During the month of March, we celebrate women and the contributions and achievements they have made throughout history, culture, arts, and society. The Office of Arts and Culture offers a list of events celebrating strong women all over Dallas, from our cultural centers and our partners!

• • • • Play Like A Girl: Free After School Guitar Lessons 
        • St. Philip’s School and Community Center (1600 Pennsylvania Ave.)
        • Thursdays starting  March 6 – March 27, 2025  from 4- 5 p.m.
        • To celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month, we’re offering free after-school guitar classes for girls at St. Philip’s, where they’ll learn to play while exploring music industry inequities and honoring pioneers like Elizabeth Cotten and Memphis Minnie. Sponsored by the Holloway Foundation and Moody Fund for the Arts, this St. Philip’s-exclusive course provides guitars on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited space available.
          
          
      • Ceramics Workshop with Gloria Agudelo
        • Arcadia Park Branch Library (1302 North Justin Ave.)
        • Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
        • Ceramics Painting Workshop.  Celebrate Spanish Women’s History Month exploring diverse cultures with Gloria Agudelo at this fun and creative workshop. Taller de Pintura Cerámica.  Explora diversas culturas con Gloria Agudelo en este taller divertido y creativo.
          
      • 10 | Women’s History Month Exhibition
        • Pencil on Paper Gallery (4755 Algiers St.)
        • Saturday, March 8 from 5 – 7pm
        • Pencil on Paper Gallery proudly presents 10, a dynamic Women’s History Month exhibition showcasing ten women visual artists working in photography, collage, drawing, and painting. Exploring themes of identity, memory, motherhood, friendships, and the evolving role of women in contemporary art, this exhibition celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of artistic expression.
          
      • Cara Mia Theatre presents “Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz”
        • Prairie Creek Branch Library (9609 Lake June Rd.)
        • Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12 – 1 p.m.
        • Celebrate Women’s History Month with us as Cara Mia Theatre presents “Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz” a remarkable woman’s journey in the 1600’s when reading, writing or any formal education was discouraged for women.
          
          
      • Lunch and Learn: Adult Speaker Series Primary tabs
        • Skillman Southwestern Branch Library 5707 Skillman Street
        • Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 12 – 1 p.m.
        • Join Skillman Southwestern Branch Library for Lunch and Learn series, where local experts explore topics from history to science. This month, Elizabeth Qualia, Curator for the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall at Texas Woman’s University, will share an inside look at creating impactful museum exhibits—bring your lunch and learn with us!
          
          
          
      • Sew Much Fun with Jill -DIY Cloth Patches for Women’s History Month
        • Oak Lawn Branch Library 4100 Cedar Springs Rd.
        • Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
        • Celebrate Women’s History Month with a hands-on DIY workshop where you’ll create custom cloth patches honoring the strength and creativity of women throughout history. Learn basic embroidery techniques and use textile markers, paints, and more to craft a unique tribute—no sewing experience required!
          
      • Block by Block: Women, Quilts, and Family History
        • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.)
        • Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m.
        • Throughout American history, women have used quilting to express their beliefs and support social and political causes. This Women’s History Month, join Dallas quilter and lecturer Denise Bartosh to explore women’s quilting history, contribute to a community quilt, and tour the Creative Spaces: Fiber Arts Workroom.
          
      • Women’s History Month – Jewelry Making!
        • Pleasant Grove Branch Library 7310 Lake June Rd.
        • Sunday, March 23, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m.
        • Celebrate Women’s History Month with a fun jewelry class run by local artist Ofelia Faz-Garza. Celebra el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer con una divertida clase de joyería dirigida por la artista local Ofelia Faz-Garza.
          
      • Art in the Style of…Marjorie Strider
        • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
        • Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
        • The Art in the Style of… program is a monthly workshop series at Oak Lawn Library that explores influential artists through art history discussions and hands-on activities. This March, participants will create a multimedia piece inspired by pop artist Marjorie Strider, known for her bold, colorful depictions of women’s empowerment, using provided materials—an experience proudly sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library Friends.
          
      •  Femininomenon: Where Creative Women Rule!
        • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.)
        • Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 6 – 8 p.m.
        • Pull up to the Dallas Public Library for the first-ever Femininomenon, a celebration of talented local female artists and musicians with live music, art, and women-owned businesses bringing all the creative vibes. Expect soulful sounds, inspiring stories, and a community-driven experience that hypes up women’s creativity, hustle, and culture in Dallas!
          

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There are so many ways to celebrate Black History Month in February 2025.
The Office of Arts and Culture offers a list events all over Dallas, from our cultural centers and our partners!

• Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Tour
  • The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is one of only three house museums in the nation honoring major female figures in the modern civil rights movement. Craft, a leading civil rights and social justice reformer, lived in this 1920 Craftsman bungalow for 35 years. She organized 185 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) branches and dozens of youth councils across Texas, and helped lead efforts to desegregate the University of Texas School of Law, North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) and the State Fair of Texas.
  • Docent Guided Tour Registration
    

• • Danielle Ellis, ORACLE Exhibition
    • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
    • Exhibition happening now through February 22, 2025
    • ORACLE encapsulates Ellis’ Brassfly Oracle Deck, a body of work she began developing in 2020. Presented as a suite of digital collage prints, the oracle deck is a celebration and commentary on African diasporic history and spirituality. Exploring connections to the African diaspora, Ellis pairs historical images reflecting African traditions with those of lived experiences of African Americans.
      
      
  • Kindred: A Black History Month Exhibition by Demarcus McGaughey
    
    • • South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
      • Exhibition happening now through February 22, 2025 
      • “Kindred” is mixed media artist Demarcus McGaughey’s most intimate and revealing series of work yet. One might describe it as his “long walk home.” Reflective and poignant, it comprises a multitude of timeless reminders of family moments. “Kindred” honors the sometimes-forgotten ancestry of Black Americans while acknowledging the cultural contribution of his family beyond enslavement.
        
  • Black History & Culture Celebration
    • Bryant Hall (3400 Blackburn St.)
    • January 30, 2025– February 8, 2025
    • This powerful historical play is inspired by a true story of the first Black theatrical group in the country, the African Grove Company of New York.
      
