Happy Black History Month, Rochester! 

 

Throughout the month of February, there are several events happening around the city and beyond to celebrate and honor the role that Black History and culture has played and continues to play in shaping the Rochester community.

From performances with Eastman School of Music to celebrations at The Strong Museum, RMSC, The MAG, and more, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Black History in Rochester, NY this month!

 

Neo-Noir from Black Directors

February 4, 18, 25 & March 4 | Dryden Theatre

Black History Month Celebration

February 7 | Strong Museum of Play

Black History Month Celebration 

February 7 & 8 | Rochester Museum and Science Center

Black History Month Celebration

February 8 | Memorial Art Gallery

Black Heritage Gospel Concert

February 11 | City Hall Atrium 

Akoma and Voices of Thunder Concert

February 21 | Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

Black History Month: The Life of Mattiwilda Dobbs

February 12 | Greece Public Library 

The Legacy and Leadership of Howard W. Coles

February 14 | Central Library of Rochester

Black History Month Recital

February 17 | Eastman School of Music

Black History Game Night

February 22 | Memorial Art Gallery

Rochester's Black History

February 23 | Ogden Farmers Library

Frederick Douglass' Life in Rochester Presented by RIT & GCV&M

February 23 | RIT Lobozzo Alumni House