Black History month events in Washington

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

TYA Black History Show - Nokore: Truth

Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Free

Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl

Fri, 06 Feb at 11:00 am Dupont Underground

2026 DC Black History Film Festival

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

Cheers & Beers 2026: Black Brewers Tasting Party

Sat, 07 Feb at 03:00 pm metrobar DC USD 38

Celebrating Black Women's History: Special NMAAHC Tour with Nona Florence

Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm National Museum of African American History and Culture Free

Afro House: Spirit Fest 2026

Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Anacostia Arts Center Free

In Living Memory: A conversation on African American Archives

Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center Free

Rooted in Resilience- Washington DC Chapter

Sat, 21 Feb at 10:45 am National Museum of African American History and Culture USD 0 to 3

2nd Annual Black Love Day Dinner by Dreaming Out Loud & Nyame Kua

Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm 1303 Marion Barry Ave SE USD 0 to 49

We RISE Together ALL WHITE Rooftop Affair

Sun, 31 May at 05:00 pm The Perch Rooftop Lounge inside the Cambria Riverfront Hotel 69 Q St SW USD 0 to 322

Afro-Caribbean Brunch & Day Party

Sun, 08 Feb at 12:00 pm 2427 18th St NW Free

Flavors & Stories: A Black History Month Culinary Experience

Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 pm Lady Madison Restaurant Free

SOST Marketplace

Wed, 11 Feb at 06:30 pm SOST Free

Axé Fest: Black History Month

Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm 2008 Rhode Island Ave NE Free

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porter

Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm Intercultural Center (ICC) Free

"Rock the Code": A #2HypeThursday Black History Month Mixer

Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 pm Hard Rock Cafe USD 0 to 34

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

DMV Does Divine 9 Mixer And Book Drive

Thu, 26 Feb at 06:30 pm BUDDY'S DC Free

Blessed Assurance: This is Our Story

Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Saint John Paul II National Shrine Free

Transformation to Triumph Black Women's Summit

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

Our History, Our Humanity: A Black History Month Event

Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ Free

Heritage Signature Chorale Artistic Legacy Concert

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

Baltimore District at the NMAAHC

Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am National Museum of African American History and Culture Free

Accord Symphony Orchestra: Black History Month Concert

Sun, 15 Feb at 03:00 pm St. Columba’s Episcopal Church USD 0 to 29

Celebrating Black Immigrants: Stories of Joy

Thu, 26 Feb at 06:30 pm 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE USD 18

AfroBeats with Tina S.

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

Ward 8 Clergy & Faith Leaders Meeting

Sat, 14 Feb at 09:30 am Union Temple Baptist Church Free

Beaded Affirmations & Journaling Workshop

Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Flow With Coco USD 70

Ask A DC Native

Wed, 04 Feb at 06:30 pm Grounded: Plant Shop, Cafe, & Wellness Studio Free

DMV Does Black History Month: Happy Hour & Black Trivia Night

Thu, 12 Feb at 05:00 pm The Continent DC Free

Black AF: An Evening of Storytelling

Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Creative Grounds DC USD 25

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

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

City Singers Black History Sang Along

Sat, 21 Feb at 03:00 pm Southwest Library Free

The Dark White Forest Premiere

Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm 1899 9th St NE 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

In-Store Event: A Novel Night Out: The Girls Who Grew Big

Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm East City Bookshop Free

Black History Walking Tour With Author Lauri Williamson and NMAAHC entry

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

Black History Month - Queer Black Broadway Walking Tour

Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 pm The Howard Theatre USD 34

Black History Month Series: The Death of DEI

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

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

Momma's Safe Haven 13th Annual "DC's Youth Got Talent" Black History Show

Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Woody Ward Community Center Free

BMPCS's Black History Month Potluck

Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School Free

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