{"id":148015,"date":"2026-02-02T21:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148015\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T21:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:39:08","slug":"where-to-celebrate-black-history-month-in-san-antonio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148015\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to celebrate Black History Month in San Antonio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several organizations have planned events, including tours, theatrical performances and more<\/p>\n<p>Black History Month (KSAT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Black_History\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/topic\/Black_History\/\">Black History Month<\/a>, a celebration honoring the contributions of African Americans to San Antonio and the nation, returns from Feb. 1 through March 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Several organizations have planned events, including tours, theatrical performances and more to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n<p>Things to Do<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here\u2019s a look at Black History Month events happening in the Alamo City:<\/p>\n<p>Art Market: The San Antonio African American Community Archive &amp; Museum (SAAACAM) will host a Black History Month art market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 at La Villita. More details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/saaacam.org\/event\/black-history-art-market-lavillita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.Black History Author Series: From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 26, Cheryl W. Thompson will join SAAACAM to discuss her book, \u201cForgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen,\u201d at Texas Public Radio, 321 W. Commerce St. The event is free, but a reservation is required to secure a seat. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/saaacam.org\/event\/black-history-authors-series-forgotten-souls-the-search-for-the-lost-tuskegee-airmen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> for more details.Black History Film Series: SAAACAM will host a free screening of the documentary \u201cMLK\/FBI\u201d from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Little Carver, 226 N. Hackberry. Registration is required. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/saaacam.org\/event\/bhfs-mlk-fbi-jan-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> for more details.Black Restaurant Week San Antonio: The celebration is scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 through March 1 at participating restaurants. Get the latest updates on the event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackrestaurantweeksanantonio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.Green Book Civil Rights Bus Tour: SAAACAM will host a 2.5-hour bus tour highlighting East Side neighborhoods from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 14. Attendees will need to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the bus departs at 3501 Avenue B. Travel stops include the downtown theatre district, the Dignowity Hills neighborhood and more. Tickets are $45 per person. For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/saaacam.org\/event\/saaacam-green-book-civil-rights-bus-tour-february-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations: The San Antonio Museum of Art will showcase a new exhibit, \u201cNew African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations,\u201d from Feb. 28 through July 5. The exhibit features work by four artists from different regions of West Africa. For more details on the exhibit, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samuseum.org\/artwork\/exhibition\/new-african-masquerades-artistic-innovations-and-collaborations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.River Boat Tour: SAAACAM will host a 100-minute cruise through the San Antonio River Walk from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 28. Participants will meet at 218 S. Presa St. in La Villita for the tour. Tickets are $45 per person. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/saaacam.org\/event\/black-history-river-boat-tour-february-28-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a> for more details.San Antonio Spurs: Before the Silver and Black play against the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 7, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsanantonio.com\/blog\/post\/celebrating-black-history-month-in-san-antonio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Visit San Antonio<\/a> says there will be a pre-game party starting at 3 p.m. at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs will host a Black History Month-themed night as part of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2025\/09\/29\/spurs-announce-themed-nights-promotional-schedule-for-2025-26-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">promotional and themed events<\/a>. Tickets for the game can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frostbankcenter.com\/events\/detail\/spurs-vs-dallas-mavericks-2026-02-07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.The String Queens: The musical trio will perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Jo Long Theatre, 226 N. Hackberry. Tickets for the show can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/thecarver.org\/season\/the-string-queens-season-2025-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.Tre Floyds &#8211; Black Girl Therapy 2: The theatrical experience will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Jo Long Theatre at The Carver, 226 N. Hackberry. The experience brings together six Black girls, strangers to each other, for a group therapy session where they each choose a number that defines them. For tickets and more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thecarver.org\/event\/tre-floyds-black-girl-therapy-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read also: <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAndrea K. Moreno headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AKMRTERDGDRGRG9675GIKFG4TB\/\" title=\"View Andrea K. Moreno&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrea K. Moreno<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years. <\/p>\n<p>Spurs\u2019 Mitch Johnson lands NBA Western Conference All-Star coaching job<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>Spurs\u2019 Mitch Johnson lands NBA Western Conference All-Star coaching jobApplication portal for Texas Education Freedom Accounts opens Feb. 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Application portal for Texas Education Freedom Accounts opens Feb. 4Neighbors concerned about ICE potentially buying warehouse<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Neighbors concerned about ICE potentially buying warehouse5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father released from Texas immigration detention center<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:36<\/p>\n<p>5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father released from Texas immigration detention centerProtesters call for release of children detained at detention centers<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:16<\/p>\n<p>Protesters call for release of children detained at detention centersHundreds protest in downtown San Antonio as part of nationwide day of action against ICE<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds protest in downtown San Antonio as part of nationwide day of action against ICERemember to protect your pets and plants during cold weather temps this weekend <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Remember to protect your pets and plants during cold weather temps this weekend Sights and Sounds: Hundreds protest against ICE in 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dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:55<\/p>\n<p>KSAT&#8217;s Erica Hernandez describes moment law enforcement deployed tear gas on protestersKSAT&#8217;s Erica Hernandez captures crowd of protesters as they headed toward Dilley detention facility<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 3:04<\/p>\n<p>KSAT&#8217;s Erica Hernandez captures crowd of protesters as they headed toward Dilley detention facilityTensions rise between protesters and law enforcement at Dilley immigration facility<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Tensions rise between protesters and law enforcement at Dilley immigration facilityVITA San Antonio offers free tax preparation for residents earning $65,000 or less<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:06<\/p>\n<p>VITA San Antonio offers free tax preparation for residents earning 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