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07 Jan

Kola Nut Travel

January 7, 2026 To February 10, 2026

12:00 am To 12:00 am

Looking ahead to 2026, Kola Nut Travel is excited to announce a new adventure: a breathtaking cruise through the South Pacific, showcasing the rich Diaspora of this incredible region. Over 12 magical days, you will visit 10 stunning ports, starting the journey in the tropical…

06 Feb

The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029

February 6, 2026 To March 29, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience ignites the 35th season with a bold, embodied tribute to the life and legacy of June Jordan—visionary poet, truth-teller, and relentless advocate for justice. Fusing spoken word, music, and movement, this electrifying performance channels Jordan’s uncompromising voice… Read more…

06 Feb

San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane Redlands, CA 92374

February 6, 2026 To March 1, 2026

12:00 pm To 5:00 pm

Black Renaissance brings together the work of twelve artists selected by the Chamber, showcasing paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works that reflect a wide range of perspectives shaped by cultural memory, resilience, and contemporary life. Through vivid color and thoughtful composition, the artists transform lived experience… Read more…

06 Feb

The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91325

February 6, 2026 To February 7, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

A storyteller who mines connections between vaudeville, blues, jazz, theater, and Baroque music, Cécile McLorin Salvant is known for being an eclectic curator, unearthing forgotten songs with strong narratives, unexpected twists, and humor. The three-time GRAMMY Award winner for Best Jazz Album, and MacArthur “Genius”… Read more…

06 Feb

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90007

February 6, 2026 To February 6, 2026

6:00 pm To 10:00 pm

First Fridays returns to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on Friday, February 6, launching the 2026 season and celebrating 20 years as one of Los Angeles’ must-attend after-hours events. For two decades, this signature series has brought together music, science, and culture…

07 Feb

Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 4718 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

2:00 pm To 4:00 pm

A 1959 ilm classic for the ages. Lora Meredith (Lana Turner), a white single mother who dreams of being on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson (Juanita Moore), a black widow. Annie becomes the caretaker of Lora’s daughter, Suzie (Sandra Dee), while Lora… Read more…

07 Feb

The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

8:00 pm To 9:30 pm

Two-time Grammy Award winner Ernie Watts is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players in music. It has been more than fifty years since he first picked up a saxophone, and from age sixteen on he has been playing professionally, initially while still… Read more…

07 Feb

Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 992234

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

1:00 pm To 6:00 pm

PIPS 2nd Annual Soul Springs Festival is an annual celebration that revives the golden era of soul music by blending timeless classics with modern performances. Join us for the launch of its second annual event on February 7, 2026, in Cathedral City. This festival not…

07 Feb

Paramount Pictures Backlot, 5515 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

February 7, 2026 To February 8, 2026

10:00 am To 4:00 pm

This weekend join the Fifteen Percent Pledge Block Party! Come through and support some incredible Black-owned brands, enjoy amazing food, live music, good energy and pure Black excellence. Bring your friends, bring your family! You won’t want to skip this one. It’s the full Block… Read more…

07 Feb

California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

7:00 pm To 8:00 pm

Join cultural critic Tre Johnson as he discusses his newest collection of essays, ​Black Genius, with television writer and producer Mara Brock Akil.​ Black Genius examines how Black American culture has been the lifeblood of American ingenuity. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences, Johnson… Read more…

07 Feb

205 West Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

9:00 am To 4:00 pm

The 46th Annual Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival returns for another powerful celebration of culture, legacy, and community — and this year’s 2026 Grand Marshal is someone you won’t want to miss. This year’s theme, “Unity In Purpose,” reminds us of the… Read more…

07 Feb

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

7:30 pm To 9:30 pm

Fleeing war in their native South Sudan, a young refugee couple, Bol and Rial (Sopé Dìrísù and Wunmi Mosaku), seek asylum in England following a treacherous journey. When an apeth (night witch) haunts them in their new home, the couple struggles to make a fresh… Read more…

07 Feb

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, 3650 West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

February 7, 2026 To February 22, 2026

10:00 am To 8:00 pm

ArtFEST- February 7-16 The 2026 Pan African Film & Arts Festival ArtFEST is back—and this year, bringing the creativity home to Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. ArtFest kicks off the festival with a vibrant, community-centered celebration of visual art, culture, and creativity, showcasing emerging and established… Read more…

07 Feb

Lore Leimert Park, 4334 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008

February 7, 2026 To February 7, 2026

7:00 pm To 9:00 pm

A monthly vinyl-and-literature series curated by Moni from Friends We Love connecting music aficionados and book lovers through deep listening & learning sessions rooted in diasporic culture. As we celebrate Black History Month and Fela Kuti’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 @Grammys, let’s dive… Read more…

