As the 100th anniversary of Black History Month continues, here are some events going on in New York. From live comedy shows to viewing preserved footage of the Black Panthers, these events showcase the importance and excellence of Black history.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Park Slope Branch
431 6th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
The Brooklyn Public Library’s Park Slope Branch is hosting a “Jack and Friends Black History Month Celebration” concert with musical guest Conroy Warren. In this interactive performance, variations of jazz, calypso, and reggae will intertwine through singing and dancing. Registration for this concert will open 24 hours before it begins.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Shepard Hall Room 291
259 Convent Ave.
New York, NY 10031
The City College of New York’s Documentary Forum, in collaboration with Third World Newsreel, is hosting a presentation at Shepard Hall called, “Black Panther Shorts – Digitally Preserved.” Newly digitally preserved films from the late 1960s will be shown. These preserved films include the historic Black Panthers. Third World Newsreel digitally preserved these films, including “Black Panther” (aka “Off the Pig”), “Mayday Panther,” and “Bobby Seale.” Not only will there be viewings of these films, but a special guest will be in attendance. The event is free, and you can get your tickets on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
8:00 p.m.
10 Lafayette Ave., 4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
651 ARTS is hosting a two-night celebration, “Memory, Intergenerational Sound & Living History,” bringing together Black elders and younger artists whose works reflect Black music and the ever-evolving shape of collaboration, care, and freedom of expression. The first concert, “For Amiri Baraka – David Murray Solo,” will take place on Wednesday, Feb.11. Murray will honor Baraka in this performance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the performance will start at 8:00 p.m. The tickets are $25 per person. You can purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Feb. 12
8:00 p.m.
10 Lafayette Ave., 4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
For the second night of this two-night celebration, “Memory, Intergenerational Sound & Living History,” Blacks’ Myths, a music and research project led by bassist Luke Stewart with drummer Warren Trae Crudup, will explore Blackness on Earth and beyond alongside Marshall Allen, a 101-year-old saxophonist and leader of the Sun Ra Arkestra, an American jazz group originating from Philadelphia. Just like the first concert, doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the performance will start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are also $25 per person and available to purchase on Eventbrite.
Thursday, Feb. 12
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
The Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse
South Campus
118 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
Hofstra University will have former White House press secretary and senior advisor to former U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Karine Jean-Pierre, as a guest speaker in part of their Signature Speaker Series. Jean-Pierre will be speaking about two books she published last year, “Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America” and “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House Outside the Party Lines.” Both books will be available to purchase, and a book signing will take place after the discussion. The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required.
Thursday, Feb. 12
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Queens Public Library Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Blvd.
Corona, NY 11368
The Queens Public Library Langston Hughes is hosting a poetry recital, “Black History Month: Our Voices In Narratives And Verses,” honoring historic eras in literature, such as the Harlem Renaissance, the Chicago Renaissance, Black Arts Movement, and much more. Poet, essayist, and artist Bob McNeill will perform the recital. The event is for adults and is free. You can reserve your spot on the Langston Hughes Library Eventbrite page.
Friday, Feb. 13
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
43 St Nicholas Place
New York, NY 10031 (West Harlem)
The Kota Alliance is hosting a poetry writing workshop, “I AM: A Love Letter to Myself,” led by artist Ruthy Valdez and poet Danielle B. Wright. The workshop will focus on a love letter to yourself, with self-reflection on the power of Black identity in honor of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, through guided prompts and a community discussion. The workshop is primarily for women of color at all different levels of writing. Advanced registration is required to attend the workshop.
Friday, Feb. 13
7:30 p.m.
Neidorff-Karpati Hall
130 Claremont Ave.
New York, NY 10027
The Manhattan School of Music is hosting a “Celebrating Black History Month” concert, presented by MSM’s Black Student Union. The concert will showcase various pieces that will honor Black History Month. The concert is free to the public, no tickets required.
Friday, Feb. 13
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Bell House
149 7th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Comedian Brandon Collins is bringing his educational, live comedy show, “Drunk Black History,” to Brooklyn to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. The comedy show will include fun, educational lessons on Black figures, drunken commentary, and audience giveaways. Along with Collins, there will be guest appearances by improv group UCBLK (NY Comedy Festival), Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media), Meka Mo (Don’t Tell Comedy), and more. The front bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is for adults 21 and over with a valid, government-issued photo ID. It is a standing and seated event, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. You can buy tickets to the event on Ticketmaster.
Saturday, Feb. 14
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NYC Parks/NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
West 81st St. and Central Park West
Central Park
New York, NY
NYC Parks and the NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers are celebrating Black History Month by hosting an educational tour of Seneca Village, also known as modern-day Central Park. You’ll learn on this tour the history of Seneca Village and its residents during the 1800s. The event is free to attend with no registration required.
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