The Black History Month 2024 theme is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more. In celebration of this important commemoration, Maplewood Township and community organizations are offering programming, visual art displays, theatre performances, family events and educational panels, and so much more throughout the month of February.
Without our engaged community, we could not plan this robust month of activities. We are grateful for the creators, supporters, and audiences of all of these offerings.
This listing is updated often, so please check back for new events and programs. We hope you are able to come out and join us!
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1978 Art Exhibition "Expressive Impressions In Linoleum"
Springfield Avenue Partnership Celebrates Black History Month
BIPOC Black Joy Yoga Hosted By SOMA Justice
Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Iconic Music Arranger and Pianist Nat Adderley Jr.
Hair Chalet Presents Meet The Author of Pretty Little Bastard Child
Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special Art Exhibit: Black Joy: Just Being
SOMA Justice Presents A Film Screening:Origin
Books Now and Then Book Group Presents Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Visions The Performing Arts Center Presents: Portraits
Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: Kids Speak Out For Black History: Reception & Art Display
Our Gang Travel Presents A Black History Month Educational Workshop: Travel In Black & White
Durand-Hedden & SOMA CCR present: Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories
Maplewood Community Services Presents A Meet & Greet With Chef Jesse
Maplewood Village Alliance Presents Storefront Spotlight
The Hilton Neighborhood Association Celebrate BHM with Assemblywoman Garnet Hall
Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: BB Contes Black History Month Family Event
Maplewood Community Services Presents A Family Movie Day: The Little Mermaid (2023)
Queer Newark: Panel Discussion
Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers
Maplewood Memorial Library Presents Follow The Drinking Gourd
Artist's Talk & Salon with Tenjin Ikeda
Black History Month Ancestry Collage for Adults
Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special BHM Lesson In Art
Genealogy: The Joy of Discovery
SOMA Justice Invites You To Trayvon Martin's Birthday Party
Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Dynamic Saxophonist Alex Desrivieres the alleycatsax
Janet Mandel Presents: Harlem Renaissance: Courage, Grace, And Vision
SOMA Justice Presents A Conversation with Author Dr. Jared A. Ball