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Sankofa Haus will be holding a special jazz concert on Feb. 24.<\/p>\n
Photo by Lesley Cosme Torres<\/p>\n
\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in the Bronx<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n Kids Week: Shelter Building\n<\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Van Cortlandt Nature Center, 246th Street and Broadway\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Even when school\u2019s out, our parks are still the city\u2019s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Mid-winter Recess. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will teach you different methods of shelter-building using natural materials.<\/p>\n For more information, visit nycgovparks.org\/events\/2026\/02\/20\/kids-week-shelter-building<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n City Life Community Outreach Food Pantry\n<\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Morris Heights Health Center, 625 E. 137 St.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Join EmblemHealth and Community Life as we celebrate the importance of healthy nutrition! There will be a variety of free food, including a selection of fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables and non-perishable items. Supplies are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n For more information, visit events.blackthorn.io\/en\/1Im19n6\/g\/n6HjYw3gkW\/city-life-community-outreach-food-pantry-4a9nHp4a3N\/overview<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Paper Flowers Cultural Event\n<\/p>\n Sunday, Feb. 22, 12-6 p.m.\n<\/p>\n The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Discover the art of crafting beautiful paper flowers at the Paper Flowers Cultural Event! Let your creativity bloom and take home a festive, one-of-a-kind keepsake! Located on Level 3 at the Food Court.<\/p>\n For more information, visit mallatbayplaza.com\/events\/25453-paper-flowers-cultural-event<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Dance is Healing x Black History Month\n<\/p>\n Monday, Feb. 23, 5-8:30 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Mind-Builders Creative Art Center, 3415 Olinville Ave.\n<\/p>\n $10\n<\/p>\n Turning the Paige Collective presents a Dance Healing Workshop x Black History Month. Rooted in movement, expression and community. Come train with Broadway artists Paige Fraser-Hoffman and Marcus Williams. Class styles: Modern Technique and Hip Hop. This session is in collaboration with Mind Builders Creative Arts Center. $10 per person. Event will conclude with a Q&A.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/dance-is-healing-x-black-history-month-tickets-1982355176697<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Third Ave Jazz featuring AV The Force\n<\/p>\n Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7-11:45 p.m.\n<\/p>\n Sankofa Haus, 2422 3rd Ave.\n<\/p>\n $39.19\n<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Sankofa Haus becomes a portal \u2014 a living, breathing reminder that jazz has always been more than music. It\u2019s movement. It\u2019s storytelling. It\u2019s freedom. And right now, across the South Bronx, jazz is finding its voice again: in new rooms, new audiences and new rhythms that honor the past while speaking boldly to the present.<\/p>\n For more information, visit eventbrite.com\/e\/third-ave-jazz-featuring-avtheforce-tickets-1981445210965<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\n<\/p>\n Family Storytime: Celebrate Black History Month\n<\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11-11:30 a.m.\n<\/p>\n Allerton Library, 2740 Barnes Ave.\n<\/p>\n Free\n<\/p>\n Join the Library for songs, rhymes and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime that\u2019s fun for the whole family. For young children of all ages; ideal for caregivers with children of multiple ages. Storytime helps strengthen early literacy skills, socialization and bonding between adults and their children. This program caters to kids ages 2-5. Stay and play after!<\/p>\n