Black History Month

February

SAM is proud to be a longstanding participant in Maplewood’s Black History Month Celebrations. Every year our businesses and cultural organizations host events that educate and celebrate the achievements and traditions of Black artists, authors, historic figures, entrepreneurs, and hometown heroes. For more details on these events and how to register, visit Maplewood Arts and Culture Black History Month Calendar

Events at Springfield Avenue Businesses

Hair Chalet Presents Meet The Author of Pretty Little Bastard Child
Sunday, February 4 | 2 - 5PM
Hair Chalet
1632 Springfield Avenue

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special Art Exhibit: Black Joy: Just Being
Grand Opening Sunday, February 4 | 2 - 5PM
Express Yourself Studios
1877Springfield Avenue

Springfield Avenue Partnership Storefront Spotlight
February 10-29
Featuring educational posters of local and national Black leaders. This is a self-guided walking tour.

Our Gang Travel Presents A Black History Month Educational Workshop: Travel In Black & White
Saturday, February 10th | 2PM
Astah’s Fine Art Gallery
1897 Springfield Avenue

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special BHM Lesson In Art
Saturday, February 24 | 12:00PM To 1:30PM
Express Yourself Studios
1877Springfield Avenue

D&C Presents Unity in Diversity Shop Small Retail Event
February 24 | 2PM to 7PM
The Event Room
1884 Springfield Avenue

Events at 1978 Arts Center (1978 Springfield Avenue)

“Expressive Impressions in Linoleum”
Artist: Tenjin Ikeda; Curator: Nette Forné Thomas
Saturdays and Sundays in February | 2PM to 4PM

Meet & Greet With Chef Jesse and Gumbo Tasting
Tuesday, February 13th | 5PM - 7PM

Jazz At The Gallery with Alex Desrivieres
Sunday, Feb 25 | 2 - 4PM

Events at Maplewood Memorial Library Hilton Branch (1688 Springfield Ave.)

Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead Book Discussion
Thursday, February 8 | 6:30PM to 8PM

Kids Speak Out for Black History: Reception and Art Display
Saturday, February 10 | 12:30PM

BB Contes Black History Month Family Event
Saturday, February 17 | 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Follow The Drinking Gourd Reading and Activities
February 22 | 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Black History Month Ancestry Collage for Adults
Saturday, February 24 | 10:30 AM to 12 PM

Black History Month Posters

Full Gallery