Feb 2 – 9, 2026
Doing
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Mon Feb 2 – Sun Feb 8 (multiple shows, e.g., Wed Feb 4, 7:30 p.m.) | $35+ | Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, DC
- “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection” Opening Reception (Black artists featured) | Thu Feb 5, 6–8 p.m. | Free | The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St NW, DC
- DC Library Black History Month Storytime & Arts | Sat Feb 7, 10:30 a.m. | Free | Multiple branches (e.g., Shaw Library, 1630 7th St NW, DC)
- “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Pieces of Black History” Exhibit Opening | Mon Feb 2, all day | Free | South Dade Black History Center, Larcenia J. Bullard Plaza, 14508 Lincoln Blvd, Miami FL 33176 – https://sflcn.com/miami-dade-black-history-month-calendar-of-events-2026/
- Heritage Transit Tours – Black History Bus Tour | Sat Feb 7, 10 a.m. | Free, RSVP | Departs Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St, Miami FL 33128 – https://sflcn.com/miami-dade-black-history-month-calendar-of-events-2026/
- “Coming Forth by Day” – Woody De Othello Exhibit (Black Miami artist) | Mon Feb 2 – Sun Feb 8, museum hours | $16 adult | Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132 – https://www.pamm.org
- Black Writers Weekend 2026 Pop-Up Experience | Fri Feb 6 – Sun Feb 7 | $25+ | Location TBA, DC (DMV-focused) – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-writers-weekend-2026-the-pop-up-experience-dc-tickets-1981026101397
- Bloomy Bad Bish Fitness Tuesdays @ FLEX DC (wellness for creatives) | Tue Feb 3, 6:30–7:30 p.m. | $20 drop-in | FLEX Spas, 1525 New York Ave NW, DC – https://www.joinbloomy.com
- Miami-Dade Black History Library Programs (talks, creative workshops) | Wed Feb 4, various times | Free | Miami-Dade Public Libraries (multiple locations) – https://sflcn.com/miami-dade-black-history-month-calendar-of-events-2026/
- NYC Black Creatives Networking Mixer (BHM Kickoff) | Thu Feb 5, 7 p.m. | $15 | Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem NY – https://nypl.org/locations/schomburg (calendar)
- LA Black Wellness & Art Jam (creative networking) | Sat Feb 7, 2–5 p.m. | Donation-based | Leimert Park Village (TBA venue), LA CA – https://www.soulofamerica.com/events/
- DC BID Black History Culture Walk (networking tour) | Sun Feb 8, 11 a.m. | Free | Downtown DC BID start (e.g., 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW) – https://www.downtowndc.org/events/
Plan-ahead Majors (next 45 days)
- Jazz in the Gardens (Black music festival) | Sat Mar 7 – Sun Mar 8 | $100+ | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL – https://jazzinthegardens.com
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Pink Tie Party (networking gala) | Fri Mar 13 | $250+ | Washington, DC (TBA) – https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
Martha’s Vineyard (Start Planning)
- Black Week on the Vineyard 2026 | July 27–Aug 2, 2026 | Martha’s Vineyard, MA
- Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest | August 3-21, 2026 | Martha’s Vineyard, MA
- Martha’s Vineyard Black Book Festival |Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Martha’s Vineyard
- Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival | August | Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Reading
Tayari Jones | Kin | Feb 24, 2026 | Fiction | Harper
Terah Shelton Harris | Where the Wildflowers Grow | Feb 17, 2026 | Fiction | HarperVia
L. Michelle Smith | Call & Response: 10 Leadership Lessons From The Black Church | Feb 10, 2026 | Non-fiction | HarperOne – https://bookshop.org/books/call-response/9780063337892
Sheinelle Jones | Through Mom’s Eyes | Feb 10, 2026 | Memoir | HarperCollins
r.h. Sin | She Outgrew the Wound | Feb 10, 2026 | Poetry | Andrews McMeel
Silent Book Club DC H St | Mon Feb 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Free | Henceforth, 919 U St NW, DC – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-book-club-dc-h-st-february-tickets-1971462241635
Fiction & Poetry Reading (Politics & Prose) | Mon Feb 2, 7 p.m. | Free | Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, DC – https://politics-prose.com/upcoming-events
