A week-long celebration of African culture will open today at 11 a.m. in the CAW Student Centre Commons.

AfroFest will showcase the art, dance, music and fashions of Africa and its diaspora with events through February 8. Today’s opening ceremonies will include an art display, fashion show, and discussion.

Tuesday will feature a film festival; Wednesday a conversation on HIV, abuse of women and mental health; Thursday performances of storytelling, dance and more; and Friday a panel will take on the battle of the sexes. Find a full list of event descriptions, locations and times on the AfroFest Facebook page.