Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
Join the fun in the Playhouse Theatre at 1 pm or 2 pm for a bucket drumming workshop, led by percussionist Leon Jordan Sr. Included with museum admission.
Shirley Lee Corsey's first-person portrayal immerses audiences in Harriet Tubman's entire lifespan, covering her childhood, escape from slavery, and interactions with other American history-makers. Including her amazing Civil War role, and later life as a "women's right to to vote" activists and humanitarian. Corsey's multimedia presentation […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
Bucket Drumming was born originally as a street art with ties to African rhythms and traditions. Join Overbrook Park Library to explore these diverse rhythms in a group environment. This program is suitable for all ages.
An Interactive experience of the evolution of Black American music for a hip hop influenced audience. This program is suitable for all audiences.
Experience an interactive and immersive presentation of African American History. The presentation is fun, exciting, informative, and suitable for all audiences.
Join Parkway Central Library on Tuesday, Feburary 20th at 6PM in the 4th floor Skyline Room for a panel discussion with participants of Heritage West: The West Philadelphia Community Archaeology Project! Heritage West is a community archaeology project created with the goal of using archaeology to […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
Eat plantains and revel in the poetry of Melania Luisa Marte. How do we learn to love ourselves, survive, and honor the ancestor? In the book Plantains and Our Becoming, Marte, an Afro-Latina Dominicana from New York, writes to us in English and Spanish. "Through the […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
Drummer Leon Jordan explores one of the most intuitive forms of music making: percussion. Spanning genres including jazz, Caribbean, traditional classical, and current pop, this highly interactive program presents many types of rhythms, techniques, percussion instruments, as well as historical and cultural contexts. This program […]
Master bookbinder Ramon Townsend will discuss the important roles that Black Americans have played in the book trades since the colonial era. Learn about this fascinating history—from enslaved people who brought knowledge of Islamic African bookmaking techniques with them to the Americas, to African-American printers, […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
A film telling untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds
Join Bartram's Gardens and the Black Science Coalition and Institute for a free public showing of the documentary The Space Race. The Space Race takes a new look at the Space Age through the untold stories of Black astronauts. In 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy selected a young […]
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
Stand tall and proud to celebrate Black History Month with AAMP’s first youth costume party. On Sunday, February 18th, AAMP invites our youngest audience members (13 and below) to help share the excellence of history by dressing as their favorite figure in Black History. Christopher […]
Bucket Drumming was born originally as a street art with ties to African rhythms and traditions. Join Bustleton Library to explore these diverse rhythms in a group environment. This program is suitable for all ages.
Join Storyteller Mama Carla and experience African American storytelling, interactive songs, and easy-to-learn rhythms. This program is suitable for all ages.
Join Falls of Schuylkill Library for an Interactive experience of the evolution of Black American music for a hip hop influenced audience. This program is suitable for all audiences.
Holmesburg Library will showcase the deeply nourishing aspects of traditional African American cuisine like greens, sweet potatoes, and black-eyed peas. This program is suitable for all ages.
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
Celebrate Black History Month with storyteller Mama Carla Wiley! This interactive storytelling program includes movement, call and response, rhyme and hand clapping games! All ages are welcome, children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
Join Storyteller Mama Carla and experience African American storytelling, interactive songs, and easy-to-learn rhythms. This program is suitable for all ages.
Don’t miss the 4th annual “Leaders and Legends of Philadelphia” exhibit at Smith Memorial Playground, a free, interactive Black History Month exhibit for families. It honors the contributions of local African American leaders across a wide range of fields, including fields whose impact has made […]
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates and commemorates Black History Month by exploring the theme of “African Americans and the Arts.” Offering inclusive programming for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, the exhibit aims to bring together diverse audiences in greater appreciation of the Black Experience. […]
Kutest Kids Parents as Teachers presents a Black History Month celebration during Black children's book week. Meet Black children's book authors Reading workshop Book raffles African dance class
