NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York City is ready to celebrate Black History Month with a plethora of activities organized by the city and other well-known city institutions!
A Salute to Black Achievements in Music on Television
Wednesday, Feb. 1 – Sunday, Feb. 26,
The Paley Center for Media celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with an exhibit of legendary musical icons and unforgettable TV moments that have shaped our culture.
Disney and Pixar's 'Soul' Exhibit
Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Tuesday, Feb. 28, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Harlem rendition of the jazz-inspired exhibit is open. Visitors can follow Joe Gardner, the musician and mentor from Disney and Pixar's "Soul," on a tour of jazz's surprising history.
Arsenal Gallery: Heritage: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future in Black Art
Thursday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park with "Heritage: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future in Black Art."
Apollo Comedy Club
Thursday, Feb. 2, 9 p.m.
The Apollo Comedy Club presents a thrilling night of laughter which shines a spotlight on the best up and coming talent in comedy today.
First Saturday at Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, Feb. 4, 5 - 10 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum's First Saturdays is back and honors the legacy of Black artistic production in Brooklyn from old school performers to Black artists shaping the borough's culture today.
Black Panther Showcase
Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Head to Poe Park visitors center in the Bronx for the Black Panther showcase this month.
15th Annual Black History Month Celebration
Thursday, Feb. 16, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Harlem Chamber Players at The Schomburg Center for a night filled with music.
Queen Bess (The Bessie Coleman Story)
Thursday, Feb. 23
Celebrate Black History Month with a play celebrating the life and career of Bessie Coleman. Coleman was the first African American, and the first Native American to receive her international pilot's license.
Harlem Fine Arts Show
Friday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, Feb. 26
Now in its 15th year, the Harlem Fine Arts Show is the largest traveling arts show that features over 100 artists from the African Diaspora for a three-day cultural experience and festival at the Glasshouse.
Black History Month Film Festival
Saturday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.
The Museum of Moving Image in Queens is hosting a Black History Month film festival this month featuring Black Mothers in Film and the Afrikan Poetry Theatre's Film Showcase.