      
      
  • For They Endured by Kamica King: Black History Month Film Screening, Community Conversation & Performance
    • South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
    • February 1 , 2025 from 2-4 p.m.
    • Film Screening: Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Kamica King’s historical documentary, “For They Endured,” explores the groundbreaking contributions of Black women in music therapy before, during, and after the civil rights movement, preserving the stories of an underrepresented group of trailblazers who broke barriers and paved the way. 
      
      
      
  • Black History & Culture Celebration
    • Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N. Harwood St.)
    • February 1-2, 2025 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Join us at the Dallas Museum of Art for an unforgettable Black History & Culture Celebration! This dynamic two-day event is packed with FREE fun and inspiring activities for all ages!
      
      
      
  • The Bandan Koro Experience Black History Month Celebration
    • February 6, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at North Oak Cliff Branch Library (302 West Tenth St.)
    • February 15, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. at Grauwyler Park Branch Library (2146 Gilford St.)
    • Bandan Koro’s dance performances feature a high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song, and dance choreography while sharing history and cultural context. 
      
  • Black History Month Know the Past Shape the Future 
    • Park In the Woods Recreation Center (6801 Mountain Creek Pkwy.)
    • February 7 , 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
    • Dallas Parks and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture invite you to join us in celebrating Black History Month. This event highlights the importance of understanding history as a foundation for progress and a source of inspiration for shaping the future. Together, we will reflect on the rich heritage that has influenced our community and celebrate the achievements that continue to inspire growth and change. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration.
      
  • Family Day: Black History Month
    • Skillman Southwestern Branch Library (5707 Skillman St.)
    • February 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Celebrate Black History Month at our Family Day! Join us for The Bandan Koro Experience’s West African Drum and Percussion Workshop from 11 AM–1 PM, featuring live demonstrations, traditional rhythms, and cultural insights. Enjoy a fun craft activity and contribute to our community Freedom Quilt collage!
      
  • Almost Free: The Freedman Town Legacy
    • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 Jefferson Blvd.)
    • Reception February 14, 2025 from 6-8 p.m., exhibition through March 21, 2025 
    • This exhibition celebrates the resilience and transformation of Freedman Town, a community that has profoundly shaped Dallas’ history and deserves to be remembered.
      
  • Black History Month Community Event
    • Highland Hills Branch Library (6200 Bonnie View Rd.)
    • February 15, 2025 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
    • Celebrate Black History Month with this fun and free community event featuring face painting, live performances, crafts and more! While you’re here, stop by various partner tables to get information about different organizations and resources! 
      

• Black History Month Concert
  • Pleasant Grove Branch Library 7310 Lake June Rd.
  • February 15, 2025 2-3 p.m.
  • Celebrate Black History month with this beautiful concert that will showcase Jess Garland of Swan Strings!
    
    
  • Taste of Soul Food Cook Off!
    • MLK Jr. Community Center (2901 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas, TX 75215)
    • February 22, 2025 from 11 a.m.-3p.m.
    • In honor of Black History Month, come and celebrate the diversity of soul food cuisine at the “Taste of Soul,” featuring some of DFW’s best chefs and creations! The Taste of Soul will feature free samples, live entertainment, & raffles and prizes for all to enjoy. If you like to cook, you can also enter your best dish to win a cash prize!
      
      

• Black History Month Celebration
  • Mountain Creek Branch Library (6102 Mountain Creek Pkwy.)
  • February 22, 2025 from 2-3:30 p.m.
  • Celebrate the rhythm of history with an unforgettable family event! Groove to the smooth sounds of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet while diving into hands-on crafts that honor Black history and culture. It’s a soulful evening of creativity, learning, and live music that’s perfect for all ages.
    
    
    
• A Joyful Noise: Black History Choir Performance
  • Kleberg-Rylie Branch Library (1301 Edd Rd.)
  • February 22, 2025 from 2-3 p.m.
    
  • Celebrate black history at Kleberg Rylie featuring selections from the South Dallas Concert Choir!
    
• Dig Into Dignity
  • O’Hara Hall, 7th Floor at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.)
  • February 23, 2025 from 1:30- 3:00 p.m.
  • Come and take part of this conversation on “Rights in the City: The Struggle for Human Dignity and Rights in the Dallas African American Community,” featuring a group of amazing panelists.
    
    

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Celebrate Dallas Together!

Celebrate the vibrant arts and culture of Dallas with the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture at the inaugural 214 Day: Show Love for Dallas! This special event is all about showcasing the rich cultural spirit of the city through creativity, community, and connection. Join us for an unforgettable day of light bites, entertainment, and interactive artistic experiences. 

Dallas Community Quilt Activity:

Be a part of something bigger by contributing to a collaborative quilt celebrating Dallas unity. You can personalize a quilt square at any of our participating cultural centers now through January 31, 2025. These individual squares, full of creativity and personal expression, will come together to create a stunning visual piece of unity. The final quilt will be unveiled during the 214 Day event on 2/14/2025.

Drop by one of these cultural centers to create your quilt square:

• Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Dr.) | Tue – Sat: 12 – 6 p.m.
• Latino Cultural Center (2600 Live Oak St.) | Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W Jefferson Blvd.) | Tue – Sat: 12 – 6 p.m.
• South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave.) | Tue – Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Prefer to work on your quilt square from home? No problem! You can download the quilt square template, personalize it, and drop it off at any of the participating cultural centers.

Download Quilt Square Stencils Here:

• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-1-Square #1A
• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-2-Square #1B
• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-3-Natalia Padilla Square
• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-4-Ashley Jordan Square
• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-5-Daniel Yanez Square
• Dallas Love Art 214 Community Quilt-6-Ray Butler Square

“214 Day: Show Dallas Love” Event Information:

When: Noon, Friday, February 14, 2025

Where: City Hall Plaza (1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201)

Explore what makes Dallas a unique, thriving, and inclusive community by contributing your own creative touch to the celebration of #DallasCulture.

Use the hashtag #DallasCulture and tag us @dallasculture so we can reshare your quilt square to our stories!

