List of Black History Month events in Central California
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
EVENT: OURSTORY: THE BLACK HISTORY MUSICAL
TIME: 7PM
ADDRESS: SAROYAN THEATRE
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: https://events.fresnoconventioncenter.com/ourstory-the-black-history-musical
INFORMATION: OURstory the Black History Musical is an exciting and educational experience for learners of all ages. Written by the Billboard charting artist, Griot B, this show will take you on a journey through time where you will learn about the amazing stories not taught in schools. Listen to the bass bump, the treble tremble, and the rhymes recited and you will leave this show educated, uplifted, and entertained.
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
EVENT: CRIMSON & CREAM GALA
TIME: 6:30PM-10PM
ADDRESS: DOUBLETREE FRESNO-2233 VENTURA STREET
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: The San Joaquin Valley Alumnae (SJVA) Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporate will kick off Black History Month with its Inaugural Crimson & Cream Gala. This unique program enhances engagement with our foster youth community and cultural development while preparing our selected youth, ages 5 to 18, for the next phase of life.
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
EVENT: BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARTY AND RIB COOK OFF
TIME: 12PM
ADDRESS: FULL CIRCLE BREWERY DISTRICT
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/496312152645014
INFORMATION: It's our favorite month of the year! Saturday, February 4th - Black History Month Party+Rib Cook Off. Only one percent of breweries in the US are black owned. As part of that minority, our mission is to promote diversity and inclusion in this industry that we love so much. Also, we love ribs. Come be part of the food, fun, and good vibes with us on Saturday February 4th as we celebrate Black History Month! Proceeds from this event will benefit minority community development in partnership with The Fresno Black Chamber of Commerce.
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
EVENT: SANKOFA FILM FESTIVAL
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: ALICE PETERS AUDITORIUM, UBC 191
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Celebrating black resistance with film, Sankofa film festival. Mondays at 6pm. Today's film, Maya Angelou, and Still I Rise.
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
EVENT: CELEBRATING 50+ YEARS OF BLACK STUDIES
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: PETERS REC CENTER AUDITORIUM
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
EVENT: design Artists United
TIME: 10:30AM-2PM
ADDRESS: DHHSC Fresno Headquarters-5340 N Fresno Street,
CONTACT: SUSAN COULTER-559-421-9792
LINK: https://www.dhhsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DAUFeb2023.pdf
INFORMATION: Learn the abstract art of Alma Woodsey Thomas. Class is for Deaf and hard of hearing people, their children, and regular attendees to deSIGN Artists United. Not open to college students as a "Deaf event" due to limited space.
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
EVENT: SANKOFA FILM FESTIVAL
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: ALICE PETERS AUDITORIUM, UBC 191
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Celebrating black resistance with film, Sankofa film festival. Mondays at 6pm. Today's film, One Night in Miami.
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
EVENT: OPEN MIC NIGHT
TIME: 6PM-9PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: VINTAGE ROOM
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Sanibonani open mic night co-sponsored by the cross-cultural and gender center. For poets, writers and musicians.
DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
EVENT: FYI + ART GROOVE BHM EXHIBIT
TIME: 12PM-5PM
ADDRESS: RIVER PARK'S AT GROOVE GALLERY-7786 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: Ahead of National Black History Month 2023, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is pleased to collaborate with the Art Groove Gallery on an art exhibit. As part of the airport's latest art exhibition, three local artists showcase their artistry within the Airport's Arts & Culture Gallery to welcome travelers on their journeys. The artists' original works include oil and acrylic paintings giving homage to African and African American culture will exhibit through Spring 2023.
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
EVENT: NINA SIMONE TIRBUTE
TIME: 7PM
ADDRESS: SAINT JOAQUIN WINE BAR, FRESNO
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: https://bit.ly/3HIzgjN
INFORMATION: Celebrating Black History Month. Birthday Tribute of Nina Simone. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 - April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone, she was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop.
