LIST: Events celebrating Black history around Kentucky, Southern Indiana

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Black History Month is celebrated throughout the Louisville Metro area and Southern Indiana.

The month recognizes the contributions of African Americans throughout history – local and national.

WHAS11 has put together a list of events where everyone has a chance to learn important moments in American history.

Feb. 2

Dr. Kaba Hiawatha Kamene book signing of ‘Shabaka’s Stone’

• Roots 101 African American Museum
• Feb. 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 3

“Perspectives: 2023 by 32 Black Artists”

• Moreman Gallery
• Thursday, Feb. 3

Black History Month Movie: "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am"

• Louisville Free Public Library, Western Branch
• 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Black History Bingo

• 4800 Exeter Ave., Louisville, KY US 40218
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Black Superhero Showcase

• 3912 West Broadway, Louisville, KY US 40211
• 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Simmons College Dance Performance

• Louisville Free Public Library, Southwest Regional Branch
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Underground Railroad in Kentucky

• Louisville Free Public Library, South Central Regional Branch
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Feb. 4

Maya Angelou And Still I Rise: Black History Month Film Series

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Library
• 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 6

Racial Capitalism & Real Estate: Why We Need a Tenants Movement

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Library
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 7

Teen Hang Time: Black History Edition

• Louisville Free Public Library, Northeast Regional Branch
• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 8

How Well Do You Know Black History?

• Louisville Free Public Library, Southwest Regional Branch
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Feb. 10

Book Tasting at Sis Got Tea: Black Women Writers

• 976 Barret Avenue
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 13

Teen Trivia Night: African-American Achievement

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Library Branch
• 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Feb. 14

Family Storytime: Celebrate Black Women in STEAM

• Louisville Free Public Library, Jeffersontown Branch
• 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 15

Community Free Day at the Ali Center

• Muhammad Ali Center
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Feb. 16

Youth Nights - Black History Month

• Muhammad Ali Center
• 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Feb. 17

Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar

• Bomhard Theater
• 7:30 p.m.

Black Americans in Bourbon

• Frazier History Museum
• 3:30 p.m.

Children's Tea

• Oldham County History Center
• 11 a.m.

African-American Pathfinders

• Louisville Free Public Library, Western Branch
• 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Dramatic Chautauqua Performance

• Louisville Free Public Library, South Central Regional Branch
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Feb. 19

Researching ProQuest's Black Newspaper Collection

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Library
• 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Feb. 20

Coretta Scott King Award Storytime

• Louisville Free Public Library, Northeast Regional Branch
• 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Educational Echoes: Black Teachers in Early Twentieth-Century Louisville

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch
• 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Feb. 22

A Celebration of Black Artists

• Louisville Free Public Library, St. Matthews Branch
• 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bridging the Divide: March on Frankfort: The 60th Anniversary

• Frazier History Museum
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 23

Single Black Female

• MeX Theater
• 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 25

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Black History Month Film Series

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch
• 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Feb. 27

Underground Railroad in Kentucky

• Louisville Free Public Library, Western Branch
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Happening throughout the month

Black History Film Series

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch
• February 11, 18, & 25 from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Teen Black History Film Series

• Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch
• February 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Signature Wall Spotlight: Heroes of the Negro Leagues

• Slugger Museum & Factory
• Every Saturday in February at 11:00 a.m.

Louisville Unions: The Best Black Baseball Team You’ve Never Heard Of

• Slugger Museum & Factory
• Every Saturday in February at 2:00 p.m.

MLB The Show, Home Run Derby featuring Negro League Greats

• Slugger Museum & Factory
• Every Saturday in February at 4:00 p.m.

This list will be updated as more events are announced.

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