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• • Read Native: Native American Heritage Reading Challenge
    • All November 
    • Prairie Creek Branch Library (9609 Lake June Rd.)
    • Skyline Branch Library (6006 Everglade Rd.)
    • Kleberg- Rylie (1301 Edd Rd.)
    • Pleasant Grove Branch Library (7310 Lake June Rd.)
    • Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November at your library! Dive into the Read Native Reading Challenge, featuring books by Native American authors and stories about Indigenous history and culture. Pick up your reading challenge at the library, explore powerful voices and narratives, and return your completed challenge by November 30 to claim a special prize! Prizes will be available for pickup until December 4. A great activity for all ages!
      
      
  • The Dallas Museum of Art’s Indigenous American art collection
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N Harwood St.)
    • On Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, the DMA is proud to showcase the thriving culture of Indigenous peoples. The Dallas Museum of Art’s Indigenous American art collection extends from Alaska to the Andes, representing nearly 150 cultures and artistic traditions, 4,500 artworks, and a timespan of approximately 4,500 years. We invite you to experience our recently refreshed Indigenous American Art Galleries where you will find artworks as vibrant as the cultures from which they originate.
      
      
  • Crafternoon: Corn Husk Dolls
    • November 5, 2024 from 4-3 p.m. at Audelia Road Branch Library (10045 Audelia Rd.)
    • November 6 from 2-3 p.m. at Forest Green Branch Library (9619 Greenville Ave.)
    • November 12, 2024 from 4-5 p.m. at Vickery Park Branch Library (8333 Park Ln.)
    • November 13 from 1-2 p.m. at Skillman Southwestern Branch Library (5707 Skillman St.)
    • In honor of Native and Indigenous American Heritage Month, join us in crafting traditional corn husk dolls! Originating from Native American craftsmanship, these dolls carry a rich history, later embraced by European settlers and African Americans in colonial times. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own unique corn husk doll and discover more about its origins and the cultural significance it holds within Native American traditions.
      
      
  • ICAE Powwow Princess Pageant
    • Friday, November 8, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
    • Texas Native Health (1269 Crossings Rd.)
    • Experience Native American culture and witness young women share their spirit and knowledge at this pageant, hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees, a nonprofit group of Native American employees at the Dallas-based company. Contestants will be tested in various areas, including cultural knowledge, inter-tribal dance, and talent rooted in tradition. Awards will be given to those who excel, with titles such as Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality, and Essay Winner honoring their achievements.
      
      
  • Senior Harmony: Brain and Body with Coyote Rock
    • Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1 – 2 p.m.
    • Grauwyler Park Branch Library (2146 Gilford St.)
    • Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with this movement workshop presented by Coyote Rock. Learn about the benefits of a holistic approach to healthy aging drawing from ancient Indigenous methods. The gentle exercises help to enhance memory, balance, and coordination while connecting you with others. 
      
  • 4th Annual Native American Heritage Month Powwow
    • Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • AT&T Discovery District (208 S. Akard St.)
    • Experience the vibrant heritage and enduring traditions of our nation’s First Peoples this Native American History Month. Join us for a memorable Saturday in the District, where you can shop with Native American artisans, enjoy the beauty of traditional powwow dances and demonstrations, and soak up live music that celebrates Indigenous culture.
      
      
  • NAHM Courageous Conversations: Digital Storytelling as Community Affirming PracticesBack to Events
    • Monday, November 14, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    •  Dallas College El Centro Campus (801 Main St.)
    • Join arts educator, community organizer, and multidisciplinary artist Emi Aguilar for an insightful discussion on digital storytelling and its role in preserving the rich history of her Coahuiltecan homeland, spanning Central Texas to Northern Mexico.
      
  • Brothers and Sisters Mask Making workshop
    • Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 2-3 p.m.
    • Pleasant Grove Branch Library (7310 Lake June Rd.)
    • Dora Brought Plenty is an indigenous artist based in Dallas, TX. and is of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Turtle Clan. She will be bringing her Brothers & Sisters mask making workshop to the Pleasant Grove community. Participants will learn about the importance of our brothers and sisters in nature such as wolves, eagles, wind, flowers, etc. with this mask making workshop. All materials will be supplied!
      
  • Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli – Aztec Dancers
    • Saturday, November 20, 2024 from 1-2 p.m.
    • Arcadia Park Branch Library (1302 Justin Ave.)
    • In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to present Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli, a Dallas-based Aztec dance company. Known for their authentic regalia and commitment to tradition, this family brings ceremonial dedication to every performance. Join us outdoors as they deliver a vibrant and energetic display of this traditional art form. Please dress accordingly for the weather to fully enjoy the experience.
      
      
       

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• Silver Soiree: A Monthly Mix of Mind, Body, and Creativity – Hojalata Mexican Tin Art
  • Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
  • This month, explore the captivating craft of hojalata, a Mexican tin art program! Participants will learn the traditional techniques used to create vibrant, embossed tin artwork, a staple of Mexican folk art. This hands-on class will guide you through designing and crafting your own colorful and intricate tin pieces, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Mexico as we gear up for Hispanic Heritage Month. All materials provided.
    
• 2024 Viva Dallas – Dallas City Hall
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 4-9 p.m.
  • Dallas City Hall Plaza (1500 Marilla St.)
  • Viva Dallas! The Official City of Dallas, Mexican Independence Festival, Grito and Procession and launch of Hispanic Heritage Month for all to enjoy and celebrate. The FREE Festival will be held at City Hall Plaza with music, arts and crafts, fine spirits, ales, Mexican street food and main stage for the best of Dallas, Mariachis, Bandas and much more. The Festival will host a procession at Dallas City Hall at 6:00pm with the procession to end with the Official “Grito” at 7:00pm. The festival will continue till 9pm with music and best “Grito” Contest, sponsored by El Rancho Supermercado with first prize of $1,000, and a music tribute for Norma Rocha Valles.
    
    
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company
  • Saturday, September 14, 2 to 3:15 p.m., Lochwood Branch (11221 Lochwood Blvd.)
    Saturday, September 21, 11 a.m. to noon, Dallas West Branch (2332 Singleton Blvd.)
    Saturday, September 28, 2 to 3 p.m., Pleasant Grove Branch (7310 Lake June Rd.)
  • Enjoy a special dance performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by the Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company. In this exciting show, they will showcase some fun dances from Latin America.
    Disfrute de una presentación especial de baile celebrando el mes de la Herencia Hispana con la Compañía de Ballet Ollimpaxqui. En este excitante espectáculo se mostrarán algunos bailes divertidos de Latinoamérica.
    
