Black History Month Events in Charlotte

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February not only celebrates love, it also celebrates Black history! If you’re looking for some ways to celebrate this month, here are a few local events happening around the Charlotte area.

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

1. Celebrate Black History with Fyütch (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Program)
   • Explore Black women in history with national recording artist, Fyütch
     • Location: Virtual
     • Time: 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
     • Free

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

1. Equity Impact Circle (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Program)
   • A weekly discussion series hosted by the Community Building Initiative
     • Location: Virtual
     • Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m on Wednesdays
     • Adults

Thursday, February 3, 2022

1. Loy H. Witherspoon Lecture Series: “Spiritual Madness: American Psychiatry, Race and Black Religions” featuring Judith Weisenfeld, Ph.D.
   • Hosted by UNC Charlotte College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
     • Location: Virtual
     • Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
     • Free to public
2. Black History Month Sip & Paint (R&B Edition)
   • Celebrate Black History Month at this Sip & Paint every Thursday and Friday in February
     • Location: Bobbee O’s BBQ
     • Time: 8 p.m to 10 p.m
     • $15 for 1 person or $50 for 4 people

Friday, February 4, 2022

1. Black History Month Sip & Paint (R&B Edition)
   • Celebrate Black History Month at this Sip & Paint every Thursday and Friday in February
     • Location: Bobbee O’s BBQ
     • Time: 8 p.m to 10 p.m
     • $15 for 1 person or $50 for 4 people

Saturday, February 5, 2022

1. Colorful Perspectives: STEAM Career Showcase (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library program)
   • • Location: Virtual
     • Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
     • Free
2. Black History Nature Series – Black in National Parks
   • • Location: Stevens Creek Nature Preserve and Center
     • Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
     • Free
3. Family First: The Legacy of African Drums
   • • Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
     • Time: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
     • $10.00