The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations.
Festivals, live entertainment, focused activities and educational displays are featured at Black History events throughout Palm Beach County. Many events are free. There also are many Black History Month events in Broward and Black History events in Miami-Dade.
Credit: AI-generated historical imagery by BARD.
Here is a list of some free and cheap Palm Beach County Black History Month events for 2024:
Delray Beach
Black History Parade & Roots Cultural Festival
Saturday Feb. 3, 2024 at noon
Parade route: Northwest 1st Avenue to West Atlantic Avenue, to Northwest 10th Avenue. Celebration featuring the Sounds of Motown follow the parade at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Call 561-329-7105. Free event, more details online.
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Documentary film, “Zora Neale Hurston: Heart with Room for Every Joy”
Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., at St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Special VIP host will open the evening and facilitate a Q&A. Free parking. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $5; register for seating here. For more details, visit delraybeachhistory.org.
Courtesy: Delray Beach Historical Society and Heritage Gardens
Presented by the Delray Beach Historical Society, a VIP host will open the event and oversee a question-and-answer session after the film. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $5, or free for St. Paul’s members. Register at delraybeachhistory.org.
More in Delray Beach:
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
“(in)visible: Nepantla” — Art exhibit
The newest exhibit at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum allows visitors to see a section of the population that oftentimes feels unseen.
Thirty original works circa 2013 by Kandy G Lopez, and curated by Tayina Deravile, are on display through March 15 at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach.
General admission is $10 and free for members. Visit spadymuseum.com for more details.
West Palm Beach
Black History Month kickoff at The Square: Ancestor Echoes
Feb. 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Square will host a full schedule of enlightening events focusing on the impact of African American culture on the arts, education and entrepreneurship in partnership with Rohi’s Readery at The Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach.
There will be a book fair, panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations, vendors and performers. You can RSVP to save a spot here.
Credit: The Square in WPB
Attendees are also welcome to participate in immersive art and gardening activities, as well as a vendor market highlighting black-owned businesses. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is requested for some activities and events. Information is online. Parking at The Square usually ranges from free to $12 for valet.
Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
Paint-Along Celebrates Black History Month
Saturday, Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.
TeenSource, 2nd Floor
Free, for 6-8th grades; 561-868-7705
Movie Marathon: “Black Panther,” & “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Saturday, February 17
11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TeenSource, 2nd Floor
Free, for grades 6-12
Call 561-868-7705
African Drumming with Abasi
Sunday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 3 p.m.
KidSpace, 3rd Floor
Free, for children and their families in grades K-5
Call 561-868-7703; limited space; sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m.
Credit: Marvel Studios
Black Art Matters series in Downtown West Palm Beach
The West Palm Beach DDA will present “Black Art Matters,” a free showcase of young talented Black artists amplifying their voices in the community to celebrate African American culture during Black History Month.
When: Every Thursday in February at 6:30 p.m.
Where: CityZen Garden, 400 Datura St., West Palm Beach
See more details at Free Black Art Matters series in Downtown West Palm Beach.
NOTE: All events are subject to change or cancellation. We suggest you confirm details before heading out.
More events will be added as information becomes available, so save this page and check back.
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