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\"\"Credit: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer\/Facebook<\/p>\n

As Black History Month marks its 100th year, Central Florida is honoring a century of remembrance, creativity and cultural impact with art exhibits, concerts, educational programs and community celebrations. From art exhibits to spoken word and jazz performances, here\u2019s a guide to Black History Month events happening around Orlando this February.<\/p>\n

City of Orlando\u2019s Black History Month Community Celebration<\/a>
Tuesday, Feb. 10
This free event will honor the achievements of influential Black figures past and present at the Plaza Live. It\u2019ll wrap up with a reception complete with food, entertainment and performances by City Beautiful Voices, the City of Orlando\u2019s employee choir.<\/p>\n

Timucua Amplifies Black Voices Jazz Series: K.I.M.
<\/a>7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13
Chicago-based bassist Jeremiah Hunt leads K.I.M. (Keeping It Moving) in a genre-blending jazz performance at Timucua Arts Foundation. The concert incorporates elements of funk, soul, R&B and hip-hop. Tickets range from $15 to $30 in person, with a $10 livestream option.<\/p>\n

Voices of Freedom: An Evening of Spoken Word
<\/a>8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13
The Dr. Phillips Center hosts spoken word poets from across the country for a night celebrating Black History Month through performance poetry. The program features former Orlando Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome alongside local and national artists. The event is free.<\/p>\n

Sensory Sunday: Celebrating Black Storytellers
<\/a>Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15
This sensory-friendly program celebrates Black animators and storytellers with hands-on activities, including stop-motion animation and creative play. The event features reduced sound levels, quiet spaces and trained staff support. Included with Orange County Regional History Center admission.<\/p>\n

US: A Black Tie Affair & Art Exhibit
<\/a>6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22
The Joel De Souza Group hosts a formal evening celebrating visual art and creativity at Debonair Supper Club in downtown Orlando. Guests are encouraged to wear black-tie attire while enjoying artwork, music and community connection. This is a ticketed event.<\/p>\n

Sanford Jazz Ensemble: Salute to Black History Month
<\/a>3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22
The Sanford Jazz Ensemble returns to the Ritz Theater for its annual Black History Month concert honoring the contributions of Black musicians. The performance features a mix of classic and contemporary jazz selections. Tickets are $27.50.<\/p>\n

Hannibal Square Heritage Center
<\/a>Open Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Heritage Center showcases the history of Winter Park\u2019s historic African American community through photographs, oral histories and rotating exhibitions. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

City of Orlando\u2019s Black History Month Art Exhibition<\/a>
Through March 31
Opening reception kicks off at Orlando City Hall\u2019s Terrace Gallery at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. The exhibition features the work of 28 local visual artists, highlighting how a century of observance has shaped education, cultural institutions and community storytelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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