These 5 fun and low-cost Black History Month events for kids in Queens this February include performances, family workshops, and historical exhibits in Bayside, Corona, Jamaica, and Flushing.
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Donnie McClurkin will flex his Grammy-winning vocals near the end of the month
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Celebrate the rich history and varied artistry of African-Americans during Black History Month. There are a number of events to enjoy throughout Queens:
African-American Works in MoMA’s Collection
Central Library, Jamaica
Feb. 2
See vital artwork by black artists including Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, and Kara Walker, and discuss the social and political context in which they were made, at African-American Works in MoMA’s Collection. FREE!
MoMA Presents: Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series: 1941
Langston Hughes Library, Corona
Feb. 9
See more of Lawrence’s work at MoMA Presents: Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series: 1941, which highlights the late artist’s work surrounding the mass migration of African-Americans from the South to the North during the first half of the 20th century. FREE!
Celebrate Black History Month with Javaka Steptoe
Central Library, Jamaica
Feb. 9
Enjoy an afternoon with this celebrated children's book author and illustrator as he shares his work and inspires children of all ages. Space is limited; tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. FREE!
Black Stars of the Great White Way
Queensborough Performing Arts Center, Bayside
Feb. 17
Music and the performing arts have always been a part of the African-American experience. Enjoy an evening of Broadway showstoppers at Black Stars of the Great White Way. This all-male musical tribute features original cast members from Broadway hits such as Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies and Fats Waller’s Ain’t Misbehavin, along with Tony-nominated actor Norm Lewis from Porgy & Bess and legendary song and dance man Maurice Hines.
Donnie McClurkin in Concert
Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College, Flushing
Feb. 23
Catch Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin in concert. McClurkin is known worldwide as the tall, raspy tenor who commands attention with his powerful and rich sounding vocals.
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