2023 Black History Month Event Guide: Live music, movie nights, trivia and more
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Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month in the Triangle with this guide of stories on its roots in North Carolina, a list of events, Black-owned businesses and restaurants you should know about and much more.
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We’ve put together a collection of fun, engaging and educational Black History Month events taking place across the Triangle, from author talks and film screenings to live music, trivia nights and much more.
We’ll update this list throughout February, so bookmark it online and check back often. If you see something we missed that you think we should include, let us know by emailing ask@newsobserver.com.
Important: Whenever possible, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates for outdoor events.
Black History Month library programs
There are 100+ Black History Month activities at libraries across the Triangle. Here’s how to find library programs for all ages in Wake, Durham, Orange and other counties:
▪ Wake County: Visit wakegov.com/events and filter the event category to “Black Brilliance.” Wake libraries in Cary, Apex, Raleigh and surrounding towns are offering events with Black authors, crafters, historians, and more. Find events such as childrens’ storytime, movie screenings and trainings.
▪ Durham County: Visit durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/calendar and search “Black History.” The Durham library is offering a movie screening, scavenger hunt and teen trivia night.
▪ Orange County: Visit orangecountync.gov/3009/Library to learn about the “Read Black Books” challenge and reading lists of Black authors. Participants are entered into a raffle to receive a book of choice by a Black author or centering Black characters.
▪ Chatham County: Find library events at chathamcountync.gov.
▪ Johnston County: Find library events at pljcs.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
▪ Pottery - Hands-On History (Raleigh): Celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History month with this Artist focused Art History class. We will be looking into BIPOC and Women Artists, a bit of their personal histories, and the work that they create. Students will then create their own ceramic artworks inspired or encouraged by the artists they feel most interested in. This event will take place Wednesdays Feb. 15 through March 22. Location: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: $121/$136 Info: raleighnc.gov
Thursday, Feb. 23
▪ Black History: Share Your Story (Raleigh): We stand on the shoulders of many. Not all African American pioneers made the history book. This is your opportunity to share your personal story of a notable African American that has had an influence on your life. Location: John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: raleighnc.gov
Friday, Feb. 24
▪ An Evening with Grandmaster Victor Moore (Cary): Spend an evening with one of the Forgotten Fury, exploring the contributions of African Americans to the progression of martial arts in the USA. Join for a fun and educational evening featuring a Kung Fu demonstration by the Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh, the exclusive theatrical premiere of the documentary Grandmaster: The Vic Moore Story and more. Location: The Cary Theatre, 122 E. Chatham St, Cary When: 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets: Free, but registration is required Info: townofcary.org
▪ Darrell Stover: Documentary Photography JAZZYNITEDAZE (Cary): This is a meet the artist reception. Stover’s documentary photographs capture 48 hours of the jazz scene created by music intellectuals in the NC Triangle (Durham/Cary) one August in 2018. Exhibiting Feb. 8 to March 4 at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center Gallery, 2nd floor. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary Time: 6-8 p.m. Info: townofcary.org
Saturday, Feb. 25
▪ CAN I KICK IT? The Last Dragon by Shaolin Jazz (Cary): Can I Kick It? is a unique multimedia experience catered to fans of martial arts, action films & Hip Hop Music. DJ 2 Tone Jones from Shaolin Jazz will perform a live music score (scene-by-scene) of the 1985 martial arts comedy, The Last Dragon with a blend of Hip Hop, Soul, and Funk. Video Q&A with the lead actor, Taimak, from the film. Come early to eat! Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 Info: townofcary.org
Sunday, Feb. 26
▪ Pauli Murray Awards (Hillsborough): The 33rd Annual Pauli Murray Awards aims to recognize local Orange County residents who exude many of the qualities that the late Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray dedicated her life advocating for, such as human rights, equality and leadership. Please join us for some refreshments and live music. Location: Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Time: 3-5 p.m. Info: orangecountync.gov
▪ Black History Month Concert Series: Gospel Winds (Carrboro): Join us as we welcome local Black artists in celebration of their contribution to our area’s vibrant music scene. Featuring Gospel Winds (Gospel). This program is part of the Black History Month Concert Series. Location: Century Center - Century Hall, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro Time: 4-5 p.m. Tickets: Free Info: Search “Black History Month Concert Series” on Facebook.com/Events.
▪ Lincoln Park Holiness Church film screening (Raleigh): The film “Lincoln Park Holiness Church: From the Sins of slavery, to Winning Souls for Christ” will be screened free, and dinner will be served afterwards at the church. Location: Lincoln Park Holiness Church, 13 Heath St, Raleigh Time: 11 a.m. Info: lincolnparkchurch.com
This story was originally published January 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM with the headline "2023 Black History Month Event Guide: Live music, movie nights, trivia and more."
