The Black History Month 2024 theme is "African Americans and the Arts," spanning the many impacts Black Americans have had on visual arts, music, cultural movements, and more.  In celebration of this important commemoration, Maplewood Township and community organizations are offering programming, visual art displays, theatre performances, family events and educational panels, and so much more throughout the month of February.
 
Without our engaged community, we could not plan this robust month of activities.  We are grateful for the creators, supporters, and audiences of all of these offerings.
 
This listing is updated often, so please check back for new events and programs.  We hope you are able to come out and join us!

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1978 Art Exhibition "Expressive Impressions In Linoleum"

1978 Art Exhibition "Expressive Impressions In Linoleum"

Springfield Avenue Partnership Celebrates Black History Month

Springfield Avenue Partnership Celebrates Black History Month

BIPOC Black Joy Yoga Hosted By SOMA Justice

BIPOC Black Joy Yoga Hosted By SOMA Justice

Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Iconic Music Arranger and Pianist Nat Adderley Jr.

Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Iconic Music Arranger and Pianist Nat Adderley Jr.

Hair Chalet Presents Meet The Author of Pretty Little Bastard Child

Hair Chalet Presents Meet The Author of Pretty Little Bastard Child

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special Art Exhibit: Black Joy: Just Being

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special Art Exhibit: Black Joy: Just Being

SOMA Justice Presents A Film Screening:Origin

SOMA Justice Presents A Film Screening:Origin

Books Now and Then Book Group Presents Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Books Now and Then Book Group Presents Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Visions The Performing Arts Center Presents: Portraits

Visions The Performing Arts Center Presents: Portraits

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: Kids Speak Out For Black History: Reception & Art Display

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: Kids Speak Out For Black History: Reception & Art Display

Our Gang Travel Presents A Black History Month Educational Workshop: Travel In Black & White

Our Gang Travel Presents A Black History Month Educational Workshop: Travel In Black & White

Durand-Hedden & SOMA CCR present: Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories

Durand-Hedden & SOMA CCR present: Coming to Jersey: Black Families Share Their Stories

Maplewood Community Services Presents A Meet & Greet With Chef Jesse

Maplewood Community Services Presents A Meet & Greet With Chef Jesse

Maplewood Village Alliance Presents Storefront Spotlight

Maplewood Village Alliance Presents Storefront Spotlight

The Hilton Neighborhood Association Celebrate BHM with Assemblywoman Garnet Hall

The Hilton Neighborhood Association Celebrate BHM with Assemblywoman Garnet Hall

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: BB Contes Black History Month Family Event

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents: BB Contes Black History Month Family Event

Maplewood Community Services Presents A Family Movie Day: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Maplewood Community Services Presents A Family Movie Day: The Little Mermaid (2023)

Queer Newark: Panel Discussion

Queer Newark: Panel Discussion

Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers

Harambee Chamber Orchestra Presents Jubilee - A Celebration of Great Black Composers

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents Follow The Drinking Gourd

Maplewood Memorial Library Presents Follow The Drinking Gourd

Artist's Talk & Salon with Tenjin Ikeda

Artist's Talk & Salon with Tenjin Ikeda

Black History Month Ancestry Collage for Adults

Black History Month Ancestry Collage for Adults

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special BHM Lesson In Art

Express Yourself Studios Presents A Special BHM Lesson In Art

Genealogy: The Joy of Discovery

Genealogy: The Joy of Discovery

SOMA Justice Invites You To Trayvon Martin's Birthday Party

SOMA Justice Invites You To Trayvon Martin's Birthday Party

Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Dynamic Saxophonist Alex Desrivieres the alleycatsax

Jazz At The Gallery Featuring The Dynamic Saxophonist Alex Desrivieres the alleycatsax

Janet Mandel Presents: Harlem Renaissance: Courage, Grace, And Vision

Janet Mandel Presents: Harlem Renaissance: Courage, Grace, And Vision

SOMA Justice Presents A Conversation with Author Dr. Jared A. Ball

SOMA Justice Presents A Conversation with Author Dr. Jared A. Ball

SOMA CCR Presents A Documentary Screening: "Birthing Justice"

SOMA CCR Presents A Documentary Screening: "Birthing Justice"