    
• Dieciseis Celebration – Mexican Independence Day
  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
  • Park Forest Branch Library (3421 Forest Ln.)
  • Join us for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the 16 of September!  There will be food and games, crafts and drinks, a pinata, and a lot of music!  Dancing by the Allegre Ballet Foklorico!  Come and hear the Call for Independence, the Grito de Dolores.
    Los invitamos a nuestra celebración del 16 de septiembre, el Día de la Independencia Mexicana! Tendremos comida, bebidas, juegos, actividades, una piñata, y mucha música!  Baile de la Alegre Ballet Folklorico!   Vengan a escuchar El Grito de Dolores. 
    
    
• Sombrero Hat Making
  • Monday, September 16, 2024 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Arcadia Park Branch Library (1302 North Justin Ave.)
  • Join us for an engaging program designed to immerse children in Mexican culture through hands-on crafting! Learn about the cultural significance of sombreros, followed by a guided crafting session to create your very own sombrero.
    ¡Participe en un programa diseñado para sumergir a los niños en la cultura mexicana a través de manualidades! Aprenda sobre el significado cultural de los sombreros, seguido de una sesión de manualidades guiada para crear su propio sombrero.
    
• Mini Piñatas Making
  • Tuesday, September 17, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Arcadia Park Branch  (1302 North Justin Ave.)
  • Thursday, September 19, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., North Oak Cliff Branch  (302 West Tenth St.)
  • Create your very own mini piñata! Join us for a fun and colorful celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.
    ¡Crea tu propia mini piñata! Ven y disfruta de una divertida y colorida celebración del mes de la Herencia Hispana. 
    
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Through The Spirit of Latinx Art and Music 
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • City Hall Lobby (1500 Marilla St.)
  • Join us at Dallas City Hall as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible showcase of Latinx art, music, and culture! This vibrant event will feature talented artists, captivating musical performances, and inspiring guest speakers, including elected officials and city executives.
    
    
• Hispanic Heritage Event- Celebrating our Latinidad!
  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m.- 3 p.m.
  • Girl Scouts (6010 Whispering Cedar Dr.) 
  • It’s time to celebrate Hispanic Heritage with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Bring your family and enjoy an exciting day filled with music, dance, and enriching activities of the Latino community. All activities are free. There will be food and goodies for purchase. Attending this event will earn you a GSNETX Hispanic Heritage Month Patch. You won’t want to miss it!
    
    
• After School Craft – Guatemalan Kites!
  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 4:30- 5:15 p.m.
  • Pleasant Grove Branch Library (7310 Lake June Rd.)
  • Continuing our celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, today we will be making Guatemalan kits while learning about their special kite festival! All material will be supplied! Take home your creations!
    Continuando con nuestra celebración del mes de la Herencia Hispana, hoy haremos cometas guatemaltecas mientras aprendemos sobre el festival especial de cometas. ¡Todo el material será proporcionado! ¡Llévate a casa tus creaciones!
    
• White Rock Hills Presents: Hispanic Heritage Event
  • Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:00- 6:30 p.m.
  • Uplift White Rock Hills Preparatory (7370 Valley Glen Dr.)
  • Please join Uplift White Rock Hills Preparatory for their Hispanic Heritage Event. There will be amazing scholar performances, food vendors, games & more!
    
• Latinidades Festival & Symposium
  • September 26, 2024 – October 13, 2024
  • Latino Cultural Center (2600 Live Oak St.)
  • In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cara Mía Theatre proudly announces its 2024-2025 season, beginning with Dallas’s largest international Latino theatre festival, the 5th annual Latinidades Festival & Symposium.
    Cara Mía Theatre’s International Latinidades Festival will expand from three productions to 11 productions, including live theatre, dance, music and poetry to celebrate diverse Latin American voices. Productions hail from Dallas; San Francisco; Miami; Barcelona, Spain; Mexico City; Bogotá, Columbia and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
    
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration
  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • White Rock Hills Branch Library (9150 Ferguson Rd.)
  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and shop from local businesses for jewelry, clothing, art, and food! Stick around for a dance performance and music!
    11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. –  Alegre Ballet
    1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Jennifer Gonzalez
    Featuring Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. – the first Latin fraternity. 
    
• Hispanic Heritage Festival
  
  • Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (2922 MLK Jr. Blvd.)
  • The festival is free to attend. Live entertainment, selling vendors, and FREE activities for children. 
    
• Mini Mercado
  
  • Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
  • Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Hispanic culture at the Oak Lawn Branch Library’s 3rd Annual Mini Mercado! Indulge in delicious food and explore unique goods from local vendors while being dazzled by a breathtaking dance performance from Ollimpaxqui Ballet. Get creative in our hands-on Papel Picado workshop led by local artist Sal Barron, and discover an array of crafts that will delight the whole family.
    
    
• Learn about Latin Dance
  • Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m.
  • Renner Frankford Branch Library (6400 Frankford Rd.)
  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and learn about different styles of Latin dance like bachata, cumbia, and salsa with Jennifer Gonzales, a local dancer, choreographer, and performer. Then follow along with an interactive dance performance. This event is fun for the whole family! For more about Jennifer’s other projects visit www.ladieswithflava.com
    

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June is Pride Month, which means the LGBTQ+ community is ready to stand up for equal rights like never before. If you’re looking to celebrate, learn, sing and dance check out some events that Dallas has for you!

• • • MariconX: Stories de Mi Tierra
      • Opening Reception is on May 30, 2024. Exhibition through June 7, 2024.
      • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 Jefferson Blvd.)
      • “MaricónX: Stories di Mi Tierra” exhibition honors Latinx LGBTQ+ identity, culture, and the strength derived from the diverse fabric of our homelands. Each artist communicates their stories through their art, embodying beauty, and resilience in the face of challenges, and moments of triumph. These narratives are intricately woven with their heritage and queerness, creating a vibrant tapestry of expression.
        
