Events

Upcoming events and programs from AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives.

Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Cosmic Northside Conference 2.0: The Afrofuturistic Canadian Arts Conference
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Cosmic Northside Conference 2.0: The Afrofuturistic Canadian Arts Conference

November 20, 2026 – November 21, 2026 Day 1 (Nov 20): 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST (Virtual) · Day 2 (Nov 21): 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (PAMA Brampton) Online (Zoom) & Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), 9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON

Cosmic Northside 2.0 is a free, two-day bilingual Afrofuturistic Canadian arts conference featuring artist presentations, panel discussions, keynote speakers, live performance, and community dialogue.

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Past Events

Community Art Exhibition

May 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026 AstroSankofa Studios, Jane Finch Mall

Join us for our annual community art exhibition featuring local Black artists.

Community Art Exhibition - Canada

April 10, 2026 – April 10, 2026 Harbourview Cultural Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Northern Expressions is a vibrant, community-driven art exhibition celebrating the creativity of local Canadian artists.

City Community Celebration

City Community Celebration

May 13, 2026 – May 13, 2026 Jane Finch Mall - Northside Entrance

COSMIC STRIKERS - YZD ART WALK TOUR & SOCCER BALL DESIGN WORKSHOP - July 11, 12 and 15, 2026

COSMIC STRIKERS - YZD ART WALK TOUR & SOCCER BALL DESIGN WORKSHOP - July 11, 12 and 15, 2026

July 11, 2026 – July 15, 2026 34 Hanover Rd, North York, ON M3K 0E2

Cosmic Strikers: Kicking Goals, Painting Futures is a free, World Cup 2026-inspired community arts series presented by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives in partnership with YZD. Join us July 11, 12, and 15 for interactive chalk murals, creative soccer art workshops, guided public art tours, augmented reality experiences, and free street soccer activations. Celebrate creativity, community, and the spirit of the beautiful game through art, technology, and play. Presented by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives in partnership with YZD, with support from the City of Toronto and participation from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Toronto Secretariat Street Squad Activation Team and the Canadian Street Soccer Association (CSSA). Registration for July 11 or July 12 > 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/play-on-the-runway-tickets-1987643436023 Registation for community tour - July 15 > 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cosmic-strikers-yzd-art-walk-tour-soccer-ball-design-workshop-tickets-1993205830294?aff=oddtdtcreator

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