Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence 2025
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Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence 2025

A DIVERSEcity signature event in the City of Surrey to learn, connect and celebrate with the Black community

By DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

Date and time

Fri, Feb 7, 2025 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Location

Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre

13750 88 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3L1 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours

For 2025, we’re kicking off Black History Month with our third annual event on February 7, 2025, in Surrey, BC.

The free event features inspirational speakers, food, music and dance, bringing more than 200 guests from Surrey and Metro Vancouver to celebrate Black talent, cultures and achievements in Canada, while creating space for connection and learning.

Highlights

We are pleased to welcome back master of ceremonies Michael Newman, of Global BC fame, to guide our event featuring:

Getting here by transit

From Surrey Central or King George Skytrain station, take the R1 Newton Exchange or 321 bus to the King George/88 Avenue stop and walk 5 minutes to Surrey Arts Centre.

Exhibitor tables

We are offering free exhibition tables to local Black organizations, businesses and artists. Interested in exhibiting? Learn more here.

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