        
    • Divas! Unite
      • Friday, May 31, 2024
      • Sammons Center for the Arts (3630 Harry Hines Blvd.)
      • Our annual concert celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and allies, with pop-style music, a raffle, and beer/wine/snacks. 
        
    • Pride Kick-Off Party
      • Friday, May 31, 2024
      • AT&T Discovery District (308 South Akard St.)
      •  Join AT&T Discovery District for their Pride Kick Off Party! Enjoy Live DJ Entertainment while you indulge in the vast variety of events or simply want to show your support and solidarity, this party is for YOU! Make unforgettable memories, spread love, and embrace the spirit of Pride like never before! Get ready to kick off pride month in style!
        
        
    • Rainbow Leaf Art
      • Saturday, June 1, 2024 
      • Grauwyler Park Branch Library (2146 Gilford Street)
      • Celebrate Pride Month as we create unique Rainbow Leaf Art. Learn about the different communities within LGBTQ and celebrate by creating a leaf print artwork that represents you. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, participants will collect an assortment of leaves from the park outside, that we will paint with whatever combination of colors represent you. Kick-off this Pride season with a work of art as colorful as you. 
        
    • The Dallas Pride Music Festival
      • June 1, 2024 – June 2, 2024
      • Fair Park (1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd)
      • The Dallas Pride Music Festival presented by Miller Lite will feature a variety of musical and dance performances on both the outdoor main stage and on an indoor community stage.
        
    • DIY Pride Zines
      • Tuesday, June 4, 2024
      • Fretz Park Branch Library (6990 Belt Line Rd.)
      • Happy Pride Month Fretz Park! We will be learning the history of “Zines” in the LGBTQ+ community while trying our hand at making our own! Express yourself through a medium that has become a staple of Pride culture!
        
    • Pride Month Evening Market
      • Thursday, June 6, 2024
      • White Rock Hills Branch Library (9150 Ferguson Rd.)
      • Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion at the Pride Month Evening Market! Come together to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community with a fun and vibrant showcase of local artisans, businesses and creators. From apparel to handcrafted items, explore and shop for a colorful array of merchandise that celebrate the spirit of Pride from LGBTQ+ vendors!
        
    •  A Celebration of Pride
      • Thursday, June 6, 2024
      • Deep Ellum Art Company (3200 Commerce)
      •  A Pride showcase of some of Dallas’ most exciting emerging artists, plus a visitor from NYC!
        
    • Dallas Arboretum’s Third Annual Pride in Bloom Celebration
      • June 8, 2024 – June 9, 2024
      • Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (8525 Garland Rd.)
      • The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of the third annual Pride in Bloom celebration presented by Polestar Grapevine on June 8 and 9. The event returns with a weekend highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. Pride in Bloom kicks off Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer featuring 150 hammocks for people to relax in at the Pecan Grove.
        
        
    • Silver Soiree, A Monthly Mix of Mind, Body, and Creativity: PRIDE Suncatchers
      • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
      • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
      • This month’s Senior Soiree invites you to celebrate PRIDE with vibrant suncatcher crafting! Let’s celebrate diversity and joyfully express ourselves as we craft together, create meaningful connections, and make memories that sparkle as brightly as our suncatchers. Come and be part of the Oak Lawn Branch Library’s community of joyful expression, diversity and love!
        
    • Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party
      • Friday, June 21, 2024
      • Dallas Arts District
      • Dallas Arts District, with the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, and Crow Museum of Asian Art, will celebrate the 7th annual PRIDE Block Party, the largest PRIDE event in Downtown Dallas, on June 21, 2024. Join them for this free, inclusive event in the heart of the Dallas Arts District from 6 pm to midnight that includes pride-themed tours, performances, films, artists, gourmet food trucks, makers, drag shows, informational tables, activities, guided tours and more!
        
    • Neon Nights: A DPL Pride Party
      • Saturday, June 29, 2024
      • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.) 
      • Get ready to groove at Neon Nights with DJ Ursa Minor! Featuring local vendors, resource organizations, free books, and much more! Strut your stuff in your most dazzling look on our glittering runway and let’s celebrate the end of Pride Month in style!

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and we are celebrating with a series of events hosted by the Library and many community partners. These groups have come together to deliver a series of events for our entire community to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of our AAPI community. Happy AAPI Month!

• Mahjong Club
  • Renner Frankford Branch Library (6400 Frankford Rd.)
  • Wednesday, May 1, 2024
  • Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment? Mahjong club meets Wednesdays to socialize and play games of Chinese mahjong. Mahjong tiles, racks, and rule sheets will all be provided. Players of all skill levels are welcome.
• Becoming Texans, Becoming America
  • Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Dr.)
  • Exhibition from May 4 – June 8, 2024
  • The Bath House Cultural Center presents “Becoming Texans, Becoming Americans,” an interactive exhibition and oral history project spotlighting the journey of Vietnamese refugees who resettled in North Texas post the fall of Saigon in April 1975. Captured through the lens of Byrd Williams IV and the interviews conducted by Dr. Betsy Brody, this exhibition preserves the essence of the Vietnamese community’s narrative. Through poignant photographs featuring individuals alongside significant personal objects, and the recorded testimonies, the exhibition serves as a vital testament to the resilience and stories of this remarkable community.
    
• Lakefront Live! with 박준하 Junha
  • Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Dr.)
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Junha is an up-and-coming jazz saxophonist from Los Angeles, California, currently residing in Denton, Texas to pursue a music degree at the University of North Texas. His vision is to push the sound of jazz forward, and expand on the creative boundaries of improvisation. He has played with and been mentored by some of modern jazz’s greatest musicians, including Kamasi Washington, Immanuel Wilkins, Logan Richardson, Quincy Davis, etc. He incorporates influences from different artists of all types of music, such as John Coltrane, J Dilla, Braxton Cook, Roy Hargrove, and more.
    
