The Rhythm & Blues Committee is thrilled to present our exciting events lineup . We have a variety of events planned throughout the months for all ages.
For more information and registration links, please check out the details below.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is a hands-on empowerment program for girls ages 10–18 that blends braiding skills, self-love, and entrepreneurship in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn how to care for hair, master braiding techniques, from foundational styles to more advanced looks and build real, practical skills they can use beyond the program.
Beyond technical skills, Hair Joy focuses on self-love, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. The program creates a safe and supportive space where girls can express themselves, gain leadership skills, and discover how their talents can turn into real income opportunities.
Hair Joy is more than learning to braid. It is about confidence, community, self-expression, and creating opportunities for the future.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is a hands-on empowerment program for girls ages 10–18 that blends braiding skills, self-love, and entrepreneurship in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn how to care for hair, master braiding techniques, from foundational styles to more advanced looks and build real, practical skills they can use beyond the program.
Beyond technical skills, Hair Joy focuses on self-love, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. The program creates a safe and supportive space where girls can express themselves, gain leadership skills, and discover how their talents can turn into real income opportunities.
Hair Joy is more than learning to braid. It is about confidence, community, self-expression, and creating opportunities for the future.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is a hands-on empowerment program for girls ages 10–18 that blends braiding skills, self-love, and entrepreneurship in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn how to care for hair, master braiding techniques, from foundational styles to more advanced looks and build real, practical skills they can use beyond the program.
Beyond technical skills, Hair Joy focuses on self-love, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. The program creates a safe and supportive space where girls can express themselves, gain leadership skills, and discover how their talents can turn into real income opportunities.
Hair Joy is more than learning to braid. It is about confidence, community, self-expression, and creating opportunities for the future.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is a hands-on empowerment program for girls ages 10–18 that blends braiding skills, self-love, and entrepreneurship in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn how to care for hair, master braiding techniques, from foundational styles to more advanced looks and build real, practical skills they can use beyond the program.
Beyond technical skills, Hair Joy focuses on self-love, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. The program creates a safe and supportive space where girls can express themselves, gain leadership skills, and discover how their talents can turn into real income opportunities.
Hair Joy is more than learning to braid. It is about confidence, community, self-expression, and creating opportunities for the future.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Vision
This program is an experience designed to equip young men with tools for emotional, mental, and social well-being through basketball, mentorship, and healing, while shaping them into confident future leaders.
Building Forward Together
Carrying Forward Black Brilliance Through the Generations
Join us during Black History Month for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration of our community’s strength and vision. This gathering will feature live cultural performances, the sharing of key community insights and priorities, and meaningful opportunities to connect with local leaders, families, and organizations.
Together, we will honour the brilliance of past and present generations while coming together to shape what’s next. Come be part of an uplifting space rooted in culture, community, and collective progress.
Healing The Future
Here’s to the young leaders rising—learning, healing, and building a future rooted in strength, joy, and possibility.
Join Rhythm & Blues Cambridge in celebrating Black History Month 2026, with our first ever Youth Leadership Summit! This day is designed specifically for Black youth (ages 12+) to connect, be inspired, and be heard. This summit will feature a motivational keynote, interactive workshops, mental health and wellness conversations, and creative activities focused on building confidence, resilience, and leadership.
Together, we’ll launch the Black Youth Crisis Support System and create a safe, uplifting space where young people can share, learn, and grow. Lunch will be provided.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Vision
This program is an experience designed to equip young men with tools for emotional, mental, and social well-being through basketball, mentorship, and healing, while shaping them into confident future leaders.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Vision
This program is an experience designed to equip young men with tools for emotional, mental, and social well-being through basketball, mentorship, and healing, while shaping them into confident future leaders.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Vision
This program is an experience designed to equip young men with tools for emotional, mental, and social well-being through basketball, mentorship, and healing, while shaping them into confident future leaders.
Emancipation Day Celebration
🎉 Emancipation Day Celebration – July 26, 2025 | 1–7 PM | Soper Park, Cambridge 🎉
Join us for an unforgettable day of culture, community, and celebration at the Emancipation Day Celebration hosted by Rhythm & Blues Cambridge!
🗓 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Location: Soper Park, Cambridge
We’re bringing the energy, the rhythm, and the soul with incredible live performances from:
🎤 Justice Kumari (headline act)
🎶 The Human Rights Band
🔥 Keelz
🎵 Reggae Addiction
...and many more!
Expect dance and movement that will lift your spirit and move your feet with:
💃 Carnival Spice
🌀 AfiwiGroove
💪 Guyanese Fit Chick
... and many more!
From music to movement, food to family fun, this is a full day of freedom, joy, and empowerment for the entire community.
Bring your loved ones, your dancing shoes, and your positive vibes —there’s something for everyone!
Let’s honour our history, celebrate our freedom, and build a future rooted in unity and pride.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Mental Health Fundraiser with Porchlight
Cambridge Moves for Mental Health is back for another year!
Cambridge Moves for Mental Health is a unique community fundraising event, now in its third year, where participants are encouraged to raise donations from supporters and complete one lap (or more!) of a 2.5km route in downton Cambridge by walking, rolling, running, or moving in any other way which brings them joy - all to support mental health in Cambridge, North Dumfries and the broader community.
Click button below to donate today.
KEY DETAILS
Location: Cambridge Civic Square, in front of City Hall, 50 Dickson St., Cambridge
Date: Saturday May 10th.
Important Times:
- Sign-in for participants begins at 10:30am at Cambridge Civic Square.
