1. Salute bowie, help a hospice
David Bowie devotees are showing love for the late pop icon via a tribute concert thats also a benefit for the Kensington Hospice. Head to Stardust To Blackstar: A Tribute To David Bowie at the Garrison, 1197 Dundas West, on Friday (February 5), 9 pm, where bands perform covers of Bowies tunes. All proceeds go to the not-for-profit home for people with life-limiting illnesses. $5. garrisontoronto.com.
2. Are black youth a threatened species?
Spoken work artist Shadya Yasin and Jane-Finch Action Against Poverty community activist worker Sabrina Butterfly Gopaul discuss institutional violence against black youth are they an endangered species? at a Harbourfront panel moderated by Desmond Cole, Saturday (February 6), 3 pm, as part of the Kuumba Festivals Black History Month offerings. Free. Brigantine Room, 235 Queens Quay West. harbourfrontcentre.com.
3. Lesson for the urban beekeeper
The Toronto Beekeepers Co-operative is offering a day-long workshop on apiary basics Saturday (February 6), 9:30 am to 4 pm, for aspiring beekeepers. Learn about managing hives without getting stung (too badly), bee biology and life cycles and more. $45. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge. Register at torontobees.ca.
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