Houston is coming together this February to celebrate Black history and culture with a month filled with educational activities, live music, inspiring performances, and family-friendly events.
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🎉 Through March 8: Rice University’s Black History Month Series
Rice University presents over 30 events celebrating Black culture, including discussions, film screenings, fellowship opportunities, and special festivities.
📍 Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston
🕒 Times vary
💵 Free admission
🎨 Through Feb. 18: The Founders Round at Project Row Houses
Explore a special artist round honoring the founders of Project Row Houses and their lasting contributions. Featuring curated works by Floyd Newsum, Bert Samples, Jesse Lott, George Smith, James Bettison, and Bert Long Jr., this exhibit celebrates their artistic legacy.
📍 Project Row Houses, Third Ward
🕒 Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎉 Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24: Black History Month Culture Fest 2024
Celebrate Black History Month at Avenida Houston with free family-friendly activities every Saturday. Enjoy live music, art, educational programming, and the BLCK Market, showcasing 50 local Black-owned businesses. KTSU 90.9FM hosts the main stage, featuring a different music genre each week.
📍 Avenida Houston Plaza (between GRB & Discovery Green)
🕒 Saturdays in February, 1–5 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎭 Feb. 3–17: We’ve Got to Keep Moving at Ensemble Theatre
Follow a group of high school students as they bring Black history to life, calling on their ancestors to teach powerful lessons on racism, inequality, and the fight for justice.
📍 Ensemble Theatre
🕒 11 a.m.
💵 Tickets: $10
🛍️ Feb. 8–25: BLCK Market – Black History Month at GreenStreet
Celebrate Black History Month in Downtown with BLCK Market every weekend. Shop from local Black-owned businesses, explore cultural exhibits, enjoy live music, and savor delicious bites.
📍 GreenStreet, Downtown Houston
🕒 Saturdays & Sundays, 1–5 p.m.
💵 Limited free admission; $15 after that
🎬 Feb. 8: Black History Month Movie Screening at The Lawn – The Woodlands Mall
Celebrate Black History Month with a special screening of Black Panther on the Lawn. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening under the stars!
📍 The Lawn, The Woodlands Mall
🕒 5 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎬 Feb. 8 & 15: Films in Focus Movie Series at Missouri City Branch Library
Celebrate Black history and culture with a special film series at the Missouri City Branch Library. Enjoy complimentary snacks courtesy of the Friends of the Missouri City Branch Library.
📍 Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City
🕒 2 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🐴 Feb. 9: Black Cowboy Student Education Day at George Ranch
Take a journey through history at George Ranch, learning about the African American cowboys who worked the land in the 19th and 20th centuries. The day includes horse and cattle demonstrations, firsthand accounts, a Texas Longhorn roundup, and a Buffalo Soldier camp.
📍 George Ranch, 10215 FM 762, Richmond
🕒 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💵 $16 (adults), $13 (65+), $11 (ages 4-12), Free for kids 3 and under
📚 Feb. 10: Black Genealogy Workshop at Holocaust Museum Houston
Join this workshop exploring plantation tourism, the portrayal of enslaved people, and how plantation records can aid in researching the history of the formerly enslaved.
📍 Holocaust Museum Houston
🕒 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
💵 Free with registration
🖋️ Feb. 10: Black Representation in Comics at Smith Neighborhood Library
Join comic book creator Lane Fobbs for a discussion on Black superheroes, Black creators, and their impact on the comic industry in honor of Black History Month.
📍 Smith Neighborhood Library
🕒 11 a.m.
💵 Free with registration
🎥 Feb. 10: The Negro Soldier Movie Screening at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Watch the 1944 documentary The Negro Soldier, highlighting African American soldiers’ contributions during World War II. A brief Q&A session with museum staff will follow.
📍 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
🕒 6 p.m.
💵 Free with RSVP
💃 Feb. 10: Souls of Black Houston at Hobby Center
Celebrate Black History Month and the 20th anniversary of this dance company with a performance featuring Colored Carnegie, which tells the story of the fight for the Houston Colored Carnegie Library. The evening also includes performances of Sugar Shack, Black Bodies in White Spaces, and two alumni works.
📍 Hobby Center
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $38 and up
🎬 Feb. 10 & 11: I Went to the Dance Movie Screening at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dive into the world of Cajun culture and Zydeco music in this 1989 Les Blank documentary, featuring legends like Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil, and Clifton Chenier.
📍 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
🕒 Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $9
🎤 Lone Star College - Kingwood Black History Month Events
Celebrate Black History Month with a series of events at Lone Star College-Kingwood:
- Feb. 11: Mi Fonia Mi Future12:30–1:20 p.m. Purpose in Poetry – Men’s Center Atrium
- Feb. 11: Movie Night: The 13th6:00–8:00 p.m. - SCC
- Feb. 18: Family Feud12:30–1:20 p.m. - APA 119
- Feb. 25: LSC Choir Performance12:30–1:20 p.m. - SCC Conference Center
- Feb. 26: Ibis: A Novel12:30 p.m. - CLA 112
📍 Lone Star College - Kingwood
💵 Free admission
🕊️ Feb. 12: The Reconciliation at Fort Bend University Branch Library
Join the Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land in honoring the 6th anniversary of the discovery of the Sugar Land 95. The event includes tributes, updates on the SL95 memorialization project, and awards for local justice advocates.
