Octavia Butler Book Club Date: January 29 & February 12th, 12:00 – 1:00p.m. Located: Hybrid at Iowa City Senior Center + Zoom; Community Reading of Kindred and Parable of the Sower Address: 28 S Linn Street, Iowa City, IA […]
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VISION BOARD PARTY Date: Saturday, January 31 Location: Bella Love Event Venue Time: 3PM. This isn’t just a vision board party, it’s a moment to pause, reset, and move with purpose. Join us for an inspiring night of intention-setting, clarity, and connection. Come ready to define your goals, align with your vision, and create […]
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What is Afrofuturism? Date: January 31, 2026 - Time: 3:00 – 5:00p.m. Located: Public Space One Address: 538 Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 The Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest is a multi-site, month-long celebration highlighting Afrofuturistic art, literature, fashion, and community imagination across Iowa City. The festival features a collaborative […] |
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The Tuskegee University "Golden Voices" Concert Choir and ISU Choirs Concert: Date: Feb 3, 2026 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Stephens Auditorium Address: 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011 Admission: Free with a goodwill donation at the door. This event is open to the public. This event is free and open to the public. We are […] |
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I'll Make Me A World in Iowa Date: February 7, 2026 Time: 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Location: Horizon Events Center Address: 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325 Horizon Events Center, Horizon Events Center, 2100 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325, United States Iowa’s Premiere African American Festival is pleased to celebrate 28 […]
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Octavia Butler Book Club Date: February 12th, 12:00 – 1:00p.m. Located: Hybrid at Iowa City Senior Center + Zoom; Community Reading of Kindred and Parable of the Sower Address: 28 S Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 […]
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Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power Screening African American Museum of Iowa Date: February 12th, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Address: 55 12th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 862-2101 Event Categories: Black History Month, Film club, Screening Join the AAMI for a free screening of Lowndes County and the […]
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Something in the Water: Afrofuturist Short Films Date: February 12, 2026 - Time: 6:30p.m. Located: Chauncey, 404 E College St, Suite 100, Iowa City, IA 52240 The Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest is a multi-site, month-long celebration highlighting Afrofuturistic art, literature, fashion, and community imagination across Iowa City. The festival features […] |
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The Sound of Gospel Date: Friday - February 13, 2026 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Hoyt Sherman Place - 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 The 2nd Chance Outreach Presents a Black History Month Celebration " The Sound of Gospel" - A musical Anthology Depicting the rich history and evolution of Gospel Music. Go to […] |
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Reading the Future Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Iowa City Public Library Address: 123 S. Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240 The Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest is a multi-site, month-long celebration highlighting Afrofuturistic art, literature, fashion, and community imagination across Iowa City. The festival features a […] |
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Ella Sings the Songbook Display Dates: February 17, through February 27, 2026 Location: Franklin Avenue Library Address: 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 Program Description: Exhibit Age Group: All ages Event Details Ella Sings the Songbook, a traveling display from The Great American Songbook Foundation, will be on display for self-guided viewing at […]
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I Spy: Black History Month - Inventors Date: February 17th through March 1, 2026 Time: Ongoing event, all day Address: 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 Location: Central Iowa Library - Children's area Phone: 515-283-4152 Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Children Program Description Event Details Visit the Central children's area to learn […]
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Beyond Divides in Iowa City's Black Community: Building Bridges Between Us Date: February 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Dream Center Address: 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, […] |
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The 5th Annual Feed the Homeless Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Location: 1215 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 Time: Noon until food is gone! Lady Jerk Soul Food & […] |
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Sol Butler: An Olympian’s Odyssey through Jim Crow America Author Talk Date: February 26 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Event Categories: Black History Month, Books Address: 55 12th Ave SE […]
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