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12 Weekend Events in Charlotte to Celebrate Black History Month

By Meaghan Dunham Arena, WIF Staff

Throughout February, the Queen City comes alive with events, exhibitions, and community gatherings that honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, artists, and activists. Whether you’re exploring local Black-owned businesses, attending historical tours, or have fun at a concert, there are countless ways to celebrate this month.

In this blog post, we’re highlighting 12 of the best ways to celebrate Black History Month in Charlotte and embrace the city’s diverse heritage.

  1. Black History Month Screening at Independent Picture House
    • All Month; $9.25 per ticket; Independent Picture House

  2. Family First: Imprint Your Family Story
    • Saturday, February 1, 2025; 12:00 – 2:00pm; $10.00; Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

  3. Black History Mural Walk
    • Sunday, February 2, 2025; 2:00 – 3:30 pm; suggested $10 donation; Mosaic Village

  4. Mint 2 Move Cultural Dance Night: Lunar New Year’s Eve, Casa de la Cultura, and Black History Month
    • Friday, February 7, 2025 ; 7:00 – 11:30pm ; FREE; Mint Museum Uptown

  5. Afro Legacy Fest
    • Saturday, February 8, 2025; 12:00 – 5:00pm; FREE; Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

  6. Black History Month — African Drum Circle & Dancers
    • Sunday, February 9, 2025; 2:00 – 3:00pm; FREE; North County Regional Library

  7. Fall in Love with Artist Alma Thomas
    • Friday, February 14, 2025; 2:00 – 3:00pm; FREE; Steele Creek Library

  8. Black Literary Festival at Gibson Mill Market
    • Saturday, February 15, 2025; 12:00 – 6:00pm; FREE; Gibson Mill Market

  9. Kash Doll: The Last Doll
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025; 7:00pm; $68 and up; The Filmore Charlotte

  10. Black History Month: Queen City Comedy Jam
    • Friday, February 21, 2025; 8:00 – 10:00pm; $20; Zodiac Bar & Grill

  11. African American Heritage Festival
    • Saturday, February 22, 2025; 11:00am – 5:00pm; FREE; Charlotte Museum of History

  12. Black History Month Celebration: Music is our Refuge
    • Saturday, February 22, 2025; 10:00am – 3:00pm; FREE; Historic Rosedale
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Janet LaBar

Executive Director​
jlabar@womensimpactfund.org

With more than 25 years of experience, Janet has a proven track record of leading organizations and teams in developing strategies that foster thriving communities. Her career is dedicated to the well-being of the places she serves, and the people and businesses within them, positioning her as a trusted sounding board, critical thinker, and purposeful protagonist across corporate, government, education, entrepreneurial, and civic spheres.
Janet joined Women’s Impact Fund in June 2025 to guide one of Charlotte’s most respected, women-led philanthropic organizations into its next phase of growth and impact. In partnership with the Women’s Impact Fund team, Board, Advisors, members, volunteers, and key community partners, she will continue strengthening communities by maximizing women’s leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement.
Inspired by her family, teams who dare greatly, and people and communities striving to be their best selves, Janet’s impactful career includes leadership roles as President and CEO of Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc, and Chief Performance Officer of Greater Phoenix Economic Council. As a first-generation Filipino American, her lived experience deeply informs her professional drive to create equitable economic growth and opportunity in the metro areas she’s served.
She holds a BA in Communication Arts from the University of West Florida and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Janet and her husband James are proud parents to an older daughter, and a daughter and son who are twins.