Black History Month events
2/1/2024, 6 p.m.
Dawoud Bey: Elegy
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Where it takes place: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts at 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
When it takes place: Through Sunday, Feb. 25
Cost: Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 65 and older, $8 for those aged 7 to 17 and college students with IDs.
Theaster Gates: Wonder Working Power
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Where: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: Through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
Cost: Free
More information: vmfa.museum/calendar/black-history-month-2024
First Fridays: Rhythms of West Africa with Ifasola Osunponmile Favemi
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Where: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: Friday, Feb. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More information: vmfa.museum/calendar/black-history-month-2024
34th Annual L. Rita Davis Oratorical Contest - “Shining Stars in the Literary Universe”
Organized by: Arts and Letters Committee of the Richmond Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Where: John Marshall High School, 4225 Old Brook Road
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, at 9:30 a.m.
More information: art-sandletters.dstrichmond@gmail.com or call (804) 276-7053
Black Excellence Exhibition 2024 Presents: 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Organized by: Afro Spectrum
Where: Petersburg Community Resiliency Hub, 464 Byrne St.
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Cost: $15 for General Admission
More information: www.eventbrite.com/e/502946234727
The Resurrection Mixtape
Organized by: Richmond Symphony
Where: Carpenter Theatre at the Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Suite 400
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.
Cost: $22 to $86, depending on the age of the attendee
More information: www.richmondsymphony.com/event/resurrection-mixtape
Racism and Psychiatry: The Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane
Organized by: The James River Valley Chapter of the Links, Inc.
Where: Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
When: Sunday, Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
More information: www.jamesrivervalleylinks.org
RVA Community Makers Public Art Workshop
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Where: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: Sunday, Feb. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
More information: vmfa.museum/calendar/black-history-month-2024
3 in 30 - Predicaments: Africa
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Where: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in person, Thursday, Feb. 8 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. virtually
Cost: Free, though registration is required for the virtual program
More information: vmfa.museum/calendar/black-history-month-2024
The Queen of Sugar Hill with ReShonda Tate
Organized by: Fountain Bookstore
Where: Sam Miller’s Restaurant, 1210 E. Cary St.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: General admission is free, though the book can be purchased at the event for $21, and registration is required
More information: www.fountainbookstore.com/events/33697
“Women’s Rights Are Human Rights” Reception at The Branch Museum featuring Ambassador of Forgiveness Rose Simmons
Organized by: Coming Together Virginia and The Branch Museum
Where it takes place: The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design at 2501 Monument Ave.
When it takes place: Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cost: General tickets cost $30
More information: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/87yap77
Visions of Progress
Organized by: The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Where: The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia at 122 W. Leigh St.
When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Thursday, Feb. 29
Cost: $10 for adults for admission into the museum, though discounts for seniors, students and children are available
More information: 804-780-9093 or info@blackhistorymuseum.org
Stolen Lives, Dreamed Lives with Sandrine Plante
Organized by: The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
Where: The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia
When: Wednesday, Feb. 7, to Thursday, Feb. 29
Cost: $10 for adults for admission into the museum, though discounts for seniors, students and children are available
More information: 804-780-9093 or info@blackhistorymuseum.org
VMHC Scholar Series - Racial Reconciliation in Modern Richmond
Organized by: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Where: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture
When: Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free for members and children age 5 and under, $5 for students and $10 for adults. The event also will be streamed online for free.
More information: secure.virginiahistory.org/2272/2643
Compiled by George Copeland Jr.