    
• Asian American & Pacific Ilander Heritage Month a City Hall Celebration
  • Dallas City Hall (1500 Marilla St.)
  • Thursday, May 9, 2024. Flag Ceremony 6th Floor at 11:40 a.m. followed by entertainment at noon in the Main Lobby 1st Floor 
  • AAACE is partnering with the Bangladeshi American Community of Texas to celebrate  Bangladesh during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 
    

• Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Asian American & Pacific Islander Month 
  • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.)
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Daisy Chuskul, chef and owner of Bangkok Inn, a family-owned restaurant serving Dallas since 1982. Register today! 
    
• 2nd Annual 2024 AAPI Celebration
  • Sammons Park (2403 Flora St.)
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • ​Dallas Police Department Office of Community Affairs is hosting the 2nd Annual AAPI Celebration in collaboration with AT&T Performing Arts Center on May 18th 10AM-2PM at Sammons Park.  This outdoor extravaganza is dedicated to commemorating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and promises a vibrant showcase of performances, artist demonstrations, and diverse community booths.
     
• AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival
  • Bath House Cultural Center (521 E. Lawther Dr.)
  • Sunday, May 19th, 2024
    
  • The City of Dallas and National Association of Asian American Professionals present the 1st Annual AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival.  Join us for this family-friendly event, with live performances, hands-on workshops, art, food, vendors, and watch or paddle along with the Dragon Boat race.  In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the festival will celebrate the rich diversity of the AAPI Community in North Texas.  
    
• Teen Craft: K-pop Keychains!
  • Pleasant Grove Branch Library (7310 Lake June Rd.)
  • Sunday, May 19, 2024
  • Teens are invited to a special K-POP themed program where they will be making their own keychains with pictures of their favorite k-pop artists. Whether you are a BLINK, ARMY, STAY, or a MOA, come enjoy some music and crafting time!
    
    

• Whee In 1ST WORLD TOUR : WHEE IN THE MOOD [BEYOND] IN USA 2024
  • Majestic Theatre (1925 Elm St.)
  • Wednesday, May 22, 2024
  • The beginning of everything, ever changing This place will pass the limits of yesterday and gift diversity 2024 Whee In 1ST WORLD TOUR : WHEE IN THE MOOD [BEYOND].
    
    

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During the month of March, we celebrate women and the contributions and achievements they have made throughout history, culture, arts, and society. The Office of Arts and Culture offers a list of events celebrating strong women all over Dallas, from our cultural centers and our partners!

A message from the Director:
March marks Women’s History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. This month provides us with an opportunity to recognize the diverse contributions of women who have shaped our city, challenged norms, and paved the way for future generations.

I invite each of you to engage in our Women’s History Month events and initiatives, where we will celebrate the accomplishments, resilience, and leadership of women within our city and beyond. Let’s use this month to amplify women’s voices, champion equality, and acknowledge the invaluable impact they have on our community. Your support makes a difference in fostering an inclusive and empowering environment.

Thank you for joining OAC as we honor the extraordinary women who have shaped our city’s history and continue to inspire us today.

With Gratitude,

MEP

• Tiara Unique Francois Exhibition “learning to be T.U.F.”
  • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
  • Exhibition through – March 29, 2024
  • The exhibition title, learning to be T.U.F., directly references her lived experience from childhood to adulthood. T.U.F. is an acronym for Tiara Unique Francois and though it relates to developing that thick skin that life requires, it is also about being wise and knowing oneself. Curator Ciara Elle Bryant shares, “Tiara Unique Francois doesn’t shy away from exploration. Learning to be T.U.F. is a direct musing of this soul journey. From journal entries to soul portraits Francois has offered the viewer a glimpse into her new practice of learning herself.”
    
• Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Tour
  • The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is one of only three house museums in the nation honoring major female figures in the modern civil rights movement. Craft, a leading civil rights and social justice reformer, lived in this 1920 Craftsman bungalow for 35 years. She organized 185 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) branches and dozens of youth councils across Texas, and helped lead efforts to desegregate the University of Texas School of Law, North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) and the State Fair of Texas.
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• Stitching HerStory with Designer Chelita Lenice
  • South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
  • Every Saturday in March from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Discover the power of creativity and embark on a transformative journey with the “Stitching HerStory” sewing program at the South Dallas Cultural Center. This 5-week program is a celebration of the incredible accomplishments of women throughout history, showcasing their unique and innovative contributions to the world of art and design.
    
• Maya Piata, Lakefront Live! Concert
  • Bath House Cultural Center (521 E Lawther Dr.)
  • Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Maya Piata is a singer/songwriter who uses her eclectic background to mold her own, unique style by pulling inspiration from her hometown, New Orleans, alongside the rich culture of her New Zealand roots. Piata describes her sound as “Sunshine Soul”, mirroring her bubbly personality and endless list of musical influences, ranging from Ms. Lauryn Hill to Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder to Prince, from Sam Cooke to Michael Jackson and beyond.
    
• Women’s History month movie: Barbie (2023)
  • Pleasant Grove Branch Library (7310 Lake June Rd.)
  • Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Rated PG-13.
    
• Sketchbook Club Led by Stephanie Sanz aka SM.SANZ
  • Bath House Cultural Center (521 E Lawther Dr.)
  • Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
  • SM SANZ is Stephanie Sanz, an illustrator and muralist from Panama, based in Dallas, Texas. The main theme of her work is women and nature. There is a strong feminist undertone to her work, with sexual positivity and liberation expressed through portraits of strong women. Her preferred mediums range from acrylics, ink, spray paint and graphite over a variety of surfaces that can range between large walls, wood panels, paper. etc. SM Sanz has painted murals across the US and Latin America, and has participated in art shows in USA, Panama and Australia. More information about SM SANZ here.
    

• Women’s History Month Celebration: African Textiles workshop with Dallas artist Renee Jones
  • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • This workshop marks the inaugural program of a 3-part series celebrating Women’s History Month at the Oak Lawn Branch Library. During this session, we honor and highlight the significant contributions of women to the preservation and advancement of African textile traditions. Ms. Jones brings not only expertise but also a profound understanding of the cultural significance of these textiles, making her a vital contributor to the ongoing narrative of women’s history.
    
