LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The 2025 Black Historical past Month theme is African People and Labor, which focuses on the methods the work and dealing of all types, free and unfree, expert and unskilled, vocational and voluntary, intersect with the collective experiences of Black folks, in response to the Affiliation for the Research of African American Life and Historical past.
All through the month of February, the Las Vegas valley is coming collectively to honor and have fun Black historical past. 8 Information Now has compiled an inventory of a number of fun-filled occasions throughout the valley.
Springs Protect Black Historical past Month Competition
Be a part of Springs Protect on Feb. 15 for the sixteenth annual Black Historical past Month Competition to commemorate the large contributions of African People to Southern Nevada’s wealthy historical past and tradition. The massive, family-friendly competition celebrates Black Historical past via academic actions, stay music and dance performances, arts and crafts, historic picture reveals, and scrumptious, genuine African-American delicacies. This 12 months’s theme is “African Americans and Labor.”
The occasion will happen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Springs Protect. Non-member grownup tickets (18+) will value $9.95 and non-member baby tickets (3-17) will value $4.95. Worth member grownup tickets will value $8 and baby tickets will value $4. The occasion is free for kids ages 2 and youthful. Click on right here for extra data and to purchase tickets.
“Finding My Heritage: Cherokee Freedmen, A Visual Account” Exhibition
Be taught in regards to the historical past of the Cherokee Freedmen who had been former Black slaves of the Cherokee Nation. In 1866 there was a treaty with the Union and the Cherokee Nation wen the Civil Wat ended that mandated Cherokee Freedmen to be acknowledged as member of the nation.
Cherokee Freedmen descendants weren’t acknowledged as true Nation members till 2017, after an extended class-action courtroom battle within the Cherokee Nation and United States courtroom programs. This exhibit by a descendant of a Cherokee chattel slave illustrates this little-known story.
On show via Feb. 28, the set up by Donald Corpier will likely be free and open to the general public Wednesday via Saturday from 9 a.m. to six p.m. Gallery hours might range so please name forward. For extra data, name 702-229-4800.
Good Time Catfish Fry
Be a part of the group on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. on the Doolittle Lively Grownup Middle for a standard catfish fry with all of the trimmings. The annual catfish fry will likely be a time to assemble, snigger collectively, socialize and luxuriate in meals that nourishes the soul.
If you want to attend, register earlier than Feb. 4 as areas are restricted. For extra data all 702-229-6125.
Modern West Dance Theatre’s Black Historical past Month Celebration
In honor of Black Historical past Month be a part of the Modern West Dance Theatre for 3 dance works together with the world premiere of “Kaleidoscope,” choreographer Milton Myers’ “Joy,” and Bernard H. Gaddis’ “Steveland.”
The performances will happen on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. on the Charleston Heights Arts Middle. Tickets will value between $15 to $30.
To purchase tickets and choose seats, click on right here.
African American Heritage Month Exhibition: Folks of Colour
Curated by Brent Holmes, Folks of Colour is a survey of African diasporic artists all through Nevada. Ranging in medium, content material, and intent, the exhibition is curated with the intention of demonstrating the truth that “Black life is American life.”
The artists that drew from a number of disciplines embody, Ashanti McGee, Dana Saturwhite, E.A. Adams, Iyana Esthers, Joseph Watson, Montaysia Yuneek, Naes Pierott, Petite Monstrie and Vogue Robinson.
The exhibition will likely be free and open to the general public on the Las Vegas Metropolis Corridor Chamber Gallery on the second flooring from Feb. 10 via Aug. 7. Hours are from 7 a.m. to five:30 p.m. Monday via Thursday and closed Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
The artist reception will happen Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Nook presents Love’s Canvas
On Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. on the West Las Vegas Arts Middle Willie “Saucey Downs” Williams III will host a discussion board for artists, spectators, and open-mic contributors.
The evening will have fun the love of the humanities and tradition via poetry, music and spoken phrase. The evening will characteristic an array of literary, visible and musical artistry providing a chance for on a regular basis folks to assemble, to listen to, and to be heard.
The occasion is free and open to the general public.
forty sixth Annual Mid-Day Inspirational Showcase & Luncheon
The forty sixth Annual Mid-Day Inspirational Showcase and Luncheon will happen on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. on the Historic Fifth Avenue Faculty.
The annual showcase options singing, dancing, poetry and visitor audio system, adopted by a soul meals brunch. The brunch will happen instantly following the showcase.
Tickets can be found solely on the Doolittle Lively Grownup Middle, whereas provides final.
Name 702-229-6125 for extra data.
Black Weekend 2025: Kemet within the Desert
The twelfth annual Black Weekend: Kemet within the Desert sequence will happen Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. In recognition of Black Historical past Month the occasion is a cultural celebration of the African diaspora inclusive of dancing, music, spoken phrase and affirmations in afro-ritualistic traditions.
There will likely be world-renowned grasp lecturers of African and Egyptian historical past, tradition and faith. Co-presented with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Platinum Productions, Govt Director Oscar Robinson will host this sequence.
Friday – Documentary “Global Assignment,” The Life and Occasions of Dr. Runoko Rashidi
Saturday – Lecture by Dr. Anthony “Tony” Browder, “Why Kemet Matters.”
For extra data, name the West Las Vegas Arts Middle at 702-229-4800.
ninth Annual Technology 2 Technology Softball Sport
Cheer on the youth of Palo Alto Pitching as they tackle the adults in a fun-filled softball sport on Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. on the Kianga Isoke Palacio Park at Doolittle Advanced. Refreshments will likely be supplied as provides lasts.
