Throughout the U.S., the entire month of February is full of amazing community events revolving around Black History Month. Wherever you find yourself, plan on a party.
From tropical Southeast Florida to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, take a look at what’s happening during Black History Month.
The Motor City is on the Move this Month
Whether you find yourself spending hours in a special exhibit or eating an afternoon snack at one of the city’s many black-owned businesses, experiencing February in Detroit is a truly enriching adventure.
Learn something new and explore the city by checking out programming from some of Detroit’s best community organizations:
- The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting an event honoring the legacy of entrepreneurship in Detroit.
- The Detroit Film Theater at the Detroit Institute of Arts is screening dozens of films.
- Cranbrook Art Museum is featuring exhibits from Black artists all month long.

Detroit’s museums and galleries never disappoint, especially when it comes to their Black History Month exhibits, collections, and events. Though Detroit museums and cultural institutions are a staple for any visit to the city, February is one of the best times to give them a peek:
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- The Henry Ford Museum
- N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
- Second Baptist Church – Detroit Underground Railroad Historical Society
- Detroit Institute of Arts
For more on Black History Month in Detroit, visit their dedicated site.
A Journey Through Black History in Miami

From music festivals and art exhibits to historical events, Greater Miami is telling the stories of African Americans, Caribbeans, Africans and the African diaspora this February. Check out these options:
- Explore the vibrant history and cultural legacy of one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods with Tap Tap Tours’ Overtown: Home Tour, running through May 30, 2025. Departing from the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, each 90-minute guided golf cart tour delves into the historical roots of Overtown, an enduring hub of African American culture since the neighborhood’s earliest days. Tours invite participants to discover the district’s historic sites, learn about its evolving legacy and experience the unique character of local shops and landmarks.
- Black Film History Month at Barry University includes Farming While Black, a compelling feature-length documentary that sheds light on the rich agricultural heritage of Black farmers in the U.S. Another feature, 10,000 Black Men Named George, tells the inspiring story of A. Philip Randolph and the Pullman porters, who bravely confronted racial and economic injustices in early 20th-century America.
- An immersive mobile experience is waiting on Black History Month Cultural Bus Tours, free, narrated two-and-a-half-hour tours excursions that take participants through such historic neighborhoods as Coconut Grove, Overtown, Liberty City and Little Haiti.
For a month’s worth of fascinating events in Greater Miami, visit the CVB’s Black History Month page.
Seattle: New Restaurants, Tasting Rooms and Exhibit Openings

Seattle celebrates Black History Month by honoring the city’s Black community members and recognizing their rich cultures, invaluable contributions, and ongoing impact locally and beyond.
If your group is in town this month and want to support and learn about Seattle’s Black communities try the Black-owned restaurants and tasting rooms that recently joined the city’s vibrant food and beverage scene.
Lil’ Brown Girl, opened in October by James Beard Award nominee Chef Kristi Brown, is a quick-serve restaurant offering a menu inspired by family traditions and the Black heritage of Seattle’s Central District.
Lenox is a new Afro-Latin restaurant by Jhonny Reyes, a Caribbean-heritage chef and winner of Food Network’s “Chopped.” Lenox opened in June 2024 in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood and highlights cuisines from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Seattle.
WeRise Wines, downtown’s new tasting room features wines from Black and other BIPOC winemakers from the Pacific Northwest.
“We are proud to represent our heritage and small business as one of the many fabulous Black-owned businesses in Seattle,” said Ken Dillon, owner of Footprint Wine Tap, which has wines featured at WeRise Wines. “When we say “it takes a community” we mean it and it’s a win-win. Or what I also like to say in this industry, a ‘Wine-Win.’”
Give back to Seattle’s Black food and beverage and artist communities by supporting these fundraising events and artist collectives.
On Feb. 8, join the fourth annual Soul of Seattle, an event featuring Black-owned food vendors, live music, and a silent auction. This annual fundraiser aims to foster connections in the city’s Black food and beverage community while raising funds for local businesses and the local nonprofit Mentoring Urban Students and Teens (MUST).
Support Seattle’s Black arts community by shopping at ARTE NOIR, a nonprofit gallery and retail space in Seattle’s historic Central District. ARTE NOIR provides educational resources and opportunities for local artists.
“ARTE NOIR champions the richness of Black creativity while fostering meaningful connections within the community,” said Jazmyn Scott, Executive Director of ARTE NOIR. “Our gallery and retail spaces provide a permanent home for Black art and artists, while our makerspace and recording studio create opportunities for artistic training and creation. Through thoughtfully programmed activities and events in the adjacent public square, we continue to build strong community connections.”
More Events and Exhibitions
- The Northwest African American Musuem (NAAM) celebrates Black American experiences year-round. Unearth powerful perspectives about Black identity and collective action at the museum’s new exhibits: “Where Do We Go From Here?” by AshaAung and “Recognition, Love, and Healing,” by Myron Curry.
- Bainbridge Island Art Museum offers a range of Black History Month events and exhibitions in February like the art exhibit “Radiant Reflections: Celebrating the Beauty of the African Diaspora,” which is showcased from now until Feb. 23. Reference this calendar for more programming.
- “Call to Conscience” A Black History Month Museum: For February, Rainier Avenue Radio transforms Columbia City Theater into a museum celebrating the achievements of Seattle’s Black community. Advance registration is encouraged.
- “Blues for an Alabama Sky”: From Jan. 30 to Feb. 23, the Bagley Wright Theater by Seattle Rep presents “Blues for an Alabama Sky.” A classic drama set in 1930s in New York is about two best friends navigating the jazz club scene and their Harlem Renaissance dreams.
- Songs of Soul – A Black History Month Sing-Along: Join Crowdsource Choir for a soul music sing-along on Feb. 13 at Fremont Abbey Arts Center.
- Living Voices: The Right to Dream: Free First Thursday performance at the Museum of History and Industry on Feb. 6, Living Voices brings “The Right to Dream,” a mixed-media performance of theater and archival footage, portraying the struggle for Black civil rights in Mississippi from the 1950s to 1960s.
Plan Ahead for Upcoming Events
- Seattle Black Film Festival: From Apr. 24-27 at LANGSTON, the Seattle Black Film Festival will showcase films by Black filmmakers and celebrate stories from the African diaspora.
- Festival Sundiata: Annual Black arts festival at Seattle Center, will take place Aug. 23-25. This family-friendly festival aims to promote traditional and contemporary African American heritage by showcasing art and historical exhibits, live performances, and food vendors.
For more information about Black History Month in Seattle, go to visitseattle.org