The Embracing Excellence Gala Featuring Heritage Legacy Awards A black tie event that features African American Arts and Culture, and a Great night of fun for a Great cause! Friday, January 31, 2025, 7 PM | $100, A formal evening of culture and excellence. Hilton Des Moines Downtown 435 Park St, Des Moines, IA | […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
