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Black History events, exhibits & festivals in Broward

Libraries, galleries & other venues in Broward offer engaging events, entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History.

Lots of events and exhibits are offered in February  for Black History Month.

Please return to this page as other events are added.

Black History events include

Soul Fest in Oakland Park

Free entry for Soul Fest in Oakland Park February 3 featuring Khemistry Band

Riverland Park

Performances and festivities 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. February 4 at Riverland Park, 950 SW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33312. Entry is Free. Parking is free. 954-828-5320, website

Wilton Manors

Free entry for festivities, including music and games, are 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. February 4 at Mikel Park, 2675 NW 7th Avenue, Wilton Manors 33311. 

Reservations for  The Cookout event are online.

Broward libraries

Broward Library in Fort Lauderdale and branch libraries offer activities, discussions and performances for Black History Month.

Events include

Performance featuring Positively Africa

Performance 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. February 3 by Positively Africa featuring songs, dances and information about Luo and Zigua tribes of Africa. Event includes a display of instruments, textiles and toys from Africa. Information is online. It’s at library at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie 33314

Tiger Trail Street Festival in Pompano

Fun activities for youngsters, live entertainment and vendors are featured at Tiger Trail Street Festival 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. February 18 at 600  MLK Jr. Boulevard. Feature: Free Tiger Trail Street Festival in Pompano

Black Excellence Parade and Festival 

Parade is 9 a.m. February 18 from Boyd Anderson High, 3050 NW 41st Street, Lauderdale Lakes, west on Northwest 41st Street, south on South on State Road 7,  west to Torres Park, 4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes. The festival is about 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and includes a black vendor market and live entertainment. Information is online. Entry is free.

Chamber Ensemble

African music and music of African diaspora is featured 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m. February 18 at Hallandale library, 954-357-6380, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale .

Event features South Florida Chamber Ensemble and entry is free.  Information is online.

Jazz in Pompano

“African American Women of Jazz” in 2023 features jazz artist Nicole Yarling  7:30 p.m. February 23 with reservations offered  online

It’s presented by Gold Coast Jazz Society at Pompano cultural center, 50 W. Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach 33060.

Sistrunk Parade & Festival Fort Lauderdale

Parade & Festival at 9 a.m. February 25 at Lincoln Park, 600 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Information is online.

African Dance & Storytelling

Event is 3 p.m. February 25 at Miramar branch library, 954-357-8090, 2050 Civic Center Place 33025, information is online

Other events

Other events at Broward Libraries including Black History events are online.

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Art Exhibit & Sale

Art Show & Sale at History Fort Lauderdale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. February 5-28, 219 Southwest Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312, 954-463-4431, featuring work by students and instructors from Dillard Center For The Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free for Black History Month exhibit.

Gospel

Gospel singer Delbert Mohorn and others featured in free performance 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. February 17, register online.

It’s at Ali cultural center, 353 King Boulevard, Pompano.

Miramar

Selecta Showdown, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. February 24 is a free event with vendors, entertainment, food and drinks for purchase, 6900 Miramar Parkway, Miramar 33023. Information is online.

Afro-Carib Festival

Afro-Carib Festival is 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. February 25 at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway 33027. Features Tekno, J. Perry,   Jacob Forever, Koffee, Alexander Star and Yung Wylin’. Tickets are $25 and $125. Information is online.

Other events

Black History events in Broward

Black History events in greater Palm Beach

Black History events in Miami-Dade

 

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Other Fun Events & Activities, including free and inexpensive entertainment

Monday, March 27, 2023

Jam Session

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Arts Garage

Comedy Night at Sandbar Sports Grill

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Regal Theatres: Discounted movie tickets on Tuesdays

All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations

Tasty Tuesdays with Food Trucks

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Amphitheater in Boca Raton

Food Trucks Tuesdays

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Food truck gathering at Pelican Harbor Marina

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Comedy Night at Pub 52

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.

Comedy Night at Exit One Taproom

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Jazz at Jackson

12:00 pm | FREE | Alamo Park

Trucks & Music: Zendatta, a tribute to The Police

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Town Center Promenade, Wellington

Live music at Clematis by Night

6:00 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | West Palm Beach Waterfront

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live music at Doral Yard

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Friday, March 31, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Food truck gathering at Tropical Park

5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Tropical Park

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live Music at The Square: Jordan Laurenti

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Square, West Palm Beach

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Jam on percussion for free

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Jazz at MOCA: TBA

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free outdoor films in Hollywood

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | ArtsPark

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Gold Coast Museum free first Saturday

All Day | FREE | Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Plantation Farmers Market

8:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Volunteer Park Plantation

Heritage Day Parade

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Anchorage Park, North Palm Beach

Dania Arts & Seafood fest

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Dania Beach Frost Park

Heritage Day Festival

12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $15.00-20.00 | Anchorage Park, North Palm Beach

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

April Fool's Art Walk at The Peach

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Peach, West Palm Beach

Cultural Saturdays at Dania Ponite

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

South Florida Symphony Orchestra free in Weston

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Weston Town Center

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Live Music at Doral Yard

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Discount late-night movies

11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Discounts for Miami-Dade County Fair

All Day | Discounted | Miami Dade County Fair & Exposition

Farmers markets & vendor fairs

FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach

Tamarac Farmers Market

9:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Veterans Park

Dream car classic in Hollywood

10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Hollywood

Kids' Graffiti Drawing Class

10:00 am | $16.00 | Museum of Graffiti

Free live music at Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Dania Arts & Seafood fest

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Beach Frost Park

Bluegrass festival and acoustic jam

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Greynolds Park

Family Sundays at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe

Live entertainment at Dania Pointe

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade

Tropical Sundays Live Music

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard

Free music at Gulfstream in Hallandale

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Gulfstream Park Village

Free live music at Hollywood beach bandshell

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood beach bandshell

Comedy Night at Nightlife Brewing Co.

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co.

Salsa dance class

9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain

 

 

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