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
EVENT: MARDI GRAS AMAZING RACE
TIME: 11AM-3PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: SOUTH OF THE USU
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Mardi Gras amazin race. Sign up as a 2-person team and complete the race to enter a drawing to win 2 $25 gift certificates. Race activity starts and ends south of the USU.
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
EVENT: SANKOFA FILM FESTIVAL
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: ALICE PETERS AUDITORIUM, UBC 191
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Celebrating black resistance with film, Sankofa film festival. Mondays at 6pm. Today's film, the Black Panthers.
DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
EVENT: YEAR OF THE WOMAN
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER-645 W MAIN STREET, MERCED
CONTACT: NAACP MERCED BRANCH & MERCED COLLEGE
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: Please come out and join us for the Black History Month Opening Ceremony and Exhibit - Year of the Woman. Brought to you by the NAACP of Merced County, Merced College, and the Multicultural Art Center.
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
EVENT: VOYAGES
TIME: 1PM
ADDRESS: MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER-645 W MAIN STREET, MERCED
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: As part of the Merced Multicultural Arts Center's Black History month lecture series. The Avant-Garde play Voyages was written, directed, and produced by Kim McMillon in 1986 at the Nova Theatre in San Francisco, California, and in 1987 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse. Voyages is a compilation of poems, songs, monologues, and dialogues on Blackness in America, art, love, death, the soul's journey, and reincarnation. Donations of any amount are welcomed at the door.
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
EVENT: PURPLE RAIN MOVIE SCREENING
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: MAINZER THEATRE- MERCED
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
EVENT: design Artists United
TIME: 10:30AM-2PM
ADDRESS: DHHSC Fresno Headquarters-5340 N Fresno Street,
CONTACT: SUSAN COULTER-559-421-9792
LINK: https://www.dhhsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DAUFeb2023.pdf
INFORMATION: Learn the abstract art of Alma Woodsey Thomas. Class is for Deaf and hard of hearing people, their children, and regular attendees to deSIGN Artists United. Not open to college students as a "Deaf event" due to limited space.
DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
EVENT: SANKOFA FILM FESTIVAL
TIME: 6PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: ALICE PETERS AUDITORIUM, UBC 191
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Celebrating black resistance with film, Sankofa film festival. Mondays at 6pm. Today's film, One Night in Miami.
DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
EVENT: OPEN MIC NIGHT
TIME: 6PM-9PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO STATE: VINTAGE ROOM
CONTACT: FRESNO STATE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
LINK: https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs/events.html
INFORMATION: Africana studies program events for the month of February. Sanibonani open mic night co-sponsored by the cross-cultural and gender center. For poets, writers and musicians.
DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
EVENT: FYI + ART GROOVE BHM EXHIBIT
TIME: 12PM-5PM
ADDRESS: RIVER PARK'S AT GROOVE GALLERY-7786 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: Ahead of National Black History Month 2023, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is pleased to collaborate with the Art Groove Gallery on an art exhibit. As part of the airport's latest art exhibition, three local artists showcase their artistry within the Airport's Arts & Culture Gallery to welcome travelers on their journeys. The artists' original works include oil and acrylic paintings giving homage to African and African American culture will exhibit through Spring 2023.
DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
EVENT: NINA SIMONE TIRBUTE
TIME: 7PM
ADDRESS: SAINT JOAQUIN WINE BAR, FRESNO
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: https://bit.ly/3HIzgjN
CONTACT: N/A
LINK: N/A
INFORMATION: In honor of Black History Month, as well as being music-centered here are Mainzer, we will be screening Purple Rain! This movie will take place in our Cinema. The Mainzer Cinema is known to be on part living room - one part screening room. Good food and a movie...what better way to wind down!
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
EVENT: ADULT PAINT DAY
TIME: 1:30PM
ADDRESS: VISALIA LIBRARY
CONTACT: TULARE COUNTY LIBRARY
LINK: https://bit.ly/3XQiBAc
INFORMATION: Come Celebrate Black Excellence for Black History Month @ the Visalia Library!
To honor their achievements, we'll be painting silhouettes of famous figures from past and present. Supplies are provided and space is limited. Make sure to reserve a spot.
