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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
Brass & Boujee Date: February 20th Time: 7:30p.m. Location: The Ingersoll Theatre Address: 3711 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312 LIMITED TIME PRICE: $60 / ORIGINAL PRICE: $125-$135 dinner on us! BRASS AND BOUJEE is the newest collaboration between TROMBONIST & ARRANGER MARCUS LEWIS and EMCEES KEMET THE PHANTOM and KADESH FLOW. Combining HIP-HOP and BIG BAND JAZZ SOUNDS, Marcus arranges the original songs of both […]
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 & Catering will be hosting her 5th Annual Feed the Homeless. To make donations: personal items call 515-715-9022 or drop off at the Kitchen Space at […]
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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 Location: African American Museum of Iowa Phone: 319-862-2101 Join Brian Halstoos, Professor of History at the University of Dubuque, to discuss the […]
Women's Health Prevention Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Locations: Urban Dreams - 1615 2nd Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314 - Open to the public
