Black History month events in Washington

Check out happening black history month events all around Washington, DC

2026 MLK Holiday DC Annual Peace Walk & Parade

 Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast USD 0 to 109

"Speak the Dream: MLK Day Poetry Slam"| Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 0 to 8

2026 DC Black History Film Festival

 Fri, 20 Feb at 12:00 pm Lincoln Theatre USD 0 to 568

BURN DOWN MASTER’S HOUSE w/ Clay Cane | Busboys and Poets Books

 Sun, 01 Feb at 05:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V USD 0 to 44

Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl

 Fri, 06 Feb at 11:00 am Dupont Underground

NOBLE NY Black History Month Journey to DC

 Wed, 18 Feb at 05:00 am National Museum of African American History and Culture USD 80

Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm First Congregational UCC USD 53

AfroBeats with Tina S.

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm The Brazilian--American Cultural Center USD 15

SoulFULL Cinema Club Presents: Dick Gregory is Alive and Well.

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm Creative Grounds DC Free

Calling All Brothers - A DC & DMV Meeting of Black Men

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:00 am Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Free

Inherited Hearts: His Journey Exhibition

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm 701 E St SE Free

Firearm Safety Training for Queer Black Folks

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:00 am District of Columbia USD 87 to 341

Black History Walking Tour With Author Lauri Williamson and NMAAHC entry

 Sat, 07 Feb at 10:30 am Federal Triangle USD 46

Walk with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the MLK Day Holiday Parade

 Mon, 19 Jan at 10:30 am Barry Farm Recreation Center Free

Black History Month Series: The Death of DEI

 Mon, 23 Feb at 04:00 pm SIS Founders Room Free

DC Black History Tour for Stenographers, Legal Professionals and Friends

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm Planet Word USD 69

Transformation to Triumph Black Women's Summit

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:30 am Armour J. Blackburn University Center USD 19 to 59

Black History in Motion: Historic DC Bus Tour with Author Lauri Williamson

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:30 am Marianne’s by DC Central Kitchen USD 87

Black History Month Exhibit Receptions & Artist Talks

 Fri, 23 Jan at 04:00 pm Zenith Gallery Free

DC Black History Walking Tour of Black Broadway by Author Briana Thomas

 Sat, 01 Jul at 11:30 am U Street Northwest USD 29 to 50