Celebrate Black History Month in February 2011
1/21/2011
The Chicago Park District commemorates Black History Month in February 2011 with various interdisciplinary events. Most programs are admission free or charge nominal fees. Many activities are geared toward the entire family. Please contact each individual park for additional information.
Click here for a full schedule of events. Following are a few highlights:
Black History Photo Exhibit—“Focus on Fuller”
Saturday, Feb. 5-25; Mondays-Fridays, 1-8:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fuller Park, 331 W. 45th St., 312-747-6144
Admision free, all ages
See the collective work of local photographers Marcus Robinson, Giovannyce Rudolph and Larry Baldwin as they capture the community events at Fuller Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.
CANCELED: Black History Month Tribute to African American Entertainers
Thursday, Feb. 17; 6-7:30 p.m.
Brainerd Park, 1246 W. 92nd St., 312-747-6027
Ubuntu
Friday, Feb. 18; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Garfield Park, 100 N. Central Park Ave., 312-746-5092
Admission $5, all ages
Immerse yourself in African music, spoken word and dance. Performers include: Spiritual Journey Ensemble, M. A.D.D Rhythms, Africa International House, Renewed Voices for Christ, Westside Community Music Center, Najawa Dance Corps and many more. The event honors Dr. Margaret Taylor Burroughs and the African experience in the Americas and the Caribbean.
Union Park Black History Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 19; 12-2 p.m.
Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., 312-746-5494
Admission free, all ages
This community-based celebration features dance performances and games for children of all ages.
Ashaki Black History Month Celebration
Friday, Feb. 25; 6-9 p.m.
Washington Park, 5531 S. King Dr., 773-256-1248
Admission $3, all ages
Washington Park field house will be transformed into the countries of Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Nigeria, Egypt, and Somalia. Eye-catching live musical performances, vendors with African artifacts and displays, and culinary delights illustrate the important roles each country has played in the lives of African Americans past and present.
LeClaire Park Black History Special Event
Friday, Feb. 25; 7-9 p.m.
LeClaire Park, 5120 W. 44th St., 312-747-6438
Admission $3, all ages
This community celebration features dance performances and other family entertainment.
Umoja Black History Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 26; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Homan Square Park, 3559 W. Arthington St., 312-746-6650
Admission free, all ages
The event features African dance performances and poetry readings plus a vibrant marketplace featuring food, jewelry and clothing.
Black History Month Celebration
Sunday, Feb. 27; 12-4 p.m.
Loyola Park, 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave., 773-262-8605
Admission free, all ages
This celebration of African, African-American and Caribbean history and culture features music, poetry and traditional foods."
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