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The Chicago Park District invites you to come out and enjoy the UMOJA Black History Month Celebration. This event is free and will be held at Homan Square Community Center Park, 3359 W. Arthington St., Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UMOJA highlights the cultures of Africa and African Americans. There will be special performances of music, dance, and spoken words. The event is designed to showcase how the rich legacies of the African experience have enhanced the lives of Chicago communities, national communities as well as global communities. Programming includes vendors of African cultural items and is designed to engage inter-generational participation. Special performances are featured during the day-long celebration.
Those interested in being a vendor or have any questions, please call the park district at (312)746-6650.
Other Black History Month highlights include:
Know Your Heritage
Feb. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Austin Town Hall Cultural Center, 5610 W. Lake St.
773-287-7658
Admission $2, all ages
This celebration features “Know Your Heritage” competition of the students in the after school program. Parents are encouraged to come by to cheer on the young people.
Piano Lesson—the Play
Feb. 21, 22 and 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Austin Town Hall Cultural Center, 5610 W. Lake St.
773-287-7658
Admission $5, all ages
Enjoy the performance skills of adults in the Austin Town Hall drama class as they perform the play “Piano Lesson” by acclaimed playwright, the late August Wilson.
Black History Showcase
Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
LeClaire Park, 5120 W. 44th St.
312.747.6438
Admission is free, all ages invited.
Enjoy this showcase of talent celebrating Black History Month with music, dance and performances.