• I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa

    Horizon Events Center 2100 NW 100th St, Clive

    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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  • Parables of the Future Black Future Fest

    Iowa City Senior Center 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA

    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

    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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  • Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest

    The Chauncey 404 E. College St., Iowa City, IA

    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

    Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA

    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 […]

  • Parables of the Future: Black future Fest

    Iowa City Publc Library 123 South Linn St, Iowa City, IA

    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 […]

  • Ella Sings The Songbook Display

    Franklin Avenue Library 5000 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    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: […]

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  • I Spy: Black History Month – Inventors

    Central Library 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa

    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 […]

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  • Parables of the Future: Black Future Fest

    Dream Center 611 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA

    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, […]

  • 5th Annual Feed the Homeless

    University Laundry

    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 & […]