📍 Fort Bend University Branch Library
🕒 6–9 p.m.
💵 Free with RSVP
⚾ Feb. 16–18: 2024 Cactus Jack HBCU Classic at Minute Maid Park
Cheer on teams from six Historically Black Colleges and Universities during this weekend baseball tournament. Enjoy a free college fair on Saturday, an HBCU celebration ($100), and a gospel breakfast on Sunday ($25).
📍 Minute Maid Park
🕒 Games at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $10 per day (admission to all games that day); $27 for a 3-day pass
🎶 Feb. 16: Rhythms & Reflections: Echoes of Black Legacy at Discovery Green
Join DJ Flash Gordon Parks and artist Phillip Pyle II for a night of music and visuals celebrating the legacy of Black musicians in Houston. The event also features the Daisies and Pancakes roller-skating club, highlighting Houston’s cultural connection to roller skating.
📍 Discovery Green, Downtown Houston
🕒 7–10 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🌍 Feb. 17: SOJES Black History Month Program
Join the Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land for an informative event at Fort Bend County’s University Branch Library. Learn about the Sugar Land 95 discovery and the history of African Americans in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County. Food and refreshments will be provided.
📍 University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land
🕒 6–8:30 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎉 Feb. 17: Black History Now at Bagby Park
Celebrate Black history with a full day of performances, poetry, music, and education in Midtown. Enjoy performances by the Ensemble Theatre, TSU Jazz Ensemble, African dance and drums, plus a local market, food trucks, and family activities like face painting and chalk art.
📍 Bagby Park, Midtown
🕒 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🌟 Feb. 17: Black History Experience at Children’s Museum Houston
Celebrate the African American spirit with storytimes, interactive exhibits, and musical performances at this family-friendly event in the Museum District.
📍 Children’s Museum Houston
🕒 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $17 (ages 1 and up)
🎭 Feb. 17: Young Audiences of Houston presents Abiyoyo at Levy Park
Enjoy a performance by Twanda’s Theatre on Wheels, telling the folktale of a boy, his magical dad, and a hungry giant named Abiyoyo, while exploring African customs and traditions.
📍 Levy Park
🕒 1 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🌍 Feb. 17: Afrobeats in America Festival at Discovery Green
Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Afrobeats with performances by DJ Jimmy Jatt, Kelly Hansome, Omawumi, Ajaeze, and more. Enjoy a fashion show, food trucks, DJs, and a Netflix documentary screening.
📍 Discovery Green, Downtown Houston
🕒 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $50 and up
📸 Feb. 17: Tour & Workshop: Photo Walk in Freedmen’s Town
Join artists from This Way: A Houston Group Show for a photo walk through the historic Freedmen’s Town in the Fourth Ward. Capture powerful images while exploring visual storytelling and the ethics of photojournalism.
📍 Freedmen’s Town, Fourth Ward
🕒 3–5 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎨 Feb. 18: Artist Talk: Ava Cosey at Holocaust Museum Houston
Join Houston artist Ava Cosey and Khambrel Marshall for a discussion on Cosey’s work Ancestor’s Touch, featured in The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection.
📍 Holocaust Museum Houston
🕒 2 p.m.
💵 Free with RSVP
🖌️ Feb. 22: Black History Month Family Day at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Enjoy family-friendly activities including art exhibits, face painting, story time, and crafting. The event also features a History of Jazz performance by the Dinky Drum Company, LLC.
📍 Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
🕒 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎷 Feb. 23: Jazzy Sundays in the Parks Kickoff at Discovery Green
Celebrate the rich history of Black music in Houston with this special preview to the Jazzy Sundays in the Parks series. Enjoy free concerts at Discovery Green, Emancipation Park, and Buffalo Bayou Park.
📍 Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston
🕒 5–7 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎭 Feb. 24: Living History with Allen Mack at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Join Allen Mack, founder of Austin’s Living History Foundation, for a reenactment that covers the Civil War Era through the Interwar Era.
📍 Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
🕒 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💵 Tickets: $10
🎨 Feb. 24: Black History Month Celebration at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Celebrate Black History Month with a family-friendly day of storytime, crafts, West African drumming, and art activities inspired by influential Black artists.
📍 Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, Spring
🕒 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🚶♂️ Feb. 24: Freedom Walk at Community Park in Missouri City
Join the third annual Freedom Walk as the Missouri City community walks to Freedom Tree for speeches, performances, and reflections on unity and freedom. The day concludes with a dance showcase and live music.
📍 Community Park, Missouri City
🕒 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎉 Feb. 24 & 25: Black History Culture Fest at Avenida Houston
Celebrate the end of Black History Month with a weekend of local vendors, live performances, and delicious food in Downtown Houston.
📍 Avenida Houston
🕒 2–6 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎥 Feb. 27: Black History Month Film Screening at Lone Star College CyFair
Watch the 2014 historical drama about the 1965 voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King Jr. in collaboration with the college’s Library and Cultural Appreciation and Engagement Committee.
📍 Lone Star College CyFair, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Room 131, Cypress
🕒 2 p.m.
💵 Free admission
🎉 Feb. 25: BLCK History Now! Festival at Karbach Brewing Co.
BLCK Market celebrates Black-owned businesses with a day of local vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy live entertainment, including a DJ from 97.9 The Box.
📍 Karbach Brewing Co.
🕒 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
💵 Free admission