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Event Series Black Art Matters

Black Art Matters

CityZen Garden 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

In February, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. join us at City Zen Garden for a showcase of young talented black artists in our community! Enjoy this showcase of young talented black artists amplifying their voices in our community.

Event Series Black Art Matters

Black Art Matters

CityZen Garden 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

In February, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. join us at City Zen Garden for a showcase of young talented black artists in our community! Enjoy this showcase of young talented black artists amplifying their voices in our community.

Crafternoon for Kids: Color Squares

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Calling all young artists and crafters! Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Camila for a relaxing hour of crafting and creativity. In honor of Black History Month, we will be making color squares inspired by the art of famous African American artist, Alma Thomas! For families with children ages 5-11. Space is limited, and in-person signup begins […]

FREE

It’s A Wrap: Hair Wrapping

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Join Kianga Jinaki and her daughter as they teach the art of hair wrapping. Each participant will leave with their own hair wrap. Registration required. For more information or to register, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7701.

FREE

Kente Collage Art at Mandel Public Library

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Join local artist Trina Slade-Burks as she teaches students about kente cloth patterns and guides them on making unique and beautiful collages. This class is designed for adults 18 and over. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 6 at 10 a.m. For more information or to register, click here or call (561) 868-7701.

FREE
Event Series Black Art Matters

Black Art Matters

CityZen Garden 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

In February, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. join us at City Zen Garden for a showcase of young talented black artists in our community! Enjoy this showcase of young talented black artists amplifying their voices in our community.

Black Barbie: A Documentary

Kravis Center For Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

This revelatory documentary focuses on the little-known history of the African American designers at Mattel who imagined and created the iconic Black Barbie doll. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one complimentary beverage with every ticket purchased (underage guests will be […]

Professor Fine Presents: “The Sum of Us“

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Join Professor Africa Fine, from Palm Beach State College, as she discusses “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper” by Heather McGhee. The book is a New York Times bestseller and Longlisted for the National Book Award. It offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations […]

FREE
Event Series Black Art Matters

Black Art Matters

CityZen Garden 400 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

In February, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. join us at City Zen Garden for a showcase of young talented black artists in our community! Enjoy this showcase of young talented black artists amplifying their voices in our community.

Losing Ground: An Ecstatic Experience

Kravis Center For Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

Kathleen Collins’s feature film, Losing Ground, focused on the tensions between freedom and fidelity, abstraction and representation in this American independent film. In her experimental short film, An Ecstatic Experience, Gary explores themes of beauty, resistance and freedom. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker Playhouse will receive one […]

Teen Movie Club Celebrates Black History Month

Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Let’s enjoy snacks and join us for a movie marathon! We’ll be showing “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Stick around and receive a free book, “Black Panther: Spellbound.” For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.

FREE

Bright Road (Feature) Seventh Grade (Short) Film Showing

Kravis Center For Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

In this charming literary adaptation, Bright Road, Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte play a caring teacher and a thoughtful school principal who mentor a troubled but gifted student. Stefanie Saintonge’s short film about friendship in the tumultuous tween years, Seventh Grade. This event is part of the African American Film Festival. Guests attending PEAK performances in the Rinker […]

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