Since it’s February, I decided to dedicate all of this month’s
free/cheap events to the celebration of Black History Month. Hopefully no
matter what you look like, you are spending time teaching your kids about the
rich cultures that make our country beautiful and diverse!
My favorite thing to do with my son is watch plays, so I’m
so excited to share this event with you--Fela! This phenomenal play celebrates
the history of musical giant and activist, Fela Kuti. The play is being held in
the month of February at HSPVA. Get your tickets here.
Another theater here in Houston is celebrating Black History
Month, by honoring baseball great- Jackie Robinson. On February 17th,
you can meet a real life baseball legend, Grover “Deacon” Jones, as he talks
about the history of baseball through his eyes and experiences. He will
be doing a post show interview after the performance. You can get your tickets here.
The Center for Healing Racism is hosting an open dialogue
that focuses on MLK's, Letter from a Birmingham Jail. This event is free, but
donations are welcome. This is a great event if you have older kids, or if you
are looking for a solid basis to have conversations about race with your kids.
Art in the Park at Studewood Park is celebrating Black
History Month with a free family art day. Register here
for more information.
The Houston Public Library is hosting a variety of events
that include an essay contest, arts and crafts, movies and a lecture series—check
them out here—and they are all free! http://houstonlibrary.org/
You can also sign up for a guided tour at the Houston Museum
of African American Culture http://hmaac.org/tours/ I've never been, and am looking forward to sharing this experience with my son.
Want to hear one of the best stories ever written? Check out
the Children’s Museum of Houston on February 7th as they do a live
reading of Henry’s Box. Or stop by on February 9th for their Jazz
Poetry Reading
Sienna Branch Library is hosting a hand drumming class for
kids to enjoy the rich vibrant history of drumming circles on February 9th
from 2p-4pm. His drum company has performed at my school for the past 3 years and EVERY person in the building was dancing-- they are that good.
The Katy Branch of the Harris County Public Library is
hosting a Poetry night for teens and young adults on February 16th
at 1:30 pm
The Taste of Pan Africa Food Festival being held on February
15th from 4pm—11pm, get your tickets on Eventbrite.
Another great way to celebrate Black History Month, is to
immerse yourself in the culture through books. Barnes and Noble is going to do a read aloud of I am Martin Luther King, by Brad Meltzer on February 23rd at 11 o'clock am.
Follow me on Instagram @urbankidinthecity
for all of the books that Ill be showcasing this month in honor of Black
History Month.