    

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• Wall Art Paddles Workshop
  • Audelia Road Branch Library (10045 Audelia Rd)
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Celebrate International Women’s History Month! Discover the art of crafting stunning wall art paddles in this engaging workshop at the library. Designed for adults, this hands-on session, taught by Nelson Cruhigger of Boriken Creativo, offers an opportunity to explore various techniques for decorating wooden paddles, resulting in personalized pieces of art that reflect your individual style and taste.
    
• The Women’s Chorus of Dallas Presents – Voices of Women IX: IGNITE
  • Moody Performance Hall (2520 Flora St.)
  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
  • The Women’s Chorus of Dallas is proud to present our signature Voices of Women 9: Ignite, featuring music of composer Katerina Gimon, an event you won’t want to miss! Join the chorus at Moody Performance Hall where Artistic Director Melinda Imthurn will lead a concert of music composed and arranged by women. The Women’s Chorus of Dallas will be joined by the Texas Woman’s University Concert Choir and student singers from Dallas ISD.
    
    
• Shattered: Women Breaking Barriers
  • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St)
  • Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • “Shattered: Women Breaking Barriers” is more than an event; it’s a celebration of resilience, triumph, and the unyielding spirit of women who have defied expectations. Be part of this empowering experience. Reserve your spot today and become a part of a movement that recognizes and celebrates the power of women breaking barriers!
    
• Respira con Jess (Breathe with Jess)
  • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
  • Every Saturday for the month of March 
  • Yoga & Meditation Sessions, hosted by Jessica Muñoz. We invite you to join this safe space where you can destress your body and mind. These sessions are open to anyone ages 7 & up. Please feel free to invite your friends and family for a healthy break in your regular routine. Yoga sessions will be lead in Spanish. No registration is required.
    
    
• Women’s History Month Celebration: Faces of Frida Kahlo Paper Craft
  • Oak Lawn Branch Library (4100 Cedar Springs Rd.)
  • Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Celebrate Women’s History Month with a special program honoring the iconic artist Frida Kahlo! Discover the life and legacy of this pioneering woman in the art world as you craft your own version of Frida Kahlo using paper flowers and other cutouts inspired by her self-portraits. Learn about Kahlo’s significance as an artist, her unique style, and her contributions to shaping the cultural landscape.
    
    

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There are so many ways to celebrate Black History Month in February 2024.
The Office of Arts and Culture offers a list events all over Dallas, from our cultural centers and our partners!

A message from the Director:
As we embrace the month of February, we also embrace the opportunity to honor and celebrate Black History Month. This month is a time for reflection, recognition, and appreciation of the remarkable contributions made by Black individuals throughout history. 

I encourage each of you to take part in our planned events and activities that highlight the rich cultural heritage and significant achievements of the Black community. Let’s come together to deepen our understanding, foster inclusivity, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong. 

As we celebrate Black History Month, let this time serve as a catalyst for ongoing conversations, learning, and collaboration. 

With Gratitude, 
Martine Elyse Philippe

• Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Tour
  • The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is one of only three house museums in the nation honoring major female figures in the modern civil rights movement. Craft, a leading civil rights and social justice reformer, lived in this 1920 Craftsman bungalow for 35 years. She organized 185 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) branches and dozens of youth councils across Texas, and helped lead efforts to desegregate the University of Texas School of Law, North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) and the State Fair of Texas.
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• Rob Holbert Jazz and Blues Music Performance
  • North Oak Cliff Branch Library (302 West Tenth St.)
  • February 1, 2024 (5:45-645 p.m.)
  • In celebration of Black History Month we have partnered with the Office of Arts and Culture’s Community Artist Program to host Mr. Rob Holbert to perform a mixture of Jazz and Blues music and educate us on the historical significance that this type of music has had on the world.
    
    
• Book Club – “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson
  • South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 South Fitzhugh Ave.)
  • February 3, 2024 (3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
  •  The SDCC Book Club, which is in partnership with the Dallas Public Library and Oak Cliff Cultural Center! As a part of the Zora Neale Hurston Festival held at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center on January 13, 2024, the club is dedicated to exploring literature and sharing our thoughts. This month, they have selected the book “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson. We encourage open and respectful discussions that welcome diverse perspectives and thoughtful conversation. Join SDCC to discover new worlds through the magic of literature!
    
    
• Love in Black: A Film Series
  • Texas Theatre (231 Jefferson Blvd.)
  • February 6, 2024, Best Man (7:00 p.m.)
  • February 13, 2024, Moonlight (7:00 p.m.)
  • February 20, 2024, Something New (7:00 p.m.)
  • February 27, 2024, Poetic Justice at the South Dallas Cultural Center (7:00 p.m.)
  • The South Dallas Cultural Center is happy to present the third annual Love In Black program, a film series representing Black love. Through the month of February, they are inviting the community to join them as they showcase four well-established movies focused on what it means to find, develop, and grow in love. Grab your friend, boo, or come solo and enjoy this four-week program full of film, Blackness, and love.
• African Textiles Workshop
  • Prairie Creek Branch Library (9609 Lake June Rd.)
  • February 8, 2024 (5 – 6 p.m.)
• Local artist Renee Michea’l Jones will lead you on an expedition through the traditional culture and history of African textiles as a medium for storytelling. Thinking about your personal story, you’ll incorporate your tale into African textile forms such as Dahomey Applique, Nigerian Adire, West African Adinkra and Senegalese Inking.
  
  
• Juanita J. Craft Day Celebration 
  • City Hall, Flag Room (1500 Marilla St. Dallas, Texas 75201)
  • February 9, 2024 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
  • The City of Dallas in partnership with the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House and Museum will host a special event to honor the legacy and birthday of Juanita J. Craft, a renowned activist and civil rights pioneer. 

    To kick-off the celebration, there will be an unveiling of the commissioned mural dedicated to Mrs. Craft in honor of her legacy. Afterwards at City Hall, there will be a reading of the Juanita J. Craft Day proclamation, which was first recognized in 2022. Light refreshments will be served. 

    There are less than 10 homes in the United States dedicated to telling the story of an African American woman’s work for the fight for civil and human rights. We invite attendees to visit the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum, a historical landmark commemorating Craft’s legacy on Saturday, Feb. 10. 

