February is Black History Month, and Kansas City is honoring the legacy of Black Americans with special events all month long. On top of these events, check out our Six-Stop Tour of 18th & Vine.
Störling Dance Theater’s Underground
Feb. 1-2, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, StorlingDance.org
Underground is called Störling’s Nutcracker of the year, presenting the Underground Railroad story in a historically accurate way.
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Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Feb. 6, Folly Theater, FollyTheater.org
This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of others from the bonds of slavery.
Winterlude – Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Feb. 24, Midwest Trust Center, JCCC.edu
The mission of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra is to promote a greater appreciation for jazz and its New Orleans-rooted traditions.
Songs of the Black Pioneers
Various dates and times, Mid-Continent Public Libraries, MyMCPL.org
Hear original songs from storyteller Brother John whose performance will explore the remarkable contributions of Black pioneers.
The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O’Neil
Various dates and times, Mid-Continent Public Libraries, MyMCPL.org
Join educator and author Kristy Nerstheimer as she introduces the late Buck O’Neil with her book The Greatest Thing: A Story About Buck O’Neil.
Tom Bass’ Commencement Address
Various dates and times, Mid-Continent Public Libraries, MyMCPL.org
Join storyteller and cultural historian Brother John as he portrays Tom Bass, world-renowned equestrian and creator of the American Royal Horse Show.
Magical Jazz: Exploring Louis Armstrong
Various dates and times, Mid-Continent Public Libraries, MyMCPL.org
Enjoy an inspiring show about the jazz pioneer and celebrated musician Louis Armstrong in Magical Jazz, performed by Tommy Terrific.