Calendar of Events
Celebrate Black History Month
THROUGH FEB. 7 OKC Thunder Artwork Contest (online) invites students in grades 9-12 to submit an original poster that describes or depicts an inspirational experience, moment or individual in Black history and how they have been personally inspired. Entry deadline is Feb. 7. Learn more at nba.com/thunder/blackheritage. FEB. 1-28 FREE African American Inventor Exhibit at Ralph Ellison Library (2000 NE 23rd St) features a curated display of African American inventors by librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert. Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm; Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am- 5pm; Sunday, 1-6pm. metrolibrary.org
FEB. 7 FREE The Groovemeant Community Performance at Southern Oaks Library (6900 S Walker Ave). Enjoy a street dancing performance and learn a few moves from The Groovemeant Community. 11am-noon. metrolibrary.org FEB. 9 Black History Month/MLK Celebration Concert at Center for Arts & Learning, Benson Auditorium (3801 Journey Parkway, Norman) features Valarie Harding, a contestant on “The Voice,” Unity Choir, Norman Philharmonic, an art exhibit and dance performances. Adults,$10; students, $9. 4pm. normanphil.com
FEB. 15 FREE 921 Race Massacre: Survivor Stories with Dr. Karlos Hill at Downtown Library (300 Park Ave) features a special presentation by Dr. Karlos K. Hill, regents’ professor at the University of Oklahoma and author of The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: A Photographic History . Dr. Hill will share survivor stories of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Afterward, he will sign copies of his book, which will be available for purchase. Preregister. 2-3:30pm. metrolibrary.org FEB. 22 FREE Rap Workshop with Emmy Award Winner Jabee at Downtown Library (300 Park Ave) features a free rap workshop for kids and teens with Jabee Williams, an Oklahoma City-based musician and community activist. Preregister. 11am-noon. metrolibrary.org
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