January 28, 2015
Kimmel Center/for PhillyVoice
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at the Kimmel Center Feb. 2.
As part of the Free Library's Sunday concert series, Linda Humes and master drummer Sanga will tell African and Caribbean diaspora stories in the griot storytelling tradition.
Sunday, February 1
2 p.m. | Free admission
Central Library
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
Sundays February 1 and 8, and Saturday February 7
3-3:30 p.m. | Free admission
Independence Visitor Center Theater
1 N. Independence Mall West
(215) 965-2305
This a capella group from South Africa is an international sensation which just won its fourth Grammy in 2014. Don't miss this celebration of South African history.
Monday, February 2
7:30 p.m. | $35-65
The Kimmel Center
300 S. Broad St.
(215) 893-1999
Learn about foods that have their roots in African heritage in this wellness series that explores the healthy living lifestyle of African-American ancestry.
Tuesdays February 3 and 10
6 p.m. | Free with pre-registration
Central Library Culinary Literacy Center
1901 Vine St.
(215) 686-5322
Every weekend during February, explore black and African-American life through fun activities like scavenger hunts and crafts around the National Liberty Museum.
Saturday, February 7 through Sunday, March 1
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free with museum admission ($2-7)
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St.
(215) 925-2800
Join Villanova University scholar Catherine Kerrison for a presentation exploring the life of a woman believed to be the offspring of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings who escaped from slavery to Philadelphia.
Sunday, February 8
2 p.m. | Free with museum admission ($6-12)
Mercer Museum
84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, PA
(215) 345-0210
The little ones can learn all about percussion instruments from all over the world with musician Ali Richardson, who will lead them in a ceremonial drum circle.
Monday, February 9
4:30 p.m. | Free
Eastwick Library
2851 Island Ave.
(215) 685-4170
Join a free day of activities including craft stations, story times, an Emancipation Proclamation document workshop, an African-American History self-guided tour, and more.
Monday, February 16
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
(215) 409-6600
Learn about the complicated history of early African-American burial grounds and cemeteries, how they relate to Philly history and their archaeological preservation.
Saturday, February 21
1 p.m. | Free admission, RSVP requested
Stenton Historic House
4601 N. 18th St.
(215) 329-7312
South African musical icons will take the Annenberg stage to celebrate the country's 20th anniversary of democracy. They'll play their own hit songs as well as South African freedom songs.
Saturday, February 21
8 p.m. | $30-70
Zellerbach Theatre at the Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St.
(215) 898-3900
Check out this screening of biographical film "42," which tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black to compete in Major League Baseball, as played by Chadwick Boseman.
Wednesday, February 25
5 p.m. | Free admission
Wynnefield Library
5325 Overbrook Ave.
(215) 685-0298
AAMP will show clips from PBS documentary "Slavery By Another Name" and hold a discussion on African-American criminality. This is part of a four-part series of documentaries called "Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle."
Thursday, February 26
6-7:30 p.m. | Free admission
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
(215) 574-0380
In conjunction with One Book, One Philadelphia, families will explore the role trains and railroads have played in African-American life through stories, arts and crafts.
Saturday, February 28
10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free with museum admission ($10-14)
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch St.
(215) 574-0380
The founder of the Philadelphia Beauty Showcase National Historic Museum Shirley Randleman discusses local beauty industry pioneers and the state of the African-American hair care industry.
Saturday, February 28
2:30 p.m. | Free admission
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
125 S. 52nd St.
(215) 685-7433
