> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # More Events Celebrating Black History Month In Brooklyn - URL: https://bklyner.com/events-celebrating-black-history-month-brooklyn/ - Published: 2017-02-15T22:56:26.000Z - Updated: 2017-02-16T18:33:04.000Z - Author: Pamela Wong - Tags: Events, fort greene, history, Holidays, News, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, Artwalk, Black Artstory Month, bldg 92, Brooklyn Heights, brooklyn historical society, Five Spot, Leisure Life NYC, myrtle avenue, nbk, #wp ![](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Photo-via-Myrtle-Avenue-Brooklyn-Partnership-Screen-Shot-2017-02-15.png) Photo via [Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership](http://myrtleavenue.org/black-artstory-month-2017-photos/?utm%5Fsource=Myrtle+Minutes+E-Newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=9af47a2970-Tree+Lighting+in+Fort+Greene+Park+%26+more&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F942e880905-9af47a2970-74753449) February is Black History Month and there are a variety of events happening all around Brooklyn to observe it—from panel discussions, poetry readings, musical performances, history tours, movie screenings, trivia nights, craft lessons—even karaoke. There are so many events, in fact, that we had to create another list. Check out 7 additional ways to celebrate Black History Month in Brooklyn below. And check out BKLYNER’s previous listing of Black History Month Events around Brooklyn [here](/brooklyn-celebrates-black-history-month/). Upcoming events from this previous list include a [discussion](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiction-by-black-writers-who-are-the-readers-tickets-29534291862?ref=bklyner.com) about Black writers, a [party](http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/black-history-month-celebration/?ref=bklyner.com) at Brooklyn Borough Hall, a [poetry reading](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/calendar/event/poetic%5Fjustice%5Fspeaking%5Ftheir%5Fnames%5Ffebruary%5F2017?ref=bklyner.com), and a [trolley tour](http://www.green-wood.com/event/black-in-old-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com) of Green-Wood Cemetery and the Weeksville Heritage Center. [**Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Black History Month Celebration**](http://weblink.ibrooklyn.com/events/Black-History-Month-Celebration-2138/details?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Thursday, February 16, 6 to 8:00pm **Where:** Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue (Crown Heights) **What:** The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Black History Month Celebration salutes the work of outstanding African-Americans who have made significant contributions to Brooklyn. [**A Chamber Music Celebration of Black History Month**](http://brooklynhistory.org/visitor/calendar.html?ref=bklyner.com#february) **When:** Thursday, February 23rd at 7:30pm **Where:** Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Grand Living Room **What:** The Brooklyn Historical Society continues it celebration of Black History Month with a chamber music concert featuring work by African-American composers and lyricists. LiKUiD will emcee the event with performances by the violin, cello, and piano ensemble Warp Trio, percussionist Rick Martinez, and vocalist Sylver Wallace. **How Much:** $20, purchase tickets at [Groupmuse](https://www.groupmuse.com/events/4462-massivemusin-for-black-history-month?ref=bklyner.com). **[Brooklyn Abolitionists/In Pursuit of Freedom](http://brooklynhistory.org/exhibitions/current.html?ref=bklyner.com)** **When:** On-going through Winter 2018 **Where:** Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street **What:** Brooklyn Historical Society presents a long-term exhibition exploring the unsung heroes of Brooklyn’s anti-slavery movement, ordinary residents who fought for freedom and equality for all. The exhibit is part of the [*In Pursuit of Freedom*](http://pursuitoffreedom.org/?ref=bklyner.com) public history project featuring new research (such as photos, census records, newspapers, maps) on Brooklyn’s abolition movement. **How Much:** $10 adults, $6 teachers and seniors, FREE for students (with ID) and children **[5th Annual Black Artstory Month](http://myrtleavenue.org/black-artstory-month-2017/?ref=bklyner.com)** A month-long event and Artwalk exploring the vital role and traditions around healing, restoration, and realignment in African Diasporic communities. Free events take place Friday evenings (and some additional nights) throughout February. Featuring the work of over 30 Brooklyn-based visual artists, Artstory includes dance performances, visual art and live exhibitions, film screenings, and poetry readings. See info on 3 of these events and the Artwalk below. Click here for a copy of the **Artwalk** [map](http://myrtleavenue.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/BAM2017-ARTWALK-WEB.jpg?utm%5Fsource=Myrtle+Minutes+E-Newsletter&utm%5Fcampaign=9af47a2970-Tree+Lighting+in+Fort+Greene+Park+%26+more&utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fterm=0%5F942e880905-9af47a2970-74753449), a self-guided tour featuring 20 art installations along Myrtle Avenue. [**This Ain’t A Eulogy: A Ritual for Re-Membering | Film Premiere**](https://www.facebook.com/events/1563369787011166/) **When:** Thursday, February 16th, 7:30 to 9:30pm **Where:** Five Spot, 459 Myrtle Avenue (at Washington Avenue) **What:** Based on a solo healing performance ritual that debuted at La Mama in 2015, “This Ain’t A Eulogy” draws comparisons between discarded materials and the violent treatment of Black people in America. Artist Taja Lindley re-imagines how to transform the energy of protest, rage, and grief into creating a world where Black Lives Matter. [**Poems About My Rights: We Will Not Go Silently| Spoken Word & Poetry** ](http://myrtleavenue.org/black-artstory-month-2017/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** **Friday, February 17th, 6 to 8pm** **Where:** Leisure Life NYC, 559 Myrtle Avenue **What:** Taking its title from a poem by June Jordan, Willow Arts Alliance presents poets Yesenia Montilla, Roberto Carlos Garcia, Nkosi Nkululeko, and Randall Horton for a night of commentary and critique against the very structures that would rather they remain silent. Space is limited. [“**A Seat at the Table**” **| Black Artstory Month Closing Event**](http://myrtleavenue.org/black-artstory-month-2017/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, February 24th, 6 to 9pm **Where:** Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92 (63 Flushing Avenue at Carlton Avenue) **What:** Black Artstory’s closing event will focus on the importance of creating visual representations and journeying together towards self-preservation and collective work for healing and protection. There will be a community curated playlist, dance, movement arts, performances, and a pop-up art exhibit.