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LIST: Celebrate Black History Month with these events

Black History Month starts on Feb. 1 and ends on March 1

SAN ANTONIO – This weekend, a month-long celebration returns to San Antonio, honoring the rich contributions of African Americans to the city and nation.

Black History Month kicks off on Feb. 1 and ends on March 1.

Places across the Alamo City will host film series, exhibits, Black History tours and more to honor the celebration.

Here’s a look at this year’s Black History Month events:

  • ART MARKET AT LA VILLITA: The San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM) will host its second annual Black History Month Art Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 at 218 S. Presa St. This year’s theme is “African Americans and Labor.” More information can be found online.
  • BLACK COWBOYS: AN AMERICAN STORY: The Witte Museum will have its “Black Cowboys: An American Story” exhibit open until Feb. 9. The event is included with museum admission.
  • BLACK HISTORY FILM SERIES: SAAACAM will host “Miles of Smiles” in its Black History Film Series. The free event will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the Carver Community Cultural Center, located at 226 N. Hackberry St. Registration is required to attend.
  • BLACK HISTORY RIVER TOUR: SAAACAM will host three 100-minute cruises through the San Antonio River Walk during Black History Month. The first tour will be from 8:45 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 8, while the second tour will be at the same time on Feb. 15. The third tour will be from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 1. Participants will meet at 218 S. Presa St. in La Villita for all tours. Tickets for the Feb. 8 tour are available here, tickets for the Feb. 15 tour can be found online and March 1 tickets can be found here.
  • SAPL MOVIE TIME: The San Antonio Public Library will host a free movie screening for “Marley” from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the Collins Garden Library.
  • ONE BEAT: YOGA & DRUM CIRCLE: The McNay Art Museum will host a free yoga event from 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Leeper Auditorium. Click here to register for the event.
  • SAPL BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES: The San Antonio Public Library will host a movie screening of “Drumline” from 3-5 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Encino Library. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. The library is located at 2515 E. Evans Road.
  • WALK ON THE RIVER: Attendees can get a chance to watch two unique films that explore the rick history and invaluable contributions of African American people to the city. The event will start at 5 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Rebel Church, located at 15909 San Pedro Ave Suite 105. For more information and tickets, click here.
  • INFORMATION WANTED - FINDING FAMILY AFTER EMANCIPATION: Northwest Vista College will host a presentation that shares the history of formerly enslaved Black Americans who were separated from their loved ones and searching for them after Emancipation in 1865. The event is from 2-3 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the Redbud Learning Center (RLC) 116 at Northwest Vista College.

This list will be updated as more places announce events.

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