08 Feb

Somerville, West Slauson Avenue, View Park-Windsor Hills, CA 90043

February 8, 2026 To February 8, 2026

10:00 am To 2:00 pm

Somerville’s Black History Month series traces jazz as a living influence. Each Sunday draws inspiration from a different lineage: Duke Ellington’s elegance, the kinetic energy of Bird & Dizzy, the quiet daring of Miles & Coltrane, and contemporary voices shaping where jazz moves next. These… Read more…

10 Feb

The GRAMMY Museum, 800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

February 10, 2026 To February 10, 2026

7:00 pm To 10:00 pm

The GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to welcome GRAMMY Award-winning artist Slick Rick to the Museum’s intimate 200-seat Clive Davis Theater for an evening celebrating his latest album and film VICTORY with a screening and a conversation about his creative process. VICTORY is a visually bold,… Read more…

11 Feb

The Miracle Theater, 226 South Market Street, Inglewood, CA

February 11, 2026 To February 11, 2026

8:00 pm To 10:00 pm

Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter with a stacked, can’t-miss comedy lineup. Comedy legend Tommy Davidson joins the PAFF SOUL Comedy Show alongside our special celebrity host Tony Rock. This live show brings together a powerhouse mix of TV favorites, viral standouts, and… Read more…

11 Feb

Vidiots, 4884 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA

February 11, 2026 To February 11, 2026

7:30 pm To 9:30 pm

Author, educator, activist, and documentary filmmaker Toni Cade Bambara, with humor and deep insight, inspired a generation of artists to dedicate themselves to community empowerment. Editor of the breakthrough anthology The Black Woman (1970) and author of The Salt Eaters (1980) among other acclaimed works, Bambara came to Philadelphia and worked… Read more…

11 Feb

200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90015

February 11, 2026 To February 26, 2026

8:00 am To 5:00 pm

LA City Council Celebrates African American Heritage Month at City Hall With “When Black Women Lead: Communities Thrive, Everybody Wins” Exhibition LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles is honoring the extraordinary leadership, legacy, and impact of Black women during African American Heritage Month with… Read more…

12 Feb

RED

1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA, USA

February 12, 2026 To February 15, 2026

8:00 pm To 1:30 pm

“Red” is a one man multimedia stage play, based on the transformative years of Detroit red to whom the world became to know in Malcolm X. Returning after its 1st sold out run in November, Red is a multimedia production that takes you on a… Read more…

12 Feb

The Well, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

February 12, 2026 To February 12, 2026

5:00 pm To 8:00 pm

Where do Black singles over 40 go when they want to meet someone in person? If you’ve been asking yourself this question after long work weeks, you’re not alone. KOMBYE Mix & Match is a curated networking mixer designed specifically for single, Black professionals over… Read more…

Latest News

Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Announces the State’s Unanimous Vote to Officially Designate Historic South LA as California’s First Ever Black Cultural District

Senator Smallwood-Cuevas Announces the State’s Unanimous Vote to Officially Designate Historic South LA as California’s First Ever Black Cultural District

South Los Angeles has achieved an extraordinary milestone with the California Arts Council’s unanimous vote to officially designate the area as the state’s first ever Black Cultural District. The decision was announced on Friday by Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) while flanked by civic and community leaders during a celebratory press conference and community reception held at the California African American [Read More...]
Alonzo Davis, Artist Who Founded One of America’s First Black-Owned Galleries, Dies at 82

Alonzo Davis, Artist Who Founded One of America’s First Black-Owned Galleries, Dies at 82

  Alonzo Davis, known for founding one of America’s first Black-owned galleries, died on January 27 at 82 years. The news of his passing was confirmed by Los Angeles gallery Parrasch Heijnen, which represents him. His prints, paintings, performances, and installations were inspired by his travels. “The magic of the Southwest United States, Brazil, Haiti and West Africa has penetrated my work,” he wrote in an artist [Read More...]
Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by Patrick Henry Johnson  – Los Angeles Sentinel

Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by Patrick Henry Johnson  – Los Angeles Sentinel

  On a crisp, sunny Saturday in South Los Angeles, community members gathered to celebrate an one of the city’s unsung heroes. The unveiling of Patrick Henry Johnson’s latest mural, “The Pawn Who Became a King,” marks another milestone in the journey of Destination Crenshaw—a powerful movement to preserve and uplift the legacy of Black Los Angeles. Source: Destination Crenshaw Celebrates Paul R. Williams with Stunning Mural by [Read More...]