Black History Month Community Events
The Vibe celebrates Black History 365 with “Did You Know?” a daily
highlight of black history with Tim Steele at 2:15 PM, powered by Ebony
and the Vibe!
Thank you to the students at Westside Elementary School for sharing
their voices, quotes, and moments in history celebrating Black History
Month on Vibe!
The Vibe presents the History of R&B education and music event at
the Grandin Theatre on Thursday, February 13 at 7 PM in Roanoke!
The event will feature DJ Antoine Terrell and DJ Showtime spinning your
favorite R&B music! Come early, enjoy concessions, and enjoy a meet-and-
greet with Lady Inez and Tim Steele as doors open at 6:30 PM. For more
information, visit theVibe.fm.
Cost: $15, $20 at the door
The Legacy Museum of African American History celebrates its 25th
anniversary in Lynchburg! Enjoy a museum tour. The first exhibit is
dedicated to the founders, and the second gallery has specific information
about Lynchburg’s founding and how African Americans contributed to its
inception. Self-guided tours are welcomed, or for a guided tour, please call
434-845-3455. The Museum is located at 403 Monroe St in Lynchburg.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 seniors, and $2 youth/students
Melrose Library is hosting Daily Trivia focused on Black History
Month throughout February in Roanoke! Stop by and answer their daily
trivia question about African American heroes, legends, and stars! The
event will occur February 14-15, and 18-21. Melrose Library is located at
2502 Melrose Ave Suite D in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
The Academy Center of the Arts presents Isaac J. Williams Trio on
Friday, February 14 at 8 PM at the Music Hall in Lynchburg! Experience
the soulful melodies of Isaac J. Williams, a Lynchburg native, who brings
his passion for music and community back to the Academy. The Music Hall
is located at 722 Commerce St in Lynchburg.
Cost: $20-$23
Join a Black History Month Gospel Concert featuring Grammy-
nominated singer/songwriter Todd Dulaney, and Amber Bullock,
winner of BET’s “Sunday Best” on Friday, February 14 at 6:30 PM at
the Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville! A pre-show featuring UVA’s
own Black Voices Gospel Choir will begin at 6 PM. Registration is required
for this free event and is available online at www.theparamount.net, or in
person at the Box Office one hour before the event. This event is
sponsored by the UVA Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Cost: Free
Join the Grandin Theatre as they celebrate the 9th Annual Black
History Month Film Festival on Friday, February 14, with Love and
Basketball at 10 PM in Roanoke! As a part of their after-hours series, the
storyline is of Monica and Quincy, who love and play basketball together
through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood. Admission is
free.
The Grandin Theatre Black History Month Film Festival is brought to you by Pinnacle
Financial Partners – title sponsor, along with the Vibe, Roanoke Public Library
Foundation, Roanoke Public Libraries, The Harrison Museum of African American
Culture, Freedom First, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Roanoke Alumnae Chapter.
Cost: Free
Join the Taubman Museum of Art for an exhibit featuring the works of
David Ramey, “Gainsboro Road and Beyond,” on Tuesday, February
18, at 2 PM in Roanoke! This event celebrates the rich Black history of
Roanoke, highlighting community members. Learn about the history and
achievements of Roanoke’s esteemed Gainsboro community. Dr. Carla
James-Jackson from the Roanoke Higher Education Center will discuss the
Gainsboro History Project, an interactive history and walking tour that
explores the African American influence in Roanoke, sharing stories,
connections, and the community’s history. Local historian Jordan Bell from
Gainsboro Revisited will recount the remarkable stories of some of
Gainsboro’s most notable Black community members and locations,
including the Hale Family, Lucy Addison, Dr. Wendell Butler, Oscar
Micheaux, the Virginia Theatre, Dreamland, and Harrison School. This
event is free and open to all, but registration is highly encouraged to
reserve your seat. The Taubman Museum of Art is located at 110 Salem
Ave SE in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
Join the Grandin Theatre as they celebrate the 9th Annual Black
History Month Film Festival on Tuesday, February 18, with Love Jones
at 7 PM in Roanoke! The storyline is of Darius Lovehall, a young black
poet in Chicago who starts dating a beautiful and talented photographer,
Nina Mosley. While trying to figure out if they have a “love thing” or are just
“kicking it,” they hang out with their friend, discussing love and
relationships. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius’ feelings and sets a
chain of romantic complications into motion. Admission is free.
