February is Black History Month, and several Calgary organizations and businesses are hosting events to celebrate Black culture, showcase local talent and examine both Black histories and futures. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming talks, performances and events Calgarians can check out this month.
Black History Month Events at the Calgary Public Library
When: Multiple dates
Visit a Calgary Public Library location for a wide range of Black History Month events in February. Events include a spoken word performance by former Calgary poet laureate Wakefield Brewster at Memorial Park Library, a screening of the Black Lives in Alberta: Over a Century of Racial Injustice Continues documentary at Central Library and more.
Multiple Calgary Public Library locations, calgarylibrary.ca
Calgary Black Chambers Annual Black History Month Dinner
When: February 13
This fundraising event by the Calgary Black Chambers and Heritage Park will be an exciting night filled with a three-course dinner, a door prize, artistic talent and more. The night supports the Calgary Black Chambers Scholarship Fund.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., eventbrite.ca
Sunday Spins
When: February 15 and 22
As part of its Black History Month celebrations, Studio Bell and the National Music Centre are hosting live DJ sets on Sundays. Don’t miss hearing Jadé on February 15 and DJ Gummi on February 22.
850 4 St. S.E., 403-543-5115, studiobell.ca
Culturally Speaking: Honouring Black Brilliance
When: February 19
Black brilliance will be on full display at the latest edition of Heritage Park’s free Culturally Speaking presentation series, which features the works of several Black filmmakers. Along with the film screenings, there will be a panel discussion moderated by Lana Bentley featuring Brian Lanier, Cheryl Foggo, Kamika Guerra-Walker and Nenritji Suwa.
If you can’t make this event, you can also catch free film screenings during A Black Heritage Film Showcase at Heritage Park on February 15.
Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca
Honoring Black Brilliance Across Generations
When: February 24
Don’t miss this ActionDignity event that is all about celebrating the work of Black communities. The free event invites guests to hear Women’s Centre of Calgary executive director, Lana Bentley, deliver a keynote speech focused on Black women in history.
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 1316 33 St. N.E., actiondignity.org
Ethnik Festival of Arts & Culture 2026
When: February 27 to March 1
A celebration of Afro-Canadian and Caribbean cultures and traditions, this year’s Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture features a Calgary Food War competition and a new/emerging artists showcase on February 27, followed by a day of performances and talks on February 28. The event ends with the Black Gold Ball and Recognition Night on March 1.
Multiple locations, ethnikfestivals.com