    The event will offer a livestream option: youtube.com/@CityofDallasCityHall/streams  
    For English, view channel 16. For Spanish interpretation, view channel 95.    

• Jazz Becuzz
  • Highland Hills Branch Library (6200 Bonnie View Rd.)
  • February 10, 2024 (2:00 p.m.)
  • Join us for an electrifying celebration of rhythm, culture, and the power of music! This Black History Month, experience a mesmerizing showcase by the renowned Jazz Becuzz. Get ready to be captivated by a dynamic fusion of genres that pays homage to the rich heritage and vibrant legacy of Black music.
    
• For They Endured by Kamica King
  • Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 Jefferson Blvd.)
  • February 10, 2024 (2:00 p.m.)
  • For They Endured highlights the history & contributions of Black women in the field of music therapy before, during, and after the civil rights movement- providing important insights into their enduring legacy. Join them for an afternoon of culture featuring live music, an artist talkback, and a private screening of short film documentary “For They Endured” by multi-disciplinary artist and National Endowment for the Arts subgrantee Kamica King.

• Black Excellence Unleashed 
  • J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (1515 Young St.)
  • February 17, 2024 (12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
  • Honor the rich tapestry of Black history, culture, and achievement with our community fair, Black Excellence Unleashed, a tribute to the remarkable heroes of real-life and fiction. 
    
• Yanga
  • Latino Cultural Center (2600 Live Oak St.)
  • February 17 – March 3, 2024
  • Cara Mía Theatre and Soul Rep Theatre Company, in collaboration with Mulato Teatro from Mexico, proudly announce the world premiere of the first English translation of Jaime Chabaud’s Yanga. Yanga is inspired by the untold story of African revolutionary Gaspar Yanga, known as the first liberator of the Americas, paying homage to the roots of the Afro-Mexican diaspora.
    
• Black Violin: The Experience Tour
  • Majestic Theatre (1925 Elm St.)
  • February 18, 2024 (7:30-9:30 p.m.)
  •  Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wi Baptiste and Key Marcus who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.”
    
    
• African Gospel Workout
  • South Dallas Culture Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
  • February 24, 2024 (1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
  • The combination of cardio, strength and interval training provides a high energy fat-burning workout that is perfect for those who are looking to lose weight, improve fitness levels and build muscle mass.

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• • 3rd Annual Native American Heritage Month Powwow
    
    • Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • AT&T Discovery District (208 S. Akard St.)
    • Celebrate the rich ancestry and traditions of our nation’s first people for Native American History Month. Spend your Saturday in the District shopping Native American vendors, watching Native powwow dances and demonstrations and enjoying live music.
      
      
  • DSO’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration – Meet Jodi Voice Yellowfish
    • Tuesday, November 28,2023 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
    • Horchow 
    • The DSO celebrates Native American Heritage Month with special guest Jodi Voice Yellowfish. Jodi Voice Yellowfish will share her experience and journey as a Native American and discuss her advocacy work, which includes founder and chair of the MMIW TX – Rematriate (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), a commissioner on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission for the City of Dallas and a steering committee member for Dallas Truth Racial Healing Transformation. Jodi Voice Yellowfish is a well-respected advocate for indigenous peoples. Her insights and perspectives have been shared through various, including a TEDx Talk and Newsweek.
      
  • Native American Crafts
    • • Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
      •  White Rock Hills Branch Library (9150 Ferguson Rd.)
      • During November, children can create corn husk dolls, dream catchers, beaded flowers and more at Dallas Public Library branches. Crafting sessions include basket weaving at White Rock Hills (Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m.) and Lakewood (Nov. 16 at 4:30 p.m.); and corn husk dolls at Timberglen (Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.), Preston Royal (Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.), Bachman Lake (Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.), Oak Lawn (Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m.) and Grauwyler (Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m.). Indigenous heritage craft events are scheduled at Prairie Creek (Nov. 14 at 4 p.m.) and Arcadia Park (Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.).
        
        
  • Urban Indigenous Experiences: An Evening of Lecture, Film, and Discussion
    • • Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
      • Hughes-Trigg Student Center (3140 Dyer St.)
      • Watch the second season premiere of Native America, a four-part Native-directed series that follows Native American innovators in the modern world. Among those profiled are NASA engineer Aaron Yazzie (Navajo), sustainable builder Henry Red Cloud (Lakota) and First Nations electronic music group the Halluci Nation. (You can see the remaining Native America season two episodes at PBS.org or on the PBS app.) The evening is presented by the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute at Southern Methodist University, in cooperation with KERA.
        
  • Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map
    • Exhibition through January 21, 2024
    • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (3200 Darnell St.)
    • A retrospective of nearly five decades of works created by the Native American artist and activist includes drawings, paintings, prints and sculpture. Smith, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, uses satire and humor in her art to address issues at the forefront of contemporary life and art today. 
      

• Native American Dan Brooks at Fire Station 44
  
  • Permanent  
  • Fire Station 44 (2025 Lagow St.)
  • Public Art in the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Collection made by a Native American artist, Dan D. Brooks. Dan D. Brook: Muscogee-Creek – Native American artist was born in ranch life in the Creek nation of Oklahoma. Memories of his father, a second-generation rancher and Indian cowboy, and his vivid tales of turn of the century ranch life are preserved in Brook’s mind. The fellow native playmates of his
    childhood, the cowboys and neighboring farmers, themselves descendants of early pioneers of Indian territory, have provided a rich tapestry of images, culture and history for the artist to draw upon.  Cast stone depiction of firemen mounted on the exterior wall of Fire Station #44. The stone moldings (42’ high by 96’ wide) illustrate the bravery, character and physical strength of the Dallas Fire Fighter at the Fair Park location.
    
    
• The Dallas Museum of Art’s Indigenous American art collection
  • Permanent exhibition
  • Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N Harwood St.)
  • On Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, the DMA is proud to showcase the thriving culture of Indigenous peoples. The Dallas Museum of Art’s Indigenous American art collection extends from Alaska to the Andes, representing nearly 150 cultures and artistic traditions, 4,500 artworks, and a timespan of approximately 4,500 years. We invite you to experience our recently refreshed Indigenous American Art Galleries where you will find artworks as vibrant as the cultures from which they originate.
    

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