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Shannon McCollum: Lovers Rock Photography Exhibit

Shannon McCollum: Lovers Rock Photography Exhibit

February 7, 2025
1:00 AM - 5:00 AM
725 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
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The Atlanta-born hip-hop photojournalist and father of Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty is hosting a nude photography exhibit at the listening room and private event space located inside of Westside Motor Lounge. RSVP to gain entry.

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Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

February 7 – May 25, 2025
5:00 AM - 3:59 AM
350 Spelman Ln, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, USA
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We Say What Black This Is celebrates the diversity, resilience and depth of Blackness while challenging simplistic definitions of Black identity. The exhibition features works from Williams' series What Black is this, You Say?, created in response to the ‘Blackout Tuesday’ social media moment in 2020. The exhibit will include a new abstract painting by Williams and student-written didactic labels.  

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Amanda Williams' "We Say What Black This Is"

Amanda Williams' "We Say What Black This Is"

February 7, 2025
11:00 PM
350 Spelman Ln, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, USA
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An installation featuring watercolor paintings and mixed media work themed around Black identity courtesy of 2022 MacArthur Fellow.

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Atlanta Hawks Black History Month Game

Atlanta Hawks Black History Month Game

February 8, 2025
12:30 AM
1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
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As the Hawks take on Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA team is hosting a game themed around Black creatives and content creators with a live painting by muralist Fabian Williams, a special presentation honoring film producer Will Packer, spoken word performances, an all-Black ESPN production team and a book giveaway from authors Michael and Matthew Carson among other activities.

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Atlanta Influences Everything + Draught Season + Monday Night Brewing Presents "Beer Starts With Us"

Atlanta Influences Everything + Draught Season + Monday Night Brewing Presents "Beer Starts With Us"

February 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
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Craft beer lifestyle brand Draught Season collaborates with creative consultancy Atlanta Influences Everything and local brewery Monday Night Garage are premiering "Beer Starts With Us," a 13.5% ABV imperial stout, in conjunction with Black History Month.

The release features a panel on the state of Black brewing, a capsule collection and music courtesy of DJ Wally Sparks

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ROOTED. A Black History Month Celebration

ROOTED. A Black History Month Celebration

February 8, 2025
9:00 PM
726 Pleasant Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, USA
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Rooted celebrates Black heritage and the profound impact of Black musicians on classical music. This unique event, a collaboration between Pleasant Hill Church, Roswell’s oldest Black church, and the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra, features gospel spirituals by the Pleasant Hill Praise Team and works by esteemed Black composers. Special guest cellist Ismail Akbar from Spelman College, joined by the ACSO, will perform Kol Nidrei, a traditional Jewish melody that represents the preservation of cultural identity and storytelling through music.

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A Tribute to Black Art - A Benefit Concert

A Tribute to Black Art - A Benefit Concert

February 8, 2025
11:00 PM
320 Austin Avenue NE, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA
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Celebrate Black History Month by attending A Tribute to Black Art, a benefit concert. The night will include performances that celebrate black art and an intermission with local black owned businesses present as vendors. All this will be to support HOPE worldwide, a non-profit that is launching a pilot program, The Launch Pad, to provide transitional housing and other resources for those who are 18-22 that are either homeless or transitioning out of foster care.

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Forever Ever: A Valentines Day Joint

Forever Ever: A Valentines Day Joint

February 15, 2025
1:00 AM - 5:00 AM
760 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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This is a standing experience where guests can stroll through art displays, enjoy live performances, sip on themed cocktails, and explore interactive elements—all while mingling in an atmosphere perfect for couples, singles, and groups. With a food truck on-site and surprises at every turn, it’s a night designed to keep you moving, connecting, and celebrating love in all its forms.

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Black Experiences in Roswell: Bulloch Hall

Black Experiences in Roswell: Bulloch Hall

February 15, 2025
3:30 PM
950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075, USA
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Explore Black history in Roswell with a guided tour at Bulloch Hall, where stories of the enslaved and their families come to life. Learn about their pivotal roles and experiences, both before and after emancipation, and uncover how their legacy continues to influence the present. This tour offers a fresh perspective on Roswell's past.

This is part of the 2025 Roswell Roots celebration. Roswell Roots is a community-wide, month-long festival that honors our diverse community and celebrates Black History Month. Roswell Roots aims to educate, impact, and promote cultural awareness. Programs and events focus on welcoming all community members and offers an opportunity for all ages to engage and participate.

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African-American Folktales

African-American Folktales

February 15, 2025
4:30 PM
128 E Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, USA
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African-American Folktales with Chetter Galloway

Experience the rich folklore of African-American culture this Black History Month! From the tricks of Anansi & Brer Rabbit, to the sounds & rhythms of the talking drum, African-American Folktales is a great way to see the African storytelling tradition in action. Experience culture in a way that not only educates, but entertains too!