The Grandin Theatre Black History Month Film Festival is brought to you by Pinnacle
Financial Partners – title sponsor, along with the Vibe, Roanoke Public Library
Foundation, Roanoke Public Libraries, The Harrison Museum of African American
Culture, Freedom First, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Roanoke Alumnae Chapter.
Cost: Free
TAP (Total Action for Progress) Black History Celebration is on
Thursday, February 20 at 10 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church in
Roanoke! They will Honor the Past with the Harrison Museum of African
American Culture, Acknowledge the Future with The Roanoke Tribune, and
Build the Future with Melrose Plaza. Admission is free, and lunch will be
provided, although registration is required by February 3. For more
information, please visit tapintohope.org. St. John’s Episcopal Church is
located at 1 Mountain Ave SW in Roanoke.
Cost: Free
The Academy Center of the Arts R&B Showcase is happening on
Friday, February 21 at 8 PM at the Music Hall in Lynchburg! Take a
musical journey through a century of R&B classics with a tribute to legends
like Billie Holiday, Marvin Gaye, and SWV. Sing along and celebrate the
rhythms that shaped American music! The Music Hall is located at 722
Commerce St in Lynchburg.
Cost: $7-$10
Scott Zion Baptist Church will have the Honorable Judge Eugene
Butler as guest speaker for Black History Month on Sunday, February
23 at 9:30 AM in Madison Heights! Judge Butler is the first African
American man appointed to the 24 th district in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. All are invited to attend. Scott Zion Baptist Church is located at
2602 Galts Mill Rd in Madison Heights.
Cost: Free
Randolph College, the Legacy Museum of African American History
and the University of Lynchburg present The Gospel Extravaganza on
Sunday, February 23 at 4 PM in Lynchburg! The event will feature
Randolph College Gospel Choir, Family Life Community Choir, Rivermont
Baptist Church Combined Choir, Victoria Huggins, Harrison L. E. Reed, and
L. Simeon Johnson. The event will be held at Smith Hall Theatre on
Randolph College campus at 2500 Rivermont Ave in Lynchburg.
Cost: Free
Join the Grandin Theatre as they celebrate the 9th Annual Black
History Month Film Festival on Monday, February 24, with The Last
Black Man in San Francisco at 6 PM in Roanoke! The storyline is of a
young man who searches for home in the changing city that seems to have
left him behind. Admission is free.
The Grandin Theatre Black History Month Film Festival is brought to you by Pinnacle
Financial Partners – title sponsor, along with the Vibe, Roanoke Public Library
Foundation, Roanoke Public Libraries, The Harrison Museum of African American
Culture, Freedom First, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Roanoke Alumnae Chapter.
Cost: Free
Join the Grandin Theatre as they celebrate the 9th Annual Black
History Month Film Festival on Tuesday, February 25, with School
Daze at 7 PM in Roanoke! The storyline concerns a not-so-popular young
man who wants to pledge to a popular fraternity at his historically black
college. Admission is free.
The Grandin Theatre Black History Month Film Festival is brought to you by Pinnacle
Financial Partners – title sponsor, along with the Vibe, Roanoke Public Library
Foundation, Roanoke Public Libraries, The Harrison Museum of African American
Culture, Freedom First, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Roanoke Alumnae Chapter.
Cost: Free
Central Virginia Community College is hosting a Black History
presentation focused on the history of the Black Church on Thursday,
February 27 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in Lynchburg! The presentation
will highlight the significance of how the Black Church has been an integral
part of the rich Black History of Lynchburg, specifically through the musical
expression of the Gospel Choir. Dr. Muriel Mickles will share on the Hidden
Meanings of Negro Spirituals, Rev. Jones will discuss the history of Black
Churches in Lynchburg, and Mable Franklin will perform songs alongside
her choir. Light refreshments will also be provided. This event is happening
in the Student Center at CVCC, located at 3506 Wards Rd in Lynchburg.