Fiction & Poetry Event (Politics & Prose) | Tue Feb 3, 7 p.m. | Free | Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, DC – https://politics-prose.com/upcoming-events
“The Way Love Goes” Discussion (MahoganyBooks, virtual option) | Mon Feb 2, 7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.) | Free/Ticketed | MahoganyBooks National Harbor (virtual update) – https://www.instagram.com/p/DULPyNVkSRO/
Politics & Prose Non-Fiction Event | Wed Feb 4, 7 p.m. | Free | Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, DC – https://politics-prose.com/events/tags/non-fiction
Eating
Pascual x Mandu: Celebrate 20 years of Mandu w/ a collab dinner ft Pascual! (Tickets via Resy) | Tuesday, 2/10 – evening (time not specified) | $150/guest including gratuity | Mandu, DC
Dakar x Moon Rabbit: One-night-only collab dinner (Reserve via Moon Rabbit/Resy) | Tuesday, 2/10 – seatings at 5:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. | Multi-course tasting | Moon Rabbit, DC
Jônt x Royal Sushi & Izakaya: Collaboration Dinner (Reserve via OpenTable) | Sunday, 3/8 evening | $495 per person | Jônt, DC
Ruse: Shuck & Sip – A Valentine’s Day Oyster Workshop (Tickets here) | 2/14, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Ticketed, price not listed | Milk Truck Garage at Ruse, St. Michaels, MD
Centrolina: Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting & Mixer (Purchase here) | Friday, 2/13, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | $50 per person | Centrolina private kitchen & salon, DC
Bresca: Galentines and Valentines Tasting Menus | Valentine’s Day, evening seatings (date 2/14) | Not specified, 4- or 6-course menus | Bresca, DC
Paraíso: Valentine’s Day Menu with Live Mariachi | Saturday, 2/14 from 4:00 p.m.; live band 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $75 per person | Paraíso, DC
Taquería Xochi: Galentine’s Day RomComs & Heart-Shaped Taco Platters (Photos here) | 2/13, all day (Navy Yard projector screenings) | “Taco ‘bout Besties” platter $50 (incl. 2 margs) | Navy Yard + other Xochi locations
Northside Social: Valentine’s Desserts & Spicy Amore Pizza (Order via app) | Feb 9–16, all day while supplies last | Items $6–$27; pizza $14 | Northside Social locations, VA
Timber Pizza McLean: Valentine’s Take-Home Pizza Kit | Pickup Saturday, 2/14 | $75 per kit | Timber Pizza, McLean, VA
Ruse/Wildset Hotel: Valentine’s Weekend Getaway + Oyster Workshop (Tickets here) | Valentine’s weekend; workshop 2/14 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Workshop ticketed; hotel pricing not listed | The Wildset Hotel & Ruse, St. Michaels, MD
JINYA Ramen Bar | Japanese ramen & small plates | $$ | Georgetown plus other DMV locations
Immigrant Food | Globally inspired fast-casual | $$| DC & VA
Timber Pizza (McLean) | Wood-fired pizza, wings, specials (BOGO, combos) | $$ | McLean, VA
Northside Social | Café, bakery, pizzas, desserts | $$ | Falls Church, VA + Northside location
Taquería Xochi | Mexican tacos, hot chocolate, margaritas | $$ | Navy Yard, U Street, Arlington, NW
2fifty Texas BBQ | Texas-style BBQ, pork belly and wing specials | $$ | Riverdale Park MD + K Street DC
Press Club Cocktail Bar | Cocktail bar with small bites | $$$ | DC
The Grill | American grill, Super Bowl and Valentine’s menus | $$$ | The Wharf, DC + Virginia Beach
Gatsby | Classic American comfort food | $$$ | DC
Lyon Hall | European brasserie-style, pasta, seafood, steaks | $$$ | Arlington, VA
Joon | Persian-influenced, steak and Iftar/Valentine’s menus | $$$ | DC/VA metro
Bresca | Contemporary fine dining tasting menu | $$$$ | DC (2026 James Beard semifinalist)
Bistro du Jour (Capitol Hill) | French bistro (filet, caviar, seafood) | $$$ | Capitol Hill, DC
Cowbell Seafood & Oyster | Seafood & fried chicken pop-up concept | $$$ | DC
Watching
Wonder Man | January 27, 2026 | Action / Comedy / Superhero | Disney+
Vanished | February 1, 2026 | Mystery / Thriller | MGM+ (and Prime Video in select regions)
Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing | February 1, 2026 | Documentary / Sports | Netflix
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model | February 16, 2026 | Documentary | Netflix
