BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
Kansas City Area
Sat. Feb. 11, 1- 3 p.m., Black History Month program, Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue of the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group’s 2023 Black History Month program on the theme: Black Resistance. The featured keynote speaker will be Toriano Porter, opinion writer and editorial board member for The Kansas City Star. Glenn North, director of Inclusive learning & creative Impact at the Kansas City Museum will share some of his poetry. North is the author of City of Song, a collection of poems inspired by Kansas City’s rich jazz tradition and the triumphs and tragedies of the African American experience. RSVP to kcblackhistory2@gmail.com to attend in-person or virtually.
Wed. Feb. 1, noon- 1 p.m.,Swope Health Celebrating Black History Month, virtual zoom and lunch and learn speaker series with Alvin Brooks Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3jgL3w9
Wed. Feb. 1, 5 p.m., National Girls and Womens Sports Day, Kansas City Urban Youth Academy, Enjoy a festive day filled with evening activities for mothers and daughters, fathers and sons. FREE. Register at: https://bit.ly/40k6OfqStörling Dance Theater’s UNDERGROUND
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, It’s time to go underground! Störling Dance Theater together with UniteKC presents the 16th annual performances of UNDERGROUND in Kansas City! Don’t miss the performance that has brought Kansas City together for 16 years and was chosen as one of the “Top 10 Performance of the Decade!” – Paul Horsley, The Independent. Make UNDERGROUND a tradition for you and your family. The story of the Underground Railroad told like never before! UNDERGROUND will capture your heart and revive your spirit.
Fri., Feb. 3 & 4, 7:30 p.m., Underground, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Muriel Kauffman Theater. Theater together with UniteKC presents the 16th annual performances of UNDERGROUND, the choreographed story of the Underground Railroad. $38 up. http://bit.ly/3joG0tJ
Fri, Feb. 3 & 4, 8 p.m., Sun. Feb. 5, 2 p.m.- Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd. This tribute for “The Queen of Soul” celebrates the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman.Tickets cost $48.50+Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3RjsJPE
Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., 19th Annual Modern Night, Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th. Kansas City’s premier choreographer’s showcase will celebrate contemporary and modern dance featuring new works from the region’s most talented choreographers. Sponsored by City in Motion Dance Theater. Cost: $25, $18 for students and seniors, and $45 for VIP experience (includes admission to after-performance reception). Tickets https://bit.ly/3RpNfhG
Tues. Feb.7, 7 p.m., Meet The Candidates, 701 N. 7th St. Tfwy This is a chance for Wyandotte and Kansas City Kansas residents to meet and ask questions of the finalist for County administrator. From 1-4 p.m., the commissioners will enter the candidates. Both events will be available virtually.
Wed. Feb. 8 noon-1 p.m.,Swope Health Celebrating Black History Month, virtual lunch and learn speaker series with Gwen Grant, Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3WQ2cuz
Wednesdays and Thursday, Feb. 8 – March 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Racism is a Public Health Engagement Sessions, location changes easch session. Join the Unified Government Public Health Department for the goal of gathering community feedback and support, to advocate for a UG budget that adequately funds programs, policies, and initiatives to address systemic racism in Wyandotte County. Facilitated by community organizer and activist Dr. Caleb Stephens. FREE transportation RSVP two business days ahead of the event. FREE on-site childcare and FREE dinner for all attendees. First four dates and locations: Feb. 8, Quindaro Community Center, Feb 9, Bethany Community Center, Feb. 15, Beatrice L. Lee Gym and Feb. 16, Eisenhower Middle School.https://bit.ly/3Jr2FA0
Feb. 8, 6-7 p.m. Law Enforcement Advisory Board Listening Tour, Beatrice Lee Community Center, 1210 N. 10th. This is the first listening session for this Wyandotte County Board’ that plans to dedicate most of it’s board meeting to listening to learn how residents feel law enforcement can best serve their neighborhoods Click here to RSVP http://bit.ly/3Y5Ypuc .
Wed. Feb. 16, noon-1 p.m., Swope Health Celebrating Black History Month,virtual lunch and learn speaker series with Eric Wesson, editor, The Kansas City Call Zoom link: https://bit.ly/40blSf8
Sat. Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. Annual Black History Month Luncheon, The Black Archives of Mid-America, Pierson Auditorium,UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road. Keynote Speaker Academy Award Winning Film director and screenwriter Kevin Willmott. Tickets cost $65+ Tickets @ https://bit.ly/3RlKL3W
Sat. Feb. 18, 5:30 p.,m. 31st Annual Black History Celebration and Scholarship Banquet, Memorial Hall KCK, 600 N. 7th St. Trfy. Tickets cost $80+. Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3YefwJZ
Sat. Feb. 19, 7-11 p.m., Royal Comedy 2023, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St Suite 100 Comedians Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford & Special K will fill the stage wth laughter. Tickets $99 + Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/3XQaXpx
Wed. Feb. 22, noon- 1 p.m., Swope Health Celebrating Black History Month, virtual lunch and learn speaker series with Bridgette Williams, CEO Heavy Constructors Association, KCMO Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3JvT8bf
Sat. Feb. 25, 5-8 p.m., Fifty Shades of Conversation, Elevate Bar and Grill, 7543 State Ave It’s the 50 Shades of Conversation round table talk! The Ups & Downs of being in your 50’s or headed there! Parenting, body image, love, time, marriage & sex! Get your tickets! Cost $5 advanced/$10 at the door.
Mon. Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., I’m So Glad, United Methodist Church, 5001 W 137 St, Leawood, 66224, KS, Foundry Hall, Building B Check out the premiere showing of a documentary film about Kansas City’s Black Gospel Music. You can choose to stay for a panel discussion after the showing. Limited seats. FREE. Register at:https://bit.ly/3wydvMZ
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