For extra data name 702-229-6125.
Reside Arts Collective presents Re-Start Vol. 2: Promise Land
Get pleasure from this free efficiency by college students and resident artists from the West Las Vegas Arts Middle and group. The 2-hour work is the product of a dynamic inventive collaboration, that includes authentic choreography, writings and tune. The piece explores the present situation of humanity and is designed to have interaction, remind, encourage and uplift.
The performances will happen on Thursday, Feb. 27, and Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. on the West Las Vegas Library Theatre.
There will likely be a particular opening evening reception on Thursday, Feb. 27, that includes stay music leisure and light-weight refreshments.
Register your attendance to obtain updates right here. For extra data, name 702-229-4800.
Night time of Expressions presents A Day of Expertise Youth Expertise Showcase
Convey the household to this free afternoon showcase that includes one of the best of 10 years of native youth and younger grownup performers, in celebration of Black Historical past Month.
The competition will happen on Saturday, March 1 from 2 p.m. to five p.m. and doorways will open at 1 p.m. The competition will embody informative vendor tables sharing data on accessible youth packages, face portray, a DJ, meals vehicles and extra.
Contributors will likely be displaying skills by way of singing, dancing, appearing, music and spoken phrase. In case you are between the ages 8-22 and have a expertise you wish to share and or wish to schedule a try-out time, contact Willie Henderson at 702-229-2473 for extra data.
Gospel Fest
Kick off Black Historical past Moth on the Water Avenue Plaza Amphitheater with the Metropolis of Henderson’s Gospel Fest.
The free occasion goals to encourage and delight audiences with native pastors, group leaders and gospel teams complimenting unimaginable performances from artists who’ve made vital impacts within the gospel music world.
The artists performing embody:
Ashling Cole, a top-four finalist on BET’s Sunday Finest, Cole has captivated audiences together with her testimony of therapeutic and religion
Brent Jones, a pioneer of city modern gospel, and is widely known for his chart-topping hits and dynamic performances.
Lena Byrd Miles, a Stellar Award-winning artist from the Oakland Bay Space, Byrd Miles has been fascinating audiences since she was a toddler.
A full vendor market will likely be on Plaza to supply merchandise and companies. Meals and beverage may even be accessible.
For extra data, click on right here.
Black Historical past Month Movie Viewing: Throughout the Tracks: A Las Vegas Westside Story
Be a part of the Metropolis of North Las Vegas for a particular Black Historical past Month occasion that includes a movie excerpt in regards to the Historic Westside, a cornerstone of African American historical past and tradition in Las Vegas.
Following the screening, interact in a considerate dialogue in regards to the group’s wealthy heritage, resilience, and ongoing contributions.
The viewing will happen on Feb. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to six:30 p.m. on the Aliante Library. It’s free and open to all ages.
For extra data, contact the Aliante Library at 702-839-2980 or electronic mail at [email protected].
Shades of the Black Expertise: Celebrating African People in Labor
On Saturday, Feb. 22, be a part of the group at White Recreation Middle for a free occasion celebrating native people with group sources, small companies, leisure and refreshments.
Annual Black Historical past Month Artwork Exhibition
The Annual Black Historical past Month Artwork Exhibition will happen on Feb. 21 from 5 p.m. to eight p.m. on the Clark County Authorities Middle — Rotunda Gallery. The occasion is free and open to the general public and can embody poetry, stay performances, meals, pop-up distributors, and music.
Tradition Canvas Black Historical past Workshop Collection (Paint n Sip)
Each Tuesday in February, the Las Vegas valley will have the ability to take part in a fun-filled interactive workshop by making a black historical past picture, image, or design on a portray canvas.
The workshop will likely be instructional-led and is open to all ages. Pre-registration isn’t required nonetheless solely 20 spots can be found.
The workshops will happen each Tuesday from 4 p.m. to six p.m. on the Cambridge Recreation Middle.
Taking Motion: Revisiting the Causes and Results of the 1969 Rebellion in Las Vegas’s Historic Westside
In October of 1969 two younger Black males in Las Vegas’s Westside had been arrested by law enforcement officials below controversial circumstances. In response, teams of younger folks inside this group initiated a three-day rebellion, citing their continued grievances with police brutality, poverty, and financial disenfranchisement all through the world.
On Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m., be a part of PH.D. Tyler D. Parry from UNLV on the Clark County Museum Railroad Depot as he explores the origins of the protests, its features, or its penalties, and plenty of histories of Las Vegas left it out utterly.
Hero’s within the 106
The sixth annual “Hero’s in the 106” will happen on Thursday, Feb. 13 on the Pearson Neighborhood Middle. This system acknowledges people in the neighborhood who constantly give again to the 89106.
Through the three-hour occasion, group members will have fun with leisure, meals, and enjoyable. This 12 months six people who proceed to help the group will likely be acknowledged.
The occasion is free however registration is required. Name 702-455-1220 for extra data at to register.
Salon Hair Care 101 Subject Journey
On Friday, Feb. 21, Plushd Hair Studios proprietor Sandra is opening her doorways to indicate the group hair strategies that anybody can grasp.
The occasion will happen at Whitney Recreation Middle and can value $5. The group will go away Whitney Recreation Focus on 9 a.m. and return round 2 p.m.
