The City of Frisco is hosting an inspiring ongoing art exhibition of pieces that explore themes of fragility and strength, individuality and unity, and more in Black culture from the past to the present. The featured works were created by artists Jessica Vollrath, Emmanuel Gillespie, Austin Uzor, and Barbara Mason.
Date & time: Ongoing February 1st through March 1st
Location: Frisco Discovery Center
Price: Free
Frisco | Directions
Families of all ages can learn about Black History through a small West African Drum and Percussion workshop! The Bandan Koro Experience will be performing and educating attendees on the instruments and cultural context of the music.
Date & time: February 8th from 10am to 2pm
Location: Skillman Southwestern Branch Library
Price: Free
Northeast Dallas | Directions
Watch a live game show-style competition where local middle and high school students will compete to display their knowledge of African American history!
Date & time: February 8th at 9am
Location: African American Museum of Dallas
Price: Free
Fair Park | Directions
The beloved Dallas Black Dance Theatre is celebrating their 48th annual Black History Month performance! This year, they’re doing a special rendition of …And Now Marvin, a tribute to Marvin Gaye, followed by Testament and Love Tri-Tango.
Date & time: February 14th and 15th at 7pm
Location: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre
Price: $48 to $65
Arts District | Directions
This traveling rodeo honors the contributions of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls from past to present! With two shows in Fort Worth this year, attendees can catch classic rodeo events live for one day only.
Date & time: February 15th, two shows at 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Location: Cowtown Coliseum
Price: Varies
Fort Worth Stockyards | Directions
This free festival will celebrate all things Black culture, with fun for the whole family including food and drinks, live performances, and a kids zone.
Date & time: February 16th from 11am to 4pm
Location: Lofty Spaces
Price: Free
Cedars | Directions
Bring your friends, family, and appetite to a soul food cook-off! The cook-off will be promoting local chefs and celebrating the diversity of soul food cuisine. Plus, enjoy raffles and prizes, a fun photo booth, and live entertainment for all to enjoy!
Date & time: February 22nd from 11am to 3pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Price: Free
South Dallas | Directions
Let your knowledge of Black history soar by honoring groundbreaking Black aviators! The exhibit will feature inspiring stories from the skies, games with prizes, interactive lessons, and more.
Date & time: February 22nd at 3:30pm
Location: Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center
Price: Free
South Dallas | Directions
Explore Black identity and its role in shaping cultural consciousness with keynote speaker Harrison Blair, President and CEO of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce! This educational session is a part of Dallas College’s Civil Rights Speaker Series.
Date & time: February 28th from 9am to 3pm
Location: Dallas College Mountain View Campus
Price: Free
Cockrell Hill | Directions
