If you thought February was just about chilly weather, think again! We've got an event-filled month that'll warm your hearts, spice up your social calendar and bring the community together in celebration, charity, and culinary delight.

Enjoy this sneak peek at what's on this month at RBC Place London.

Over 1000 Londoners are expected to attend this year's Breakfast for YOU, the signature fundraising event for Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU). All proceeds raised from the annual breakfast event go toward supporting youth programming in London-Middlesex including basic needs like housing support and food security programs.

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The Brescia Ball is a formal event that has been a Brescia tradition since 1938. Students and alumni will socialize, dance, and create irreplaceable memories while coming together as a community and becoming a part of Brescia history!

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The Lewis Coray Trailblazer Awards Evening is held in celebration of Black History Month and in honour of LPS's first Black police officer, Sgt. Lewis Coray. This annual event celebrates and recognizes the achievements of trailblazing youth from the African, Caribbean and Black Canadian communities in London.

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For over 30 years, Night of Heroes has recognized inspiring people and organizations from London and area for their positive contributions to our local community. The evening celebrates the heroic endeavours of people with developmental disabilities, as they walk the runway with their community heroes. Funds raised from this event go toward programs and services such as: Accommodations, Employment, Person Centered Planning, and Respite Services.

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The London Seafood Festival is a celebration of seafood from around the world! The goal of the event is to feature and promote the local seafood industry. This is the first London Seafood Festival and is produced by the same folks who brought us great events like the London Taco Fest, London Tequila Expo, The Cocktail Show and the Columbian Gastronomy Festival.

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Last month, the Chamber held their annual State of the City Address, a one-of-a-kind event to mark the beginning of a new year and set the tone for both Mayor and Council as they tackle the important issues that face our municipality.

It has become a must-attend event for the London business community, drawing an attendance of over 1200 business leaders, politicians and invested Londoners. The event gives us the opportunity to get a fresh perspective on the future of the City of London, directly from Mayor Josh Morgan, while enjoying a delicious meal.

"Such a great annual event." commented Dan McGrath, and AV expert who has partnered with RBC Place London on hundreds of events over the years. "Being the largest event of its kind in all of Canada has a lot to do with the great service of RBC Place London and your ability to feed and accommodate over 1200 people in such a short amount of time."

Missed the event? Watch the State of the City address on Rogers TV

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. This theme celebrates the rich past and present contributions and accomplishments of Black people in Canada, while aspiring to embrace new opportunities for the future.

Join us, and our naming sponsor RBC, in celebrating Black excellence as we recognize colleagues, entrepreneurs, students, artists, and leaders in the community, whose stories make an impact every day.

Show support by shopping at black-owned businesses and hiring black artists and service providers. By engaging in activities such as shopping, following them on social media platforms like Instagram, subscribing to newsletters, participating in discussions through comments, or recommending black-owned businesses to friends, we can contribute to the redistribution of wealth and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the black community.

Every form of support, no matter how small, plays a significant role in this ongoing effort.

For a list of local black-owned businesses to support, check out Black Business London.

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