Black History Month February 2020 in DC
Black History Month is celebrated throughout the DC region with theatre, dance, music, visual arts and the spoken word. Check here for arts and culture events commemorating, honoring and focusing on the history and contributions that Black Americans have made to the United States.
Spotlights
Right to the City @Mt Pleasant Library
Mt Pleasant LibraryThru Apr. 20
Right to the City @Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Anacostia Neighborhood LibraryThru Apr. 20
Right to the City @Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Woodridge Neighborhood LibraryThru Apr. 20
Right to the City @Shaw Neighborhood Library
Shaw Neighborhood LibraryThru Apr. 20
One Life: Marian Anderson
Smithsonian National Portrait GalleryThru May. 17
A Right to the City
Smithsonian Anacostia Community MuseumThru Apr. 20
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words
Library of CongressThru Sep. 30
Chronicles of the African American Journey through Fiber Arts
Montpelier Arts CenterThru Mar. 1
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The Kennedy CenterFeb. 4 – 9
Black History In Motion Program
Publick PlayhouseWed. Feb 5
Revelations Celebration Workshop with Ailey Arts in Education Teaching Artists
The Kennedy CenterSat. Feb 8
African American Journey through Fiber Arts: Opening Reception
Montpelier Arts CenterSat. Feb 8
The Life and Legacy of Rosa Parks
Library of CongressThu. Feb 13
The Beloved Community: MLK Jr. and Activism in Washington, DC
Smithsonian Anacostia Community MuseumSat. Feb 15
Gallery Talk: More to the Movement
Library of CongressWed. Feb 19
Diversity and the Birth of Broadway: Early Black Authors of the American Musical
Library of CongressWed. Feb 19
National Philharmonic: Black Pioneers Composers w/Melissa White, violin
StrathmoreSat. Feb 22
A Right To The City Author Talk Series: Stephen Danley
Smithsonian Anacostia Community MuseumSat. Feb 22
Afro Blue: We Will Overcome
Publick PlayhouseSat. Feb 29
