Atlanta is home to a variety of significant historical landmarks, events and cultural milestones that showcase the plight and triumph of the African American experience. Here are 10 events throughout metro Atlanta commemorating Black History Month.
Feb. 1 – Feb. 26 — Black Futures Month with Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is celebrating Black Futures Month all throughout February with exhibits and activities spanning a variety of subjects and celebrating Black pioneers.
Admission is $19.95 for non-member adults and children and $17.95 on value days.
Feb. 7 – May 24 — Amanda Williams: ‘We Say What Black This Is’
The new exhibit from the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art showcases the mixed media and watercolor paintings of artist Amanda Williams. According to the HBCU’s website, this collection of artwork “challenges reductive definitions of Blackness, instead celebrating its diversity, resilience and depth.”
The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m.
Feb. 7 — Atlanta Hawks Black History Month Game
The NBA game will serve as a celebration of Black entrepreneurs and creators through various performances and in-arena broadcasted programming.
“We are proud to host our Black History Month Game at State Farm Arena,” said Camye Mackey, the Hawks’ executive vice president and chief people, diversity, and inclusion officer. “This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to honor and celebrate the rich contributions of Black history and culture.”
The Hawks will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 — A Tribute to Black Art
This benefit concert, held at North River Church of Christ in Marietta, will celebrate Black History Month through a series of performances by community dancers, poets and musicians. Black business owners will also be present as vendors for food, clothing and accessory items.
Tickets are $20, with net ticket proceeds and percentage of vendor sales being donated to the Launch Pad, a new pilot program designated to assist 18 to 21-year-olds who are transitioning out of independent living and foster care after aging out of the foster care system and other youth-oriented programs. The showcase begins at 6 p.m.
Feb. 9 — Nancy Jackson’s Dilemma: A Black History Month Drama
The free event, held at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church in Sandy Springs, is a dramatic one-woman show on the life and struggles of Nancy Jackson, a Black woman who was born enslaved to the Bulloch family of Roswell and Savannah.
The event will start at 11:30 a.m., with a Q&A session and discussion following the performance.
Feb. 11 — GSU School of Music Black History Month Concert
Held at the Florence Kopleff Recital Hall at Georgia State University, the concert will serve as a celebration for Black musicians.
The university says the featured performers will honor the “powerful melodies and diverse talents that have shaped the musical landscape” of Black artistry in music. The free event will begin at 11 a.m.
Feb. 15 — African-American Folktales
Sponsored by the Aurora Children’s Playhouse, the music-based event will take guests on an odyssey into African storytelling and culture. Acclaimed storyteller Chetter Galloway will host the show.
Ticket prices are set at $7, with the show scheduled at 11:30 a.m. inside the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage at Aurora Theatre.
Feb. 21 — ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ Screening
Held at the Rialto Center of the Arts and presented by Atlanta Downtown and WABE, the screening of the 2020 documentary will celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist John Lewis.
The free showing, which begins at 7 p.m., will be followed by a panel discussion with Atlanta civic leaders. Prior to the event, there will be a lobby fair beginning at 6 p.m. that will feature activities sponsored by The National Center of Civil and Human Rights.
Feb. 22 — Black Health Matters Winter Health & Expo Summit 2025
Black Health Matters will debut their Winter Health Expo Summit this month at the Loudermilk Conference Center. The event aims to shine a light on health and wellness issues facing the African American community.
“Our BHM Winter 2025 Health Summit & Expo will provide you the latest medical advancements, straight talk about health conditions, and help you understand how cultural influences and lifestyle choices may impact them,” said CEO and founder Roslyn Young-Daniels on the expo’s website.
The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 22 – 23 — Atlanta Black Expo
Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, the expo is back for its second consecutive year, featuring a variety of Black-owned companies.
“Join us for an empowering day at our Winter Health Summit & Expo, where you’ll gain invaluable insights into managing your health and wellness through expert discussions and health screenings,” the organization wrote in a recent Instagram post.
General admission tickets start at $15.
