Black History

The West Palm Beach DDA will present “Black Art Matters,” a 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 Features a series of free live performances …

Performers from diverse backgrounds are featured at a free program focusing on Black string playing featuring vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling at a library in Fort Lauderdale. A Matter of Black Lives in 2024 is 3 p.m. Saturday March 2, and entry requires online registration. The event is described as “Black string playing from a …

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2024 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 24, for the parade and 10 a.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History Month.  Sistrunk Parade …

Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits in 2024 are offered in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events are free. Some that require tickets are offering discount opportunities. There are also Black History Month events …

Fun activities for kids, vendors and live entertainment are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with festivities recognizing Black History Month. In 2024, the event is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 17, and it’s outdoors.  Black History events in Broward  include other festivals, live performances, and exhibits.  …

Jazz is the featured entertainment at a free Black History performance in Pompano Beach. “African American Women of Jazz” in 2024 features jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, with free reservations offered online.  It’s presented by Pompano Beach and the Gold Coast Jazz Society at the Pompano Beach …

Music, games, food trucks, vendors, activities for kids, karaoke, Black trivia, and prizes … that’s what’s in store for those attending the Black History Celebration in the Park.  When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Losner Park, 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead For more details, visit this page on Eventbrite …

In the early 1940s, a small Brownstown apartment in Harlem served as a salon for artists like Dizzie Gillespie, Billie Holliday and Thelonious Monk. Soon to be household names of jazz, these young artists made a nightly pilgrimage to the living room of pianist Mary Lou Williams.  Led by Mary Lou, a new generation of …

Heroes In My House is being performed by the players at Fantasy Theatre Factory to highlight an important journey through black history for young audiences. Showtime: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Get $5 tickets here. Show details: The story follows a young Black student who’s …

Groove to the rhythms of reggae, Afro beats and dancehall at the AfroCarib Festival in Miramar The festival featuring live performances in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, February 17, with regular tickets prices of $20 to $150. You can get a 2-for-1 ticket deal if you purchase your tickets by February 8 …

Food vendors, activities for kids and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 9, and entry is free. Food trucks offer food and drinks for purchase. Entertainment includes The Old Skool Gang. Parking is free. The venue is outdoors in …