Happy Black History Month!!
Kick off Black History
Month on Wednesday, February 4th from at 5pm at Brooklyn Borough Hall for “Brooklyn’s
Finest Legends in Focus” a photography exhibit curated by Jonathan Rheingold
featuring the work of Jamel Shabazz, Mike Schreiber, Sarah A Friedman, Lisa Leone,
Barron Claiborne and more. The event will feature live talks plus special guest
Fab 5 Freddy. For more information go to @bkbpreynoso.
In Norfolk, Virginia The Chrysler
Museum is hosting One Love a celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday on Thursday, February 5th from 5pm-9pm. The event features music, a Curator and Cocktails
chat, a look at "Beyond the
Mountains: Danny Lyon’s Photography in Haiti,” a screening of “Babylon,” a
vinyl market, and a drum circle. For more information and to purchase tickets go
to @chryslermuseum.
The High Museum of Art is
closing out the last weeks of the Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements with Dress,
Dine and Wine on Thursday, February 5th from 5=9pm. The four-course
meal is hosted by The High’s Chief Curator Kevin W Tucker and Elise Beverage
Manager Erick Potrikus. The dinner is prepared by Chef Craig Richards with thematic
wine pairings. Tickets include access to the Viktor& Rolf Fashion Statements
exhibit and more. To purchase tickets go to high.org.
Then on Saturday, February 7th from 2-3pm join acclaimed photographers Ahmad Barber and Donté Maurice
for a conversation about their work. Known as AB+DM the duo has worked for Vanity
Fair, InStyle Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and more capturing images of
Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Viola Davis and Zendaya just to name a few. Their work
is currently on display in the Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Statements exhibition.
For more information go to high.org.
The Perez Art Museum in
Miami is hosting Cultural icon Fab 5 Freddy with a weekend featuring an artist talk and gala. On Friday, February 6th Fab 5 Freddy is in
conversation with Franklin Sirmans the Sandra and Tony director at PAMM. The
talk includes cocktails and light bites. To RSVP go to pamm.orgOn Saturday, February 7th
Perez Art Museum in Miami PAMM is celebrating the legacy of Fab 5 Freddy at the
Art & Soul Gala. Freddy, a cultural pioneer, is best known as a host on Yo!
MTV Raps. However, his influence is much more extensive as one of the earliest figures
to move graffiti from the streets into galleries, reshaping contemporary art in
the process. From his iconic Warhol soup cans on the New York City subway to
co-hosting Yo! MTV Raps. The event includes dinner and cocktails and a
celebration party. For more information and to purchase tickets go to pamm.org
OkCello is taking his
unique sounds that blend the classical violin with jazz and beats from Atlanta
to Las Vegas for two performances at the Las Vegas Library District. On Friday,
February 6th OkCello will be at the Windmill Library from 7-8pm and
on Saturday, February 7th at the Clark County Library from 2pm-3pm. For
more information go to thelibrarydistrict.org. Then on Saturday February
7th from 3-4pm join the Vegas City Opera for a Black History Month
performance of “Bach to Beyonce.” The performance includes works by Beyonce inspired
by classical music. For more information go to thelibrarydistrict.org.
In Charleston, SC Black
Charleston, Drummond Studio Gallery have partnered for “Still Waters Run Deep” The
exhibition draws on Japanese and Southern narrative influences to explore identity,
spirituality and memory. The body of work emphasizes “depth over immediacy and reflection over spectacle.” The opening reception is Saturday, February
7th from 5pm-9pm at Drummond Studio Gallery. For more information and
to RSVP click here.
The following Wednesday, February
11th join Drummond Studio Gallery for Wellness Wednesday Sound Bath.
For more information click here.
On Saturday, February 7th,
join DJ Envy for The Dream Family Reunion an annual event celebrating culture
and history. The event is from 11am-7pm and takes place at Court A in American
Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ. There will be panels, displays, music,
live performances, workshops, and a with amazing Black-owned businesses
marketplace. For more information go to @djenvy.
Lucia in Los Angeles is
honoring Black History Month with a four week tasting series that explores the African
Diaspora. Curated by two-time James Beard Award finalist Chef Cleophus Hethington
The first week is centered on Africa The Source. The second week is focused on
Afro-Latino Adaptation & Survival. The third week is Caribbean Memory,
Movement & Ritual. The fourth week is Black America Reinvention &
Ownership. You can make reservations at Luciala.com.
On February 7th
and 8th Beis – the luggage company- is hosting Beis Bowl at San Francisco
Brewing Co. The event includes shopping, a DJ, food, games, and prizes plus a Super
Bowl watch party. The event is free and open to the public. For more information go to @beis
This year the Getty Museum
in Los Angeles is being intentional about observing Black History Month. On
view is "Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages." The exhibit runs through April 19, 2026 and shows Black people reflected in the world’s origin
story in paintings by LA based artist Harmonia Rosales. For more information go
to getty.edu.
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