Black History Month events, celebrations and more in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — February is Black History Month. There are numerous events in Western New York to honor those who came before and celebrate Black civil rights icons, artists, and leaders that have shaped this country.

Those looking to celebrate from home can watch WIVB News 4’s Black History Month Special, airing at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27.

The Broadway Market

The Broadway Market is celebrating Black History Month every Saturday with music, and 30 additional food and craft vendors. Visitors can purchase books, jewelry and baked goods while being serenaded by live music from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Together As One weekly bus tours

Together As One launched in February 2023 as an effort to centralize info about Black History Month plans between numerous WNY cultural organizations. Their weekly bus tours, which start at 10 a.m. each Saturday this month, take participants to visit various sites of importance across WNY. Each tour is different.

To see the details of each tour and reserve your ticket, click here. Tickets are $10 and are almost sold out, don’t wait! Donations are also accepted.

Dream in Color meeting

Those in the filmmaking industry can join an online meeting to discuss their craft, hear from a guest speaker, and get feedback on their work. Dream in Color is hosting the people of color production professionals meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13. Programming Director of the Fantasia International Film Festival Carolyn Mauricette will be leading the charge.

BIPOC filmmakers are encouraged to attend as a networking opportunity. Tickets are free and you can reserve them here.

Sip & Paint

Local artist Tyshaun Tyson, otherwise known as The Left-handed Bandit, is hosting a sip and paint event at 4 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tyson has painted multiple bright, captivating murals in the area with themes of unity including one for the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor’s headquarters.

The event is adults only. Participants will use acrylics to create pieces honoring community and history at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. Tickets are $25.

Black Carpet II

A fabulous night of fashion, art, and culture is coming to The Queen City. Buffalo Fashion Runway is hosting their Black Carpet II event at the Connecticut Street Armory on Feb. 15. Ten local distinguished Black leaders will take the runway as historic fashion dating back to the Harlem Renaissance is showcased.

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $117.10 for VIP tickets including complimentary food and drink and after-party access. The event goes from 5 to 9 p.m.

“Lets Talk About Freedom” tour

The Niagara Falls Underground Heritage Center is hosting a night tour at 6 p.m. on Feb. 21. Participants will be guided by a Visitor Experience Specialist to learn about the different meanings of freedom and explore the museum “in a new light.”

Museum members can attend the event for free while youth tickets sell for $10 and adults for $20.

The Colored Musicians Club celebration

A party is being thrown to celebrate 108 years of the Buffalo, AMF Black Local 533. The independent Black union was established in 1917 and later incorporated The Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo. Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Leslie Davis and Stanley Day will be honored as the last three surviving members.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. event on Feb. 23. Tickets cost $33.85 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

SANKOFA: Black History is World History

African historian, author, and TedX speaker Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. is hosting an afternoon of food, music, and education with the Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., the event will include lunch, an African drum session, speeches from multiple scholars, and a book signing at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library.

Tickets for the Feb. 28 event can be purchased here. General admission is $17.85.

Will Holton live

Saxophonist Will Holton will be performing live at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28. Holton has performed six different concert series over 12 years and has written songs for chart-topping, Grammy-nominated jazz albums. He has also put out two albums of his own.

The Historic Colored Musicians Club is hosting the event. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

If you’re hosting an event this month that you’d like to see featured, let us know by emailing us at [email protected].

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