# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An immersive afternoon highlighting Black history, culture, and creativity.About this EventStories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History is more than an event — it’s an immersive cultural experience.Join us on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at the Shenkman Arts Centre for an afternoon that blends community, creativity, and celebration. From the vibrant vendor market featuring entrepreneurs from all backgrounds — because everyone has a role in celebrating Black history — to an inspiring afternoon of live performances, spoken word, and a thought-provoking panel discussion led entirely by Black creatives and professionals, this event highlights the voices and artistry that have too often been overlooked.✨ When: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM✨ Where: Harold Shenkman Hall, Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa✨ Who: Open to all ages — families, art lovers, community members, and alliesAt the market, you’ll discover handcrafted goods, delicious treats, and creative products from a wide range of vendors, while the stage will spotlight Black artists, storytellers, and thought leaders — ensuring they receive the platform and recognition they deserve.Whether you’re shopping, connecting with inspiring speakers, or soaking up the rhythm of live music and storytelling, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh perspectives, and a heart full of inspiration.Our Mission is simple: to uplift Black voices, support local entrepreneurs, and create a space where community and culture come alive.Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMThe Marketplace of StoriesInfo: Explore a vibrant vendor market where entrepreneurs from all backgrounds share their crafts, treats, and creations — because celebrating Black history is for everyone.?: 03:00 PMRaise a GlassInfo: The bar opens! Refreshments, laughter, and conversation as the community comes together before the Main Stage program.?: 03:30 PMDoors to the FutureInfo: Theatre doors open — find your seat and prepare to be moved by powerful voices and performances.?: 03:45 PM - 05:00 PMThe Main StageInfo: The main stage will come alive, featuring live performances by Black artists and professionals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/stories-and-sweets-celebrating-black-history/100001635248023859
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, business, art, music, live-music, theatre, entertainment, shopping, spoken-word, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 27.96, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Shenkman Arts Centre (Lower Lobby)
- **lat**: 45.4806423
- **long**: -75.5113908
- **full address**: Shenkman Arts Centre (Lower Lobby), 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History being held?
  - **A:** Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History takes place on Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre (Lower Lobby), 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, Canada.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History?
  - **A:** Tickets for Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History are priced at CAD 28 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityThe Marketplace of StoriesCAD 23 + CAD 3 feeAvailableThe Main Stage (Marketplace + Theatre)CAD 28 + CAD 3 feeAvailable2 for 1 Admission – Marketplace of StoriesCAD 12 + CAD 2 feeAvailable2 for 1 Admission – The Main stageCAD 15 + CAD 2 feeAvailableChild Admission (12 & Under)FreeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History?
  - **A:** Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History is organized by Stories and Sweets.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Stories & Sweets: Celebrating Black History sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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