Come join us at one of our events
From Black History Month celebrations to cultural diversity days and open mic nights, CILI brings Calgary together through learning, food, music and heritage.
Upcoming & recent
Event highlights
Black History Month
Autoplay gallery — click to enlarge.
Event catalogue
Event posters
Full posters from recent and upcoming CILI gatherings across Calgary.
Celebrating Black History
Caribbean & African cultural event with drumming, dancing, spoken word, coffee ceremony, storytelling and a free supper. Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Cultural Diversity Event
Family event with Caribbean and African cuisine, performances, games, music and special guests. Free admission.
Open Mic Night & Cultural Event
Celebrating cultural diversity with foods, performances, music and special guests. Free admission. Come in cultural wear.
Caribbean & African Cultural Event
Cultural drumming, Caribbean traditional dancing, spoken word, Ethiopian coffee ceremony and storytelling.