- Activities begin at 11:00am, with a welcome from Porchlight Executive Director Cameron Dearlove and other dignitaries.
- The marching route will open at 11:30am.
- A light lunch and family friendly entertainment will be available starting at 11:50am at Cambridge Civic Square.
Register now!
Sign up now, to join us on May 10th when we will gather at Cambridge Civic Square to begin our march, and to collect donations from your family, friends, co-workers, and networks for this incredible cause.
When you sign-up, you can choose to:
- Start a team - Want to invite others to participate? Why not start a team and organize your friends, co-workers, neighbours or others to join in together!
- Join an existing team - Does a team already exist for your work-place or group? Join it and compete with other teams for number of participants and donations gathered!
- Participate individually - Just want to join the event yourself? Sign-up to participate on your own and join in all the fun!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This event not only raises funds in support of mental health services in our community, it also helps to fight the stigma around mental health by highlighting services and showing support for those experiencing mental health related challenges.
Following the march, everyone is invited to join us for a light lunch and entertainment back at Cambridge Civic Square.
Can't join us? Why not sponsor someone else's participation by donating through a team or individual page?
Porchlight is committed to making this an accessible event and you are invited to complete the march by walking, rolling, running, or moving in any other way of moving which brings you joy. Four-legged participants are also welcome. If you have any concerns about accessibility, you're invited to reach out to Jonathan, the event's accessibility officer, at jonathanc@porchlightcnd.org.
NEW THIS YEAR: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Do you represent a local charity or community organization that provides important local services and would like to raise funds for your work through Cambridge Moves for Mental Health?
For the first time, this year, Porchlight is inviting eligible* charities and community organizations to join the campaign as "Beneficial Partners" and will split all funds raised through your organization's team page 50/50 to support your work.
Porchlight recognizes that mental health is impacted by many factors which are beyond the scope of our services, but which may be served by other local charities and organizations. Events of this scale take significant resources to organize, and we want to support other organizations who are providing these important services.
Organizations wishing to participate should reach out to the campaign organizer, Jonathan, by email at jonathanc@porchlightcnd.org.
*Eligibility for “beneficial partners” will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and Porchlight reserves the right to deem an entity ineligible or any or no reason at its sole discretion including perceived reputational impact partnership may have upon Porchlight. In general, entities that provide not-for-profit services within Waterloo Region will be considered eligible. For-profit organizations, political entities, and entities that do not operate within Waterloo Region will be deemed ineligible. Religious organizations will generally be deemed eligible, so long as the funds are dedicated to a specific program of general community service that does not restrict access based upon prohibited grounds of discrimination as identified in the Canada Human Rights Act.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Hair Joy
Hair Joy is Back!
Join us for a 6-week journey of beauty, empowerment, and connection
Every Thursday | May 1 – June 5
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Chandler Mowat Community Centre | 222 Chandler Dr, Kitchener
Program Highlights:
Hair Identity & Self-Love
Hands-On Hair Care & Styling
Mental Health & Wellness
Celebration & Empowerment
Free Refreshments
Entrepreneurship & Connection
Open to youth ages 13-18!
Register now by scanning the QR code. Forms must be completed by a guardian if you’re under 18.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
T ransform their mindset and approach to success.
H eal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
R ise above societal expectations and obstacles.
I nspire positive change in themselves and others.
V isualize a future filled with possibilities.
E levate their potential and purpose.
Black History Celebration
Here’s what’s happening:
Enjoy a special author reading for kids with Antonio Michael Downing, followed by fun creative activities.
Adults can join a live reading and discussion with Antonio Michael Downing, author of Saga Boy.
Enjoy a live performance by Panwaves, showcasing the vibrant sounds of the steel drum.
Test your knowledge with a fun trivia game about Black history.
Collaborate on a group artwork celebrating Black history, which will remain on display as a lasting tribute.
Enjoy free delicious Caribbean cuisine from Irie Myrie’s food truck.
There will be music and so much more to explore.
Tapas & Trivia
DONATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR RHYTHM & BLUES CAMBRIDGE
"A gathering place to explore our rich and diverse history, our Rhythm and Blues.
Where we support and showcase the black community in Cambridge. We promote and appreciate the Black experience by building partnerships, sharing and developing vital resources for our community."
Reserve your team by emailing
lounge@littlemushroomcatering.com or call 226-791-3739
Art From The Heart
Art from the Heart is about creating spaces for healing, connection, and joy. Local artist Alana Deckerwill lead us in designing postcards that reflect our personal stories. These postcards will be displayed at Langs Community Health Centre, showcasing the creativity and strength of our community. Alana is a passionate artist who uses her work to foster healing and empowerment, making this hands-on session both meaningful and inspiring. No artistic experience is needed just bring your creativity and an open mind.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Young Men Thrive
Young Men Thrive
is about helping young Black men ages 15-25
Transform their mindset and approach to success.
Heal from past trauma and emotional wounds.
Rise above societal expectations and obstacles.
Inspire positive change in themselves and others.
Visualize a future filled with possibilities.
Elevate their potential and purpose.
Lets Sit Down And Chat
let's have a talk International day of the girl celebration
When: October 11 2024
Time doors open 5:30pm start 6:00pm -8:00pm
Location : Cambridge Center of The Arts Toyota Room
60 dickson st Cambridge
Free event
Join us for an inspiring evening with a celebrity guest speaker sharing their experience of growing up racialized in Ontario. Engage in empowering discussions, take part in an interactive Q&A, and enjoy a session of movement therapy to connect mind and body. Don't miss this opportunity to listen, learn, and move together!
Best Regards