Celebrating Black History
In honor of Black History Month each year, the City’s Black Heritage Committee hosts a program of events to celebrate our nation’s Black heritage.
2023 Event Schedule
All of the following events, except for the Black Heritage Gala, are free to attend:
| Date |
Event |
Location |
Time |
| Thursday, February 2 |
Black Film Festival |
Central Library
Kate Gleason Auditorium
115 South Avenue |
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, February 2 |
An Evening of Art & Jazz |
City Hall Link Gallery & Atrium
30 Church Street |
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday, February 8 |
City Hall Concerts |
City Hall Atrium
30 Church Street |
12:15 p.m.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
| Wednesday, February 22 |
City Hall Concerts |
City Hall Atrium
30 Church Street |
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 26 |
Black History Fashion Show
There wll be a variety of performances showcasing inventions, music, and art of the African American culture throughout time! |
Edgerton R-Center
Stardust Ballroom
41 Backus Street |
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 4 |
Heritage Gospel Concert featuring Akoma and Voices of Thunder |
First Genesis Baptist Church
292 Hudson Avenue |
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, March 9 |
Youth Junior Gala
Preregistration required at any R-Center by March 2 |
Edgerton R-Center
Stardust Ballroom
41 Backus Street |
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 1 |
Black Heritage Gala
Tickets: $75 per person
Tickets can be purchased from City Hall, Room 100-A
Tickets can also be purchased online here. Online ticket sales do include a small service fee. |
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street |
6 p.m. to 12 a.m. |
Learn more
The Black Heritage Committee: The Black Heritage Committee is a group of City of Rochester employees who meet year-round to plan events and projects throughout the year. For more information, call 428-9857 or contact us at blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov.