Written by: Jenelle Kellam (@doitforthebites)
It’s officially Black History Month y’all. While our history should be celebrated ALL year round, we wanted to drop a few online and in-person events for you to tap into.
As always, if you go in-person wear your mask and practice social distancing rules. COVID-19 is still very real.
Small Space Sessions
When: Every Saturday in February
Where: Dupp & Swat
Cost: Free
Featured artists showcase their talents every Saturday in Dupp & Swat’s community space. Find the schedule, start time and artist announcements on the @duppandswat Instagram page.
Meet Black Creatives
When: February 2, 9, 16, 23
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Connect with Black creatives in the Charlotte community every Tuesday at 6:30 PM during Black History Month. Register and browse the guest list.
Kenya Templeton Presents: Swinging and Beboping with Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and Friends
When: February 5, 6pm and 8pm showtimes
Where: Middle C Jazz
Cost: $25.60 -$32.00
“Vocal stylist Kenya Templeton brings to the stage a highly soul revealing, conversational and interactive experience slipping effortlessly among music genres and influences while retaining her own distinct style of body percussion, scatting, and singing. If Ella Fitzgerald, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and Rachelle Farrell had a niece, she would probably sing like Kenya Templeton.” -description from Middle C. Jazz website.
An Artist’s Day of Healing
When: February 6, 9am
Where: Online
Cost:Free
A community-wide, virtual, day of healing, led by artists and creative professionals from the Charlotte area.
“Into Memory” Artist Talk with Monique Luck
When: February 10, 1pm-2pm
Where: Online, Facebook Live
Cost: Free
Central Piedmont Arts presents mixed media artist Monique Luck as she discusses her work in the Ross Gallery. Open to anyone on or off Facebook.
Queen City Streams Series – Free Live Stream Performance Powered by Mandolin
When: Feb 3, 10, 17, and 24
Where: Online, Find tickets for each artist on Eventbrite
Cost: $10 suggested donation to keep these events going
Stream live concerts featuring Charlotte-based artists. Featured this month: Moonlander, Emanuel Wynter, Ocie Davis, and Dexter Jordan.
The Block: Creators of Culture
When: February 11
Where: Online, Private Zoom Link will be emailed to those who RSVP.
Cost: Free
Celebrate Black History Month on The Block. Reminisce on the history of Black culture and art with some of Charlotte’s key culture creators.
Charlotte Photography Club
When: Multiple dates in February
Where: Online
Cost:$30-$69
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to the Charlotte Photography Club to learn new skills to sharpen and improve photography techniques.
Learn How to Draw Using Adobe Illustrator Online in Two Hours
When: February 20, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
In this two-hour beginner level class, students will discover vector graphics and Adobe Illustrator Start Workspace.
Self-Love & Happiness
When: Saturday, February 13
Where: Dupp & Swat
Cost: $10-$25
Join Brave Entertainment for a night of great music with drinks provided by The Alchemist. Mental health professional, Diamond James will faciliate conversation around self-love and happiness.
Black History Event
When: Thursday, February 18, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Studio 229, 229 S. Brevard St Charlotte, NC 28202
Cost: $20-$65
Mahogany Productions Presents: “Little Known Black History.” Meet the producers and authors for the upcoming films highlighting the legacies of Warren Clay Coleman who built one of the first Black-owned textile mills in North Carolina and Daisy Myers, integration pioneer. Buy tickets here.
How eCommerce Can Boost Your Business
When: Wednesday, February 10, 11am-12pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Join the ShopHERE team as they discuss why selling online today is so important, and how it can benefit your business. Register here.
SBA for the Business Smart Series to Ready, Set, Go
When: Thurs, February 11, February 18, February 25
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Ready to launch your business? The U.S. Small Business Administration will teach you the building blocks of a successful business in this three module series. Register here.
Content Writing for Businesses
When: Friday, February 19
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Learn how to write strong content across social media platforms. Register here.
Social Media Marketing 201
When: February 24, 10am-12pm
Where: Online
Cost: Free
Level up your social media marketing plan in this two-hour online webinar. Register here.
