, contemporary cinema and thought-provoking independent films.
Exhibiting Forgiveness
Tarrell (André Holland) is an artist on the road to success, whose life is disrupted by the return of his estranged, formerly abusive father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks), who is desperate to reconcile. All this amid his mother’s (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) declining health. As Tarrell grapples with resurfacing childhood traumas, the film explores themes of forgiveness, familial reconciliation and the complexities of healing. Exhibiting Forgiveness received critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of intergenerational trauma and for the nuanced performances of its cast.
Concessions and cash bar available.
Tickets are only $12 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc
07:00pm - 09:00pm
