b current

03/19/2024

St.Catharines, get ready for the grand finale of 'Freedom: A Mixtape - Live and Unplugged' at The Suitcase in Point on Feb 23, 2024, 36 James St.

Embark on a unique journey celebrating diverse voices and raw resistance.

This is your last chance to catch this incredible show!

Secure your spot now through the following link: 🎫 https://freedomamixtape.com/



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.

02/19/2024

St.Catharines, get ready for the grand finale of 'Freedom: A Mixtape - Live and Unplugged' at The Suitcase in Point on Feb 23, 2024, 36 James St.

Embark on a unique journey celebrating diverse voices and raw resistance.

This is your last chance to catch this incredible show!

Secure your spot now through the following link: 🎫 https://freedomamixtape.com/



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.

This elevated staged reading uses sound, music, and spoken word to provoke conversation with the desire to inspire and engage our audiences in meaningful dialogue and action.

02/16/2024

Calling all art enthusiasts and knowledge seekers in Kitchener!

'Freedom: A Mixtape - Live and Unplugged' is hitting The Registry Theatre on Feb 17, 2024, at 122 Frederick St. 🎤

Poetically immerse yourself in a sonic journey, blending unfiltered narratives with the innovation hub's spirit. Don't miss this unique fusion!

Join us in celebrating diverse voices and raw resistance by getting your ticket through the following link: 🎫 https://freedomamixtape.com/



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.

02/08/2024

Explore the power of art as resistance!

"Freedom: A Mixtape - Live and Unplugged" is not just a performance; it's a sonic rebellion. 📣

Open your mind to conversations around unapologetic stories, songs, and spoken word, shedding light on the harsh realities of racism and celebrating resilience.

Let our artists guide you through a journey of joy, ancestral healing, generational trauma, and the intricate layers of Black identity. 🔊

Grab your tickets now and witness the Freedom Mixtape in action!



We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.

02/01/2024

Be part of the conversation and experience the power of community.

Watch the full video and secure your tickets for an unforgettable event this February: www.freedomamixtape.com



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

01/30/2024

Join us for "Freedom: A Mixtape - Live and Unplugged" by b current Performing Arts.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of the conversation. ✊



We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council.

01/29/2024

Join us on Friday, February 2nd, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the GCTC Lobby for an unforgettable evening of connection and community.

After the in-person premiere of Freedom: A Mixtape, continue the experience with Freedom: A Community Kickback.

We’re bringing together artists, activists, and the community together for an evening of good food and good conversation.

Stop by, grab a bite, and stay to chat!

With full bellies, we’ll sit down for an open discussion to unpack the nuances of joy, freedom, and identity.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to reflect on freedom, love, hope, and resiliency within our community.

Reserve your spot now and be part of Freedom: A Community Kickback! https://freedomamixtape.com/



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

This elevated staged reading uses sound, music, and spoken word to provoke conversation with the desire to inspire and engage our audiences in meaningful dialogue and action.

01/26/2024

Join us on Feb 1, 2024, at 8 pm EST for the NAC Hip Hop Theatre Festival in the heart of Ottawa!

b current Performing Arts is curating a sonically pleasing staged reading at the AZRIELI STUDIO, 1 Elgin Street. Immerse yourself in the poetic, unfiltered stories impacting many of us still today.

Don't miss this extraordinary sonic experience!

Go to the following link to secure your spot: https://freedomamixtape.com/



We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

06/28/2022

We’re hiring for the summer!

b current Performing Arts is seeking a passionate and creative summer Program Assistant to support the organization with our upcoming summer programming.

Deadline to apply: July 11th, 2022.

For more information and to learn how to apply please click the link in the bio or visit:
https://www.bcurrent.ca/work-with-us

02/01/2022

We remember our ancestors 🖤🤎

11/11/2021

Performers: are you tired of seeing a monocultural audience from the stage?

Audience members: when you go to the theatre, do you notice the gap in diversity between the streets of Toronto and performing arts venues?

b current is bringing you year round, exceptional programming for free. The Wheel of the Year Walks were created with accessibility in mind. Conceived as an experience for all, including those who might be intimidated by performing arts venues and the art world, the Walks go to marginalised neighbourhoods to meet the next generation of audience members where they live.

Times are tough, but, if you are able to, we ask that you donate to b current so we can continue work where accessibility is lived from the inside out.

Please share. Thank you.

b current Performing Arts is a registered charity that has been nurturing Black and Brown artists for over 30 years. Despite the public health challenges of the last 18 months which have pummeled the performing art industries, b current is more committed than ever to continue its good work. We are,....

11/04/2021

b current has nothing but love for The Switch Collective and all the kind souls who have assisted and contributed to Switching Queens: Back Alley Galaxies. We are so blessed that you accepted the invitation to spearhead the project!!!

Parkdale is close to the Collective's heart and the number of community groups who generously helped out demonstrates that the love is mutual. Thank you for sharing Parkdale with us.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSwitchProjectToronto/posts/4478426322206055

We are so grateful to be in community with these amazing humans from the Parkdale Women’s Leadership Group and Parkdale People's Economy! They have generously shared creative dreamings of futures which we’re honored to feature as part of our b current Wheel Of The Year Walk. Hear their voices and enter their world through the Back Alley Galaxy of Switching Queen(s): bit.ly/backalleygalaxies

11/02/2021

You only have one more week to apply. Good luck!

b current’s mission is “Black and Brown radical experimentation  in content and form.” Please keep this in mind when considering applying. Innovation is our priority. We are looking for true trailblazers who seek to push boundaries in the performing arts. We seek to nurture art that lives in ...

10/31/2021

STRATING TOMORROW, b current is taking you on an adventure with Toronto's Q***r and Black and Brown and chill and wondrous and exuberant SWITCH COLLECTIVE!! Annapurna Malla, Naty Tremblay, Sedina Fiati, Jody Chan, DanJelani Ellis, and Leon Tsai.

10/13/2021

b current Performing Arts presents: WHEEL OF THE YEAR WALKS
Walk the year with us

We are super excited to announce this new project. Every six weeks, a new Black and Brown artist will take you through a new neighbourhood in Toronto which they have a close connection to. We couldn’t be luckier to have the Switch Collective to start us off. Members of this collective have been doing all manner of neighbourhood work in Parkdale, whether it be artistic or straight up community work.

You can download the Echoes app and… go! Echoes creates sound mapping and spatial audio experiences and artists will use different possibilities of the technology to give you a unique experience.

Starts on the 1st of November. In Parkdale.

Come and walk the year with us.