Celebrate Black History Month!

Explore the influence of arts, literature, music, and more through live performances, exhibits, and museums.

 

ZuZu African Acrobats

Sunday, February 1 | 1:00 p.m. | The Gordon Center

This Tanzanian troupe performs thrilling and gravity defying stunts, including human pyramids, juggling and unicycling, all to the sounds of traditional African beats.

 

TCRE Black History Events at Snug Books

Friday, February 6 & Saturday, February 7 | 4 p.m.-8 p.m. & 10:30 a.m.-11:30a.m. | Snug Books

The Creative Representation Empire, founded by Naomi Winston, is hosting an Interactive Art Event on Friday evening and a Black History Storytime on Saturday morning. Bring the family for an immersive hands-on learning experience!

 

BLK Roots & Culture Expo

Saturday, February 7 | 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Randallstown Community Center

Immerse yourself in a day filled with art, dance, literature, and delicious food, all while supporting local Black-owned businesses and artists.

 

Underground Railroad Commemorative Walk @ Emmarts

Saturday, February 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Emmarts United Methodist Church

Join the largest Kickoff of Black History Month in Baltimore County with a walk along historic Rolling Road!

 

Celebration: Uplifting & Honoring the Culture & History of Black Dance

Wednesday, February 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Gordon Center

A showcase featuring original dance performances by local artists, companies and dance studios, including various styles of dance from ballet to hip-hop to liturgical and more.

 

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Thursday, February 12 | 7:00 p.m. | Goucher College

This landmark documentary explores the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, from his trailblazing legal battles to his historic role as the first Black Supreme Court justice.

 

Black History Month Trivia Night at Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum

Friday, February 20 | 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. | Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum

Start building a team! Black History Month Trivia is coming to Catonsville in February. Teams may have up to six players, and only eight teams may enter — so early registration is encouraged.

 

A Celebration of Black WineMakers

Saturday, February 21 | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Pikes Studio Cinema

Join us at Pikes Studio Cinema on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for a unique tasting experience featuring Black-owned wineries and vineyards from around the world.

 

America 250: The Underground Underwater Bus Tour

Thursday, March 19 | 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Bus departs from Owings Mills Metro Center – Baltimore County Library

This immersive bus tour connects climate change, American history, and cultural preservation—revealing how rising waters and environmental change are threatening the landscapes that shaped Harriet Tubman’s life and America’s freedom.